You are a technically savvy user with an older Canon printer (pre-2018), you have a sacrificial Windows PC, you understand the physical ink pad issue, and you are willing to risk bricking a printer that would otherwise be e-waste.
Instead of hunting for a virus-ridden "free" tool, consider: Free Resetter Canon Service Tool V3200.32
This does NOT remove physical ink from the pads. If the pads are truly saturated, ink may leak inside your printer. Only reset if you have cleaned or replaced the pads. You are a technically savvy user with an
: This version is known to work on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. Critical Safety & Risk Warnings you have a sacrificial Windows PC