Generates diagnostic pages to check hardware health. Step 1: Put Your Printer Into Service Mode
Download the Canon Service Tool (v5600 is recommended). Connect USB: Connect the printer to your PC.
[Service Tool Interface] │ ├──► Locate "Clear Ink Counter" section │ └──► Set Absorber to "Main" │ └──► Click "Set" button │ └──► Locate "Ink Absorber Counter" section └──► Set Counter Value to "0%" └──► Click "Set" button Look at the tab of the software. Find the Clear Ink Counter section. Next to Absorber , ensure it is set to Main . canon mg2540s service tool
The alternate flashing lights will disappear, and the printer will initialize successfully. Crucial Maintenance Warning: Physical Ink Pads
Next to , ensure Main is selected in the drop-down menu. Click the Set button right next to it. Ink Absorber Counter: Go to the Ink Absorber Counter section. Next to Counter Value (%) , make sure it reads 0 . Click Set . Generates diagnostic pages to check hardware health
Extract the downloaded ZIP file using a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip.
The service tool is a proprietary utility developed for Canon service centers. The specific version often used for the [Service Tool Interface] │ ├──► Locate "Clear Ink
The 5B00 error message on your PC screen should now be completely gone. Troubleshooting Common Errors Error Code 006