Waste ink counter full on Canon TS8060 – how to reset it safely
Don’t waste time or money on service visits. Your Canon TS8060 showing 5B00 or 1700 can be fully restored at home using WICReset Connect, which resets the waste ink counter in minutes.
- Enter service mode on Canon TS8060
- Download & install WICReset Connect
- Connect your printer via USB
- Reset takes about 2 minutes
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon TS8060
Follow this exact sequence:
- Turn off the printer.
- Press and hold the HOME button (if your printer has a touchscreen, hold the area in the upper left corner of the display).
- While holding HOME, press and hold the Power button.
- Release the HOME button, and then press the Cancel button (upper right corner) 5 times.
- Release the Power button.
How to Reset Waste Ink Counter on Canon TS8060 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon TS8060 is in service mode.
- Connect to your PC using a USB cable.
- Wi-Fi is not supported for resetting.
- Open WICReset Connect as Administrator.
- Buy a reset key using the button below.
- Enter the key in the program.
- Click RESET to start the operation.
The reset takes about 2 minutes.
- Wait until the program confirms completion.
- Turn the printer off for 10 seconds.
- Turn it back on — errors should disappear.
Canon TS8060 Error Codes Explained
- 5B00 – waste ink absorber full
- 1700 – ink absorber almost full
- 5B02 – ink absorber full (reset required)
These errors do not mean your Canon TS8060 is damaged. It only means the internal waste ink counter reached 100% and must be reset.
WICReset Connect resets the counter safely in about 2 minutes.
Video Instructions – Canon Reset Tutorial
Watch the official Canon reset tutorial with voice-over and step-by-step explanation:
Available in 10 languages. Follow the video for a fast, safe reset.
FAQ – Canon TS8060 Reset
It’s an internal counter that tracks how much waste ink was collected.
When the counter reaches the limit, the printer locks for safety.
Just a standard USB cable is required.
No, the reset is software-based and safe.
Typically no, Windows detects the printer automatically.
Reset Your Canon TS8060 Now
Unlock printing on your Canon TS8060 by performing a full waste ink counter reset.