Model-specific reset guide
Canon MG3550 Ink Absorber Full Reset
If Canon MG3550 displays an ink absorber full or service-required warning, the stored waste ink counter may have reached its limit. This guide covers service mode, USB preparation and the reset itself.
Understanding the Canon MG3550 ink absorber warning
Cleaning operations send unused ink into absorber pads inside the printer. Canon MG3550 estimates their usage with an electronic counter and can lock printing when that value reaches its limit.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon MG3550. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MG3550
- Turn the printer off.
- Stiskněte a podržte tlačítko Zastavení/resetování.
- Stiskněte a podržte tlačítko Stop/Reset. Power.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 6krát.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon MG3550
First make sure the power indicator is steady and no cartridge or mechanical error is active. Then prepare the Windows computer and direct USB connection.
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Prepare the printer
Resolve other errors, confirm a steady power light and enter service mode using the sequence above.
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Connect directly by USB
Connect Canon MG3550 to a Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 computer without Wi-Fi or a USB hub.
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Start Wic Reset Connect
Run the program as Administrator and wait until the Canon service-mode device is detected.
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Enter the key and reset
Enter the purchased key, select Reset and keep the printer connected until confirmation appears.
If Canon MG3550 is not detected
- Close Canon maintenance utilities and clear paused print jobs before opening Wic Reset Connect.
- Repeat the button sequence at a steady pace; releasing Power too early is a common reason service mode fails.
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
- If Windows does not detect a service-mode device, restart the printer normally, wait 10 seconds and repeat the preparation.
Canon MG3550 reset FAQ
Kolikrát mám stisknout tlačítko Stop/Reset?
For Canon MG3550, use 6 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
Does Canon MG3550 require service mode?
Yes. The printer must expose its maintenance interface before the counter can be reset with Wic Reset Connect.
Does the reset clean the ink absorber?
No. It resets the stored counter. Inspect, clean or replace the absorber pads when their physical condition requires maintenance.
Restore Canon MG3550
Prepare Canon MG3550, enter service mode and complete the reset with a valid Wic Reset Connect key.