Canon Printer Error 1750 — What It Means & How to Fix It

What Does This Error Mean?

Error 1750 on Canon printers means the ink absorber — a pad inside the printer that collects excess ink — is nearly full. The printer stops working as a safety measure to prevent ink overflow, which can damage the printer. You can temporarily reset the counter, but eventually the pad must be replaced or serviced.

Affected Models

Canon Pixma MG3600 series
Canon Pixma MG5700 series
Canon Pixma TS5100 series
Canon Pixma G1200
Canon Pixma G3200

Common Causes

The printer has been used heavily for a long time and the ink absorber is reaching its capacity
Frequent print head cleaning cycles have deposited extra ink into the absorber, filling it faster than normal
The printer's internal page counter has reached the threshold for the absorber warning
Large print jobs with heavy ink coverage have filled the absorber more quickly than typical use
Running multiple cleaning cycles in a short period deposits a significant amount of ink into the absorber

How to Fix It

Press the Stop or Cancel button on the printer to temporarily dismiss the error and continue printing. The printer will allow some additional printing before stopping completely.

This is a temporary measure only. The absorber will eventually fill completely and the printer will stop permanently until serviced.
Reduce unnecessary ink usage by limiting how many print head cleaning cycles you run. Only run a cleaning if you actually see print quality problems.

Each manual cleaning cycle deposits a significant amount of ink into the absorber. Running multiple cleanings daily will fill it much faster.
If you are comfortable with advanced tools, download the Canon Service Tool (available on third-party sites) to reset the absorber counter. This resets the warning but does not empty the pad.

Resetting the counter tells the printer to stop counting, but the physical pad is still full. Use this as a temporary measure, not a permanent fix.
Plan for a service appointment. Canon's website (canon.com) has a service locator to find authorized service centers in your area.

An authorized service center will physically replace or clean the absorber pad, which is the proper long-term fix.
Consider whether the printer is worth servicing. If it is several years old and frequently breaks, a new printer may be more cost-effective than an absorber service.

Entry-level Canon Pixma printers can be replaced for $50 to $100. For expensive printers, the service cost is more justified.

When to Call a Professional

Error 1750 means the ink absorber is nearly full — not completely full yet. You still have some time before printing stops entirely. Canon recommends professional servicing to replace the absorber pad. Canon service centers and many independent repair shops can perform this service, typically for $30 to $80.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ink absorber and why does it fill up?

The ink absorber is a sponge pad inside the printer that soaks up excess ink during printing and cleaning cycles. When the printer cleans the print head, it pushes ink through the nozzles into this pad. Over time — typically after tens of thousands of pages or many cleaning cycles — the pad fills up. Once full, the printer stops to prevent ink from overflowing and damaging the electronics.

Can I replace the ink absorber myself?

It is possible on some Canon models, but it requires partially disassembling the printer. You need to open the printer body, locate the absorber pad, remove it, and replace it with new absorbent material. This is doable for handy people with the right guide for their specific model, but it voids any remaining warranty. For most users, a service center is the easier and safer option.

How long until the printer completely stops after error 1750?

Error 1750 is a warning that the absorber is approaching full — not that it is completely full. You may get a few hundred more pages before the printer stops entirely with error 5B00 or 1700. The exact amount depends on how ink-intensive your printing is. Avoid running manual cleaning cycles to preserve the remaining capacity.