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Kelvin Kiprono

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Eldoret (Uganda Rd) Sep 02, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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Canon Pixma G2000 / G2010 / G3010: Support Code 5B00 (The ink absorber is full)

Canon continuous ink tank printer G2010 stopped printing with power and alarm LEDs flashing 7 times alternately (Error code 5B00). How do you enter Service Mode to run the V3400/V4905 service tool?
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Kelvin Kiprono Hardware & Printhead Tech
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Step-by-step Service Mode entry for Canon G-Series (G1000, G2000, G3000, G2010, G3010):

1. Turn off printer while keeping USB connected to PC.
2. Hold down the **Resume / Stop** (Red triangle) button.
3. While holding Resume, press and hold the **Power** button (Green light turns on).
4. Still holding Power, release Resume button.
5. Press the Resume button **5 times** in succession.
6. Release the Power button. Green light will blink and stay solid — Printer is now in **Service Mode**.
7. Open `Canon Service Tool v4905` > Under 'Ink Absorber Counter', click **Set**.
8. Printer prints `D=000.0` confirming 100% reset!
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