Because Canon does not publicly distribute these technician-only utilities, the download files found on community blogs and forums frequently contain malware or trojans.
: Its primary use is to reset the "Waste Ink Absorber Full" error (often indicated by codes like Print Head Cleaning : Access to deep cleaning cycles and power ink flushes. EEPROM Operations Canon service mode tool version 1.050
The tool allows users to perform technical operations not available in the standard user interface: Ink Absorber Counter Reset : Clears the "Waste Ink Pad Full" error (often code ), which otherwise locks the printer. EEPROM Information EEPROM Information This is where Version 1
This is where Version 1.050 shows its age. This tool is . However, few individual users have faced legal action
Using this tool is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the United States and similar laws in the EU (Article 6 of the EU Copyright Directive) if it circumvents Canon’s protection measures. However, few individual users have faced legal action for personal printer repair.