Model-specific reset guide
Canon PRO-500 Absorber črnila Popolna ponastavitev
Canon PRO-500 may block print jobs after recording enough cleaning and maintenance cycles. Use the sequence below to enter service mode and reset the stored value.
Understanding the Canon PRO-500 ink absorber warning
Waste ink is routed away from the print head and retained inside the printer. The firmware in Canon PRO-500 calculates usage and may stop new jobs to reduce overflow risk.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon PRO-500. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon PRO-500
- Turn the printer off.
- Pritisnite in pridržite Ustavitev/ponastavitev.
- Medtem ko držite Stop/Reset, pritisnite in držite Napajanje.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 6-krat.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon PRO-500
Work through the sequence without rushing. Incorrect button timing or a blinking power light means the printer is not ready for the counter reset.
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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 PRO-500 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 PRO-500 is not detected
- Connect Canon PRO-500 directly to the computer and try another data-capable USB cable or port.
- If Windows does not detect a service-mode device, restart the printer normally, wait 10 seconds and repeat the preparation.
- Repeat the button sequence at a steady pace; releasing Power too early is a common reason service mode fails.
- If the power light blinks, resolve the displayed cartridge, paper or mechanical error before trying service mode again.
Canon PRO-500 reset FAQ
Kolikokrat naj pritisnem Stop/Reset?
For Canon PRO-500, use 6 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
Does Canon PRO-500 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.
Restore Canon PRO-500
Ready to reset Canon PRO-500? Verify the power light, USB connection and service-mode state before continuing.