Canon G3400 Reset

Resetting the Canon G3400: A Step-by-Step Guide

• Resetting the ink absorber or other internal counters requires Service Mode and is model-specific.
• This can be done with Canon service tools or authorized service centers. Attempting unofficial service-mode resets can void warranty or cause hardware issues.

If a soft reset does not resolve the issue, you can try a hard reset. To perform a hard reset:

While resetting the counter allows the printer to work again, the ink pads are genuinely getting full. Continuing to print without eventually cleaning or replacing these pads can cause ink to overflow and leak out of the bottom of the printer. Service Mode Risk: canon g3400 reset

• 5B00 / 5B01 / 1700: The waste ink absorber is full. The printer is bricked until you reset it.
• 1688 (or similar): Ink has run out. (After refilling, this still appears).
• Orange light flashes 7 times: Ink absorber almost full.
• Orange light flashes 4 times: Ink empty.