Canon mp 160 message ink absorer is full contact service center. What do I need to do?

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

Read the manual.

Get online and got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "Canon Support" (without the quotes and put your manufacturer name before Support). Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operating system when requested. Look for manuals on the site.

An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD (MP220 series)

Message

Action

CHECK INK

U051/U052/U053/U059

The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may not be compatible with this machine. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and install the appropriate FINE Cartridge.

If the error is not resolved, the FINE Cartridge may be damaged. Contact your Canon Service representative.

The front panel was open ON MP550 and had been hit by the a recliner. There is a sensor on that front door that detects that it is open. I had to take the front door off, reach in the slot on the left side of the opening, slide the sensor back up, and reinstall the door while holding the sensor up. Error 6000 went away!!!

need to change the ink absorber to a new one.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_mp160#ServiceAndSupport

The above weblink goes to the mp 160 web page.

When the 'ink absorber' is almost full, an error will show.

The 1-800-OK-CANON number should be called to try to schedule service of the printer by an authorized technician.

hi you must download software "reset mp seri" or "service mod tools" and reset the printer

. Turn off your printer then press the Power button while pressing and holding the Stop/ Reset button. 2. When the Power is lit, press the Stop/Reset button twice while pressing and holding the Power button.
3. When you release the Power button and the Stop/ Reset button, your printer will move into a service mode.
4. When the on/off lights is in green, press the Stop/Reset button 4 times. You will then notice that each time the Stop/Reset button is pressed, the LED lights alternately in orange and green.
5. Turn off your printer.
6. Turn on your printer.
7. If unsuccessful go back to first step and try again .
8. If still unsuccessful don’t cry yet just repeat the above procedures until you get your desired result.

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You have to reset waste ink counter using MP Tool. Try to find at indoreset.blogspot.com. Or you can do it manually. Try this. 1. Unplug power 2. Press and hold ON/OFF button 3. Press and release Stop/reset button 4. Release ON/OFF 5. Press Stop/reset 4 times Turn off printer and turn on.

it looks like you will need to take to a service center to get it replaced. You probably have used your machine a lot and the waste pads are full.

I had the same problem. There is not a replacement. It just need to be cleaned. Take it to any computer repair service. You dont need a Canon Service Center.

Try this fix.....CLICK HERE

It works the same for the Canon MP 150 or MP 160