I want to reset my printer

Canon PIXMA MP180 All-In-One InkJet Printer
Error 5B00

Besides service tool, you can use MPTool software to reset Canon printers MP series. This software support for canon MP150, MP160, MP170, MP180, MP450 and MP460.
Reset waste ink counter
To reset waste ink counter at printers canon pixma MP150, MP160, MP170, MP180, MP450 and MP460 there any 2 choice, that is :

• Start with printer on then run this software
• Click Reset Main (main) to reset waste ink counter and then click Reset Platen button (additional)

If they are refilled cartridges, the refiller didn't reset the ink counter.
Go here:
http://tricks-collections.com/reset-canon-pixma-mp150-mp160-mp170-mp180-mp450-mp460-mptool-software/?replytocom=1498

The software tool allows you to reset ink counters, waste ink, etc.

You can download and install the Canon printer drivers from the
Canon WEB site. Please click on this link and select your model printer :-
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=DownloadIndexAct

* Connected Printer to a Power source, Turn off the printer if printer on
* With the Printer power off, press the Power button while press and hold Stop/Reset button.
* When the Power led is light, press Stop/Reset button two times while pressing and holding the Power button.
* When releasing the Power button and the Stop/Reset button (regardless of order), the printer will move into a service mode. (Waiting for menu selection)
* When the on/off lights in green, press the Stop/Reset button four times to reset the ink. (Each time the Stop/Reset button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in orange and green, starting with orange).
* Press on button
* Unplug cable power from a power source.
* Then plug back in and power up the unit.

There is no repair for this model, you can't get the ink absorber and if you could there is no reset. This model was exchanged during warranty and after that you toss it and buy a new one. Canon has no parts or service for this model.

Dear Sir,
Here is the Solution,
By using mp tool software we can resett ink levels,mptool is the popularness software to reset printers canon pixma series like MP150, MP160, MP170, MP180, MP450 and MP460. Excess of software that is the program measure of small and amenity of usage. Ability of the software that is to reset level black and color cartridge at canon pixma mp series. And there also facility to write and read EEPROM in the printer. Other excess this software is detect automatically installing printers in the computer.



Download Mp tool

this solution deffinately solves your problem

go to 'control panel' click 'printers and hardwares" . then yu will find "scanners and cameras" potion click it and follow the procedure of scaning.please do load the document to be scaned first.

Hi,
That error code is described below:

Error Code Error indication Error condition.
5B00 Waste ink full H/W fail Replace printer.

And i would like you to refer to www.feedroller.com/Store/Service%20Manual/S100sm.pdf
Thos document has all the error codes and what needs to be done for that.

Hope my info is useful,
Thanx for using fixya.

a friend have me these printer with out the cd,,software,,somebody tell help me please