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What (e.g., 5B00) is displaying on your screen? Which version of Windows are you currently running?
If you reset the electronic counter multiple times without opening the printer to change or wash the physical felt pads, excess liquid ink will eventually overflow out of the bottom of the machine. For a long-term fix, consider replacing the internal pads or routing an external waste ink bottle mod to catch the excess fluid.
Press the button exactly 5 times (for some older models, it may be 2 or 6 times). Each time you press it, the alarm/power LEDs will alternate. Release the Power button. canon service tool v1074
Using this utility requires strict adherence to technical steps. Missing a step can result in an "Error Code 006" or can permanently corrupt your printer's firmware. Step 1: Place the Printer into "Service Mode"
The software cannot communicate properly with the printer's Service Mode. What (e
Locate your downloaded Service Tool v1074.exe file. Right-click the file and select Run as Administrator .
While primarily famous for its counter-reset capabilities, version 1074 includes a suite of maintenance tools: For a long-term fix, consider replacing the internal
: Generate detailed diagnostic prints, including orange service test prints and green EEPROM information.
Critical Safety Warning: Avoid the "Error 006" and Brick Risks
Version v1074 is a highly stable legacy variant optimized heavily for older to mid-generation Canon Pixma models. It is highly effective for: iP2770, iP2772, iP3600, iP4700, iP4870 Pixma MP Series: MP230, MP250, MP258, MP280, MP287, MP490