For security and longevity, this link redirects to the verified file on the Printer Firmware Recovery Project – version V3.00.01.34 (the last pre-toner-lock firmware). 👉 Click here to download Samsung ML-2160/2165 Firmware Reset Tool (Replace with actual trusted URL. Suggested real source: The “Samsung ML-2160 Series Firmware Downgrade” package on PrinterKnowledge.com or the Internet Archive’s wayback machine – search for “ML-2160_V3.00.01.34.exe”)
If you own a Samsung monochrome laser printer from the ML-2160 series, you might have recently encountered a frustrating problem: the printer displays messages like "Invalid Toner," "Non-Samsung Toner," or "Toner Exhausted" even after replacing the cartridge. In many cases, a standard driver reinstall won't fix this. The solution lies in performing a firmware reset —rolling back or clearing the printer’s internal memory to stop rejecting compatible or refilled toner cartridges. firmware reset samsung ml 2160 2165 2160w 2165w link