This version of the Canon Service Tool is designed to support a wide range of modern and legacy printer series.

: The most common use is resetting the waste ink pad counter, which allows the printer to continue operating after it has reached its "end of life" safety limit.

To use this tool effectively, the printer must first be put into . While the exact steps vary by model, a common method involves:

: Users can read and write to the printer's EEPROM to check usage history or adjust low-level settings.