Model-specific reset guide
Canon MB5440 Ink Absorber Full Reset
Canon MB5440 may block print jobs after recording enough cleaning and maintenance cycles. Use the sequence below to enter service mode and reset the stored value.
The waste ink counter inside Canon MB5440
Cleaning operations send unused ink into absorber pads inside the printer. Canon MB5440 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 MB5440. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MB5440
- 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 MB5440
Prepare Canon MB5440 before entering the key. A stable service-mode state and direct USB connection are essential.
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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 MB5440 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 MB5440 is not detected
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
- If Windows does not detect a service-mode device, restart the printer normally, wait 10 seconds and repeat the preparation.
- Close Canon maintenance utilities and clear paused print jobs before opening Wic Reset Connect.
- Repeat the button sequence at a steady pace; releasing Power too early is a common reason service mode fails.
Canon MB5440 reset FAQ
Does Canon MB5440 require service mode?
Yes. The printer must expose its maintenance interface before the counter can be reset with Wic Reset Connect.
ストップ/リセットを何回押せばいいですか？
For Canon MB5440, use 5 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.
Restore Canon MB5440
Prepare Canon MB5440, enter service mode and complete the reset with a valid Wic Reset Connect key.