Canon IX6720 Ink Absorber Full Reset
If your Canon IX6720 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 IX6720 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.
This page is prepared for Canon IX6720. 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
Reset the Ink Absorber Counter
Once the counter is cleared, Canon IX6720 should exit the locked state and printing should resume normally.
Before You Continue
Resetting the counter does not physically clean the absorber pads. For heavy usage, pads may eventually need cleaning or replacement.
Reset tools and instructions
Use a reliable USB connection and follow the steps in order.
Troubleshooting
- Try a different USB cable/port if using PC software.
- Repeat the service mode steps carefully (timing matters).
- Use the correct Stop/Reset press count for your series.
- Power-cycle the printer and try again.
- Close other Canon printer utilities while resetting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guide prepared for Canon IX6720 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.