How to reset Canon MB5010 printer – waste ink counter reset (5B00 / 1700 / 5B02)
Canon MB5010 printers use an internal waste ink counter that eventually reaches the maximum value and disables the device with errors like 1700, 5B00 or 5B02. With WICReset Connect, you can reset this counter at home and continue printing.
- Enter service mode on Canon MB5010
- Download & install WICReset Connect
- Connect your printer via USB
- Reset takes about 2 minutes
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MB5010
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 MB5010 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon MB5010 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 MB5010 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 MB5010 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 MB5010 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 MB5010 Now
Reset your Canon MB5010 now and remove waste ink errors using WICReset Connect and a valid reset key.