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Canon service mode – how to enter service mode and reset error 5B00 / 1700

When a Canon printer shows errors such as 5B00, 1700 or “ink absorber full / waste ink counter full”, you must first enter Canon service mode. Only then can you reset the waste ink counter with the WIC Reset Connect program and make the printer ready to print again.

Below you will find all the popular Canon methods of entering service mode, divided by printer series. Choose the correct combination for your model, follow the steps, and then perform the reset in WIC Reset Connect.

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Tip: If you are not 100% sure which method is correct for your printer, first check your exact model in the supported Canon printer list. Then come back here and follow the instructions for the right series.

How to use this Canon service mode guide

Every Canon series uses a slightly different sequence of buttons. In most cases you hold the POWER button and press the RESET, STOP or HOME button a specific number of times. Follow the instructions exactly – if the printer does not enter service mode, switch it off completely, unplug the power cord for 10–15 seconds and try again.

Canon – E, G, IB, MB, TS, TR series

This is one of the most common Canon methods of entering service mode for E, G, IB, MB, TS and TR printers.

  1. Turn off your Canon printer.
  2. Press and hold the printer’s RESET button.
  3. While holding RESET, press and hold the POWER button (wait for the printer to turn on).
  4. Release the RESET button but keep holding the POWER button.
  5. While still holding POWER, press and release the RESET button 5 times.
  6. After the 5th press, wait a moment and then release the POWER button. The printer should now be in service mode.

Canon – MG series

Use this procedure for most Canon MG printers when you need to enter service mode to reset the waste ink counter.

  1. Turn off your Canon printer.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button.
  3. While holding RESET, press and hold the POWER button (wait for the printer to power on).
  4. Release the RESET button but keep holding the POWER button.
  5. While still holding POWER, press and release the RESET button 6 times. For models without scanner, also press it 6 times.
  6. After the last press, wait a moment and then release the POWER button – the printer should enter service mode.

Canon – MP series

Many Canon MP printers use the following combination to enter service mode.

  1. Turn off your Canon printer.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button.
  3. While holding RESET, press and hold the POWER button (wait for the printer to turn on).
  4. Release the RESET button but continue to hold the POWER button.
  5. While holding POWER, press and release the RESET button the required number of times: usually 2 times, and for some models without scanner 6 times.
  6. After pressing RESET the correct number of times, wait a moment and then release the POWER button – the printer should be in service mode.

Canon – G4010 / G4210 / G4410 / G4411

  1. Turn off your Canon printer.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button.
  3. While holding RESET, press and hold the POWER button (wait for the printer to turn on).
  4. Release the RESET button but keep holding the POWER button.
  5. While holding POWER, press and release the RESET button 6 times (for printers without scanner also 6 times).
  6. After the 6th press, wait a moment before releasing the POWER button.

Canon – G1411 / G2411 / G3411

  1. Turn off your Canon printer.
  2. Press and hold the “+” (plus) button.
  3. While holding the “+” button, press and hold the POWER button (wait for the printer to turn on).
  4. Release the “+” button but keep holding the POWER button.
  5. While still holding POWER, press and release the RESET button 5 times.
  6. After the 5th press, wait a moment and then release the POWER button – the printer should be in service mode.

Canon – iP3600 series, iP4600 series, MP240 series, MP550 series

  1. Turn off your Canon printer.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button.
  3. While holding RESET, press and hold the POWER button (wait for the printer to turn on).
  4. Release the RESET button but keep holding the POWER button.
  5. While still holding POWER, press and release the RESET button 2 times.
  6. After the 2nd press, wait a moment and then release the POWER button – the printer should enter service mode.

If your printer has a touchscreen, hold down the area on the screen where the Resume/Cancel button is usually shown instead of a physical button.

Canon – iP2700 series, iP4800 series, MG5100 series

  1. Turn off your Canon printer.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button.
  3. While holding RESET, press and hold the POWER button (wait for the printer to turn on).
  4. Release the RESET button but continue holding the POWER button.
  5. While still holding POWER, press and release the RESET button 5 times.
  6. After the 5th press, wait a moment and then release the POWER button – the printer should be in service mode.

For printers with touchscreens, hold down the part of the screen where the Resume/Cancel button usually appears.

