Canon IP4760 “ink absorber full” solution – complete waste ink counter reset
Canon IP4760 uses a waste ink counter that disables the printer at a programmed limit, triggering errors like 5B00, 5B02 and 1700. With WICReset Connect, you can reset this counter safely via USB.
- Enter service mode on Canon IP4760
- Download & install WICReset Connect
- Connect your printer via USB
- Reset takes about 2 minutes
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon IP4760
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 IP4760 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon IP4760 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 IP4760 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 IP4760 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 IP4760 Reset
It’s a warning that the waste ink absorber is nearly full.
Enter service mode and run the reset with a valid key.
Only to download the software — the reset works offline.
Yes, the procedure is designed specifically for this printer series.
Yes, once connected via USB and in service mode.
Reset Your Canon IP4760 Now
Restore your Canon IP4760 and eliminate waste ink counter warnings quickly and easily.