Turn off the printer using its power button (you may need to press it twice). Turn it back on normally. The error code should now be gone. Troubleshooting Common Errors Error Code: 006
Note: Compatibility depends on firmware version. Printers with firmware newer than the tool’s internal database may reject commands.
Press and hold down the Stop/Reset (red triangle) button. canon service tool v5204 portable
The green LED will blink a few times and then stay lit solidly. Your computer may play a hardware connection sound or display a "Found New Hardware" wizard. Do not install any new drivers if prompted. How to Use the Portable Software
For those looking into the "paper" aspect of this maintenance: EEPROM Test Print Turn off the printer using its power button
Click in the "Clear Ink Counter" section to reset the main absorber.
Next to the dropdown menu, ensure Main is selected. The green LED will blink a few times
Canon printers feature an internal waste ink pad (absorber) that collects excess ink during printing and printhead cleaning cycles. To prevent ink leaks, the printer tracks usage via an internal counter. Once this counter reaches 100%, the printer locks down, displaying error messages such as , 1700 , or blinking a sequence of green and orange lights.