How to unlock Canon G4010 when waste ink counter reaches 100%
When the Canon G4010 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.
- Enter service mode on Canon G4010
- Download & install WICReset Connect
- Connect your printer via USB
- Reset takes about 2 minutes
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon G4010
Follow this exact sequence:
- Schakel de Canon-printer uit.
- 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 G4010 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon G4010 is in service mode.
- Connect to your PC using a USB-kabel.
- Wi-Fi is not supported for resetting.
- Open 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 G4010 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 G4010 is damaged. It only means the internal teller inktafval 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 talen. Follow the video for a fast, safe reset.
FAQ – Canon G4010 Reset
It means the waste ink absorber counter is full.
Yes, you only need WICReset Connect and a reset key.
Yes, the Canon G4010 must be in service mode or the reset won’t work.
Yes, after restarting the device, printing will be restored.
WICReset Connect works on Windows.
Reset Your Canon G4010 Now
Unlock printing on your Canon G4010 by performing a full waste ink counter reset.
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