How do I reset the counter on the waste ink absorber on a canon MG5220. I have tried everything I can find with the buttons on the printer but nothing seems to make a difference.

Resetting the waste ink absorber on a Canon printer can resolve some error codes that appear when turning it on.

1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Press and hold the Resume button (triangle inside a circle).
3. Whilst it is held down, hold down the Power button. The green led light should come on.
4. Keep the Power button held down. Release the Resume button and then press it twice. The light should go amber, then green again.
5. Release the Power button.
6. Press the Resume button four times and then press the Power button straight after to confirm the selected action (Reset Counter Absorber).
7. Turn off the printer and then turn it on again

Reset Canon Printer ink absorber ..this is all i can find.

Hi

Do you need to reset the counter in MP150?

Anyways remember that you need to repalce the absorbers also later. Follow the below procedure and you can start using the printer again.

PROCEDURE I. Enter Service Mode:

• Plug in power cable
• Hold down STOP/RESET button
• Hold down POWER button
• Release STOP/RESET
• Press STOP/RESET twice in a row

II.Execute Waste Ink Counter Reset Operation:

• Press STOP/RESET button 4 times (Indicator lamp will blink alternately Orange/Green each time the button is pressed)
• Turn off the printer by pressing POWER button (wait until the printer is completely OFF)

When you turn on the printer,waste ink absorber full error is cleared and the printer work normally.

Original source: http://www.printerclinic.com/reset-waste-ink-counter-canon-pixma-mp150/#ixzz1SaAjTfWu

It's time to replace 3's WASTE INK ABSORBER KIT & reset waste ink counter.
The WASTE INK ABSORBER KIT is approx. USD10/pcs

1. Turn off printer
2. Hold down Resume button and press Power button.
3. Keep holding down Power button and let Resume button go.
4. Press Resume button 2 times then let BOTH buttons go.
5. Green lights will flash and then stop blinking.
6. When green lights are solid, press the Resume button 4 times.
7. Press the Power button and the printer should turn off, if not,
press the Power button once more.
8. Your printer should respond as normal.

Then download this tool unzip it and start it.Select the connected USB port number from USB PORT.Click LOCK RELEASE, and select the applicable model name in SET DESTINATION.In CLEAR WASTE INK COUNTER, select MAIN or PLATEN. The selectedwaste ink counter will be reset. MAIN resets the main waste inkcounter, PLATEN resets the platen waste ink counter.If both the main and platen waste ink absorbers are replaced, reset both the main and platen waste ink counters.

Hi

Thanks for using FixYa. Open the cover, move the cartridges to the centre, and then press the pad of absorbent paper towel onto the waste ink pads. You can locate the waste ink pads to the right of the cartridges. This will absorb a lot of ink in the pads and that will remove the warning after you reset the printer waste ink tank counter. You can reset your Canon Printer by following this procedure—

1) With the printer powered off but connected to a power source, press the Power button while pressing and holding the Stop/ Reset button.
2) When the Power is lit, press the Stop/Reset button two times while pressing and holding the Power button.
3) 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)
4) When the on/off lights in green, press the Stop/Reset button 4 times for waste ink counter reset.
5) Turn off the printer.( it must be turn off) then turn it on again.

Please do rate the solution and revert for further assistance.

Thanks
Rylee

Hi. As you have not mentioned the make and model of the printer, I am giving here the procedure to reset waste ink counter applicable to most printers. Hope it helps.
Canon Pixma iP1200, iP1600, iP2200 Resetter

1. Download software for Canon iP1200, iP1600, 2200 Printers.DOWNLOAD Service Tool Software for Canon Pixma Printer iP1200, iP1600, iP2200
2. Unzip downloaded file by WinZip, 7Zip, Izarc, etc
3. Run GeneralTool.exe
4. Select the connected USB port number from USB PORT
5. Click LOCK RELEASE, and select the applicable model name in SET DESTINATION
6. In CLEAR WASTE INK COUNTER, select MAIN or PLATEN. The selected waste ink counter will be reset. MAIN resets the main waste ink counter, PLATEN resets the platen waste ink counter.

