Canon PIXMA G3400 is a popular ink-tank printer, but like many models in its series, it eventually hits a "Support Code 5B00" error, indicating that the ink absorber (waste ink pad) is full
- Use a friend's Windows laptop.
- Install Windows via Bootcamp on your Mac.
- Use a virtual machine (Parallels / VMware) with USB passthrough.
If you reset the counter multiple times, consider opening the printer to clean or replace the physical sponges.
Resetting your Canon PIXMA G3400 is a common maintenance task, typically required to clear the 5B00 error (full ink absorber) or to restore factory settings for network troubleshooting. How to Reset the Ink Absorber (Error 5B00)