Canon Service Tool V5204

Resetting the counter electronically solves the error message, but it does not physically clean the ink pads inside your printer.

If your printer was showing an "Ink Absorber Full" error, the felt pads at the bottom of the printer are likely saturated with ink. If you reset the counter without replacing or cleaning the pads, excess ink will eventually overflow, leaking onto your desk or short-circuiting the internal electronics. canon service tool v5204

Recommendation: If you reset the counter, physically inspect the ink pads or have them replaced. Companies like Octopus and InkOwl sell hardware resetters

Companies like Octopus and InkOwl sell hardware resetters ($15–$30) that plug into the printer’s rear service port. These are certified, virus-free, and work without entering service mode manually. Click EEPROM Clear (optional, usually recommended for full