Canon TS8352a Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon TS8352a suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance or service warning, the ink absorber counter may have reached its limit.

Inside Canon printers, absorber pads collect excess ink from cleaning and maintenance cycles. The printer uses an internal counter to estimate pad saturation.

This page is prepared for Canon TS8352a. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon TS8352a

To access maintenance functions, Canon TS8352a may need to be placed in service mode first.

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

Once the counter is cleared, Canon TS8352a should exit the locked state and printing should resume normally.

Before You Continue

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

Use a reliable USB connection and follow the steps in order.

Common Fixes

• Try a different USB cable/port if using PC software.
• 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.
• Power-cycle the printer and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions