Canon PIXMA TS6350a — Error code 5B00 or waste ink pad full

Severity: SeriousCategory: Error Codes

If your Canon PIXMA TS6350a is experiencing error code 5b00 or waste ink pad full, this guide covers common causes and steps you can try to resolve the issue. Please note that solutions are approximate and may not work in all cases — always consult your printer's manual or official support if in doubt.

At a Glance

This is a serious error codes issue. The most common causes include:

• Waste ink absorber pad at capacity (from print head cleaning cycles)
• Printer has been used heavily with many cleaning cycles
• Printer may have reached end of service life for waste ink system

Common Causes

These are the most frequent reasons this problem occurs

•Waste ink absorber pad at capacity (from print head cleaning cycles)
•Printer has been used heavily with many cleaning cycles
•Printer may have reached end of service life for waste ink system

Quick Checks

Simple steps anyone can try before seeking professional help

1.Check if error appears on printer display or in software
2.Note the exact error code - different Canon models have different solutions

Note: These are general troubleshooting steps. Your printer model may have specific procedures — always refer to your printer's manual or official support for detailed instructions.

Deeper Fixes

More involved solutions if quick checks don't resolve the issue

•For some Canon models, the waste ink pad can be reset via service mode (not recommended without expertise)
•Professional service may be required to replace the waste ink absorber
•Contact Canon support or authorised service centre for diagnosis
•Replacing waste ink system can be expensive - compare to printer value

When to Consider a New Printer

Sometimes upgrading may be more economical than repairs

•If waste ink system replacement costs more than half the printer's value, upgrading is often more economical
•For printers that are several years old, replacing the entire printer may make more sense than expensive repairs

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Standard Cartridges

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Most Convenient

Price

£14.99

Yield

200

pages

Cost/Page

~7.5p

Lower upfront cost

Good for occasional printing

Widely available

Higher approximate cost per page

BEST VALUE

XL / High-Yield

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Lowest Running Cost

Price

£21.99

Yield

400

pages

Cost/Page

~5.5p

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Best for regular printing

Higher upfront cost

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Standard	XL/High-Yield	Upgrade
Approximate cost per page	~7.5p	~5.5p	Varies
Approximate upfront cost	£14.99	£21.99	£250.00
Approximate pages per cartridge	200	400	N/A
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