Canon Toner Chips & DRM Bypass – How to Keep Printing During the Chip Shortage (2025)
How to Bypass Canon Toner Chip Warnings – Safe Firmware Workarounds in 2025
Canon toner chips have caused frustration for many users, especially in the wake of the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage. These tiny chips embedded in toner cartridges are designed to verify the authenticity of Canon-brand products. But what happens when even Canon can’t provide its own chipped cartridges?
In recent years, Canon has openly acknowledged chip shortages affecting toner supply. In response, they’ve begun shipping cartridges without chips—and in some cases, even provided instructions for users to bypass DRM warnings when using third-party cartridges.
This 2025 guide explains why this happens and how you can safely work around Canon’s firmware restrictions without damaging your printer or violating...
