Print a to get your Serial Number and Firmware version. Turn off the printer. Enter Force Download Mode (Download Mode): Hold down the WPS/Stop button (or Print Screen button). Turn on the printer while holding the button.
Hold the Print Screen / WPS button for about 15 seconds until the LED stays solid green, then release. This report lists the CRUM number. Firmware Installation Steps
Remove all other printers and scanners from your computer to avoid confusion. 2. Enter Force Download Mode (Required for 676 Fix)
If the printer is already in a locked state, you may need to enter "Force Download" mode to flash the firmware. Turn off the printer. Hold the . While holding the WPS button , turn on the power button. After 2-3 seconds, release both buttons. If done correctly, the light should turn solid red/orange. 3. Apply the Fix Firmware Locate the .hd firmware file you obtained.
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.
Once the printer has rebooted successfully with the new firmware, you must complete the final, physical step to prevent the printer from communicating with old chips. Turn off the printer. Open the main cover and remove the toner cartridge. Locate the small metal contacts on the cartridge chip.
: Press and hold the physical Print Screen button (above the power button) for about 10–15 seconds until the status LED starts blinking rapidly, then release it.
Print a to get your Serial Number and Firmware version. Turn off the printer. Enter Force Download Mode (Download Mode): Hold down the WPS/Stop button (or Print Screen button). Turn on the printer while holding the button.
Hold the Print Screen / WPS button for about 15 seconds until the LED stays solid green, then release. This report lists the CRUM number. Firmware Installation Steps Print a to get your Serial Number and Firmware version
Remove all other printers and scanners from your computer to avoid confusion. 2. Enter Force Download Mode (Required for 676 Fix) Turn on the printer while holding the button
If the printer is already in a locked state, you may need to enter "Force Download" mode to flash the firmware. Turn off the printer. Hold the . While holding the WPS button , turn on the power button. After 2-3 seconds, release both buttons. If done correctly, the light should turn solid red/orange. 3. Apply the Fix Firmware Locate the .hd firmware file you obtained. Firmware Installation Steps Remove all other printers and
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.
Once the printer has rebooted successfully with the new firmware, you must complete the final, physical step to prevent the printer from communicating with old chips. Turn off the printer. Open the main cover and remove the toner cartridge. Locate the small metal contacts on the cartridge chip.
: Press and hold the physical Print Screen button (above the power button) for about 10–15 seconds until the status LED starts blinking rapidly, then release it.