Canon E510 Ink Absorber Full Reset

Canon E510 can lock printing when the waste ink (ink absorber) counter hits a predefined threshold. This guide explains how to reset it.

During head cleaning, surplus ink is routed to internal absorber pads. Canon E510 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon E510. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

How the Error Appears

• Service / maintenance warning on the screen or driver
• Printer refuses to print even with ink available
• Blinking lights and queued jobs fail
• Error reappears after restart

Reset the Ink Absorber Counter

After service mode is enabled (if required), the waste ink counter can be reset using a supported reset procedure/software.

Important Notes

Resetting the counter does not physically clean the absorber pads. For heavy usage, pads may eventually need cleaning or replacement.

Need a reset solution?

If your model does not show a service mode section, it means no matching procedure was found for its series.

Troubleshooting

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