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Canon TS8500 Ink Absorber Full Reset

Canon TS8500 Reset Ink Absorber – Complete Tutorial

Canon TS8500 Ink Absorber Full Reset

If your Canon TS8500 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance or service warning, the ink absorber counter may have reached its limit.

Ink absorber pads store waste ink during normal operation. Canon firmware tracks this using a software counter and may stop printing when it reaches the limit.

This page is prepared for Canon TS8500. Service mode instructions are shown only when a matching series procedure is known.

How the Error Appears

  • Service / maintenance warning on the screen or driver
  • Printer refuses to print even with ink available
  • Blinking lights and queued jobs fail
  • Error reappears after restart

How to Enter Service Mode on Canon TS8500

To access maintenance functions, Canon TS8500 may need to be placed in service mode first.

  1. Turn the printer OFF.
  2. Press and hold Stop/Reset.
  3. While holding Stop/Reset, press and hold Power.
  4. Release Stop/Reset (keep holding Power).
  5. Press Stop/Reset 5 times.
  6. Release Power — the printer should enter service mode.

If it doesn’t work, repeat the sequence carefully. The press count depends on the series.

Perform the Waste Ink Counter Reset

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

Before You Continue

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

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

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.
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.
Does every Canon model need service mode?
No. The generator shows service mode steps only when the series procedure is known.

Guide prepared for Canon TS8500 – Ink Absorber / Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.

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