Canon MG3222 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Canon MG3222 “ink absorber full” solution – complete waste ink counter reset

If your Canon MG3222 stopped printing and displays 5B00 or “Ink Absorber Full”, you can restore it quickly. Reset the waste ink counter using WICReset Connect — no service visit required.

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Quick Summary

Enter service mode on Canon MG3222
Download & install WICReset Connect
Connect your printer via USB
Reset takes about 2 minutes

Required Step

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MG3222

Follow this exact sequence:

Turn off your Canon printer.
Press and hold the RESET button on your Canon printer.
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 6 times.
After pressing and releasing the RESET button the specified number of times, wait a moment before releasing the POWER button.

How to Reset Waste Ink Counter on Canon MG3222 – Step-by-Step

Step 1 – Download WICReset Connect

Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:

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Step 2 – Enter Service Mode & Connect via USB

Ensure Canon MG3222 is in service mode.
Connect to your PC using a USB cable.
Wi-Fi is not supported for resetting.

Step 3 – Open WICReset Connect

Open WICReset Connect as Administrator.

Step 4 – Enter Your Reset Key & Click RESET

Buy a reset key using the button below.
Enter the key in the program.
Click RESET to start the operation.

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The reset takes about 2 minutes.

Step 5 – Restart Printer

Wait until the program confirms completion.
Turn the printer off for 10 seconds.
Turn it back on — errors should disappear.

Canon MG3222 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 MG3222 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:

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Available in 10 languages. Follow the video for a fast, safe reset.

FAQ – Canon MG3222 Reset

Does WICReset Connect support Canon MG3222?

Yes, the Canon MG3222 is fully supported when the printer is in service mode.

Do I need a USB cable for the reset?

Yes, USB is required. Wi-Fi cannot be used for the waste ink reset.

How long does the reset take?

The reset usually takes about 2 minutes once started.

What causes error 5B00?

The waste ink counter reached its maximum value and must be reset.

Will this fix the printer without replacing parts?

Yes, no hardware replacement is needed for this issue.

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Resetting the waste ink counter on your Canon MG3222 takes only a moment — start the process now.

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