Waste ink counter full on Canon MG3670 – how to reset it safely
Canon MG3670 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 MG3670
- Download & install WICReset Connect
- Connect your printer via USB
- Reset takes about 2 minutes
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MG3670
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 MG3670 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon MG3670 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 MG3670 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 MG3670 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 MG3670 Reset
It means the waste ink absorber counter is full.
Yes, you only need WICReset Connect and a reset key.
Yes, the Canon MG3670 must be in service mode or the reset won’t work.
Yes, after restarting the device, printing will be restored.
WICReset Connect works on Windows.
Reset Your Canon MG3670 Now
Solve 5B00, 1700 and 5B02 errors on your Canon MG3670 with a fast reset using WICReset Connect.