Once your printer is in Service Mode, connect it to a Windows PC via a (Wi-Fi resets are not supported).
Note: If the orange light stays on or blinks after these steps, your printer might be permanently locked from entering Service Mode, which happens if a wrong software version was used previously. Step 2: How to Use the Canon Service Tool
The is frequently cited as compatible with the PIXMA MG series, including the MG2540S. canon mg2540s service tool
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Before running the software, the printer must be placed in "Service Mode." Once your printer is in Service Mode, connect
the printer but keep the power cable firmly connected to the wall.
Click the EEPROM button at the top to print a diagnostics page confirming the counter is back to 0%. For a heartbeat, the machine whirred in protest
Service tools only run natively on Windows operating systems.
This is the most critical part. If done incorrectly, the service tool will not recognize the printer.
Look at the top portion of the tool window to confirm it detects your connected printer. Locate the section. Set the Absorber dropdown menu to Main . Click the Set button right next to it.
Connect the printer directly to your computer using a . (Service Mode does not work over Wi-Fi).