Warning: Do this at your own risk. Use an old laptop or a virtual machine disconnected from the internet.
For some older models, you can physically replace the waste ink pads (a messy, difficult job) and then use a button-press sequence to reset the counter. This does not work on most modern printers with ST-5510-level encryption.
Most websites offering this download are not tech support forums; they are "pay-per-click" advertising farms or malware distribution hubs.
1. "Error 006" or "Error 005": This is the most common error. It means the printer is not in Service Mode or there is a connection issue.
2. "Tool Not Responding":
3. Antivirus Blocking the Download:
Assuming you have acquired a safe copy of ST 5510 (Version 1.02 or 2.01 for G-series), here is the correct workflow. Do not run this unless your printer is actually showing the error code (5B00, 5B01, or P07).
Preparation:
Steps:
ST-5510.exe as Administrator.If you own a Canon Pixma printer, specifically the G-series (MegaTank) or TS-series models, you have likely encountered the dreaded "Waste Ink Pad Full" or "5B00" error. Suddenly, your $200 printer becomes a brick—unless you have a specific piece of software.
This has led thousands of users to search for the same magic phrase: "Canon Service Tool ST 5510 free download new."
But what exactly is this tool? Does a "free" version actually exist? And if you find one, will it destroy your PC with malware? In this article, we will break down the myths, the risks, and the reality of resetting your Canon printer’s waste ink counter.
While the Canon Service Tool ST5510 can reset the electronic counter telling the printer the pad is empty, it does not physically clean the ink pads. canon service tool st 5510 free download new
If your printer has been printing for a long time, the actual absorbent pads inside the printer are likely saturated with ink. If you reset the counter without cleaning or replacing the pads, ink may eventually overflow and leak onto your desk or floor.
Before hunting for a download, you must understand what this software does.
The ST 5510 (often stylized as ST-5510) is a proprietary software utility developed by Canon for authorized service centers. Unlike the standard printer drivers you download from Canon's website, this tool operates at the firmware level.