How to Fix Canon Pixma MP610 error Ink Absorber Full [5B00, 5B01]

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How to Fix Canon Pixma MP610 error Ink Absorber Full [5B00, 5B01]

Error:

• The ink absorber is supposed to be full.

Message on the LCD:

• Ink absorber full. Service required.

Error codes:

• 5B00: Main ink absorber is full (overseas) or
• 5B01: Main ink absorber is full (Japan).

Instructions for Resetting Canon Pixma MP610 Error Ink Absorber Full [5B00, 5B01]

Step 1: Enter Service Mode

1. Connect the USB cable and power cable to the printer and ensure that it is turned off
2. Press and hold the Stop/Reset button
3. Press and hold the ON/OFF button while still holding the Stop/Reset button
4. Release the Stop/Reset button but keep holding the ON/OFF button
5. Press and release the Stop/Reset button 2 times, then release both buttons
6. If the LED stops blinking and turns green, it means the printer is in Service Mode. If it continues to blink and turns orange, repeat the process

Step 2: Reset the Printer

1. Press the Stop/Reset button the specified number of times according to the menu selection mode (Table 1)
2. Load paper and press the Stop/Reset button 4 times, then press the ON/OFF button to execute
3. Wait for the printer to automatically print "D=000.0" at the top left of the paper. The printer will return to the menu selection mode automatically when complete

Step 3: Set the Destination

1. Press the Stop/Reset button 5 times and press the ON/OFF button to enter the Destination settings mode (Table 1)
2. Press the Stop/Reset button the specified number of times according to the desired destination (Table 2) and press the ON/OFF button to execute. The printer will return to the menu selection mode automatically when complete

Step 4: EEPROM Initialization

1. After setting the destination, be sure to initialize the EEPROM for the destination to be valid
2. Press the Stop/Reset button 3 times and press the ON/OFF button for EEPROM Initialization (Table 1). The printer will return to the menu selection mode automatically when complete

Step 5: EEPROM Information Print

1. Load paper and press the Stop/Reset button 2 times, then press the ON/OFF button to execute (Table 1)
2. Turn off the printer by pressing the ON/OFF button and wait for 10 seconds before turning it on again
3. The reset process is complete.