Alex Ruben
How To Resolve P07 Error and Red Light on Canon G3010 Printer Reset
If you’ve got a P07 error or a really annoying blinking red light on your Canon G3010, you’re not the only one. These issues can be super frustrating, especially when the printer suddenly refuses to do anything. But honestly, there’s a decent chance to fix it without calling support or buying a new printer. Usually, it boils down to resetting or clearing the waste ink counter — yeah, Canon printers have these built-in counters that hit a limit, and once they do, the thing just throws a tantrum. In this guide, you’ll find some straightforward steps to get your printer back up and running instead of tossing it out or wasting hours on pointless resets.
Keep in mind, some of these steps are a bit hacky, and the results can vary depending on your setup. The idea here is to get your printer into a service mode, then use a small utility to reset that counter, then restart it. If you’ve hit that dead-end with usual troubleshooting, these methods are worth a shot. At worst, you’ll get familiar with how your printer’s guts work—at best, it’ll come back to life.
How to Fix P07 Error and Blinking Red Light on Canon G3010
Method 1: Enter Service Mode & Use Wick Reset Utility
This is the most common fix, especially if the error is related to waste ink absorption being full. The reason it works is that it allows you to reset the internal counters, tricking the printer into thinking everything’s fine again. But, hey, it’s not always perfect—sometimes you’ll need to repeat the process or tinker a little.
- Make sure the printer is powered off. Unplug it if needed, but keep your USB cable handy.
- Now, press and hold the Stop button — that little red button usually with a triangle or error exclamation mark.
- While holding the Stop button, press and hold the Power button.
- Keep holding the Power button, release the Stop button but not the power one. It’s kinda weird, but keep that Power button pressed.
- Press the Stop button five times in a row — this is usually to tell the printer you’re entering service mode.
- Now, release the Power button. Your printer should be in service mode now, and you might see some blinking lights or different patterns.
Why it helps: This sequence puts your G3010 into a special mode where the reset utility can talk to it. When it’s in service mode, it’s kind of like telling the printer “Hey, I know you’re full of ink, but reset that counter.”
Be aware: Sometimes, on certain setups, this method works on the first try. Other times, you might need to repeat it a couple of times. Just keep at it.
Connect, Download & Run Wick Reset Utility
This tiny piece of software acts like a translator for the printer’s internals, letting you reset counters and do maintenance. You should download it from the official site or a trusted source like Wick Reset Utility. Once downloaded, install it, and connect your printer to your PC via a USB cable (not Wi-Fi — it’s more reliable here).
Once it’s installed, launch it, and select your model — in this case, G3010 — from a dropdown or list. If it doesn’t show up immediately, check if your printer’s still in service mode and connected properly.
Reset the Waste Ink Counter & Power Cycle
Inside the software, look for an option called “Reset Waste Ink Counter” or similar. Sometimes, you need to buy or input a reset key if the software asks for it, which can be a pain. If that’s the case, you’d have to purchase one from Wick’s site or find a cracked version (own risk).
Once reset, turn off the printer completely, then unplug the USB cable. Wait about a minute, then plug it back in and turn the printer on. Sometimes, just doing this helps clear the error, and other times, you might need to repeat the process.
Final test: Does it work?
If the reset succeeded, the error light should go off, and your printer should get back to normal. If it’s still blinking or showing errors, double-check all connections, and repeat the process once or twice more. On some machines, it works after the first try; on others, you need patience.
Extra tips & common pitfalls
- Make sure the printer is fully powered off before doing the service mode trick.
- Double-check that your USB connection is solid—bad cables or loose ports can cause issues.
- If nothing happens after multiple attempts, it might be a firmware glitch or hardware issue — and that’s kinda a harder fix.
Wrap-up
This whole process isn’t foolproof, but it’s often enough to get around the P07 error and blinking red lights on the G3010. Folks say that unless the hardware is faulty, these resets fix most waste ink counter issues. Just don’t be surprised if you have to try a couple of times or re-read some steps — Canon doesn’t make stuff especially simple, and the software tools aren’t perfect. Still, when it works, it’s a relief.
Summary
- Power the printer off before starting.
- Enter service mode with the button sequence.
- Download and use Wick Reset Utility.
- Reset waste ink counter, power cycle, and check results.
- Repeat if necessary — patience is key.
Final Word
Hopefully, this kicks that error to the curb. It’s kind of a hack, but it’s worked on multiple machines without issues. Sometimes, the good old reset tricks keep a printer alive longer than expected. Fingers crossed this helps.