If both the main and platen waste ink absorbers are replaced, reset both the main and platen waste ink counters.

If you have a different printer model, then please tell me and I will research that for you. Thanks.

Hi. I have researched on it and found that the procedure below resets the waste ink absorber most of the times and that too automatically. Hope it helps.

Canon Pixma iP1200, iP1600, iP2200 Resetter

1. Download software for Canon iP1200, iP1600, 2200 Printers.DOWNLOAD Service Tool Software for Canon Pixma Printer iP1200, iP1600, iP2200
2. Unzip downloaded file by WinZip, 7Zip, Izarc, etc
3. Run GeneralTool.exe
4. Select the connected USB port number from USB PORT
5. Click LOCK RELEASE, and select the applicable model name in SET DESTINATION
6. In CLEAR WASTE INK COUNTER, select MAIN or PLATEN. The selectedwaste ink counter will be reset. MAIN resets the main waste inkcounter, PLATEN resets the platen waste ink counter.

If both the main and platen waste ink absorbers are replaced, reset both the main and platen waste ink counters.

Dear mr perfect,
Few days ago I have answered the same question about this for Canon MP700. Here is my answer:
Waste ink absorber capacity of your printer has rise to about 90-95 %. Tentatively, you can continue printing by pressing STOP/RESET button. When ink absorber capacity reach about 100%, the printer stop working and message 'Waste Ink Tank is Full' appears.
To fix this problem, you need to reset waste ink counter. It strongly recommended that you replace waste ink absorber after resetting waste ink counter.
Here are steps resetting waste ink counter of this printer:

• With the machine power off, while pressing STOP/RESET button, press and hold the ON/OFF button. (Do not release the buttons).
• While holding ON/OFF button, release the STOP/RESET button. (Do not release the ON/OFF button).
• While holding the ON/OFF button, press the STOP/RESET 2 times and then release all buttons. (Each time STOP/RESET is pressed, the alarm LED and COPY lights alternately starting with alarm LED).
• When the COPY button lights in green, press STOP/RESET button 4 times. (Each time STOP/RESET is pressed, the alarm LED and COPY lights alternately starting with alarm LED).
• Turn off the printer.

Your printer should work normally now.
Regards,

Source:
Canon IJ Forum

Dear miggsy,
Waste ink absorber capacity of your printer has rise to about 90-95 %. Tentatively, you can continue printing by pressing STOP/RESET button. When ink absorber capacity reach about 100%, the printer stop working and message 'Waste Ink Tank is Full' appears.
To fix this problem, you need to reset waste ink counter. It strongly recommended that you replace waste ink absorber after resetting waste ink counter.
Here are steps resetting waste ink counter of this printer:

• With the machine power off, while pressing STOP/RESET button, press and hold the ON/OFF button. (Do not release the buttons).
• While holding ON/OFF button, release the STOP/RESET button. (Do not release the ON/OFF button).
• While holding the ON/OFF button, press the STOP/RESET 2 times and then release all buttons. (Each time STOP/RESET is pressed, the alarm LED and COPY lights alternately starting with alarm LED).
• When the COPY button lights in green, press STOP/RESET button 4 times. (Each time STOP/RESET is pressed, the alarm LED and COPY lights alternately starting with alarm LED).
• Turn off the printer.

Your printer should work normally now.
Regards,

Source:
Canon Inkjet Printer Forum

Try this:
Resetting overflow error code for Printer Canon Pixma MP110

1. Turn on the printer.
2. Click Menu, and then Scan, Copy and Scan again. All - entered the service mode.
3. Select Counter
4. Click Copy - everything. Waste dropped to zero.
5. Turn off the printer POWER button.

Good luck