How to Reset the "Ink Absorber Full" Warning on a Canon TR4650: What You Need to Know

Question

A customer asked how to clear the "ink absorber full" message on a Canon TR4650. They wanted to know whether BCH Technologies sells a reset method or tool for this issue.

Answer

Understanding the "Ink Absorber Full" Message

Canon printers-including the TR4650-use internal waste ink pads to collect excess ink from cleanings, purges, and maintenance cycles. Once the printer believes the pads have reached capacity, it locks all printing and displays a message such as:

• "Ink absorber full"

• "Support Code 5B00 / 5B02 / 1700" (varies by region and model)

The printer cannot resume operation until the counter is reset using a service tool, and in some cases the waste pad must actually be cleaned or replaced.

Resetting the Canon TR4650 Ink Absorber

Canon does not provide an official reset method to end users. Instead, technicians use specialized Canon Service Tools designed to reset the waste ink counter for supported models.

You can find these tools online. The best approach is:

1. Visit eBay and search for "Canon Service Tool."

Here is the recommendation you referenced:
Canon Service Tools on eBay (https://ebay.com)
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2. Choose the newest version available.

Every new service tool version typically expands support to more recent printers. Older tools may not support the TR4650.

3. Ask the seller whether their tool supports the Canon TR4650.

Compatibility is essential. The seller should be able to confirm this or provide a list that includes the TR4650 series.

4. Important Notes

• These tools are often third-party or gray-market utilities. Use at your discretion.

• Resetting the counter does not physically clean the pads. If they are truly saturated, ink may eventually leak.

• If you continue to use the printer heavily, consider replacing or cleaning the waste ink pads to prevent overflow.

We do not sell these reset tools directly, but eBay vendors commonly carry them.

Addressing printer errors like ink absorber warnings can be more hands-on than most people expect. Because of the physical nature of these issues, we're unable to offer remote troubleshooting or repair guidance. However, you're welcome to use our in-person diagnostic and repair service through our local facility:
BCH Technologies Printer Repair Service (https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service)
[https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service]
Please note that due to high demand, repairs are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and it may take a few weeks before your printer can be evaluated. Our service options include full-printer repair or targeted part repair, depending on your needs. That said, we understand our pricing might not be the most budget-friendly. For many customers, self-help is the best first step. You can explore solutions through YouTube-including our own channel at BCH Technologies (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies)
[https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies].
Use the search icon next to the "About" tab to locate videos on specific topics. With nine years of content, searching is much faster than trying to recall everything manually, and YouTube may also suggest relevant videos from other creators.

Thank you again for reaching out. We appreciate your support and hope this helps you move forward with your Canon TR4650.