Canon Service Mode Tool Version 1.050 Here

The interface of Version 1.050 is utilitarian and dated. It is not designed for the average consumer; the menu options are technical abbreviations (e.g., EEPROM CLEAR, SET DESTINATION).

Step 1: Enter Service Mode on the Printer This is the trickiest part. You must press a specific sequence of buttons on the printer itself (touch screens do not work here).

Step 2: Run the Tool

Step 3: Reset the Waste Ink Counter

Step 4: EEPROM Check (Verification) To ensure the reset worked: Canon service mode tool version 1.050

Step 5: Exit Service Mode Simply close the tool and power off the printer using the hard switch. Wait 10 seconds, then power on normally. The error lights should be gone.

Before resorting to this tool, consider these options: The interface of Version 1

| Alternative | Best For | Cost | |-------------|-----------|------| | Canon Service Tool (Official) | Authorized service centers only | N/A (not public) | | WIC Reset Utility | Commercial, stable, and regularly updated | $10-$15 per reset | | Manual waste pad replacement + official reset request | Users who want to follow manufacturer’s process | $20-$40 (pads only) | | Buying a new printer | When the printer is old and low-end | Varies |

The WIC Reset Utility is widely considered the safer, supported alternative to version 1.050—it includes backups and model-specific checks. Step 2: Run the Tool