. Most consumer-grade inkjet printers use felt pads to absorb excess ink during cleaning cycles. Once the printer's firmware estimates these pads are full, it enters a "lockout" mode (often displaying Error 5B00 or P07) to prevent ink from leaking into the hardware. This tool allows a technician to: Reset the Ink Absorber Counter after the physical pads have been replaced. Initialize EEPROM settings to factory defaults. Test Print
: Open the tool on a Windows PC and use the "Main" or "Set" buttons under the "Clear Ink Counter" section. Risks and Safety Warnings
V1074 is an older version frequently used for legacy PIXMA models such as the MP280 , MG8150, and early iP series. How to Use Canon Service Tool V1074
Note: If the printer light flashes an alternating green and orange pattern, or if it flashes orange continuously, the printer has encountered a fatal hardware error or the Service Mode sequence was executed incorrectly. Step-by-Step: Resetting the Waste Ink Counter with v1074
Right-click ServiceTool_v1074.exe and select Run as administrator on your Windows PC.
Resetting the counter without physically cleaning the ink-soaked waste pads inside the printer can lead to eventual ink leakage, damaging your printer and workspace. This tool is best used as part of a complete maintenance routine that includes physical pad cleaning or replacement.