: The most common use of the tool is to reset the Waste Ink Absorber counter. When the internal felt pads are saturated, Canon printers trigger an "Ink Absorber Full" error (often error code 5B00 or 1700), which locks the printer. This tool resets that counter to zero.
The Service Tool V3600 is primarily utilized to reset "Waste Ink Counter" errors (Error 5B00) and perform EEPROM initialization, which are essential procedures for extending the operational lifespan of Canon printers that are out of warranty. Canon Printer Service Tool V3600