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Download the Canon Service Tool v4718 from a known source and save it. Use WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the .rar archive.

Ensure you are pressing the stop button exactly 5 times and holding the power button correctly.

A: This usually means the printer did not enter Service Mode properly, or the tool does not support your model. Retry the Service Mode steps precisely.

Many other PIXMA models that show Error Codes 5B00, 5B01, 1700, or 1702. How to Use Canon Service Tool v4718 (Step-by-Step)

The Canon Service Tool is a low-level application used to maintain and repair Canon printers. Unlike the standard maintenance tools that come with your printer driver (which handle cleaning and alignment), the Service Tool is meant for technicians to:

A common issue where the tool stops responding. The updated V4718 often bypasses this check.

Before running the software, you must put your printer into . Part 1: Entering Service Mode

Provides functions for deep print head cleaning and calibration. Compatibility

The printer be in Service Mode before the tool can communicate with it.

Some versions of this tool also come packed within wrappers (like "KelvenBox") which may combine various tools, though caution should be exercised to download from trusted sources. Supported Printers for Canon Service Tool v4718

Version is a specific iteration that became popular in online communities for its broad compatibility, particularly with Canon printers using the PGI-x20/CLI-x21 or PGI-x50/CLI-x51 cartridge generations.

: While versions vary, v4718 is noted for supporting the G1000, G2000, and G3000 series . It has also been reported as effective for the MG3500 series and older models like the IP7240 when newer service tools failed.