Model-specific reset guide
Canon TR8080 Ink Absorber Full Reset
Canon TR8080 may block print jobs after recording enough cleaning and maintenance cycles. Use the sequence below to enter service mode and reset the stored value.
Understanding the Canon TR8080 ink absorber warning
Waste ink is routed away from the print head and retained inside the printer. The firmware in Canon TR8080 calculates usage and may stop new jobs to reduce overflow risk.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon TR8080. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon TR8080
- 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 5 gange.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon TR8080
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 TR8080 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 TR8080 is not detected
- Close Canon maintenance utilities and clear paused print jobs before opening Wic Reset Connect.
- 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 TR8080 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 TR8080, use 5 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
Does Canon TR8080 require service mode?
Yes. The printer must expose its maintenance interface before the counter can be reset with Wic Reset Connect.
Restore Canon TR8080
Use the correct sequence for Canon TR8080 and restore printing without an unnecessary service visit.