Canon lists 1700 and 1701 when the ink absorber is approaching its capacity.
What 1700 / 1701 means
Canon lists 1700 and 1701 when the ink absorber is approaching its capacity.
What you may notice
- Printing stops
- The Alarm lamp flashes
- A support code appears on the computer
- The condition returns after Resume
Most likely causes
- 01Normal accumulated waste ink
- 02Frequent cleaning cycles
- 03Heavy borderless printing
- 04Age and print volume
Safe checks, in order
Start with the simplest non-invasive check. Stop as soon as the error clears; repeated resets can hide a condition without correcting it.
Read the full message
Follow the exact model prompt if temporary continuation is allowed.
Avoid unnecessary cleaning
Deep cleaning adds more waste ink.
Plan service
Contact Canon with the model and support code.
Know where to stop
Do not tilt the printer or remove saturated pads; waste ink can leak onto electrical parts.
When to call a technician or support
Contact Canon if the code remains after the approved checks, the carriage or holder will not move normally, or visible hardware is damaged.
When you call, have the exact product or vehicle model, model year where relevant, the complete code or symbol, and when it appeared.
Where this information came from
We use the manufacturer's current published guidance as the starting point, then organize it into a safer, beginner-friendly sequence.
Canon PIXMA manual — support-code table Source last checked August 16, 2026. Manufacturer instructions and model manuals take priority over this independent summary.