Release the button (keep holding the Power button).
To use the tool effectively, your printer must be in . Follow these steps carefully: Step 1: Enter Service Mode Turn off your 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).
: Resetting the digital counter does not magically clean the physical ink sponges inside your machine. If you reset the counter multiple times without eventually replacing or washing the physical waste ink pads, excess ink will eventually leak out of the bottom of your printer, ruining your desk or floors.
While still holding the Stop/Reset button, press and hold the button. The power LED will light up. Release the button (keep holding the Power button)
Always scan downloaded .zip or .exe files before opening them.
Ultimately, the safest and most reliable course of action is to prioritize the long-term health of your devices over a free, but potentially dangerous, quick fix.
If you encountered any errors during the process, let me know: What are you using? Press and hold the Stop/Reset button
If your Canon printer shows a "service error" (e.g., 5B00, 5B01, P07, E08), try these legal, safe options:
While searching for free or "gratis" downloads of service tools, you must exercise extreme caution.
While many websites offer "free downloads" of the service tool, users should exercise extreme caution: Security Risks: : Resetting the digital counter does not magically
the printer, but leave the power cable plugged into the wall.
Connect your printer to your PC via a (Wi-Fi will not work for resets).