How to Reset the Drum Counter in a Brother MFC-8710dw Laser Printer

How to Reset the Drum Counter in a Brother MFC-8710dw Laser Printer

 

Whenever you replace the drum unit in a Brother MFC-8710 laser printer, you must reset the drum counter. Otherwise, your printer will continue to show a "replace drum" error and you won't be able to print! Here's how you do it:

How to Reset Drum Counter

  1. With the front cover open, press CLEAR.
  2. The printer will display, "Replace drum?" Press 1 to confirm you are installing a new drum.
  3. After the display shows "Accepted," close the front cover.

That's it. Enjoy your new drum!

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