Canon MX895 Ink Absorber Full Reset

The “Ink Absorber Full” / service required message on Canon MX895 is common after many cleaning cycles. In most cases, a counter reset restores printing.

Ink absorber pads store waste ink during normal operation. Canon firmware tracks this using a software counter and may stop printing when it reaches the limit.

This page is prepared for Canon MX895. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

What You May Notice

• ‘Ink Absorber Full’ / ‘Service Required’ message
• Support/service code (varies by series)
• Printing blocked after cleaning cycles
• Reset required to continue printing

Perform the Waste Ink Counter Reset

Completing the reset clears the internal ink absorber counter stored in printer memory and restores normal operation.

Maintenance Reminder

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

Reset tools and instructions

If your model does not show a service mode section, it means no matching procedure was found for its series.

Common Fixes

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

Frequently Asked Questions