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Canon Service Tool V5510 Jun 2026

: iP2770, iP2772, iP2870, iP3680, iP4760, iP4870, iP4970, iP7270

The V5510 version is part of a series of official service tools designed for technicians but often used by savvy home users to extend their printer's lifespan.

Next to , ensure it is set to Main (or All if your printer has multiple absorbers). Click the Set button right next to it. canon service tool v5510

Resetting the software counter does not magically empty the physical ink sponges inside your printer. If you reset the counter multiple times without cleaning or replacing the physical waste ink pads, ink will eventually overflow and ruin your desk, floors, or internal printer circuitry. Always clean or replace the sponges when performing a hard reset. Beware of Corrupted Firmware

| Error Code | Meaning | Solution(s) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The Service Tool version does not support the function or the printer model. | This tool may not be compatible with your specific printer. If you are trying to reset the waste ink counter, the printer's mainboard may not support this reset function. | | 005 | The Service Tool cannot detect the printer, or the printer is not ready to receive commands. | Unplug the USB cable and reconnect to a different port on your PC. Ensure the printer's Power LED is steady (not blinking) before running the tool. | | 006 | The printer is not in Service Mode, or the tool does not support the connected printer. | Turn off the printer and repeat the process to enter Service Mode carefully. If the error persists, the tool likely does not support your printer model. | | 009 | Another error is preventing the reset. The printer has a fault beyond the waste ink counter. | The error could be due to an incompatible or non-functioning ink cartridge. Check the printer's error light to diagnose the specific issue. | : iP2770, iP2772, iP2870, iP3680, iP4760, iP4870, iP4970,

The software is organized by tabs (Main, Ink Absorber, EEPROM, etc.).

Allows for changing the printer's regional configuration. Resetting the software counter does not magically empty

In the drop-down menu next to , ensure Main is selected. Click the Set button directly to the right of that section.

Before using the software, your printer must be in . The standard procedure for most modern Canon PIXMA models (G, MG, MX series) is: Turn off the printer but leave it plugged in. Press and hold the Stop/Resume button (red triangle icon). While holding Stop/Resume , press and hold the Power button. Release the Stop/Resume button (keep holding Power ).

The is an official utility used to manage internal printer functions, most commonly for resetting the "Ink Absorber Counter" (Error 5B00 or 1700). It is a Windows-only program that requires the printer to be in a specific "Service Mode" to communicate. Step 1: Enter Service Mode

To use the software, the printer must first be placed into Service Mode. This is a hidden state that allows the software to communicate with the printer's firmware. Entering Service Mode Turn off the printer but keep it plugged in. Press and hold the Stop/Reset button. While holding Stop, press and hold the Power button. Release the Stop button (keep Power held).

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