: Viewing or clearing the printer’s history and internal settings.

Clears the 5B00 or 1700 "ink absorber full" errors.

The Canon Service Tool is a proprietary maintenance utility designed for authorized technicians, but it has become widely used by technicians to perform repairs on Epson and Canon printers. It allows users to interface directly with the printer’s firmware to:

Press and hold the Stop/Reset button (usually a red triangle inside a circle).

As Canon releases new firmware and printer models, older service tools (like v3400 or v4720) may fail to connect or display an (printer not responding).

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MG2100, MG2120, MG2200, MG3100, MG3120, MG4100, MG4200, MG5100, MG5200, MG5300

The power light should flash for a few seconds and then stay permanently lit. If the light blinks continuously or shows an error, turn the printer off and repeat the sequence, varying the button presses between 5 or 6 times. Step 2: Running Canon Service Tool v1074

| Alternative | Best For | Cost | |----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool | Official waste ink level check (no reset) | Free | | WIC Reset Utility | Paid reset utility for many Canon models | ~$10 per reset | | Authorized Canon Service Center | Full EEPROM reset and maintenance | $50–$150 | | Replace waste ink pads manually | DIY fix; reset counter afterwards (needs tool)| ~$20 for pads |

If you can tell me the and which operating system (Windows 10/11) you are using, I can provide a more tailored guide for solving your printer's error.

Official Canon policy states that only Certified Service Partners should use these tools. However, leaked versions often circulate in the aftermarket repair community. The “V1074 updated” version is the latest in this unofficial lineage.

Press and hold the Stop/Reset button (usually a red triangle inside a circle).

Still holding the button, press the Stop/Reset button exactly 5 times (some newer TS or G models may require 6 times ). The LED will alternate between green/blue and orange with each press. Release the Power button.

Resets secondary ink pads located under the printing path.

MP230, MP240, MP250, MP270, MP280, MP480, MP490, MP495, MP550, MP560

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The physical waste ink pads inside the bottom of the chassis are genuinely filling with liquid waste ink. If you reset the electronic counter multiple times without opening the printer shell to clean or replace the felt pads, the excess ink will eventually overflow out of the bottom of the plastic housing. This can cause permanent stains on furniture or cause a catastrophic electrical short-circuit on the internal power supply board. Always plan to physically inspect or replace the absorber material when utilizing this software modification.

To resolve these errors without costly trips to a repair center, technicians and advanced users utilize specialized software. The is a newly updated version of this crucial utility, designed to reset ink absorber counters and perform essential maintenance. Understanding the Canon Waste Ink Error