Canon MB5180 Ink Absorber Full Reset

Canon MB5180 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 MB5180 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon MB5180. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

What You May Notice

• 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

Perform the Waste Ink Counter Reset

Once the counter is cleared, Canon MB5180 should exit the locked state and printing should resume normally.

Important Notes

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

Reset tools and instructions

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

Common Fixes

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

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