Canon Service Mode Tool Version 1.050 (also known as Service Tool v1050) is a specialized maintenance utility used to reset internal printer counters and diagnose hardware issues. It is primarily designed for older Canon PIXMA and MP-series inkjet printers that have reached their "waste ink" limit. Core Functionality
suggest manual button sequences to reset counters without external software if the service tool fails.
Version 1.050 is an older utility used to "Reset Waste Ink Counters." If the tool shows "Error 006," it usually means the printer isn't in Service Mode or the version isn't compatible with your specific model. Alternative Methods: Some users on
5.2 Newer Models (The "New" USB ID)
A significant limitation of Version 1.050 is its inability to interface with newer Canon printers. Starting around 2015-2016, Canon modified the USB identification protocol used in service mode. When newer models enter service mode, they present a different USB Device ID to the computer. Version 1.050 is hardcoded to recognize older IDs and will not detect these newer printers, necessitating the use of newer versions (e.g., v3400 or v3600).
Nozzle Check Pattern: Prints a detailed pattern to verify the health of individual printhead nozzles.
The Canon Service Tool (specifically Version 1.050) is a legacy maintenance program built for older Windows operating systems. It directly communicates with the printer's internal EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) when the hardware is booted into a dedicated "Service Mode". Key Functions
- With the printer off, hold down the Stop/Resume button (often marked with a triangle inside a circle).
- While holding Stop/Resume, press and hold the Power button.
- Keep holding Power, then release Stop/Resume.
- Press Stop/Resume five times (or seven times for some models—experiment carefully).
- Release Power. The printer’s green power light should flash slowly, then remain solid. The screen (if any) will stay blank.
