Reset Canon TS3610 Waste Ink Counter Easily

Canon TS3610 Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon TS3610 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 TS3610 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon TS3610. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

Common Symptoms

Some Canon series require entering service mode before the ink absorber counter can be reset.

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

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

Treat the reset as a maintenance step. If your printer has extremely high usage, consider cleaning/replacing absorber pads to avoid overflow.

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

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.

Does every Canon model need service mode?

No. The generator shows service mode steps only when the series procedure is known.

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.

Guide prepared for Canon TS3610 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.