Reset Canon iP8700 Waste Ink Counter Easily

Canon iP8700 Ink Absorber Full Reset

When Canon iP8700 triggers an ink absorber full condition, the printer may block printing as a protective measure. The solution is typically a waste ink counter reset.

During head cleaning, surplus ink is routed to internal absorber pads. Canon iP8700 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon iP8700. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

Common Symptoms

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

Once the counter is cleared, Canon iP8700 should exit the locked state and printing should resume normally.

Warnings

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does reset clean the absorber pads?

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

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.

Does every Canon model need service mode?

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

How long does it take?

Usually a few minutes once the correct steps are followed.

Guide prepared for Canon iP8700 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.