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Canon TS8070 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Waste ink counter full on Canon TS8070 – how to reset it safely

Don’t waste time or money on service visits. Your Canon TS8070 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 TS8070
  • Download & install WICReset Connect
  • Connect your printer via USB
  • Reset takes about 2 minutes
Required Step

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon TS8070

Follow this exact sequence:

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

How to Reset Waste Ink Counter on Canon TS8070 – 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 TS8070 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 TS8070 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 TS8070 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 TS8070 Reset

What is a waste ink counter?

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

Why does the Canon TS8070 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.

Reset Your Canon TS8070 Now

Reset your Canon TS8070 now and remove waste ink errors using WICReset Connect and a valid reset key.

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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.