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Canon error code 1712

Quick answer

The ink absorber is almost full. Press OK to continue printing for now, and contact Canon service to arrange a repair/replacement of the absorber.

Before you try the solution

  1. 1. Copy the complete message exactly as shown, including any letters, spaces, or punctuation around 1712.
  2. 2. Find the printer's exact model number. The same-looking code can mean something different on another model family.
  3. 3. Let the current print, scan, or update operation stop before touching controls, paper paths, or covers.

Manufacturer-documented solution

The ink absorber is almost full. Press OK to continue printing for now, and contact Canon service to arrange a repair/replacement of the absorber.

Model scope: Canon's support code page for your exact model

If the error is still there

  1. 1Return to the screen or job that produced the message and check whether the code has cleared.
  2. 2If 1712 returns, do not repeat a risky procedure. Record when it appears and check the documentation for the exact model.
  3. 3If the documented action does not clear 1712, contact Canon support or a qualified printer technician with the model number and complete message.

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Manufacturer reference

The meaning and documented action above were taken from the manufacturer source below.

Canon : Inkjet Manuals : TR4700 series : 1712 (Ink absorber is almost full)

Verified against manufacturer documentation, last checked 2026-08-13. PrintDiag has no printers and no technician, so nothing here is claimed as tested on hardware.