Press the button 5 times (for most G-series) or 6 times (for some MG models).
The is a professional-grade adjustment program. It allows technicians (and tech-savvy users) to:
Clear the "Ink Pad Full" error (Error 5B00 or 1700). canon service tool v4718 verified
Turn the printer off, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on. Your counter is now reset! Important Safety Warning
Try running the application as an Administrator in Windows. Press the button 5 times (for most G-series)
MG5510, MG5520, MG5540, MG5550, MG5610, MG5620, MG5650. IB-Series: iB4010, iB4020, iB4040, iB4050. How to Use Canon Service Tool V4718 Safely
Using a service tool requires your printer to be in . If the printer is not in this mode, the software will show an "Error 006" or "Error 005." Step 1: Entering Service Mode Turn off the printer (but keep it plugged in). Press and hold the Stop/Reset button. While holding Stop/Reset, press and hold the Power button. Release the Stop/Reset button (while still holding Power). Turn the printer off, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on
Canon printers have built-in "waste ink pads" that catch excess ink during head cleanings. To prevent ink from leaking out of the machine, the printer tracks usage via an internal counter. Once this counter hits a specific limit, the printer locks itself down.
View a detailed history of the printer's usage, including page counts and error logs.