Its possible now to reset the ink absorbers counter for Canons Pixma iP4600 or iP4700 and

their MP equivalents.
Since August 2008 Canon has launched printers, which are working with PGI-520Bk and CLI-
521 ink cartridges.
If you get a message like "Waste tank full" or "Ink absorber full", this is the end of the line. You
can either dispose of your printer or get it repaired by a Canon-Service-Center for about 45
Euros. Reason for that is an internal counter for the absorber, which cannot be reset by in-house
means. This was different with their predecessors: A simple key combination did it.
Look here: Workshop: Change Waste-Ink-Tank Canon Pixma iP4000.
The following printers and AIOs (sincs 2008) are affected:
Canon Pixma iP3600, iP4600, iP4700
Canon Pixma MP540, MP550, MP560, MP620, MP630, MP640, MP980, MP990
Canon Pixma MX860, MX870

First warning: "Waste tank almost full" or "Ink absorber almost full" when the internal
counter is at 95 percent.

When the ink absorber is completely full the counter is on 100 percent. A green and an orange
LED blink alternately seven times (thats 14 times in total). And that means no more printing.
The driver shows a message like "Error code 5B00" and an advice to call the Service-Center.

Ink absorber full: No more printing.

There is a software on the internet which allows you to reset the internal counter to "0". When
doing this you should also replace or wash the ink absorbers.
Put the printer in service mode
To apply this software you have to put the printer in service mode:
Switch off the printer
Push and hold the "Resume" button
Push and hold the "Power" button
Hold both buttons for about five seconds
Let go of the "Resume" button
Press the "Resume" button twice
Let go of the "Power" button
When the green LED stops blinking and lights continuously the printer is in service mode.
Tutorial: How to send a Canon Pixma iP4600 or iP4700 into servoce mode.

Canons service mode tool
You will find a "Service Mode Tool Version 1.050" on the internet. It will reset the counter of
your waste ink absorber. We assume it has been placed illegally into the net, so DC will set no
link or give you advice how to download it.

Service mode tool: To reset the counter for the waste ink absorber for newer Pixma printers.
Printer must be in service mode.

After installing the program you see a surface like the one shown above.
When you click the EEPROM tab the printer gives out a status page, which could look like that:

Service mode print out: Shows content of waste ink tank.

The second line (with a red frame) shows the percentage (D=094.7) of the filling level. Here it is
94.7 percent.
To reset the counter to zero level (D=000.0) go to "SET CLEAR WASTE INK" and click
"MAIN", then choose "0" in the window to the right. Click the next window with the two
questionmarks (??)
To check if everthing has been done correctly click "EEPROM" again and print out a status page.
The second line should now read D=000.0.
To leave service mode switch off the printer and switch it on again.
Important message
Do not reset the counter without exchanging the waste ink absorbers. Unfortunately ink
absorbers for newer printers are not available yet as spare parts. As soon as they are on the
market, you will find them here: www.helpdesc.de .
Druckerchannel (DC)
04.03.10 10:56 (letzte nderung)

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#1von pim014.03.2013, 15:21 Uhr
for the canon pixma ip 4950 do this : 5 TIMES RESUME INSTEAD OF 2 ( NO GERMAN
LANGUAGE SORRY ) this is how to do it use xp [illegal download adress] download the v3400
for free in link above it is 9,5mb ( there is a other file dont use it only the service mode tool
v3400 ) follow this instructions and you will be fine [illegal download adress] - power OFF the
printer bu Power button. Dont disconnect power cable - connect the printer by USB cable to the
PC. - press and hold Resume button (red triangle in the red circle) and press Power button - hold
both [...]