Model-specific reset guide
Canon MG6880 Ink Absorber Full Reset
Canon MG6880 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 MG6880 service message means
The lock is based on accumulated maintenance activity. Resetting Canon MG6880 changes the counter value but does not remove ink already held in the absorber material.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Canon MG6880. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
How to enter service mode on Canon MG6880
- Turn the printer off.
- Tryck och håll in Stopp/återställning.
- Medan du håller Stop/Reset, tryck och håll in Kraft.
- Release Stop/Reset but keep holding Power.
- Press and release Stop/Reset 6 gånger.
- Wait briefly, then release Power. The power indicator should remain steadily lit.
Reset the counter in Canon MG6880
The counter reset normally takes only a few minutes after Canon MG6880 has entered service mode successfully.
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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 MG6880 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 MG6880 is not detected
- Connect Canon MG6880 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.
- Close Canon maintenance utilities and clear paused print jobs before opening Wic Reset Connect.
- Repeat the button sequence at a steady pace; releasing Power too early is a common reason service mode fails.
Canon MG6880 reset FAQ
Can I perform the reset over Wi-Fi?
No. Use a direct USB connection between the printer and a Windows computer.
Does the reset clean the ink absorber?
No. It resets the stored counter. Inspect, clean or replace the absorber pads when their physical condition requires maintenance.
Hur många gånger ska jag trycka på Stop/Reset?
For Canon MG6880, use 6 Stop/Reset presses in the sequence shown on this page.
Restore Canon MG6880
Prepare Canon MG6880, enter service mode and complete the reset with a valid Wic Reset Connect key.