Canon MG3680 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Canon MG3680 waste ink counter reset – fix error 5B00, 1700 and 5B02

The Canon MG3680 often becomes blocked by error 5B00, 1700 or 5B02 when the waste ink counter reaches its limit. This issue can be fully fixed at home in a few minutes using the WICReset Connect software and a reset key.

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Quick Summary

Enter service mode on Canon MG3680
Download & install WICReset Connect
Connect your printer via USB
Reset takes about 2 minutes

Required Step

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MG3680

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 MG3680 – 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 MG3680 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 MG3680 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 MG3680 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 MG3680 Reset

Why is my Canon MG3680 showing 5B00?

It means the waste ink absorber counter is full.

Can I reset the counter at home?

Yes, you only need WICReset Connect and a reset key.

Is service mode required?

Yes, the Canon MG3680 must be in service mode or the reset won’t work.

Will the printer start printing right after the reset?

Yes, after restarting the device, printing will be restored.

What operating system is needed?

WICReset Connect works on Windows.

Reset Your Canon MG3680 Now

Bring your Canon MG3680 back to full working order by resetting the waste ink counter safely at home.

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