The primary function of this tool is to reset the printer’s internal counters, specifically the "Main Pad Counter." When a Canon printer cleans its print heads, it flushes ink into an absorbent pad at the bottom of the machine. To prevent overflow and mess, the printer counts every cleaning cycle. Once it hits a pre-programmed limit, the printer stops working to prevent physical damage. V3200 allows users to reset this counter to zero, theoretically restoring the printer to working order.
The tool’s interface is spartan – a small gray window with Japanese/English text and numbered buttons. canon service tool v3200
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