If you encounter a problem or an error like "Ink absorber is full" or Error Code 27 or "Error Code 5B00". Its mean that the Printer Counter Protection is Full and it required a reset and Ink wastepad replacement, if you want your 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.

Please follow the step by step procedure to reset your Canon Pixma MX318 Printer

1st Step: Hardware Reset

• Turn off the Printer    
• Press and Hold the Stop/Reset button then press POWER button
• Release the Stop/Reset button while keeping POWER button on press
• Press Stop/Reset two times, then release all the buttons.  

Note: If the above was properly performed the printer will enter the Service Mode.

Press the "Stop/Reset" button 4 times, this will select the clear waste ink counter function. The lamp will alternate (change) color with each key press.

 2nd Step: Software Reset

• Service/Factory test printout, including ink sensor check
• EEPROM - Info printout
• EEPROM - Initialization
• Reset the Waste ink counter.

Your Done!