If successful, a small dialogue box will pop up stating "A function was finished." Click .
Click the button directly to the right of the Absorber dropdown.
Prints a precise diagnostic grid to check firing accuracy. canon service tool v.4718
Before you even download or open the software, you must prepare your environment. Skipping these steps can cause the software to freeze, which can permanently corrupt your printer's motherboard (a condition known as "bricking").
: Release the Power button. If the power light stays solid green, you’ve successfully entered Service Mode. How to Perform the Reset If successful, a small dialogue box will pop
Newer models allow you to set the waste ink counter to 120%, 150%, or 200%—effectively buying you more time before the next lockout.
Reset Waste Ink Counter (5B00 error), EEPROM clearing, Test printing, and EEPROM data read/write 1.2.1. Before you even download or open the software,
The printer drivers being active (sometimes the driver must be uninstalled or the print queue cleared). Faulty USB cables or ports. Safe Usage Warning
In limited cases, v.4718 can change the printer’s region code (e.g., switching a Japanese model to US firmware), though this is highly risky.
Unzip and launch Service Tool v4718.exe as an Administrator. Look at the top section labeled .
Turn the printer off (connected to power, but not turned on). Press and hold the button. While holding Stop/Resume, press and hold the Power button.
