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Introduction
With regular use, printers eventually reach a point where they require a reset. The Brother Printer 1218w is no different and can need a reset, particularly when the printer’s electronic counter reaches its limit. Resetting the electronic counter can sometimes solve issues like low-quality of prints, the printer hanging, or problems while copying. In this article, we will guide you on how you can reset the electronic counter on the Brother 1218w printer
Step 1: Turn on the printer
Before beginning the reset process, make sure your Brother printer 1218w is turned on and is functioning correctly. If there are any error messages on the printer’s interface, try and resolve them before proceeding to reset the electronic counter.
Step 2: Enter Maintenance Mode
To enter the maintenance mode on the Brother 1218w printer, press the Menu button on your printer’s keypad. Within the Menu, use the Up and Down keys to navigate and locate the option labeled “Machine Info.” Press the OK button to access the machine’s information.
Step 3: Enter the Reset Sequence
Once you have successfully accessed the machine’s information, press the Up and Down keys to locate the option marked “Reset Menu” and tap the OK button. Within the Reset menu option, locate the option “Fuser” and press OK.
Within the Fuser option, select the “Reset” option and tap OK to confirm. After confirming, exit the maintenance mode by pressing the 9 key. Using the Exit button will restart your printer, and you will lose the reset done and need to start over.
Step 4: Verification
After performing the electronic counter reset, it’s essential to verify it has been successful. To do this, access the printer’s settings from the print menu and select the Printer properties. From the properties, select the Maintenance tab, under which you would find options labeled “Usage,” “Ink,” and “Page Counter”. Access the Page Counter option to confirm that the counter has been successfully reset to zero.
Conclusion
Resetting the electronic counter on your Brother 1218w printer is an easy process, provided you follow our guide accurately. Always ensure your printer is functioning correctly and there are no error messages before attempting the reset. Resetting the electronic counter occasionally will help keep your printer functioning well and avoid any significant issues that may require expensive maintenance or even a new replacement printer.
