Model-specific reset guide
Canon G1810 Ink Absorber Full Reset
If Canon G1810 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 stops Canon G1810 from printing
Canon G1810 uses a stored counter as a maintenance safeguard. Reaching the threshold can produce an Ink Absorber Full, Service Required or related support-code message.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon G1810. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon G1810
- Turn the printer off.
- Nyomja meg és tartsa lenyomva Megállítás/visszaállítás.
- Miközben lenyomva tartja a Stop/Reset gombot, nyomja meg és tartsa lenyomva Teljesítmény.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 5 alkalommal.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon G1810
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 G1810 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 G1810 is not detected
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
- Close Canon maintenance utilities and clear paused print jobs before opening Wic Reset Connect.
- Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and keep internet access active for key validation.
- If Windows does not detect a service-mode device, restart the printer normally, wait 10 seconds and repeat the preparation.
Canon G1810 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 G1810 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 G1810
Ready to reset Canon G1810? Verify the power light, USB connection and service-mode state before continuing.