Model-specific reset guide
Canon MP490 Ink Absorber Full Reset
Canon MP490 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 MP490 from printing
Canon MP490 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 MP490. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MP490
- 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 2 alkalommal.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon MP490
Work through the sequence without rushing. Incorrect button timing or a blinking power light means the printer is not ready for the counter 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 MP490 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 MP490 is not detected
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
- Connect Canon MP490 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.
- Repeat the button sequence at a steady pace; releasing Power too early is a common reason service mode fails.
Canon MP490 reset FAQ
Hányszor kell megnyomni a Stop/Reset gombot?
For Canon MP490, use 2 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
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.
Restore Canon MP490
Prepare Canon MP490, enter service mode and complete the reset with a valid Wic Reset Connect key.