Just about a year after Canon released its Pixma MP287 printer, they introduced its successor, the Canon MP237. While some consider the newer model more practical, others noted the removal of certain features from its predecessor. Despite being newer, the Canon MP237, like its older sibling, can encounter errors that necessitate a reset.
Printer errors requiring a reset are often indicated by blinking indicator lights. The solution is to use a Canon MP237 resetter tool to restore your printer to working order. The reset steps are similar to those for the Canon MP287. To understand how to reset your Canon MP237, let’s delve into the process, covering the necessary application and the steps involved.
Download Canon MP237 Resetter Service Tool
| Resetter Name | Canon MP237 Service Tool |
|---|---|
| Version | 3400 |
| Support | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 |
| Download Link | Download from Google Drive |
Attention: Please leave a comment if the download link is broken or unusable.
Step-by-Step Guide: Resetting Your Canon MP237 Printer
- Turn off your Canon MP237 printer if it is currently on.
- Press and hold the Stop/Reset button on the printer; do not release it.
- While still holding the Stop/Reset button, press and hold the Power button.
- Release the Stop/Reset button only, keep holding the Power button.
- Press the Stop/Reset button 6 times. On the 6th press, keep the button held down.
- Release both buttons simultaneously: the Stop/Reset button and the Power button.
- Wait a few moments for the printer to enter Safe Mode.
- Load blank paper into the printer’s paper tray.
- Download the Canon MP237 resetter application from the link provided above.
- Extract the downloaded file.
- Open the extracted folder and run the Service tool v3400 application.
- In the Service Tool application, under the Ink Absorber Counter section, ensure Main is selected.
- In the Clear Ink Counter section, also select Main.
- Click the Set button located to the right of the Absorber – Clear Ink Counter column.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Click OK when the dialog box “A function was finished” appears.
- Wait briefly; the printer will start a printing process. Ensure paper is loaded for smooth printing.
- Close the Service tool v3400 application. Your printer should now be reset and functioning normally, ready for printing.
Options in Canon MP237 printer resetter application
Alt text: Canon MP237 Service Tool interface showing Ink Absorber Counter and Clear Ink Counter options, highlighting the Main selection and Set button for printer reset process.
The sequence of pressing the Stop/Reset and Power buttons is crucial for entering Safe Mode, which is necessary for the reset process to be successful using the service tool v3400.
Bypassing Safe Mode before using the service tool v3400 will likely result in a failed reset.
You can confirm that the printer has entered Safe Mode when the blinking power indicator light becomes steady, indicating it is no longer in an error state.
If the service tool application freezes or hangs during the reset, close the application and repeat the reset steps from the beginning.
Also, check out: Resetter Canon IP2770.
Common Issues Requiring a Printer Reset
Flashing LED Indicator Lights
When your Canon MP237 printer is turned on and the LED indicator light, often a triangle with an exclamation mark or a caution symbol, is blinking, it typically signals that the printer requires a reset.
Error Code 1700
If you attempt to print a document and the printer fails, displaying an error message with the code source code:1700, this is another indication that a reset is necessary to resolve the issue.
Error Code 5B00
Similarly, if you encounter Error 5B00 when trying to print, it strongly suggests that your printer needs to be reset to clear this specific error.
Full Ink Absorber
Over time and with consistent use, the printer’s ink absorber tank can become full. This is a common reason why printers request a reset, as the printer needs to track and manage ink waste.
Conclusion
Even newer Canon printer models, like the MP237, can experience similar issues to their predecessors, often requiring a reset when errors occur. Fortunately, these problems can be addressed with user-friendly resetter applications like the Canon Service Tool. Using this tool, resetting your Canon MP237 printer is a straightforward process, allowing you to quickly get back to printing your documents.
Alt text: M. Hernawan, web developer and sysadmin enthusiast, author of the article on resetting Canon MP237 printer.
By M. Hernawan
Web developer with a passion for sysadmin. Studied Informatics Engineering in Indonesia.
