Model-specific reset guide
Canon MG5450 Ink Absorber Full Reset
Canon MG5450 may block print jobs after recording enough cleaning and maintenance cycles. Use the sequence below to enter service mode and reset the stored value.
What the Canon MG5450 service message means
Cleaning operations send unused ink into absorber pads inside the printer. Canon MG5450 estimates their usage with an electronic counter and can lock printing when that value reaches its limit.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon MG5450. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MG5450
- Turn the printer off.
- Apăsați și mențineți apăsat Oprire/Resetare.
- În timp ce țineți apăsat Stop/Reset, apăsați și țineți apăsat Putere.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset de 6 ori.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon MG5450
Service mode must be entered correctly before Wic Reset Connect can communicate with the maintenance interface. Resolve other printer errors first.
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Prepare the printer
Resolve other errors, confirm a steady power light and enter service mode using the sequence above.
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Connect directly by USB
Connect Canon MG5450 to a Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 computer without Wi-Fi or a USB hub.
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Start Wic Reset Connect
Run the program as Administrator and wait until the Canon service-mode device is detected.
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Enter the key and reset
Enter the purchased key, select Reset and keep the printer connected until confirmation appears.
If Canon MG5450 is not detected
- Close Canon maintenance utilities and clear paused print jobs before opening Wic Reset Connect.
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
- Connect Canon MG5450 directly to the computer and try another data-capable USB cable or port.
- Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and keep internet access active for key validation.
Canon MG5450 reset FAQ
Does Canon MG5450 require service mode?
Yes. The printer must expose its maintenance interface before the counter can be reset with Wic Reset Connect.
Can I perform the reset over Wi-Fi?
No. Use a direct USB connection between the printer and a Windows computer.
De câte ori trebuie să apăs pe Stop/Reset?
For Canon MG5450, use 6 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
Restore Canon MG5450
Wic Reset Connect combines a guided reset with support if Canon MG5450 does not respond as expected.