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General Tool v1.03 is a tool used to reset EEPROM Canon Pixma iP1100 / iP1180, iP1800 / iP1880, iP2500 / iP2580, and Pixus iP2500. Besides being used to reset EEPROM, General Tool v1.03 is also equipped with Test Print (Test Pattern 1, Test Pattern 2, Test Pattern 1), Set Destination, EEPROM Clear, Clear Waste Ink Counter (Main, Platen), Device ID, EEPROM Dump, EEPROM Information, Head Test Pattern, Endurance Mode, Ink Consumption Cleaning.
Download for free General Tool v1.03 or General Tool for GQ12 / GQ13 version 1.03

General Tool v1.03 or General Tool for GQ12 / GQ13 version 1.03 released around 2006 was used to repair or reset Canon Pixma iP1100 / iP1180, iP1800 / iP1880, iP2500 / iP2580, and Pixus iP2500 printers.


General Tool v1.03 or General Tool for GQ12/GQ13 version 1.03
  • Usage: Shipment inspection pattern printing, Destination setting in EPROM, EEPROM Clear, Clear Waste Ink Counter..
  • Supported OS: Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
General Tool v1.03 or General Tool for GQ12 / GQ13 version 1.03 can be used to reset the printer if the printer is in Service Mode. Follow the procedure below how to enter Service Mode on Canon Pixma iP1100 / iP1180, iP1800 / iP1880, iP2500 / iP2580, and Pixus iP2500.


Step 1 - Enter Service Mode
  • Connect the printer's USB cable to the computer.
  • Disconnect the AC power cord from the power source.
  • Press and hold the Power button.
  • While pressing the Power button, connect the AC power cable to a power source (do not release the Power button).
  • If the Power LED turns green, while holding down the Power button, press the Resume/Cancel button 2 times, then release both the Power and Resume/Cancel buttons at the same time.
  • Wait a few moments, the Power LED will flash and light green. If the Power LED is green and not blinking, it means that the printer has entered Service Mode.

Step 2
After entering Service Mode, select one of the procedures below as needed.



How to print the shipment inspection pattern
-   Load A4 or Letter paper.
-   Select USB PORT (1)
-   Select TEST PATTERN 1 (2), and the shipment inspection pattern 1 will be printed.


How to set the destination
-   Select USB PORT (1)
-   Select the printer model in SET DESTINATION (4) then select printer model

-   iP1100 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1180 (for iP1180 use iP1100) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1800 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1880 (for iP1880 use iP1800) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP2500 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)-   iP2580 (for iP2580 use iP2500) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   Pixus iP2500 (for Pixus iP2500 use iP2500 with destination JPN/Japan)

-   Click SET to execute
-   Select DEVICE ID (5) and confirm that the model name is indicated in the area.



How to EEPROM Clear
EEPROM Clear is reset all EEPROM data
-   Load A4 or Letter paper.
-   Select USB PORT (1)
-   Select the printer model in SET DESTINATION (4) then select printer model

-   iP1100 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1180 (for iP1180 use iP1100) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1800 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1880 (for iP1880 use iP1800) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)-   iP2500 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP2580 (for iP2580 use iP2500) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   Pixus iP2500 (for Pixus iP2500 use iP2500 with destination JPN/Japan)

-   Click SET to execute
-   Select DEVICE ID (5) and confirm that the model name is indicated in the area.
-   Check EEPROM Clear (3), then select TEST PATTERN 1 (2) and wait a few moments for the printer to print EEPROM data, and EEPROM will be automatically reset.


How to reset the waste ink counter value
Just resetting the waste ink counter value because of an error: waste ink full or platen waste ink full.

Operator Call Error (Orange LED blinking)
-   LED Display: blinking 8 times
-   Content: full waste ink or platen waste ink full warning (approx. 95% of acceptable amount).
-   Corrective Action: recoverable by pressing the RESUME button.

Service Call Error (Orange and green LEDs blink alternately)
-   LED Display: blinking 7 times.
-   Content: waste ink full or platen waste ink full error.
-   Solution: Clear waste ink counter

How to reset the waste ink counter value
-   Load A4 or Letter paper
-   Select USB PORT (1)
-   Select the printer model in SET DESTINATION (4) then select printer model

-   iP1100 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1180 (for iP1180 use iP1100) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1800 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP1880 (for iP1880 use iP1800) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)-   iP2500 then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   iP2580 (for iP2580 use iP2500) then select country: ASA (Asia), US (United State), JPN (Japan)
-   Pixus iP2500 (for Pixus iP2500 use iP2500 with destination JPN/Japan)

-   Click SET to execute
-   Select DEVICE ID (5) and confirm that the model name is indicated in the area.
-   Clear waste ink counter (6): select MAIN to reset main waste ink counter value, and then select PLATEN to reset platen waste ink counter value.

Note
When the waste ink absorber is full, use one of the solutions above, namely EEPROM Clear or Reset the waste ink counter value..


General Tool v1.03
Support OS: Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
Support printers: Canon Pixma iP1100 / iP1180, iP1800 / iP1880, iP2500 / iP2580, and Pixus iP2500.
Download General Tool v1.03



Questions and Answers

Q: Where can I get other Canon Service Tools?
A: For complete information regarding Canon Service Tool collection, please open Canon Service Tool Version

Q: I don't know which Service Tool supports my printer, where can I get information about it?
A: For complete information regarding Canon printers and the Service Tools used, please open the Canon Service Tools and Supported Printers

Q: Error code: 002, 005, 006, 007, 009 when using the Service Tool. What should I do?
A: Discussion and solutions to this problem, please read the following post Canon Service Tool Error Code Mean (Error code: 002, 005, 006, 007, 009, etc)

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