How to reset Canon MP150, MP160, MP170, MP180, MP450, MP460 printer

encountering a problem or an error like "Ink absorber is full" or Error Code 27 or "Error Code 5B00". It means that the Printer Counter Protection is full and it required to reset and wasteink pad replacement, if you want the printer to work again. There are two ways to reset the Canon MP (all in one) printer, One is by using a Software tool and the other is manually resetting the EEPROM of the printer. Below is the step by step procedure on how to reset your Canon MP (All in One) printer.


This procedure and resetter also work okay on following canon printer models:
Canon MP150, Canon MP160, Canon MP170, Canon MP180, Canon MP450 and Canon MP460 printer.

Method One: Using Mptool Software to reset Canon MP Printer

Turn of printer then run mptool software this software automatically detect the printer.
Click reset main and reset platen button in the waste ink counter section.
If you want to reset the cartridge ink level, click reset black and reset color in the ink counter section.

Method Two: Reset manual Canon Pixma MP Printers

Turn off the Printers.

• Press and Hold the button Resume/Cancel then press POWER button
• Release the Resume/Cancel button while keeping POWER button on press
• Press Resume/Cancel 2 times and then release all the buttons.
• When the indicator recorded GREEN - click resume/cancel four times!
• Turn off then On the printer. 
• your done.

Download the resetter here