Canon E488 Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon E488 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance or service warning, the ink absorber counter may have reached its limit.

Ink absorber pads store waste ink during normal operation. Canon firmware tracks this using a software counter and may stop printing when it reaches the limit.

This page is prepared for Canon E488. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

How the Error Appears

• ‘Ink Absorber Full’ / ‘Service Required’ message
• Support/service code (varies by series)
• Printing blocked after cleaning cycles
• Reset required to continue printing

Finalize the Reset and Restore Printing

Completing the reset clears the internal ink absorber counter stored in printer memory and restores normal operation.

Important Notes

Treat the reset as a maintenance step. If your printer has extremely high usage, consider cleaning/replacing absorber pads to avoid overflow.

Need a reset solution?

For best results, avoid rushing button presses—consistent timing matters.

Common Fixes

• Repeat the service mode steps carefully (timing matters).
• Close other Canon printer utilities while resetting.
• Power-cycle the printer and try again.
• Use the correct Stop/Reset press count for your series.
• Try a different USB cable/port if using PC software.

Frequently Asked Questions