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Canon Printer (PIXMA) 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $50–$150 · Duration: Requires professional service

Support codes 5B00, 5B01, 5B02, 5B03, 5B04, 5B05, 5B12, 5B13, 5B14, or 5B15 on your Canon PIXMA printer mean the ink absorber has reached capacity and must be replaced. This cannot be fixed by the user and requires service by an authorized service center. Contact a qualified technician to arrange service.

Common causes

  • The ink absorber pad has accumulated waste ink from repeated print head cleaning cycles and has reached its maximum capacity

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Contact a qualified technician

  2. 2

    Arrange for the printer to be serviced by an authorized service center

  3. 3

    The ink absorber cannot be reset or replaced by the user

Related Canon Printer (PIXMA) error codes

1

1000

The printer has run out of paper in the rear tray or cassette

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2

1003

No paper is loaded in the selected paper source

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3

1200

The printer cover or operation panel is open

easy
4

1300 / 1303 / 1304 / 1309 / 1310

Paper is jammed in the printer

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5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error — frequently asked questions

What does the 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error mean on a Canon printer (pixma)?

The ink absorber is full — the printer requires professional servicing

What causes the 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error?

The 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error is usually caused by: The ink absorber pad has accumulated waste ink from repeated print head cleaning cycles and has reached its maximum capacity.

Can I fix the 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error myself?

This is rated a hard fix — it often requires tools, parts, or experience, and may be safer left to a professional technician.

How much does it cost to fix the 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error?

Fixing the 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error on a Canon printer (pixma) typically costs $50–$150, depending on parts and whether you do it yourself or hire a technician.

Is it safe to keep using my printer (pixma) with the 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error?

We'd recommend addressing the 5B00 / 5B01 / 5B02 / 5B03 / 5B04 / 5B05 / 5B12 / 5B13 / 5B14 / 5B15 error before continuing to use the printer (pixma), since hard-rated issues often involve a real fault rather than a minor glitch.