Remember: the tool itself is a scalpel, not a hammer. Use it only for waste ink counter resets on error-locked printers, and always consider physically replacing or cleaning the waste ink pad after two or three resets.
| Alternative | Pros | Cons | |-------------|------|------| | | User-friendly, supports newer models | Paid (per reset), requires internet | | Service Tool V5400 | Works on older printers | No TS/MG series support | | Manual EEPROM reset | Free, permanent | Requires soldering + programmer | | New printer | No hassle | Expensive, wasteful |
If you own a Canon inkjet printer—especially models from the PIXMA MG, MX, or MP series—you may have encountered the dreaded "Service Mode" errors. These often manifest as blinking orange/green lights, error codes like 5B00 , P07 , or an unresponsive printer claiming a "waste ink absorber is full." In the world of Canon printers, the solution often lies not in buying a new printer, but in using a piece of software known as the Canon Service Tool , specifically version V5610 .