Canon TS9080 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

How to unlock Canon TS9080 when waste ink counter reaches 100%

When the Canon TS9080 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.

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Quick Summary

Enter service mode on Canon TS9080
Download & install WICReset Connect
Connect your printer via USB
Reset takes about 2 minutes

Required Step

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon TS9080

Follow this exact sequence:

Turn off your Canon printer.
Press and hold the Canon printer’s RESET button.
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 5 times.
After pressing and releasing the RESET button for the 5th time, wait a moment before releasing the POWER button.

If the printer does not enter service mode, unplug it for 10–15 seconds and repeat the sequence.

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How to Reset Waste Ink Counter on Canon TS9080 – 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 TS9080 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 TS9080 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 TS9080 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 TS9080 Reset

Does WICReset Connect support Canon TS9080?

Yes, the Canon TS9080 is fully supported when the printer is in service mode.

Do I need a USB cable for the reset?

Yes, USB is required. Wi-Fi cannot be used for the waste ink reset.

How long does the reset take?

The reset usually takes about 2 minutes once started.

What causes error 5B00?

The waste ink counter reached its maximum value and must be reset.

Will this fix the printer without replacing parts?

Yes, no hardware replacement is needed for this issue.

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Unlock printing on your Canon TS9080 by performing a full waste ink counter reset.

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