Model-specific reset guide
Canon MG6870 Ink Absorber Full Reset
If Canon MG6870 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.
What the Canon MG6870 service message means
Canon MG6870 uses a stored counter as a maintenance safeguard. Reaching the threshold can produce an Ink Absorber Full, Service Required or related support-code message.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon MG6870. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MG6870
- Turn the printer off.
- Tryk og hold nede Stop/Reset.
- Mens du holder Stop/Reset, skal du trykke og holde Kraft.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 6 gange.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon MG6870
Service mode must be entered correctly before Wic Reset Connect can communicate with the maintenance interface. Resolve other printer errors first.
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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 MG6870 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 MG6870 is not detected
- 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.
- Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and keep internet access active for key validation.
Canon MG6870 reset FAQ
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.
Hvor mange gange skal jeg trykke på Stop/Reset?
For Canon MG6870, use 6 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
Does Canon MG6870 require service mode?
Yes. The printer must expose its maintenance interface before the counter can be reset with Wic Reset Connect.
Restore Canon MG6870
Follow the verified steps for Canon MG6870, then restart the printer and return to normal operation.