Its primary role is to reset the internal counter for the waste ink absorber, allowing the printer to resume operation after it has reached its software limit.
If you move countries or purchase a grey-market printer, you might encounter cartridge incompatibility errors (e.g., "Wrong Ink Cartridge" – Error 168). The service tool can rewrite the printer’s destination ID (Japan, US, Europe, Asia), allowing it to accept locally available cartridges. canon service tool v5610
: Resetting the counter without cleaning or replacing the physical sponges can lead to ink leaking out of the bottom of your printer and damaging your desk or carpet. Its primary role is to reset the internal
: Technicians can read, dump, or save the EEPROM data. This serves as a backup or a diagnostic sheet to view total page counts and error histories. : Resetting the counter without cleaning or replacing
Go to the section below, set the value to 0% , and click Set .
Resets waste ink absorbers and clears service errors. Operating System: Exclusively designed for Windows. Connection: Works via USB connection ONLY.
You cannot simply turn the printer on and run the tool; the printer must be in Service Mode.