E300 Ink Absorber Full Reset – Step-by-Step Guide

Canon E300 Ink Absorber Full Reset

When Canon E300 triggers an ink absorber full condition, the printer may block printing as a protective measure. The solution is typically a waste ink counter reset.

During head cleaning, surplus ink is routed to internal absorber pads. Canon E300 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon E300. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

Typical Signs

Service / maintenance warning on the screen or driver
Printer refuses to print even with ink available
Blinking lights and queued jobs fail
Error reappears after restart

Perform the Waste Ink Counter Reset

Completing the reset clears the internal ink absorber counter stored in printer memory and restores normal operation.

Before You Continue

Treat the reset as a maintenance step. If your printer has extremely high usage, consider cleaning/replacing absorber pads to avoid overflow.

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Use a reliable USB connection and follow the steps in order.

If It Doesn’t Work

Try a different USB cable/port if using PC software.
Use the correct Stop/Reset press count for your series.
Close other Canon printer utilities while resetting.
Power-cycle the printer and try again.
Repeat the service mode steps carefully (timing matters).

FAQ

How long does it take?

Usually a few minutes once the correct steps are followed.

How many times should I press Stop/Reset?

It depends on the series. Many use 5 presses; PRO/imagePROGRAF/MG use 6 in this generator.

Does every Canon model need service mode?

No. The generator shows service mode steps only when the series procedure is known.

Does reset clean the absorber pads?

No. It resets the counter (software). Pads may still require physical maintenance in high-usage cases.

Guide prepared for Canon E300 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.