Model-specific reset guide
Canon MB5090 Ink Absorber Full Reset
If Canon MB5090 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.
What the Canon MB5090 service message means
The absorber pads collect ink generated during print-head cleaning. Canon MB5090 tracks those maintenance cycles in memory rather than measuring the pads directly.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon MB5090. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MB5090
- Turn the printer off.
- Appuyer et maintenir Stop/Reset.
- Tout en maintenant la touche Stop/Reset, appuyez et maintenez la touche Puissance.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 5 fois.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon MB5090
Prepare Canon MB5090 before entering the key. A stable service-mode state and direct USB connection are essential.
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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 MB5090 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 MB5090 is not detected
- If Windows does not detect a service-mode device, restart the printer normally, wait 10 seconds and repeat the preparation.
- Repeat the button sequence at a steady pace; releasing Power too early is a common reason service mode fails.
- Connect Canon MB5090 directly to the computer and try another data-capable USB cable or port.
- Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and keep internet access active for key validation.
Canon MB5090 reset FAQ
Does Canon MB5090 require service mode?
Yes. The printer must expose its maintenance interface before the counter can be reset with Wic Reset Connect.
Can I perform the reset over Wi-Fi?
No. Use a direct USB connection between the printer and a Windows computer.
Combien de fois dois-je appuyer sur Stop/Reset ?
For Canon MB5090, use 5 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
Restore Canon MB5090
Prepare Canon MB5090, enter service mode and complete the reset with a valid Wic Reset Connect key.