The printer light should blink and then stay on, indicating it is in Service Mode. 2. Run the Tool
In the dropdown menu next to , ensure Main is selected. Click the Set button right next to it.
A generic function failure. This usually happens if you try to execute multiple commands too quickly. Close the tool, power cycle the printer into Service Mode, and try again. Important Safety and Legal Warnings
(often flagged by error codes like 5B00 or P07), which prevents the printer from operating once the internal felt pads are technically "full". Core Functions Absorber Reset: Clears the "ink absorber full" error. EEPROM Operations: canon service tool v5204
Printers use internal foam pads to collect excess ink during head cleaning and printing cycles. Over time, the printer’s counter estimates that these pads are saturated. To prevent ink from leaking out of the machine, the firmware triggers a system lock. Version v5204 is a highly stable release of the service utility designed to reset these internal waste ink counters back to 0%, allowing the printer to resume normal operations. Supported Canon Printer Models
the printer completely (do not unplug the power cord).
Canon printers are reliable workhorses, but they are programmed with built-in safeguards to protect their hardware. One of the most common issues advanced users face is the "Ink Absorber Full" error, often accompanied by error codes like 5B00 or 1700. When this happens, the printer locks up and refuses to print. The printer light should blink and then stay
Resetting the digital counter with the Service Tool resets the software timer, but it does not magically dry out or empty the physical foam pads. If you reset the counter multiple times without cleaning or replacing the physical pads, ink will eventually leak out of the bottom of your printer. Compatible Canon Printer Models
The function you selected is not supported by your specific printer model.
The Canon Service Tool V5204 is a specialized Windows utility designed for resetting the internal counters of various Canon Pixma printer models. Click the Set button right next to it
As soon as possible, open the casing of the printer, remove the felt waste ink absorbers, wash them thoroughly in warm water, dry them completely, and reinstall them. Alternatively, you can route a silicon tube from the internal waste pump to an external bottle (a modification known as an external waste ink tank). Conclusion
+-------------------------------------------------------+ | Service Tool V5204 | +-------------------------------------------------------+ | [ Main ] [ Test Print ] [ Auto ] | | | | Clear Ink Counter | | Absorber: [ Main v ] Button: [ Set ] | | | | Ink Absorber Counter | | Counter Value (%) [ 0 ] Button: [ Set ] | +-------------------------------------------------------+ Look at the section on the Main tab.
Connect the printer directly to your PC using a high-quality USB cable. Network or Wi-Fi connections will not work. Download and extract the Canon Service Tool V5204 package.