Canon E500 Ink Absorber Full Reset

When Canon E500 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 E500 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon E500. 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

Finalize the Reset and Restore Printing

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.

Download & get started

For best results, avoid rushing button presses—consistent timing matters.

Troubleshooting

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

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