Resetting the digital counter tells the printer that the waste ink pads are empty. However, the physical pads inside the machine are still saturated with old ink. If you reset the printer multiple times without physically replacing or washing the felt pads, ink will eventually leak out of the bottom of the printer, potentially damaging your furniture or the printer's internal electronic boards. Common Error Codes in the Software
The software will fail to recognize your printer if the hardware is running in standard user mode. You must manually trigger using the physical buttons before launching the utility. Turn off the printer but leave the power cable plugged in.
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Press the button 5 times (or 6 times for MG series) while still holding Power .
Version v5510 expanded compatibility to include many models that failed to connect with older software versions (like v3400 or v4905). 1. Canon G-Series (MegaTank) G1000, G1100, G1400, G1900 G2000, G2100, G2400, G2900 G3000, G3100, G3400, G3900 G4000, G4100, G4400, G4900 2. Canon Pixma TS-Series TS3100, TS3150, TS5100, TS5150 TS700, TS704, TS705, TS8000, TS9000 3. Canon Pixma MG and MX Series Resetting the digital counter tells the printer that
Connect the printer to your Windows PC using a . (Wi-Fi will not work). Press and hold the Stop/Reset button (red triangle icon).
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The green/blue power light should flash for a few seconds and then . If the light remains solid, your printer has successfully entered Service Mode. Your PC may notify you that it found new hardware. Phase 2: Running the Reset Software
Hardware warning indicating an ink absorber counter overflow. Step-by-Step Instructions to Use Canon V5510
