Canon TS8060 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Waste ink counter full on Canon TS8060 – how to reset it safely

Don’t waste time or money on service visits. Your Canon TS8060 showing 5B00 or 1700 can be fully restored at home using WICReset Connect, which resets the waste ink counter in minutes.

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Quick Summary

Enter service mode on Canon TS8060
Download & install WICReset Connect
Connect your printer via USB
Reset takes about 2 minutes

Required Step

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon TS8060

Follow this exact sequence:

Turn off the printer.
Press and hold the HOME button (if your printer has a touchscreen, hold the area in the upper left corner of the display).
While holding HOME, press and hold the Power button.
Release the HOME button, and then press the Cancel button (upper right corner) 5 times.
Release the Power button.

How to Reset Waste Ink Counter on Canon TS8060 – 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 TS8060 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 TS8060 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 TS8060 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 TS8060 Reset

What is a waste ink counter?

It’s an internal counter that tracks how much waste ink was collected.

Why does the Canon TS8060 stop printing?

When the counter reaches the limit, the printer locks for safety.

Do I need any special cables?

Just a standard USB cable is required.

Can I damage the printer during reset?

No, the reset is software-based and safe.

Do I need to reinstall drivers?

Typically no, Windows detects the printer automatically.

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Unlock printing on your Canon TS8060 by performing a full waste ink counter reset.

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