Canon – MG8150

  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Press and hold the Cancel button (on touch models hold the area on the screen where the Resume/Cancel button is displayed).
  3. Press and hold the Power button.
  4. Release the Cancel (or Resume) button but keep holding the Power button.
  5. Wait 5–10 seconds, then press the Cancel button 5 times.
  6. Release the Power button – the printer should now be in service mode.

Canon – TS8000 series

TS8010, TS8020, TS8040, TS8050, TS8030, TS8052, TS8053, TS8060, TS8070

  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Press and hold the HOME button (on touchscreens hold the area in the upper left corner of the display).
  3. While holding HOME, press and hold the Power button.
  4. Release the HOME button but keep holding the Power button.
  5. Press the Cancel button (upper right corner) 5 times.
  6. Release the Power button – the printer should enter service mode.

Canon – TS9100 series

TS9100, TS9110, TS9120, TS9140, TS9150, TS9155, TS9160, TS9170

  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Press and hold the HOME button (on touch models hold the top left corner of the screen).
  3. While holding HOME, press and hold the Power button.
  4. Release the HOME button but keep holding Power.
  5. Press the Cancel button 6 times.
  6. Release the Power button – the printer should now be in Canon service mode.
STOP button presses and model list
Some older Canon printers use a different number of STOP button presses (2×, 3×, 5× or 6×) to enter service mode. You can keep your existing list of models and STOP presses at the bottom of this page and use it together with the instructions above.

FAQ – Canon service mode & WIC Reset Connect

How do I enter service mode on my Canon printer?

The key combination depends on the printer series. On this page you will find separate instructions for Canon E, G, IB, MB, TS, TR, MG, MP, G4010, G1411, iP3600, iP2700, MG8150, TS8000 and TS9100 series. Choose the correct section, follow the steps and after that run WIC Reset Connect to reset the waste ink counter.

Can WIC Reset Connect fix Canon error 5B00 / 1700?

Yes. If your Canon model is supported, entering service mode and running WIC Reset Connect with a valid reset key will clear the waste ink counter and remove errors such as 5B00, 1700 and other ink absorber full messages.

Is Canon service mode safe to use?

Service mode is an internal Canon maintenance mode. It is safe if you only follow the documented key sequence and use it to reset the ink absorber with WIC Reset Connect. Do not change random options in service mode – switch the printer off with the power button after the reset and turn it on again.

The printer does not enter service mode – what should I do?

Turn the printer off, unplug the power cable for 10–15 seconds and try again. Check if you are using the correct method for your series and pressing the buttons in the right order and number of times. For some older models you must follow the STOP button press table at the bottom of this page.

Where can I get a Canon reset key for WIC Reset Connect?

You can buy an instant reset key in our store. Go directly to the cart page, complete the order and use the key in WIC Reset Connect immediately after payment.

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What you need

  • WicReset Connect key (only about €6 – the cheapest option)
  • Windows PC
  • USB cable

Time required

About 2 minutes

Difficulty

Very easy

Works for errors

  • Epson: E10, E11, E12, E91 and similar service errors
  • Canon: 1700, 5800 and similar waste ink / support code errors
  • Messages like “Waste ink counter full”, “Ink pad at the end of its service life”

Supported printer series

Epson: Artisan, B / BX, C / CX, D / DX, EP / EW, EcoTank (ET), K, L-series, M / ME, N / NX, P / PX / PM, Photo, R / RX, S / SC / SX, T / TX, WorkForce / WF and many other popular series.

Reset Epson ink pad service

If your Epson shows messages like “Ink pad is at the end of its service life”, “Ink pad service required” or “Waste ink pad full”, you can reset the Epson ink pad service using a WicReset Connect key. The program resets the internal waste ink counter, so the printer works again without visiting a service center.

  • Fixes “Epson ink pad service” / “Service required” warnings in a few minutes.
  • Works as a reset Epson ink pad service solution for most EcoTank, L-series, ET-series, XP, WF and Stylus printers.
  • No hardware resetter needed – only a Windows PC, USB cable and WicReset Connect.

FAQ (short)

Q: Do I need to replace the physical ink pad?
A: In most home and office cases you only reset the waste ink counter with WicReset Connect and keep using the printer normally.

Q: Is this a one-time reset?
A: Each key resets the counter once. You can repeat the procedure in the future with another key if the message appears again.