Printer manufacturers design these pads to collect excess ink during head cleanings. Once the internal counter hits a specific limit, the printer locks up to prevent ink from leaking.
Inside every Canon inkjet printer is a physical sponge called a waste ink absorber. This sponge collects excess ink during initial setup, printhead cleaning cycles, and borderless printing. The printer does not have a physical sensor to detect how wet the sponge is; instead, an internal digital counter estimates the ink volume. Once this counter hits 100%, the printer locks down.
The printer will not respond to the service tool in normal mode.
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Before running any service utility, create a system restore point and back up important files.
The power light should flash for a few seconds and then stay solid green/blue. If the light stays solid, your printer is successfully in Service Mode. If the warning light stays on or flashes constantly, turn off the printer and try again. Step 2: Run Canon Service Tool V3400
Right-click the folder and select to unpack the files. Open the extracted folder and look for ServiceTool.exe . Printer manufacturers design these pads to collect excess
Note: Newer Canon models released after 2018 may require a more recent version of the service tool (such as V5103 or V5302) or specific one-time activation keys. Critical Prerequisites Before Using the Tool
The Canon Service Tool v3400 is typically used by authorized Canon service providers and technicians. The tool is compatible with various Canon printer models, but the specific compatibility list may vary depending on the tool version.
A: Resetting the counter does not physically replace the ink pads. If the pads are truly saturated, a reset may cause ink to leak inside your printer. It is recommended to replace or wash the pads before resetting the counter. This sponge collects excess ink during initial setup,
The function is not supported by your specific printer model. You need a newer version of the Service Tool.
Version v3400 is highly stable for older and mid-generation Canon Pixma models, including: iP2770, iP3600, iP4700, iP4870 MP Series: MP230, MP250, MP280, MP490 G Series (Early Models): G1000, G2000, G3000 MX Series: MX320, MX340, MX360 Step 1: Preparing Your Printer (Entering Service Mode)