Canon TS701 Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon TS701 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 TS701 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon TS701. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon TS701

If your Canon TS701 supports service mode reset, follow the steps below before performing the counter reset.

1. Turn the printer OFF.
2. Press and hold Stop/Reset.
3. While holding Stop/Reset, press and hold Power.
4. Release Stop/Reset (keep holding Power).
5. Press Stop/Reset 5 times.
6. Release Power — the printer should enter service mode.

If it doesn’t work, repeat the sequence carefully. The press count depends on the series.

Clear the Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter

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

Before You Continue

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

Download & get started

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

If It Doesn’t Work

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