Resetting the waste ink counter on Canon MG5270 – complete guide for errors 5B00 and 1700
The Canon MG5270 often becomes blocked by error 5B00, 1700 or 5B02 when the waste ink counter reaches its limit. This issue can be fully fixed at home in a few minutes using the WICReset Connect software and a reset key.
- Vstúpiť prevádzkový režim on Canon MG5270
- Stiahnite si a nainštalujte WICReset Connect
- Pripojte tlačiareň prostredníctvom USB
- Obnovenie trvá približne 2 minúty
How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MG5270
Postupujte presne podľa tohto postupu:
- Vypnite svoju tlačiareň Canon.
- Press and hold the RESET button on your Canon printer.
- Stlačte a podržte tlačidlo na tlačiarni VÝKON tlačidlo (počkajte chvíľu, kým sa tlačiareň zapne).
- Uvoľnite tlačidlo RESET, ale tlačidlo POWER držte naďalej stlačené.
- Pri stlačenom tlačidle POWER stlačte a uvoľnite tlačidlo RESET 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 MG5270 – Step-by-Step
Click the button below to download WICReset Connect for Canon printers:
- Ensure Canon MG5270 is in prevádzkový režim.
- Connect to your PC using a USB cable.
- 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 minúty.
- Wait until the program confirms completion.
- Turn the printer off for 10 seconds.
- Turn it back on — errors should disappear.
Canon MG5270 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 MG5270 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:
Available in 10 languages. Follow the video for a fast, safe reset.
FAQ – Canon MG5270 Reset
It’s a warning that the waste ink absorber is nearly full.
Enter service mode and run the reset with a valid key.
Only to download the software — the reset works offline.
Yes, the procedure is designed specifically for this printer series.
Yes, once connected via USB and in service mode.
Reset Your Canon MG5270 Now
Unlock printing on your Canon MG5270 by performing a full waste ink counter reset.
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.