V6000 - Canon Service Tool

The Canon Service Tool V6000 is a professional diagnostic utility used primarily to reset the waste ink counter (Ink Absorber Full errors) and perform maintenance on Canon PIXMA and G-series printers.

Waste Ink Reset: Clears the internal counter for the ink absorber (errors 5B00, 5B02, 1700). canon service tool v6000

Canon Service Tool V6000: The Ultimate Guide to Resetting Ink Absorbers and Waste Pads

If you own a modern Canon PIXMA or MAXIFY printer, you have likely encountered the dreaded "Service Mode" error or the ominous "Waste Ink Pad Full" message. For many users, this marks the end of the road, with Canon support suggesting a costly repair or a replacement printer. However, for those in the know, the Canon Service Tool V6000 is the golden key to resurrecting a perfectly functional printer. The Canon Service Tool V6000 is a professional

Cleaning and Aligning the Print Head

  1. Launch the Canon Service Tool V6000 and select your printer model.
  2. Click on "Connect" to connect to your printer.
  3. Click on "Service" and then "Print Head Cleaning".
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head.
  5. Once the cleaning process is complete, click on "Print Head Alignment".
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.

Step 4: Reset the Waste Ink Counter

  1. In the “Main” tab, look for a dropdown or button labeled “Absorber Counter” or “Waste Ink”.
  2. Click the button that says “Reset” or “Set”.
  3. A confirmation prompt will appear. Click OK.
  4. The tool will communicate with the printer. You may see progress bars or hear the printer’s mechanism move.
  5. Once finished, the tool will display “Done” or “Success.”