Canon printers are reliable workhorses, but they include built-in safeguards to prevent internal hardware damage. One common safeguard is the waste ink counter. When this counter reaches its maximum capacity, your printer will stop working and display error codes like or 1700 .
What is showing on your device?
While official lists vary by version, ST6000 is widely used for modern series including: Drivers, Perangkat Lunak & Firmware - Canon Indonesia
To use the ST6000 software successfully, you must strictly follow this two-part process. Part 1: How to Enter Service Mode
Official downloads are not public; third-party sites often host viruses.
If you enter Service Mode and press the wrong sequence of buttons, or use an outdated version of the Service Tool (like V3400 on a newer G-series printer), you can permanently lock the printer's EEPROM chip. Once locked, the printer will no longer enter Service Mode, and the physical mainboard must be replaced.
If you want, I can:
Open the ServiceTool_V6000.exe file on your Windows computer (running as Administrator is recommended).
Search for trusted printer repair forums or verified software repositories.
For a permanent fix, consider opening the lower casing of your printer to wash and dry the felt pads, or reroute the waste ink tube into an external waste ink bottle.
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: For standard maintenance, always check the Canon Support page for official drivers and the IJ Printer Assistant Tool .
Press and hold the button, then press and hold the Power button.
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While keeping the Power button held down, , then press it 5 times consecutively (or 6 times for certain newer G-series models).
: Reading or writing the printer's internal memory for diagnostic purposes.
: Install the official Canon printer drivers before launching the utility. How to Download Canon Service Tool ST6000 Safely
