: Clearing the "Ink Absorber" or "Waste Ink" counter, which often triggers error codes like 5B00 or 1700 .

I recently downloaded hoping to resurrect my old Canon MP287, which had suddenly stopped working and was flashing the dreaded "Waste Ink Pad Counter is Full" error. Like most people searching for this, I was looking for a "gratis" (free) solution to avoid buying a new printer or paying for a service center repair. Here is my honest take on the experience: