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Canon MP640 Ink Absorber Full Reset

Canon MP640 Printer Ink Absorber Full – How to Reset

Canon MP640 Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon MP640 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance or service warning, the ink absorber counter may have reached its limit.

During head cleaning, surplus ink is routed to internal absorber pads. Canon MP640 monitors this via a counter and can lock printing at a threshold.

This page is prepared for Canon MP640. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

Common Symptoms

  • ‘Ink Absorber Full’ / ‘Service Required’ message
  • Support/service code (varies by series)
  • Printing blocked after cleaning cycles
  • Reset required to continue printing

Reset the Ink Absorber Counter

After service mode is enabled (if required), the waste ink counter can be reset using a supported reset procedure/software.

Warnings

Treat the reset as a maintenance step. If your printer has extremely high usage, consider cleaning/replacing absorber pads to avoid overflow.

Need a reset solution?

Buy Reset Key ⬇️ Download Wic Reset Connect Instructions

Use a reliable USB connection and follow the steps in order.

If It Doesn’t Work

  • Power-cycle the printer and try again.
  • Close other Canon printer utilities while resetting.
  • Use the correct Stop/Reset press count for your series.
  • Repeat the service mode steps carefully (timing matters).
  • Try a different USB cable/port if using PC software.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times should I press Stop/Reset?
It depends on the series. Many use 5 presses; PRO/imagePROGRAF/MG use 6 in this generator.
Does every Canon model need service mode?
No. The generator shows service mode steps only when the series procedure is known.
How long does it take?
Usually a few minutes once the correct steps are followed.
Does reset clean the absorber pads?
No. It resets the counter (software). Pads may still require physical maintenance in high-usage cases.

Guide prepared for Canon MP640 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.

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