If you have a newer printer (post-2015), look for Service Tool v4905 or v5300 instead. If you use v3600, ensure you physically clean or replace your waste ink pads before resetting the counter to avoid a messy leak.
The tool provides access to low-level printer management options that are not available in standard user drivers: Canon service tool v3600
Displays the printer's serial number, firmware version, and detailed usage statistics. Requirements for Use If you have a newer printer (post-2015), look
Canon Service Tool v3600 is a specialized software utility used to perform maintenance and diagnostic tasks on specific Canon PIXMA and MX series printers. Its primary use is to reset the waste ink absorber counter Requirements for Use Canon Service Tool v3600 is
Think of this tool as the "skeleton key" for your printer. Most users turn to it for one primary reason: (the "Pampers" reset). When the printer thinks its internal pads are soaked with ink, it locks itself to prevent leaks. The v3600 tool tells the printer's brain that the pads have been "cleaned" (though you should physically check them too!). How to Use It (The "Secret Handshake")