Canon G3400 Reset [best] May 2026

To reset your Canon PIXMA G3400 printer, you can use the hardware buttons to perform a factory initialization or enter Service Mode for deeper maintenance resets like the waste ink counter. Factory Reset (Initializing Settings)

Use this method to revert all network and device settings to their default values: Ensure the printer is turned on. Press and hold the Stop button.

Release the button after the Alarm lamp (orange light) flashes a specific number of times:

21 times: To initialize all settings including the administrator password.

24 times: To perform a general initialization of machine settings.

The power lamp will flash, then stay lit, indicating the reset is complete. Manual Reset (Service Mode)

If your printer is showing a waste ink counter error (such as Support Code 5B00 or 7 blinking orange lights), you may need to enter Service Mode: Turn off the printer but keep it plugged in. Press and hold the Stop button. While holding Stop, press and hold the Power button.

Keep holding Power, release the Stop button, then press the Stop button 5 times.

Release the Power button. The green power lamp will flash and then stay lit.

Once in Service Mode, a specialized reset tool (like the Canon Service Tool software) is typically required to clear the waste ink counter. canon g3400 reset

For a visual walkthrough of the manual button reset process: 09:30

Resetting a Canon PIXMA G3400 is the go-to fix when your printer stops mid-job with a "Support Code 5B00" or flashing orange lights. This error usually means the waste ink absorber is full, but often, it’s just a software counter that needs a quick refresh. The Quick Fix: Factory Reset

Use this if your printer is acting glitchy, having Wi-Fi issues, or showing non-critical errors. Turn on the printer. Press and hold the Stop button. Wait for the Alarm lamp to flash 21 times. Release the button. The settings are now restored to factory defaults. The Deep Fix: Service Mode Reset

If you are seeing the 5B00 error (Ink Absorber Full), a standard reset won't work. You need to enter Service Mode. Step 1: Enter Service Mode Turn off the printer (keep it plugged in). Press and hold the Stop button. While holding Stop, press and hold the Power button. Keep holding Power, but release the Stop button. While still holding Power, press the Stop button 5 times.

Release all buttons. The power light should blink and then stay green. Step 2: Clear the Counter

Once the green light is steady, you are in Service Mode. To clear the "Ink Full" error: Press the Stop button 5 times. Press the Power button once to confirm.

The printer will print a page (or a few lines) indicating the counter is at 0%. Turn off the printer to save the changes. ⚠️ Important Note on Ink Absorbers

The "Ink Absorber Full" message isn't just a software trick; there are physical pads inside the printer that soak up waste ink. Resetting the software lets you keep printing immediately.

Ignoring the pads can eventually lead to ink leaking out of the bottom of your printer. To reset your Canon PIXMA G3400 printer, you

If you reset the counter multiple times, consider opening the printer to clean or replace the physical sponges.

💡 Pro Tip: Always make sure your ink tanks are at least half-full before performing deep resets or cleaning cycles to avoid air bubbles in the tubes. If you'd like, I can:

Help you find a download link for the Service Tool software (v4720 or newer) Explain how to manually clean the waste ink pads

Troubleshoot clogged print heads or white lines in your prints

To reset your Canon PIXMA G3400, you likely need to clear the 5B00 error, which indicates that the ink absorber (or "diaper") is full. Manual Reset Procedure (Service Mode)

This process clears the internal counter without needing external software. Enter Service Mode: Ensure the printer is off but connected to power. Press and hold the Stop button (red triangle). While holding Stop, press and hold the Power button. Release the Stop button but keep holding Power.

Press the Stop button exactly 5 times. The alarm lamp should flash with each press.

Release the Power button. The green light will flash and then stay steady, indicating you are in Service Mode. Reset the Counter:

Once the green light is steady, press the Stop button 5 times again. Factory reset (via menus) only changes network settings,

Press the Power button once to confirm the reset. The printer will process and may print a page with "D=000.0" (indicating the counter is now zero).

Press the Power button again to turn the printer off. When you turn it back on, the error should be gone. Alternative Reset Scenarios

The Canon PIXMA G3400 is a refillable ink tank printer. A "reset" typically refers to resetting its ink level detection after refilling the tanks, or performing a factory reset for error codes.

Here is the feature breakdown for resetting the G3400:

4. Factory Reset (Network & Settings)

Clears Wi-Fi, admin password, and all user settings — does not clear waste ink counter.

Part 6: Factory Reset vs. Service Reset

Many users ask: "How do I factory reset my Canon G3400?"

The truth: The G3400 has no consumer factory reset that clears error codes.

  • Factory reset (via menus) only changes network settings, language, and region. It does NOT clear waste ink counter or ink levels.
  • Service reset (via Service Tool) clears waste counter.
  • Manual reset (button sequence) overrides ink levels.

Do not waste time looking for a "factory reset" button for error 5B00. It does not exist.

6. Risks & Warnings

  • Waste ink overflow after reset without pad cleaning → can short circuit printer logic board.
  • Brick risk if wrong service tool version used — only use tools labeled for G3000/G3400 series.
  • Voided warranty if damage from resetting without hardware maintenance.

Common Problems During the Canon G3400 Reset

Types of reset

  1. Soft reset — power-cycle to clear temporary errors
  2. Network reset — clears Wi‑Fi settings (if applicable)
  3. Factory (service) reset — restores defaults and clears custom settings