Canon service tools are version-specific. Using an older version like V3600 on a newer printer model (such as the Canon G-series) can corrupt the printer's EEPROM.

However, it is a tool that should be handled with care. Ensure you have verified your hardware version, scanned the file for viruses, and prepared a stable power source before attempting the reset.

Press the button 5 times (on some models, it’s 2 or 6 times).