Complete Guide to Canon Pixma G2010 Resetter: Fix 5B00 Error Safely
Only reset the counter when you actually encounter Error 5B00. Doing it continuously without ever cleaning the waste ink pads will result in liquid ink spilling onto the delicate electronic components inside your printer.
You can enter the printer’s Service Mode and manually reset the counter without using a computer. the printer (keep the power cord connected). Press and hold the Stop button (circle with a triangle). Press and hold the Power button . Release the Stop button (keep holding the Power button). Press the Stop button 5 times . Release the Power button .
If the manual method fails, you need the (e.g., v4905, v5103, or newer).
Now you need to use a computer program to reset the counter. You will need a Windows computer connected to your printer with a USB cable. Connect your printer to your computer using the .
Many third-party antivirus programs flags adjustment programs as false positives. Disable your antivirus or Windows Defender real-time protection before extracting the tool. Step 1: Booting the Canon G2010 into Service Mode
the printer, but leave it plugged into the power source. Press and hold the Stop/Reset button (triangle icon).
: For simpler issues, like after refilling tanks, a manual reset is often enough. Holding the Black or Color button for five seconds tells the system to recalibrate its remaining ink count.
For those who prefer a modern, one-click solution, (or its newer version, WIC Reset Connect ) is a highly effective third-party tool. While the software is free to download, performing the reset requires purchasing a small reset key.