Fixing Canon Pixma Ink Absorber Full Error

Follow this step-by-step guide to reset your Canon Pixma printer and clear the ink absorber error.

Step 1: Enter Service Mode

  • Turn off the printer.
  • Press and hold the Resume/Stop button.
  • While holding it, press and hold the Power button until the green LED lights up.
  • Release the Resume/Stop button but keep holding Power.
  • Press the Resume/Stop button 5 times, then release the Power button.
  • The printer should enter Service Mode (LED should turn amber, then green).
Canon Pixma Ink Absorber Full Error Message

Step 2: Reset EEPROM Using Canon Service Tool

  • Open the Canon Service Tool.
  • Set Destination Region to ASA, then press Set.
  • Under Clear Ink Counter, choose Main, then press Set.
  • Under Ink Absorber Counter, choose Main, set counter to 0%, then press Set.
  • The printer will process the reset and display a confirmation message: "A function was finished."
  • Turn off the printer and restart it to complete the reset.
Canon Service Tool Configuration Settings

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