Once the printer is in Service Mode, connect it to your PC via (Wi-Fi will not work for this process). Version : Use a compatible version of the tool, such as or newer (e.g., ).
Inside your Canon MG2540s are physical foam pads designed to collect excess ink during cartridge priming and printhead cleaning cycles. Why the Printer Locks Up
The tool's primary function is to communicate with your printer's internal memory and reset the waste ink counter back to zero. Think of it as resetting the "odometer" for the printer's waste ink system. By doing this, the printer no longer believes the pads are full and will resume normal operation.
For a heartbeat, the machine whirred in protest. Then, the blinking orange light vanished, replaced by a steady, calm green. The "dead" machine shuddered to life, pulling a test page through its rollers with a crisp, defiant snap. Elias smiled. In a world of planned obsolescence, he had just granted a ghost a second life.
While still holding the Power button, press the button exactly 5 times . Release both buttons simultaneously.
Next, look for the section further down the tab. Ensure the value is set to 0% and click Set .
With the printer powered off and connected to your PC via USB: