When using the Canon Service Tool V3800, be sure to:

There are three compelling reasons:

The V3800 service tool is not the newest or shiniest. It is the one that:

: Clears the internal counter that stops the printer when the ink absorbers are supposedly full. EEPROM Operations

: It may not work with newer "G" series (ink tank) printers or very recent Pixma models, which often require versions v4718 or higher.

While the Canon Service Tool V3800 is a reliable and effective solution for Canon printer repair, there are alternative software tools available, such as: