In the United States, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) includes an exemption for “repair of consumer devices.” However, Canon’s EULA (End User License Agreement) prohibits reverse engineering. Practically speaking, thousands of users reset counters daily without legal issue – but reselling a reset printer as “new” is fraud.
: Various mid-to-high-end MG models (Note: some entry-level models like MG2440/MG2540 may not support software resets). canon service tool 4905
Look for reputable printer repair communities. Do not download from pop-up ads. Check file hash checksums if available. The tool is typically a single .exe file less than 500KB in size. If you see a 5MB file named “Setup.exe,” delete it immediately. In the United States, the Digital Millennium Copyright