Model-specific reset guide
Canon MB5460 Ink Absorber Full Reset
An absorber warning on Canon MB5460 does not necessarily mean that the printer is mechanically damaged. The software counter and the physical pads must be considered separately.
What stops Canon MB5460 from printing
Canon MB5460 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 MB5460. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MB5460
- Turn the printer off.
- Drücken und halten Sie Anhalten/Zurücksetzen.
- Während Sie Stop/Reset gedrückt halten, drücken und halten Sie Strom.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 5 mal.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon MB5460
The counter reset normally takes only a few minutes after Canon MB5460 has entered service mode successfully.
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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 MB5460 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 MB5460 is not detected
- Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and keep internet access active for key validation.
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
- Connect Canon MB5460 directly to the computer and try another data-capable USB cable or port.
- Repeat the button sequence at a steady pace; releasing Power too early is a common reason service mode fails.
Canon MB5460 reset FAQ
Can I perform the reset over Wi-Fi?
No. Use a direct USB connection between the printer and a Windows computer.
Wie oft sollte ich Stop/Reset drücken?
For Canon MB5460, use 5 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
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 MB5460
Use the correct sequence for Canon MB5460 and restore printing without an unnecessary service visit.