that should be avoided unless you are an experienced technician working on a discarded printer with no warranty and in an isolated environment (air-gapped, disposable OS). Even then, there is no guarantee it works or won’t cause damage.

Release the Power button. The power light should stay green. Run the Utility Connect the printer to your PC via USB and launch ServiceTool_V5204.exe

: This is the most "interesting" paper the tool generates. It produces a detailed report of the printer's life history, including total page counts, ink usage levels, and the last time the absorbers were reset. Nozzle Checks

This is a "end of service life" event. You must send the printer to a service center (which costs more than a new printer) or buy a new printer.

: Version 5204 is designed for newer G-series and TS-series Pixma models. Using it on unsupported older models may result in Error 002 , indicating a version mismatch.