Canon MG5740 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

How to unlock Canon MG5740 when waste ink counter reaches 100%

It’s common for Canon MG5740 printers to stop working after long usage and trigger errors like 5B00 or “Ink absorber full”. Fortunately, the fix is straightforward — reset the waste ink counter at home using WICReset Connect.

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Quick Summary

Enter service mode on Canon MG5740
Download & install WICReset Connect
Connect your printer via USB
Reset takes about 2 minutes

Required Step

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MG5740

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 MG5740 – 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 MG5740 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 MG5740 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 MG5740 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 MG5740 Reset

Why is my Canon MG5740 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 MG5740 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 MG5740 Now

Reset your Canon MG5740 now and remove waste ink errors using WICReset Connect and a valid reset key.

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