Cheapest way to fix Canon G3500 error 5B00 Waste Ink Counter

Canon G3500 error code 5B00 mean the waste ink counter overflow, you have to reset Canon G3500 Waste Ink Counter (clear Waste Counters). The printer will blink as follow: Orange light – 7 times. Alternatively Green (Power) and Orange.

And operating system show problem “SupportCode: 5B00” like this:

This problem means Canon G3500 printer Waste Ink Counter is overflowed and it must be reset

As more and more ink spills happen on your Canon G3500 printer’s ink cartridges, because of proper ink cartridge or continuous ink system installation, the 5B00 problem message will be more likely to appear on your Canon G3500 printer.

Solution for this problem is reset Canon G3500 printer by WIC Reset Utility tool.

New WIC Reset Utility supports Canon G3500 printer now. Please always use latest WIC Version!!

Download WIC Reset Utility – Download Canon G3500 resetter

Download the LATEST version of the WIC reset utility here:
For Windows OS – http://resetkey.net/tools/wicreset.zip
For MAC OS – http://resetkey.net/tools/iWIC.zip
Mirro link here: http://resetkey.net/download
To reset Canon G3500 5B00 Waste Ink Counter Error – You have to PUT PRINTER IN SERVICE MODE!
Then use WIC Reset Utility Tool with the Reset Key to reset your Canon G3500 printer. It takes less then 1 minute!
Read previous to reset Canon G3500 5B00 problem:
If for some reason You can’t put Your Canon G3500 printer in SERVICE MODE – You will be NOT ABLE to perform RESET!
If You used Canon Service Tool such as ST V3400, V4200 etc… – The printer will not be able to get in Service Mode after that.
Therefore the only option to solve the issue is to replace and also reprogram EEPROM Chip on printers main board.

If You cant put printer in Service Mode – You dont need to pay for Reset Key – it will not work.

How to put Canon G3500 printer in service mode

Step 1: Turn off Canon G3500 printer
Step 2: Press and hold printer’s RESET button
Step 3: Press and hold printer’s POWER button.
Step 4: Released printer’s RESET button, POWER still pressed
Step 5: Press and released Canon G3500 printer’s RESET button 5 times
Step 6: Released printer’s POWER button:

Now, Canon G3500 printer on SERVICE MODE condition. In this condition, computer detect found new hardware.
Step 7: When operating system detect FOUND NEW HARDWARE, wait about 20 seconds and press CANCEL

How exactly to reset Canon G3500 printer 5B00 Waste Ink Counter problem

After put Your Canon G3500 printer in SERVICE MODE, please follow this instruction to reset Canon G3500 printer.
Step 1: Download latest WIC Reset Utility tool with above link (or here).
Step 2: Buy Canon G3500 Waste Ink Counter Reset Key here: Buy WIC Reset Key – Only $8.99
Step 3: Run WIC Reset, click on “Clear Waste Counters” button, read the check list, if all good, click “Yes” to continue reset Canon G3500 Waste Counter:

Step 4: Enter the Canon G3500 reset key

You will receive a “Congratulations” message if everything ok.

Now check Canon G3500 printer status in Control Panel, If it shows “Printer is online“, your Canon G3500 printer is ready to print – no errors – no waste Counters Overflow.

Please watch clip tutorial – How to PUT PRINTER IN SERVICE MODE and Reset Canon G3500 printer 5B00 problem: