Model-specific reset guide
Canon IB4160 Ink Absorber Full Reset
Canon IB4160 may block print jobs after recording enough cleaning and maintenance cycles. Use the sequence below to enter service mode and reset the stored value.
Understanding the Canon IB4160 ink absorber warning
The absorber pads collect ink generated during print-head cleaning. Canon IB4160 tracks those maintenance cycles in memory rather than measuring the pads directly.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon IB4160. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon IB4160
- Turn the printer off.
- を押し続ける ストップ/リセット.
- ストップ/リセットを押しながら、 を押し続けます。 パワー.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 5回.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon IB4160
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 IB4160 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 IB4160 is not detected
- Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and keep internet access active for key validation.
- 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.
- Connect Canon IB4160 directly to the computer and try another data-capable USB cable or port.
Canon IB4160 reset FAQ
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.
ストップ/リセットを何回押せばいいですか？
For Canon IB4160, use 5 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
What if my reset key was used during a failed attempt?
Correct the cause first, then use the new-key generator or contact support for assistance.
Restore Canon IB4160
Prepare Canon IB4160, enter service mode and complete the reset with a valid Wic Reset Connect key.