Canon MP245 Ink Absorber Full Reset

The “Ink Absorber Full” / service required message on Canon MP245 is common after many cleaning cycles. In most cases, a counter reset restores printing.

Inside Canon printers, absorber pads collect excess ink from cleaning and maintenance cycles. The printer uses an internal counter to estimate pad saturation.

This page is prepared for Canon MP245. 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

Once the counter is cleared, Canon MP245 should exit the locked state and printing should resume normally.

Maintenance Reminder

Resetting the counter does not physically clean the absorber pads. For heavy usage, pads may eventually need cleaning or replacement.

Download & get started

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

Common Fixes

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

Frequently Asked Questions