Click the Set button right next to the absorber option. The printer will process the command, move its print head momentarily, and may print a page containing a row of zeros ( D=000.0 ), indicating the counter is successfully cleared.
G1000, G2000, G3000 (Use caution, as some G-series firmware variants prefer later tool editions). Step 1: How to Put a Canon Printer into Service Mode
Download the verified Canon Service Tool v3200.zip file from a reputable, ad-free tech portal. Extract the archive using WinRAR or 7-Zip.
Works seamlessly across a wide range of legacy Canon PIXMA iP, MP, MG, and MX series printers. Step 1: How to Put Canon Printers into Service Mode free resetter canon service tool v320032 fixed
Without cleaning, you get 2-3 resets before catastrophic leakage.
Even with the tool, you may encounter issues. Here’s how to solve them:
To use the Service Tool successfully, you must complete two major phases: entering Service Mode manually on the printer, and executing the reset via the software on your PC. Prerequisites: A computer running Windows OS (Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11). Click the Set button right next to the absorber option
After resetting the counter with the V3200 tool, it is highly recommended to eventually open the printer chassis, remove the internal felt pads, wash them thoroughly in warm water, dry them completely, and reinstall them. Alternatively, you can redirect the internal waste ink tube to an external small plastic bottle or catch-can system.
| Tool Version | Era / Release Period | Key Focus / Typical Supported Models | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~2010-2012 | PIXMA MG, MP, and iP series (e.g., MG5180, MP287, iP2700). Excellent for the E08, 5B00 errors on these older workhorses. | | V3400 | ~2012-2014 | Often considered a direct successor to V3200. Broader support for newer PIXMA models at the time (MG5240, MG5340). Some users report V3400 works where V3200 fails. | | V3600 | ~2014-2016 | Expanded support for TS series and some G series printers. | | V5000+ (v5000 to v6310) | 2020 - Present | Support for modern G series (G3000, G4000), E series, and high-volume printers. V6310 is a very recent version for the latest models. |
The tool acts as a bridge to the printer's , allowing users to clear internal counters and adjust region settings. Its primary use cases include: Step 1: How to Put a Canon Printer
: Enables changing the printer's destination region. Supported Printer Models
The v3200 version is highly versatile and compatible with a wide range of older and mid-generation Canon Pixma iP, MP, MG, and G-series printers.
The v3200 tool is compatible with a wide range of older and mid-range Canon Pixma models, including: : iP2700, iP3600, iP4800, etc.. : MG5200 series (like MG5250) and many others. : MP240, MP250, MP280, MP480, etc.. Quick Guide to Using the Tool: Enter Service Mode : Turn off your printer. Hold the button, then hold the button. While holding Power, press the
MP230, MP250, MP258, MP280, MP287, MP490, MP497
Once your printer is securely in Service Mode, it is time to deploy the software tool to reset the counter. Technical Requirements
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