PIXMA TS8220 printer locked up, 5B00 error message

[w8erd]

My ts8220 is completely locked up because of a 5100 error message. That message refers to the print absorber being

full. I have successfully cleaned the absorbers before as a result of a different message.  But now I cannot clean it

because of the lockup. It is necessary to move the ink cartridges to the left to access the absorbers, which is now

impossible due to the lockup.  I have unplugged the printer for more than 10 minutes and it did not help. The Service

advice is basically to buy a new printer, which I don't want to and there is no good reason to do so.

So how can I clear this 5800 lockup message?

[shadowsports]

Greetings ,

It's not clear which error message you are describing as your title says 5100 and your message body says 5800?

 Here's a list of error codes for the printer.

https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/s/article/ART171986

You also mentioned a previous issue with the ink absorber.  These are not user serviceable.  Blotting excess ink from them will not allow the printer to continue functioning.  I would recommend you review the error message and use the link I referenced.  

[w8erd]

But when I blot the ink out, it DOES make the printer continue to operate.

[w8erd]

make that 5800, not 5100

[Danny]

Hi, w8erd!  Not to belabor the point but there's also an error message that shows as "5B00."  Sometimes, an 8 and a B can look similar.  Could you please verify that for us?

We look forward to your reply!

[w8erd]

You are right. It is 5B00.