Canon G3400 Reset Link

This is a more complex, multi-step process and requires the use of a computer. This is the only way to clear the "Ink Absorber Full" error.

Ensure the printer is turned on and in a ready state (Power light is steady). canon g3400 reset

Every time your printer cleans its printheads, a small amount of ink is pumped into internal absorbent pads. The printer estimates when these pads are saturated and locks itself to prevent physical ink leaks. This is a more complex, multi-step process and

The first and most critical step is to put your Canon G3400 into its special "Service Mode," which allows the reset software to communicate with it. Follow this precise button sequence on the printer itself: Every time your printer cleans its printheads, a

| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Service Tool doesn’t detect printer | Use USB, disable antivirus, run as admin, try different USB port. | | Error 5B00 returns after reset | Absorber pads are truly full → replace physically, then reset again. | | Lights flash but no error code | Check ink levels, paper jam, or print head alignment. | | Ink reset didn’t work | Use (paid third-party tool) as alternative. |