The is a specialized utility designed for maintenance and internal adjustments of Canon inkjet printers. Its most critical function is resetting the Waste Ink Pad Counter , which, when full, triggers debilitating errors like Support Code 5B00 or 1700 , rendering the printer unusable. Core Functions and Capabilities
For all the printer technicians out there struggling with the newer Canon cartridges and boards, the wait is over. The is currently trending as the "hot" release of the month, and for good reason.
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Clears the "Waste Ink Pad Full" error (Error 5B00 or 1700).
Enter the —a software application that has become a legendary, almost mythical solution in printer repair circles. But why is the keyword "hot" attached to it? What does it do? Is it safe? And more importantly, how can you use it without bricking your machine?
Press the button 5 times (some newer models require 6 times).
: Includes a wide range of G-series (e.g., G1010, G2010, G3010), E-series (e.g., E410, E470), and MG-series printers.
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If you own a Canon PIXma printer (MG2500, MG3600, MX490, TS3300 series, etc.), you’ve probably seen the dreaded or "5B00 / 5B01" error. The printer locks up and won’t print until you reset the counter.
Press and hold the Stop/Resume button (red triangle), then press and hold the Power button.
Before buying or running this specific software version, understand that certain budget or single-use logic board models have their absorber counters reset via software utilities. They require physical chip replacements or EEPROM flashing: E-Series: E40x, E41x, E4xx, E3170, E3370 MG/TS-Series: MG24xx, MG25xx, MG29xx, MG30xx, TS202, TS307 IP-Series: IP28xx, IP2870, IP2880s