Fixing Canon Printer Error 5B00

Aug 14, 2024

Canon Printer Error 5B00 Fix

Overview

Canon printer error 5B00 can indicate that the ink absorber is full. Here are three quick methods to fix the issue:

Method 1: Reset Canon Printer to Default Settings

  1. Press Setup Button: On your printer, press the setup button.
  2. Navigate to Device Settings: Use the arrow key to find device settings and press OK.
  3. Reset Settings: Navigate to reset settings and press OK.
  4. Select Reset All: Choose the reset all option and press OK.
  5. Confirm Reset: Select "yes" to confirm the reset. Your device will be reset successfully.

Method 2: Reset the Waste Counter

  1. Load Paper: Load some sheets of paper into the paper feeder and turn off your printer.
  2. Hold Stop Button: Press and hold the stop button while turning on the printer using the power button.
  3. Release Stop Button: Once the printer is on, release the stop button, keeping the power button pressed.
  4. Press Stop Button: While still holding the power button, press the stop button five times and then release both buttons.
  5. Service Mode: The power button light will flash, indicating the printer is entering service mode.
  6. Wait for Stability: Wait until the power button light stops flashing.
  7. Print Service Information Page: Press the stop button three times and the power button once to print a service information page.
    • Look for "D = 100" or over 100 on the second line.
  8. Reset Ink Waste Percentage: Press the stop button five times and the power button once to reset the ink waste percentage.
    • The printer will print another service information page showing "D = 0.000."
  9. Restart Printer: Turn off the printer and turn it back on to check if the error is resolved.

Method 3: Replace Ink Absorber Foam Manually

  1. Disassemble Printer: Unscrew the screws at the back of the printer to disassemble.
  2. Access Ink Absorber Foam: Pull the top away to expose the ink absorber foam at the base.
  3. Remove Absorber Pad: Gently pull out the absorber pad.
  4. Clean Ink Spills: Use a paper towel or cloth to clean up any ink spills at the base.
  5. Replace Absorber Foam: Insert new absorber foam back into the printer.
  6. Reassemble Printer: Place the rear cover back on and screw it in.
  7. Restart Printer: Restart the printer to check for resolution of the error.

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