: Once the printer's light is steady green and the screen is blank/black, launch ServiceTool_V1050.exe on your PC to send commands. Critical Warnings
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Using this service tool requires careful preparation and execution:
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Short checklist before use
To use this software successfully, your printer must be in a receptive state called . If you open the software while the printer is in standard user mode, the application will freeze or report that the device is not detected. Step 1: Hardware Preparation
Overview
The Canon Service Mode Tool Version 1.050 offers a range of features and functions, including:
Once the printer is in Service Mode and connected via a USB cable, follow these steps to clear the waste ink error:
Let go of the Stop/Reset button while keeping the Power button held down. : Once the printer's light is steady green
If you are looking to fix "Ink Absorber Full" errors (like code 5B00) using the Canon Service Tool version 1.050 , you generally need to put your printer into Service Mode first for the software to recognize it How to Enter Service Mode
To use the software, the printer must first be placed in manually. Maintenance mode / Ink Waste absorber reset