Introduction
This method modifies the printer's firmware so it no longer checks for the chip. This allows you to refill the toner indefinitely without buying new chips. Warning: This voids your warranty and carries a small risk of "bricking" the printer if done incorrectly. Prepare the Printer: Manual Check: The Serial Number
Prepare the Printer:
Manual Check: The Serial Number can also be found on the barcode sticker at the back of the printer. Step 2: Enter Download Mode Remove or Tape the Chip: After the reboot,
If you are struggling with the "Toner Exhausted" or "Replace Toner" error on your Samsung ML-2165 or ML-2168 printer, you are likely looking for a way to bypass the restrictive chip system. This guide explains how to use a firmware fix to reset your printer, allowing you to refill cartridges without replacing the expensive CRUM chip. Prepare the Printer: Manual Check: The Serial Number
Remove or Tape the Chip: After the reboot, you must remove the toner chip from the cartridge or cover it with non-conductive tape. This prevents the printer from reading the old "empty" chip data again. Alternative: Manual Hardware Reset
—a modified software version that resets internal counters and allows the printer to operate without a chip. The Mechanics of the Chip Bypass Printers in the ML-2160 series utilize a reset chip