Canon error 5B00
The ink absorber is full and the printer will not print until it is replaced.
How to fix it
- There is no safe home fix: the waste ink pad must be replaced and the counter reset.
- Contact Canon support or a local repair shop for a quote.
- Compare the quote with the price of a new printer before agreeing.
Is it worth fixing?
On most home PIXMA printers this repair costs more than a new printer. It is usually the end of the road.