How to Reset Canon Printers using Service Tool or Software Resetter

Generally, Canon resetter programs have similar resetting procedure except for some models. So that successful resetting canon printers using service tool all file attributes of software resetter should not be read only and don’t run the software from CD. There are two version of general tool for canon printer that is with lock release button and do not have Lock Release button.

For resetter with Lock Release button (found inside the executable file)

1. Run generaltool.exe or the application or executable file.
2. Select USB port of the printer to be reset.
3. Click lock release button.
4. IN Select Destination option, select the printer model.
5. In Test Print option, select EEPROM clear.
6. Prepare a paper and then click test pattern 1 under Test Print option.
7. Turn off the printer and turn on again.
   

For resetter which do not have Lock Release button

1. Run generaltool.exe or the application or executable file.
2. Select USB port of the printer to be reset.
3. In Select Destination option, select the printer model.
4. In Test Print option, select EEPROM clear.
5. Prepare a paper and then click test pattern 1 under Test Print option.
6. finish it