Check the error
Confirm that the MP252 shows a waste ink or absorber warning, not an unrelated mechanical or cartridge error.
Canon MP252 · waste ink absorber reset
Fix Canon MP252 Error 5B00: Reset Guide
The Canon MP252 records cleaning and maintenance activity in a waste ink counter. Once the programmed limit is reached, printing may stop. Follow this model-specific guide to enter service mode, connect over USB and reset the counter without confusing the process with cartridge or print-head repair.
service mode awaiting confirmationWindows 7–11Direct USB onlyOfficial WIC software
The download is free. One unused key completes one reset and has no expiry date before use. Orders are normally delivered automatically by email in about one minute.
Quick diagnosis
Canon MP252 reset in three controlled stages
Enter service mode
Keep this page on hold until the exact model-specific sequence is confirmed.
Reset and restart
Run WIC Reset Connect, keep USB stable, then switch the printer off for at least 10 seconds before normal startup.
Before using a key: the printer must have no pending jobs or unrelated errors. Use one direct USB connection and leave only the target Canon MP252 connected.
Understand the warning
Why Canon MP252 shows errors 5B00–5B04 or 1700
The Canon MP-series multifunction printer estimates how much waste ink has been collected during cleaning and maintenance. When the programmed limit is reached, the printer may display 1700 as an advance warning or stop with 5B00 and a waste ink absorber message. The reset clears that electronic counter; it does not fix an unrelated print-head, cartridge or power fault.
For this Canon model, WIC Reset Connect performs the counter operation after service mode is accepted. Do not enter the Connect key into WIC Reset Utility. Disconnect other Epson and Canon equipment, keep only the MP252 attached and wait for a clear success message before restarting.
Official developer
Use the official WIC Reset Connect download and a key intended for this workflow, with technical support available if the program returns an error.
Reset guarantee
Keep the program message and order details if a valid attempt fails. A failed attempt can be reviewed instead of repeating random steps.
No pre-use expiry
An unused activation key does not expire. One key is consumed by one completed reset on one supported printer.
Resettable Canon absorber codes: on supported models, WIC Reset Connect can clear the waste ink counter behind Canon support codes 5B00, 5B01, 5B02, 5B03 and 5B04. The exact code displayed depends on the printer and region.
Physical maintenance still matters: software resets the electronic counter only. If ink is leaking or the absorber/pads are saturated, clean or replace the maintenance components before continued printing.
Step-by-step procedure
How to put Canon MP252 into service mode
Canon service-mode sequences vary by printer series, control panel and regional model. Do not guess the number of button presses or copy a sequence from a similar printer. Use the Canon service-mode guide below and choose the method that matches your exact model or series.
Prepare the Canon MP252
Turn the printer off, leave power connected, clear pending print jobs and connect it directly to a Windows computer with a USB data cable. Disconnect other Canon and Epson devices.
Open the Canon service-mode guide
Check the model and series in the complete WIC Reset guide. It explains the POWER, STOP/RESET, HOME or touchscreen combinations used by different Canon families.
Follow the matching sequence exactly
Use only the method shown for your printer family. Count every press carefully, release the buttons in the stated order and wait until the printer finishes entering maintenance mode.
Check detection before using a key
The printer should settle without an unrelated flashing error and Windows should detect the service-mode device. Only then open WIC Reset Connect and start the counter reset.
You can also use the complete Canon reset manual. If the printer does not enter service mode, switch it off, unplug it for 10–15 seconds and repeat the correct model-family method.
Requirements and common mistakes
Prepare the Canon MP252 before activation
Required setup
- Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 computer.
- Direct USB data cable connected without a hub or splitter.
- Only the target Canon MP252 connected; remove other Epson or Canon equipment.
- No pending print documents and no unrelated printer error.
- Stable power for the complete reset and restart.
- Correct model-specific service mode before opening Connect.
Avoid these failed attempts
- Do not use Wi-Fi or a network-only connection.
- Do not enter a Connect key into WIC Reset Utility.
- Do not disconnect USB or power while the program is writing.
- Do not confuse a waste ink warning with a print-head or cartridge failure.
- Do not repeat head cleaning unnecessarily after the reset.
- Save the complete message or log before asking for support.
You can also open the video instruction library or verify another model in the supported printer finder.
Troubleshooting
If the Canon MP252 reset does not start
Printer is not detected
Change to a direct motherboard USB port, remove hubs, try another data-capable cable and disconnect other Canon or Epson devices. Restart Windows if the maintenance device was not installed correctly.
The printer still shows another error
Write down the exact code and check cartridges, paper path and power status. WIC Reset Connect cannot bypass an unrelated fault that prevents the printer from reaching the required maintenance state.
The connection stopped during reset
Do not repeatedly reuse random software or button combinations. Save the log, screenshot and key details. If a valid attempt was interrupted, use the replacement-key request or contact support.
Warning returns after restart
Confirm that the program reported success and that the printer was switched off for about 10 seconds. Check the exact counter or error again rather than assuming every service message is the waste ink counter.
Frequently asked questions
Canon MP252 reset FAQ
How do I reset the Canon MP252 waste ink counter?
Prepare a direct USB connection, enter the correct model-specific service mode and run WIC Reset Connect with one valid key. Restart the printer after the success message.
Can this reset Canon MP252 errors 5B00–5B04?
The procedure is intended for waste ink absorber counter conditions associated with support codes 5B00, 5B01, 5B02, 5B03 and 5B04, plus related absorber warnings such as 1700. It does not repair a cartridge, scanner, paper-feed or print-head fault.
Can Canon MP252 be reset over Wi-Fi?
No. Service-mode communication requires a direct USB data connection to a Windows 7–11 computer.
Can I reset Canon MP252 with buttons only?
The button sequence enters service mode. WIC Reset Connect performs the electronic counter reset after Windows detects the printer.
Why is the Canon MP252 button sequence on hold?
The current reference does not identify an exact sequence for this model. The page must not be imported until the procedure is confirmed.
Does an unused reset key expire?
No. An unused WIC Reset Connect key has no expiry date before use. One key completes one reset.
Does software replace the physical absorber?
No. The program clears the electronic counter. A saturated or leaking absorber must be cleaned or replaced before continued printing.
What should I save if the reset fails?
Keep the order email, key, screenshot and complete program message or log. Do not repeatedly change the procedure without recording the result.
Ready to continue?
Reset the Canon MP252 with the correct workflow
Confirm the model, connection and printer status first. Then use WIC Reset Connect with one activation key and keep the result message until the printer has restarted normally.