⚠️ Resetting the counter without cleaning or replacing the physical ink pads can lead to dangerous ink leaks inside the machine. It is highly recommended to physically clean or replace the waste ink pads before resetting the counter.
Press the Power button and wait for the light to stop flashing and turn off completely.
Disclaimer: If you reset this digital counter multiple times without physically replacing or washing the cotton ink pads inside the base of the printer, ink may eventually leak out of the bottom of the machine. Conclusion
If the lights continue to blink, you may have missed a step in Method 2. Try the sequence again slowly.
When your printer stops responding or shows generic error codes, a hard reset is the first line of defense. This process drains the printer's temporary memory (cache) and forces the internal firmware to reload.
What or flashing light pattern is showing on your printer? Did you recently refill or replace the ink cartridges?
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If you followed the steps but the printer is still flashing, check these issues:
If you disabled the ink detection tracking system via Method 1, keep a close eye on your physical printouts. Printing with a completely bone-dry cartridge can permanently overheat and burn out the printhead nozzles.
| Symptom | The Fix | Time Needed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hard reset (Unplug for 60 sec) | 1 minute | | Says ink is empty (refilled) | Hold Stop/Reset for 5 sec | 30 seconds | | Error 5B00 / E08 | Service Mode + Tool (Version 5204) | 5 minutes | | Service Tool fails | EEPROM Clear in Tool | 2 minutes | | Orange flash x16 | Buy new PG-745 cartridge | No software fix |
to allow all residual electrical charge inside the printer capacitors to dissipate completely.
: A critical system error that might require a service center. ij.manual.canon For further troubleshooting, you can consult the official PIXMA MG2500 series manual or video guides from Are you trying to clear a specific error code (like 5B00) or just a general orange flashing light How to Hard Reset Canon Printers and Fix Common Errors
to allow the printer's internal capacitors to drain completely.
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Ensure the printer is turned on and connected to your computer.