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Canon E480 Series – Waste Ink Counter Reset

How to Reset Canon E480 Printer – Fix Error 5B00 / 1700 / 5B02

If your Canon E480 shows 5B00, 1700, 5B02 or “Ink Absorber Full”, you can reset the waste ink counter at home using WICReset Connect and a reset key — without service.

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Quick Summary
  • Enter service mode on Canon E480
  • Download & install WICReset Connect
  • Connect your printer via USB
  • Reset takes about 2 minutes
Required Step

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon E480

Follow this exact sequence:

  1. Turn off your Canon E480 completely.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button.
  3. While holding RESET, press and hold the POWER button.
  4. Wait until the printer turns on.
  5. Release the RESET button, but keep holding POWER.
  6. While still holding POWER, press and release the RESET button 5 times.
  7. After the 5th press, wait 1–2 seconds and release the POWER button.

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

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How to Reset Waste Ink Counter on Canon E480 – Step-by-Step

Step 1 – Download WICReset Connect

Download the latest version of WICReset Connect for Canon printers:

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The download starts automatically after a few seconds.

Step 2 – Enter Service Mode & Connect via USB
  • Ensure Canon E480 is in service mode.
  • Connect to your PC using a USB cable.
  • Wi-Fi is not supported for resetting.
Step 3 – Read the Waste Ink Counter
  • Open WICReset Connect.
  • Select your printer from the list.
  • Click READ WASTE INK COUNTER.
Step 4 – Enter Your Reset Key
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  • Enter the key in the program.
  • Click RESET WASTE INK COUNTER.

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 E480 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 E480 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 E480 Reset

Does WICReset Connect support Canon E480?

Yes, Canon E480 is fully supported (service mode required).

Is service mode mandatory?

Yes. Without service mode the reset will fail.

How long does the reset take?

About 2 minutes from clicking the reset button.

Can I reset using Wi-Fi?

No. USB cable is required for the reset.

Reset Your Canon E480 Now

Enter service mode, download WICReset Connect and use a reset key to clear the waste ink counter.

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Fix “The Ink Pad Needs Service” Error – Supported Epson Models

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.