iP4850 Printer Reset – Ink Absorber Counter Explained

Canon iP4850 Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon iP4850 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance or service warning, the ink absorber counter may have reached its limit.

During head cleaning, surplus ink is routed to internal absorber pads. Canon iP4850 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon iP4850. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

What You May Notice

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

Perform the Waste Ink Counter Reset

Once the counter is cleared, Canon iP4850 should exit the locked state and printing should resume normally.

Warnings

If absorber pads are truly saturated, ignoring maintenance can lead to ink leakage inside the printer. The counter reset only removes the software lock.

Reset tools and instructions

Buy Reset Key ⬇️ Download Wic Reset Connect Instructions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every Canon model need service mode?

No. The generator shows service mode steps only when the series procedure is known.

Does reset clean the absorber pads?

No. It resets the counter (software). Pads may still require physical maintenance in high-usage cases.

How long does it take?

Usually a few minutes once the correct steps are followed.

How many times should I press Stop/Reset?

It depends on the series. Many use 5 presses; PRO/imagePROGRAF/MG use 6 in this generator.

Guide prepared for Canon iP4850 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.