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Canon MG4270 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Canon MG4270 waste ink counter reset – fix error 5B00, 1700 and 5B02

When the Canon MG4270 displays 5B00, 1700 or 5B02, printing is blocked because the waste ink counter reached 100%. The solution is simple: use WICReset Connect to clear the counter and restore full functionality.

Quick Summary
  • Enter service mode on Canon MG4270
  • Download & install WICReset Connect
  • Connect your printer via USB
  • Reset takes about 2 minutes
Required Step

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MG4270

Follow this exact sequence:

  1. Turn off your Canon printer.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button on your Canon printer.
  3. Press and hold the printer’s POWER button (wait a moment for the printer to turn on).
  4. Release the RESET button but continue to hold the POWER button.
  5. While holding the POWER button, press and release the RESET button 6 times.
  6. 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 MG4270 – Step-by-Step

Step 1 – Download WICReset Connect

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

Step 2 – Enter Service Mode & Connect via USB
  • Ensure Canon MG4270 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.

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 MG4270 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 MG4270 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 MG4270 Reset

Why is my Canon MG4270 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 MG4270 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 MG4270 Now

Start the reset process for your Canon MG4270 and remove all waste ink related errors instantly.

What you need

  • WicReset Connect key (only about €6 – the cheapest option)
  • Windows PC
  • USB cable

Time required

About 2 minutes

Difficulty

Very easy

Works for errors

  • Epson: E10, E11, E12, E91 and similar service errors
  • Canon: 1700, 5800 and similar waste ink / support code errors
  • Messages like “Waste ink counter full”, “Ink pad at the end of its service life”

Supported printer series

Epson: Artisan, B / BX, C / CX, D / DX, EP / EW, EcoTank (ET), K, L-series, M / ME, N / NX, P / PX / PM, Photo, R / RX, S / SC / SX, T / TX, WorkForce / WF and many other popular series.


Reset Epson ink pad service

If your Epson shows messages like “Ink pad is at the end of its service life”, “Ink pad service required” or “Waste ink pad full”, you can reset the Epson ink pad service using a WicReset Connect key. The program resets the internal waste ink counter, so the printer works again without visiting a service center.

  • Fixes “Epson ink pad service” / “Service required” warnings in a few minutes.
  • Works as a reset Epson ink pad service solution for most EcoTank, L-series, ET-series, XP, WF and Stylus printers.
  • No hardware resetter needed – only a Windows PC, USB cable and WicReset Connect.

FAQ (short)

Q: Do I need to replace the physical ink pad?
A: In most home and office cases you only reset the waste ink counter with WicReset Connect and keep using the printer normally.

Q: Is this a one-time reset?
A: Each key resets the counter once. You can repeat the procedure in the future with another key if the message appears again.