Samsung ML 1640 V1010078 Toner Reset
The Samsung ML 1640 is a monochrome laser printer that uses a toner cartridge to print documents. The toner cartridge has a chip that monitors the amount of toner left and stops the printer from printing when the toner is exhausted. However, sometimes the chip may not recognize that the toner has been refilled or replaced, and the printer may display a red light error or a toner exhausted message. In this article, we will show you how to reset the toner cartridge of the Samsung ML 1640 printer using a firmware update.
What you need
A Samsung ML 1640 printer with a starter or standard toner cartridge.
A computer with Windows operating system and a USB cable.
The firmware update file for the Samsung ML 1640 printer. You can download it from [here].
How to reset the toner cartridge
Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.
Connect the printer to the computer using the USB cable.
Press and hold the power button on the printer for about 15 seconds. The printer will enter download mode.
Run the firmware update file on your computer. It will detect the printer and show its current firmware version.
Click on "Update" and wait for the process to complete. Do not turn off the printer or disconnect the USB cable during this time.
When the update is done, you will see a message saying "The firmware update was completed successfully". Click on "OK" and close the program.
Turn off the printer and reconnect the power cord.
Turn on the printer and wait for it to initialize. The red light error or the toner exhausted message should be gone, and you should be able to print normally.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any problems during or after the firmware update, you can try the following solutions:
Samsung Ml 1640 V1010078 Toner Reset