What is an ink absorber pad, and why would it cause error 5200 on a Canon G3020?

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What is an ink absorber pad, and why would it cause error 5200 on a Canon G3020?
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The ink absorber pad, also known as the waste ink pad, is a component within the printer that absorbs excess ink and cleaning solution expelled during print head cleaning cycles. When this pad reaches its capacity, the printer's internal counter triggers an error, like 5200, to prevent ink overflow and potential damage.