The 5B00 error means the physical pads absorbing excess ink are full. While resetting the software allows you to print again, you should eventually clean or replace the physical absorbent pads inside the printer to prevent ink from leaking onto your desk. Step 1: Entering Service Mode Manually
With each click of the Stop button, the alarm and power LEDs will alternate.
If your printer is experiencing minor glitches, communication errors, or ink level tracking bugs, a physical factory reset using the control panel buttons is the safest and quickest solution. Step-by-Step Instructions:
This ensures no leakage occurs, making your truly verified and safe.
Press and hold the button (the red triangle inside a circle).
He grabbed the USB cable—a thick, shielded one, not the cheap dollar-store junk that caused half the errors in this city. He plugged it into the back of the G2110. The computer chimed. Ding-dong.
Note: Ensure you download this utility from a reputable tech forum or trusted provider. Disable your antivirus temporarily if it flags the tool as a false positive. Step 2: Connect via USB
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Tool doesn’t see printer | Re-enter service mode, try different USB port, disable other printer software. | | “Set” button greyed out | Run tool as Admin, check USB connection, reinstall Canon driver. | | Error returns after days | Waste ink pads are full – open printer, clean pads (cotton pads under print head carriage). | | No service mode entry | Timing of button presses is critical. Practice quickly – stop/reset presses must be within 1 second each. |
Las impresoras Canon de la serie MegaTank, como la G2110, utilizan un sistema de tinta por tanques recargables. Durante los ciclos de limpieza de cabezales y mantenimiento se genera una pequeña cantidad de tinta que no se usa, y esa tinta sobrante se acumula en unos almohadillas internas conocidas como “waste ink absorber pads” o depósito de tinta residual.