Canon MG5300 service mode reset – clear waste ink counter and fix error 5B00
Canon MG5300 printers use an internal waste ink counter that eventually reaches the maximum value and disables the device with errors like 1700, 5B00 or 5B02. With WICReset Connect, you can reset this counter at home and continue printing.
- Enter service mode on Canon MG5300
- Download & install WICReset Connect
- Connect your printer via USB
- Reset takes about 2 minutes
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MG5300
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 MG5300 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon MG5300 is in service mode.
- Connect to your PC using a USB kábel.
- Wi-Fi is not supported for resetting.
- Nyissa meg a címet. WICReset Connect as Administrator.
- Buy a reset key using the button below.
- Enter the key in the program.
- Click RESET to start the operation.
The reset takes about 2 minutes.
- Wait until the program confirms completion.
- Turn the printer off for 10 seconds.
- Turn it back on — errors should disappear.
Canon MG5300 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 MG5300 is damaged. It only means the internal hulladék tinta számláló 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:
Available in 10 nyelv. Follow the video for a fast, safe reset.
FAQ – Canon MG5300 Reset
It’s an internal counter that tracks how much waste ink was collected.
When the counter reaches the limit, the printer locks for safety.
Just a standard USB cable is required.
No, the reset is software-based and safe.
Typically no, Windows detects the printer automatically.
Reset Your Canon MG5300 Now
Start the reset process for your Canon MG5300 and remove all waste ink related errors instantly.
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