Exclusive ((exclusive)) — Canon Service Tool V5306
Using this tool requires strict adherence to a specific sequence. Please read all instructions and warnings thoroughly before proceeding.
Press and hold the button (the triangle inside a circle icon).
Canon continues to release updated Service Tools for newer printers. The V5306 version has been succeeded by versions like (for models released in late 2024).
The classic "Waste Ink Absorber Full" lockout.
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[Main Menu Tab] │ ├──► Clear Ink Counter ──► Absorber: [Main] ──► Click [Set] │ └──► Ink Absorber Counter ──► Counter Value (%) ──► Click [Set] (Set to 0) Locate the tab at the top of the interface. Find the Clear Ink Counter section. Set the Absorber dropdown menu option to Main . Click the Set button directly to the right of the dropdown. Look for the Ink Absorber Counter section below it.
Allows users to read, write, and clear printer EEPROM data.
: The program only works on Windows operating systems and requires a USB connection (it will not work over Wi-Fi).
Canon printers contain internal waste ink pads that absorb excess ink during cleaning cycles. To prevent ink leaks, the printer firmware tracks usage and locks the machine once it calculates the pads are full. Using this tool requires strict adherence to a
Turn off the printer. Leave the power cord plugged in.
This "exclusive" PC-binding is the tool's primary anti-piracy measure, ensuring that one licensed copy serves one technician.
Only download this utility from verified technical forums or trusted repair sources. Modified or cracked versions of the executable can inject malicious code into your computer or permanently corrupt the firmware mainboard of your Canon printer. Physical Inspection
Resets the main and platen waste ink counter to 0%. EEPROM Clearing: Clears the error log. Canon continues to release updated Service Tools for
| Feature | V5306 (Exclusive) | V5400 / V5500 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | MG5000 series, MX900 series | TS8000 series, TR8500 series | | EEPROM Access | Full read/write | Limited to counters | | Region Change | Yes | Mostly disabled | | Stability | High (Mature) | Moderate (Buggy early revs) |
The "Exclusive" nature of this tool also extends to its compatibility. It is not a universal software for all Canon printers. It is specifically designed to work with a wide but defined range of Canon's most popular consumer inkjet models from the late 2010s.
Resetting the digital counter does not empty the physical ink pad. If you reset the counter multiple times without replacing or washing the physical felt pads inside the base of the machine, excess ink will eventually overflow and damage internal electrical components.
G1000, G2000, G3000, G4000, G1010, G2010, G3010, G4010 IB Series: IB4020, IB4050, IB4150 IP Series: IP7220, IP7250, IP8720, IP8750 IX Series: IX6770, IX6820, IX6850 MG Series: MG5520, MG5550, MG5650, MG5750, MG6850 TS Series: TS5050, TS6050, TS8050, TS9050 Step 1: Put the Printer into Service Mode