Model-specific reset guide
Canon MB5180 Ink Absorber Full Reset
Canon MB5180 may block print jobs after recording enough cleaning and maintenance cycles. Use the sequence below to enter service mode and reset the stored value.
What stops Canon MB5180 from printing
The absorber pads collect ink generated during print-head cleaning. Canon MB5180 tracks those maintenance cycles in memory rather than measuring the pads directly.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon MB5180. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MB5180
- 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 MB5180
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 MB5180 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 MB5180 is not detected
- Connect Canon MB5180 directly to the computer and try another data-capable USB cable or port.
- 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.
- Close Canon maintenance utilities and clear paused print jobs before opening Wic Reset Connect.
Canon MB5180 reset FAQ
Can I perform the reset over Wi-Fi?
No. Use a direct USB connection between the printer and a Windows computer.
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.
Does Canon MB5180 require service mode?
Yes. The printer must expose its maintenance interface before the counter can be reset with Wic Reset Connect.
Restore Canon MB5180
Prepare Canon MB5180, enter service mode and complete the reset with a valid Wic Reset Connect key.