Always scan downloaded .zip or .rar files using Windows Defender or VirusTotal before extracting them. Never disable your antivirus software to run this tool. Step-by-Step: How to Use Service Tool V5306 on Windows 10
(Note: If you have a newer "G" series or "TS" series printer, you may require a newer version of the service tool or a different method entirely.)
The Canon Service Tool V5306 is an official service software application designed for technicians and advanced users to perform maintenance operations on Canon Pixma, Maxify, and ImageClass printers.
Still holding the button, press the Stop/Reset button 5 times (or 6 times for some G-series models). The printer's LED light will alternate between green/blue and orange.
For many users, finding a working version of for Windows 10 is a top priority. In this guide, we will cover what this tool does, the specific challenges of running it on Windows 10, and how to safely download and use it.
To use the tool, your printer must be manually put into "Service Mode" (usually a sequence of holding the Resume and Power buttons). If the Service Mode on your printer is locked or damaged, the software will not work.
Many antivirus programs flag service tools as "false positives" because they modify hardware registers. Disable your live shields for 10 minutes during the process.