How to unlock Canon G2012 when waste ink counter reaches 100%
Your Canon G2012 isn’t broken — it just needs a waste ink counter reset. Errors such as 5B00 or 1700 are common and easy to remove using WICReset Connect and a USB connection.
- Enter service mode on Canon G2012
- Download & install WICReset Connect
- Connect your printer via USB
- Reset takes about 2 minutes
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon G2012
Follow this exact sequence:
- Turn off your Canon printer.
- Press and hold the Canon printer’s RESET button.
- Press and hold the printer’s POWER button (wait a moment for the printer to turn on).
- Release the RESET button but continue to hold the POWER button.
- While holding the POWER button, press and release the RESET button 5 times.
- After pressing and releasing the RESET button for the 5th time, wait a moment before releasing the POWER button.
If the printer does not enter service mode, unplug it for 10–15 seconds and repeat the sequence.
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How to Reset Waste Ink Counter on Canon G2012 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon G2012 is in service mode.
- Connect to your PC using a Kabel USB.
- Wi-Fi is not supported for resetting.
- Otevřít 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 G2012 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 G2012 is damaged. It only means the internal počítadlo odpadního inkoustu 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 jazyků. Follow the video for a fast, safe reset.
FAQ – Canon G2012 Reset
Yes, the Canon G2012 is fully supported when the printer is in service mode.
Yes, USB is required. Wi-Fi cannot be used for the waste ink reset.
The reset usually takes about 2 minutes once started.
The waste ink counter reached its maximum value and must be reset.
Yes, no hardware replacement is needed for this issue.
Reset Your Canon G2012 Now
Fix ink absorber issues on your Canon G2012 by entering service mode and running the reset tool.
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