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Canon Service Tool V3800 ((full)) May 2026

Canon Service Tool v3800 is a specialized utility used primarily to reset the "Waste Ink Absorber Full" (Error 5B00) counter on older Canon Pixma and MG-series printers. It allows you to communicate with the printer's firmware once the device is placed into a specific Service Mode Core Functions Ink Counter Reset:

Provide step-by-step reset instructions for a specific Canon model (tell me the model).
Outline how to safely replace waste-ink pads.
Help locate official service resources for your region.

Tell me your exact Canon model and whether the printer shows a specific error message; I’ll give model-specific guidance (assumed safe, prescriptive steps and how to check/replace the waste pad).

2013

Released around , version 3800 is specifically optimized for models from that era: MG Series : PIXMA MG2400, MG2500, MG3500. canon service tool v3800