Resets main and platen counters, prints EEPROM data, and performs deep cleanings. Supported Models:
Right-click on ServiceTool_V4720.exe and select .
At its core, the is a specialized utility program designed to interface directly with Canon printers at a firmware level. Unlike standard drivers or maintenance software from Canon’s official website, this tool is part of a series (including versions V3400, V3600, and V4720) that allows technicians to access the printer’s Service Mode.
In the drop-down menu next to , ensure it is set to Main .
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Turn off the printer using the physical power button, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on. It will boot into normal mode, free of all errors. Crucial Troubleshooting & Error Codes
The represents a classic dilemma in consumer technology: a powerful, necessary solution that is locked behind a wall of manufacturer policy and hacker malware. While the tool itself is effective for resetting Canon printers, the hunt for a "extra quality" copy is fraught with risk. The vast majority of free downloads available today are infected, and the manufacturers are not providing official support.
: It is designed to interact with the printer's EEPROM to reset waste ink counters and perform print head alignments. Compatibility
: Since this is not a consumer-facing tool from Canon, it is often found on third-party forums or file-sharing sites. Users on PrinterKnowledge warn about potential malware and recommend running it on an isolated computer.
Version V4720 is specifically engineered to support newer generations of Canon Pixma printers, especially those utilizing continuous ink supply systems (CISS). Canon G Series (MegaTank) G1000, G1100, G1400, G1900 G2000, G2100, G2400, G2900 G3000, G3100, G3400, G3900 G4000, G4100, G4400, G4900 Canon MG and IP Series MG2400, MG2500, MG2570, MG2900, MG3000 iP2800, iP2870, iP7200, iP7250 IB4000, IB4100 series Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use Service Tool V4720
| Issue | Standard Solution | Extra Quality Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Reinstall Visual C++ Runtimes | Navigate to C:\Program Files\ServiceTool\EQ_Redist and run the bundled fixer. | | Slow diagram rendering | Upgrade graphics driver | Disable "Hardware Accel" and enable "EQ Raster Mode" in Settings > Display. | | CAN bus disconnects | Replace USB cable | Use the included EQ_Latency_Fix.reg registry tweak (provided only in extra quality). |
Generates precise nozzle checks and grid patterns to diagnose mechanical alignment issues.
This may seem like a drastic measure, but it is a long-term solution. Brother printers have the waste ink reset function built directly into their maintenance mode. You can perform the reset using simple button sequences, without the need for any external software or service tools. For many users who have been frustrated by Canon's policy, this has been a permanent fix.
