The Canon Service Tool 5306 resets this counter, allowing your printer to start printing again as if the waste ink pads were brand new.
: Incorrect use of the tool in "Service Mode" can permanently corrupt the printer's EEPROM (memory), rendering the device unfixable.
The tool will not recognize your printer unless it is in . Follow these steps: Turn the printer OFF but leave 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 (keep holding Power).
Displays exact print counts, serial numbers, and firmware versions.
Canon Service Tool instructions !... - InkJet Printers - PrinterKnowledge
| If you are... | Recommendation | |---------------|----------------| | A home user with a locked printer | – Try a genuine waste ink reset via Canon’s authorized repair or buy a new printer. | | A repair technician | Yes, but only from a verified source – Use a clean copy from a trusted service forum backup. | | Someone troubleshooting for fun | Only if you understand EEPROM risks and don’t mind possibly destroying the printer. |
If you run into persistent issues, a good practice is to turn the printer off and on again to exit Service Mode before attempting the entire process from the beginning.
The Canon Service Tool 5306 is a specialized software utility designed to perform low-level maintenance and diagnostics on a wide range of Canon inkjet printers.
The Canon Service Tool 5306 resets this counter, allowing your printer to start printing again as if the waste ink pads were brand new.
: Incorrect use of the tool in "Service Mode" can permanently corrupt the printer's EEPROM (memory), rendering the device unfixable.
The tool will not recognize your printer unless it is in . Follow these steps: Turn the printer OFF but leave 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 (keep holding Power).
Displays exact print counts, serial numbers, and firmware versions.
Canon Service Tool instructions !... - InkJet Printers - PrinterKnowledge
| If you are... | Recommendation | |---------------|----------------| | A home user with a locked printer | – Try a genuine waste ink reset via Canon’s authorized repair or buy a new printer. | | A repair technician | Yes, but only from a verified source – Use a clean copy from a trusted service forum backup. | | Someone troubleshooting for fun | Only if you understand EEPROM risks and don’t mind possibly destroying the printer. |
If you run into persistent issues, a good practice is to turn the printer off and on again to exit Service Mode before attempting the entire process from the beginning.
The Canon Service Tool 5306 is a specialized software utility designed to perform low-level maintenance and diagnostics on a wide range of Canon inkjet printers.