Canon Service Mode Tool Version 1050 - [repack]

Resetting the counter tells the printer software that the waste ink pad is empty. It does not physically clean the pad.

“I downloaded v1050 from a sketchy link. My antivirus went crazy. Then the tool wouldn’t detect my printer because I was using Windows 11. Ended up using a bootable Windows 10 USB drive to make it work.” – TechForum user “LaserJoe”

Release the button. The green LED should blink a few times and then stay solidly lit. canon service mode tool version 1050

Press and hold the button (usually designated by a red triangle inside a circle).

Unplugging the USB cable or losing power while writing data to the EEPROM can permanently corrupt the printer's motherboard. Resetting the counter tells the printer software that

is a specialized diagnostic utility used by technicians to perform deep-level maintenance on Canon Pixma and Maxify printers. It is primarily used to reset the waste ink absorber counter

Turn off the printer but leave the power cable plugged into the wall. Press and hold the button (red triangle icon). My antivirus went crazy

: Always use a high-quality USB cable. The tool will fail or cause errors over Wi-Fi.

While still holding the button, press the Stop/Reset button exactly 5 times (or 6 times for some MG/MX models). The LED will alternate between green and orange with each press.