Canon MB5150 Ink Absorber Full Reset
The “Ink Absorber Full” / service required message on Canon MB5150 is common after many cleaning cycles. In most cases, a counter reset restores printing.
During head cleaning, surplus ink is routed to internal absorber pads. Canon MB5150 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.
This page is prepared for Canon MB5150. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.
Finalize the Reset and Restore Printing
Completing the reset clears the internal ink absorber counter stored in printer memory and restores normal operation.
Important Notes
Resetting the counter does not physically clean the absorber pads. For heavy usage, pads may eventually need cleaning or replacement.
Reset tools and instructions
If your model does not show a service mode section, it means no matching procedure was found for its series.
If It Doesn’t Work
- Try a different USB cable/port if using PC software.
- Power-cycle the printer and try again.
- Repeat the service mode steps carefully (timing matters).
- Close other Canon printer utilities while resetting.
- Use the correct Stop/Reset press count for your series.
FAQ
Guide prepared for Canon MB5150 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.
