Model-specific reset guide
Canon MB5010 Ink Absorber Full Reset
If Canon MB5010 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 MB5010 service message means
Cleaning operations send unused ink into absorber pads inside the printer. Canon MB5010 estimates their usage with an electronic counter and can lock printing when that value reaches its limit.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon MB5010. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MB5010
- Turn the printer off.
- Pritisnite i držite Zaustavi/Ponovno pokreni.
- Dok držite tipku Stop/Reset, pritisnite i držite Moć.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 5 puta.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon MB5010
First make sure the power indicator is steady and no cartridge or mechanical error is active. Then prepare the Windows computer and direct USB connection.
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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 MB5010 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 MB5010 is not detected
- Close Canon maintenance utilities and clear paused print jobs before opening Wic Reset Connect.
- If Windows does not detect a service-mode device, restart the printer normally, wait 10 seconds and repeat the preparation.
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
- Connect Canon MB5010 directly to the computer and try another data-capable USB cable or port.
Canon MB5010 reset FAQ
Koliko puta trebam pritisnuti Stop/Reset?
For Canon MB5010, use 5 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
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.
Can I perform the reset over Wi-Fi?
No. Use a direct USB connection between the printer and a Windows computer.
Restore Canon MB5010
Prepare Canon MB5010, enter service mode and complete the reset with a valid Wic Reset Connect key.