Close the tool and turn off the printer. Turn it back on, and the 5B00 error should be gone. Important Disclaimer
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The error lights should be gone. You can now print again. canon mg2540s service tool
Triggers advanced maintenance cycles.
Once the printer is in Service Mode, connect it to your PC via (Wi-Fi will not work for this process). Version : Use a compatible version of the tool, such as or newer (e.g., ). Close the tool and turn off the printer
The Canon MG2540S Service Tool is a Windows-based diagnostic utility used by technicians to reset internal maintenance counters, specifically the (associated with Error 5B00) .
Canon printers are programmed with a counter that estimates how much ink has been flushed into these pads. Once the counter reaches a predetermined limit (often around the 100% mark), the printer's firmware will trigger a hard lock and display an error. You might see a message like "Ink Absorber Full" or "Waste Ink Pad is Full", often accompanied by a support code like . You can now print again
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There is confusion online because Canon produces many similar models (MG2500 series, MG2520, MG2540). The is a specific regional variant (often sold in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa).
The generic service tools (versions v3400, v4720, v5000) generally work for the entire PIXMA MG2500 series. However, you must select the correct model from a dropdown menu inside the tool. If you select the wrong model, you risk bricking the printer’s EEPROM.
Turn off the printer by pressing the (it may require two presses to shut down from Service Mode). Wait 10 seconds. Turn the printer back on normally.
