Resetting the waste ink counter on Canon IB4110 – complete guide for errors 5B00 and 1700
It’s common for Canon IB4110 printers to stop working after long usage and trigger errors like 5B00 or “Ink absorber full”. Fortunately, the fix is straightforward — reset the waste ink counter at home using WICReset Connect.
- Enter service mode on Canon IB4110
- Download & install WICReset Connect
- Connect your printer via USB
- Reset takes about 2 minutes
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon IB4110
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 IB4110 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon IB4110 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 IB4110 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 IB4110 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 IB4110 Reset
Yes, the Canon IB4110 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 IB4110 Now
Fix ink absorber issues on your Canon IB4110 by entering service mode and running the reset tool.