Fix Firmware Ml2165 Ml2168 Chip Reset Printer Samsung 676 Link |best| May 2026

Introduction

With downgraded firmware, turn the printer on.
Open the front cover, remove toner, close cover, open again, reinsert toner.
The printer will reset the chip counter automatically. No external resetter needed.

To fix the toner chip restriction on a Samsung ML-2165 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. or Introduction

Step 4: Flash the Firmware

Download the firmware fix tool/archive.

Extract the files (usually a .exe file or a .hdl/.rom file with a USB download tool).

Run the USB_PRNSETUP.exe or similar flashing tool included in the download.

Select your printer model (ML-2165) from the dropdown menu.

Select the correct port (USB001, USB002, etc.).

Check the boxes for the files you want to update (Main Firmware is the most important).

Click "Download" or "Start".

Method 1: Firmware Fix (Permanent Reset)

This method involves overwriting the printer's factory firmware with a modified version that ignores the chip count on the toner cartridge. This is likely what you are looking for with "fix firmware." With downgraded firmware, turn the printer on