The Canon Service Tool v5306 is a professional Windows-based utility designed for diagnosing and maintaining select Canon inkjet printers. Its primary function is to , which can clear common errors like 5B00 or 5B02 that prevent the printer from operating. Important Safety Warning

: Certain providers like ORPYS or Reset.in.th sell licensed versions that offer unlimited resets for a single PC.

The V5306 version is highly sought after because it expanded compatibility to newer continuous ink supply system (CISS) models and standard Pixma lines.

| Series | Supported Models | | :--- | :--- | | | MG3500, MG3600, MG4100, MG5100, MG5200, MG5300, MG5400, MG5700, MG6100, MG6200, MG6300, MG7700, MG8100, MG8200 | | PIXMA MP | MP230, MP250, MP260, MP270, MP280, MP480, MP490, MP540, MP550, MP560, MP620, MP630, MP640, MP980, MP990 | | PIXMA MX | MX320, MX330, MX370, MX390, MX410, MX490, MX530, MX860 | | PIXMA TS | TS3100, TS5100, TS6100, TS8100, TS9100 | | PIXMA TR | TR5000, TR6000, TR8000, TR9000 | | PIXMA iP | iP2200, iP2500, iP2600, iP2700, iP3600, iP4700, iP4800, iP4900, iP5800, iP7200 | | PIXMA iX | iX6500, iX6800, iX7000, iX6700 | | MAXIFY MB | MB2000, MB2100, MB2300, MB2700, MB5000, MB5100, MB5400 | | MAXIFY iB | iB4000, iB4100 | | PIXMA G-Series | G1000, G1100, G1400, G1900, G2000, G2100, G2400, G2900, G3000, G3100, G3400, G3900, G4000 | | PIXMA E-Series | E400, E410, E460, E470, E480 |

The tool resets the counter , not the physical ink. If the waste ink pads are full and not replaced, resetting the counter will only delay the problem and could cause ink to leak inside your printer.

: Using the wrong version or an unofficial tool can corrupt your printer's firmware, making it unusable. How to Use the Tool (Technician Guide)

This error indicates that the specific function you are trying to execute is not supported by your particular printer model.

Look at the top section of the application interface under . You should see a drop-down menu for "Clear Ink Counter".

Warning: Canon Service Tool V5306 is an unofficial utility used to reset ink counters and perform maintenance on some Canon PIXMA printers. Using unofficial service tools can void warranties, risk device damage, or be detected as malware by antivirus software. Only proceed if you understand the risks and you own the printer. Do not use on printers owned by others without permission.

Don’t waste your time. You’ll likely end up with adware or a bricked printer. Get the tool from a certified Canon service center instead.

: The most common use is resetting the "waste ink" or "ink absorber full" counter (Errors 5B00, 5B02, etc.), which occurs when the printer's internal pads are saturated.

: This means the printer is not in Service Mode. Re-run the button sequence above.

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To use the tool successfully, you must run it on a compatible operating system. While originally designed for older Windows deployment, V5306 runs stably on using administrative privileges. Steps to Download and Prepare the Software

Right-click on the ServiceTool.exe file and select . This ensures Windows 10 grants the program full access to your USB communication ports.

If you encounter error codes instead of a success message, here's what they likely mean and how to fix them: