Canon MG5650 Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon MG5650 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 MG5650 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon MG5650. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon MG5650

To access maintenance functions, Canon MG5650 may need to be placed in service mode first.

1. Turn the printer OFF.
2. Press and hold Stop/Reset.
3. While holding Stop/Reset, press and hold Power.
4. Release Stop/Reset (keep holding Power).
5. Press Stop/Reset 6 times.
6. Release Power — the printer should enter service mode.

If it doesn’t work, repeat the sequence carefully. The press count depends on the series.

Perform the Waste Ink Counter Reset

Once the counter is cleared, Canon MG5650 should exit the locked state and printing should resume normally.

Before You Continue

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

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

Common Fixes

• 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.
• Try a different USB cable/port if using PC software.
• Close other Canon printer utilities while resetting.

Frequently Asked Questions