The Canon Service Tool V4720 is a specialized software utility used by authorized technicians and advanced users to calibrate, test, and reset Canon Pixma G-series, MG-series, and IP-series printers.
: V4720 is widely regarded as a stable version for resetting "Ink absorber full" errors on older G-series (G1000, G2000, G3000) and MG-series printers. Ease of Use : Once the printer is in Service Mode
The printer is not truly in Service Mode, or you opened the software before entering Service Mode. Restart the process from Step 1. Ensure you run the application as an Administrator. Error Code 005
While service tools may sometimes trigger antivirus alerts because they manipulate system and printer EEPROM data (behavior that can resemble malware), not all warnings should be dismissed. Malware injection is common in repacked service tools. Some versions have been found to contain trojans capable of data theft and system compromise.
If you encounter issues while running the software, it is usually due to a communication breakdown or a hardware failure: