V3800: Canon Service Tool

While holding Stop/Reset, press and hold the button. Do not release either.

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Enter the . This specialized software is the key to unlocking your printer’s maintenance mode and resetting internal counters, saving you a costly trip to a repair center. What is Canon Service Tool V3800?

Release the Stop button while still holding Power , then press the Stop button 5 or 6 times (depending on the model). canon service tool v3800

Releasing the Stop button and pressing it 5 or 6 times (depending on the model) while still holding Power.

Connect your printer to your PC via a (Wi-Fi will not work for this). Open the Service_Tool_v3800.exe . In the "Main" tab, look for the Waste Ink Counter section. Ensure "Main" is selected in the dropdown menu. Click the Set button. A "Function was finished" dialog should appear.

Version v3800 is engineered primarily for devices manufactured between 2012 and 2016. Using it on incompatible models can lock the printer permanently. iP2770, iP3600, iP4700, iP4870, iP4970 Pixma MP Series: MP230, MP250, MP280, MP490, MP495 Pixma IX Series: iX6500, iX6560, iX6840 While holding Stop/Reset, press and hold the button

Because this is a "leaked" tool, many downloads contain malware. Always use trusted, community-verified sources.

A: Resetting the counter removes the software lock, but it does not replace physical waste ink pads. If the pads are saturated, ink may eventually leak inside your printer.

Using this utility carries an inherent risk of permanently bricking your hardware if executed incorrectly. The "Error 006" Freeze Share your experience in the tech forums –

The Canon Service Tool is a type of software, not officially released by Canon, that is designed to perform low-level maintenance and repairs on many Canon inkjet printers, primarily to reset the printer's internal waste ink counter.

Click "EEPROM" to print a test page. Look for the line D=000.0 . If it says 000.0, the reset was successful. Finish: Close the tool and restart your printer. Important Considerations and Risks

Right-click on Service Tool v3800.exe and select .

Click the button located to the right of that dropdown. A "Function Was Finished" confirmation dialog box should appear.