The Canon Service Tool 5610 (often referred to as ST5610) is a proprietary piece of software designed by Canon exclusively for authorized service centers. It is not a driver or a standard utility. It is a low-level diagnostic and resetting tool that communicates directly with the printer’s EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory).
Ensure the printer is plugged into the power outlet but completely turned off.
The software cannot detect the printer. Check your USB cable connection and verify the printer is properly booted into Service Mode. Printer not in Service Mode
Resets the printer to factory service settings. Compatibility & Important Limits Canon Service Tool 5610 Download
If you are facing the dreaded "Waste Ink Tank Full" error or "5B00/5B01" code on your Canon PIXMA printer, the is likely the solution you need. This specialized software allows technicians and users to reset the internal waste ink absorber counter, essentially bringing a "dead" printer back to life.
Clears Error 5B00 and unlocks the printer.
, or if you use an incorrect version, you can permanently lock the printer's service mode, making it impossible to reset without replacing the physical logic board chips. Disposable Models: The tool generally The Canon Service Tool 5610 (often referred to
The Canon Service Tool if your printer is turned on normally. The program will simply freeze or throw an "Error Code: 006" or "005." You must manually boot the printer's hardware into its hidden "Service Mode" beforehand. Standard Service Mode Sequence
When your printer prints, it cleans the printhead, using a tiny amount of ink. This ink is collected in a "pad" at the bottom of the machine. The printer keeps count. Once the limit is reached, it stops working to prevent ink overflow.
Clears critical error codes such as 5B00, 5B01, and P07 related to the waste ink counter. Maintenance: Ensure the printer is plugged into the power
The printer's green or blue power light will flash for a few moments while the internal hardware initializes. Once the light stays solid green/blue and the screen (if available) goes completely blank, the printer is successfully in Service Mode. Your PC may also flash a notification stating that it found "New Hardware" or an "Asic" device.
The service tool does not support the action for your specific model. Ensure you selected "Main" under the absorber section.