What does an error message of waste ink is full mean and how do I fix it. Waste ink absorber is full.

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When checking the Printer Status, the message "Ink absorber full, error code: [5B00] or [5B01] appears. This error occurs because the waste ink absorber is full. When the ink absorber is full, the waste ink counter value (D) reaches the maximum value (D=100.0).Apr 20, 2021

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i believe on this model the error code means that the ink tank is full...
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this is a link to my hosting site where you can download the software reset tool for a the MP models...
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)

Additional information error codes for the MP models...
E2-2 = No paper (ASF)
E3-3 = Paper jam
E4 = No ink
E5-5 = The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 = Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9 = The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing
E14 = The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 = Ink cartridge is not installed E16 – Ink remaining is unknown
E16 -E19 = Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 = Carriage error
E23 = Paper feed error
E24 = Purge unit error
E25 = ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 = Internal temperature rise error
E27 = Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 = Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 = EEPROM error
E33 = Paper feed position error
E35 15 = USB Host VBUD overcurrent error – USB
E37 17 = Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 = Other hardware error
E42 22 = Scanner error

There is an absorbent sponge in the bottom of your waste ink container to help contain the waste ink your printer generates when it cleans the print head nozzles. That sponge is probably full and has triggered a "most informative" error message!

Check your user's manual about the procedure for changing the absorber and where to buy new ones.

It's time to replace 3's WASTE INK ABSORBER KIT & reset waste ink counter.
The WASTE INK ABSORBER KIT is approx. USD10/pcs
You should send it to service centre

here are the error codes for your printer

E2 - No paper (ASF)
E3 - Paper jam
E4 - No ink
E5 - The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed , or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 - Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full «ОК»)
E9 - The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing
E14 - The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 - Ink cartridge is not installed
E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E19 - Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 - Carriage error
E23 - Paper feed error
E24 - Purge unit error
E25 - ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 - Internal temperature rise error
E27 - Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 - Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 - EEPROM error
E33 - Paper feed position error
E35 - USB Host VBUD over current error - USB
E37 - Abnormal motor driver error
E40 - Other hardware error
E42 - Scanner error

Waste absorber is full. Where is the waste ink absorber and how do I empty it?

Try reading THIS .

Hope that fixed ya...

Geno

u have to clean it mannualy by opening it. if u r not expert give the printer to qualified proffesional

The waste ink absorber is almost full. Press [OK] to continue but early replacement recommended. <See manual>
WASTE INK NEAR FULL The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during print head cleaning, for example. This error message indicates that the waste ink absorber is nearly full.
Press the OK button to cancel the error so you can continue printing.
Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will need to replace a particular part of the printer.) Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be performed until the Waste ink tank is replaced.

this answer is directly from canon