Canon iP4970 Reset Ink Absorber – Complete Tutorial

Canon iP4970 Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon iP4970 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance or service warning, the ink absorber counter may have reached its limit.

During head cleaning, surplus ink is routed to internal absorber pads. Canon iP4970 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon iP4970. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

Common Symptoms

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

After service mode is enabled (if required), the waste ink counter can be reset using a supported reset procedure/software.

Maintenance Reminder

If absorber pads are truly saturated, ignoring maintenance can lead to ink leakage inside the printer. The counter reset only removes the software lock.

Reset tools and instructions

Buy Reset Key ⬇️ Download Wic Reset Connect Instructions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take?

Usually a few minutes once the correct steps are followed.

Does reset clean the absorber pads?

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

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.

Guide prepared for Canon iP4970 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.