If your printer has stopped working due to an ink absorber error (often indicated by error code 5B00 or a blinking orange light sequence), you do not necessarily need to risk downloading unverified software. Consider these official and safe alternatives: Standard Driver Utilities

If you are dealing with a specific error code on your Canon printer, let me know the you own and the specific error code showing on your screen so I can give you the exact steps or tool version you need. Share public link

Because Canon does not officially distribute this software to the public, almost all "free" versions hosted on third-party blogs or file-sharing sites carry severe risks:

: Allows users to view and print internal printer statistics, such as total page count and error history.

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Wash and thoroughly dry the pads, or replace them with a new OEM set. Step 2: Use Authorized Channels

: Authorized technicians possess official, virus-free tools and authentic replacement parts.

The Canon Service Tool v5204 is a third-party utility primarily used to reset the "ink absorber full" (error 5B00) counter on Canon PIXMA, MAXIFY, and PRO series printers Critical Review & Safety Warnings Malware Risk:

Instead, it uses a digital counter embedded in the logic board to estimate ink accumulation.

Connect the printer directly to your Windows PC using a USB cable. Note: Service tools do not work over Wi-Fi or network connections.

While still holding Power, press the button 5 times (or 6 times for some G-series models).

Communication failure. The software cannot communicate with the printer firmware.

It’s an official consumer driver or software update.

If you are a casual user trying to fix a single printer,