Model-specific reset guide
Canon TR5050 Ink Absorber Full Reset
If Canon TR5050 displays an ink absorber full or service-required warning, the stored waste ink counter may have reached its limit. This guide covers service mode, USB preparation and the reset itself.
Why Canon TR5050 reports an absorber error
Waste ink is routed away from the print head and retained inside the printer. The firmware in Canon TR5050 calculates usage and may stop new jobs to reduce overflow risk.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon TR5050. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon TR5050
- Turn the printer off.
- Mantenga pulsado Parar/Restablecer.
- Mientras mantiene pulsado Stop/Reset, pulse y mantenga pulsado Potencia.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 5 veces.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon TR5050
Check cartridges, close Canon utilities and connect the printer directly to Windows before beginning the reset.
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Prepare the printer
Resolve other errors, confirm a steady power light and enter service mode using the sequence above.
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Connect directly by USB
Connect Canon TR5050 to a Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 computer without Wi-Fi or a USB hub.
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Start Wic Reset Connect
Run the program as Administrator and wait until the Canon service-mode device is detected.
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Enter the key and reset
Enter the purchased key, select Reset and keep the printer connected until confirmation appears.
If Canon TR5050 is not detected
- Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and keep internet access active for key validation.
- Connect Canon TR5050 directly to the computer and try another data-capable USB cable or port.
- Repeat the button sequence at a steady pace; releasing Power too early is a common reason service mode fails.
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
Canon TR5050 reset FAQ
Can I perform the reset over Wi-Fi?
No. Use a direct USB connection between the printer and a Windows computer.
Does Canon TR5050 require service mode?
Yes. The printer must expose its maintenance interface before the counter can be reset with Wic Reset Connect.
Does the reset clean the ink absorber?
No. It resets the stored counter. Inspect, clean or replace the absorber pads when their physical condition requires maintenance.
Restore Canon TR5050
Wic Reset Connect combines a guided reset with support if Canon TR5050 does not respond as expected.