how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

[Guest]

HI guys,

Newbie here. Does anyone know how to reset electronic counter of the Bizhub
423/363/283/223 series?

Your inputs would be highly appreciated...

[JustManuals]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

If we told you we'd have to kill you too.

[Mr Spock]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

For once many will agree with manuals4you.......

Unethical at best and illegal in some places...

[blackcat4866]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

How about copying currency, stocks, and bonds? How about turning back the odometer on your car? Don't you want that too?

[Jules Winfield]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

It's kinda funny, but I had a boss once who actually told me to reset the counter on one of the earlier Konica Minolta color boxes (pre-bizhub). Oh yeah, it's possible... It also cost my boss about $1500 in consumable parts that had to be replaced because of the counter reset... LOL

[nazmi_exa]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

For once many will agree with manuals4you.......

Unethical at best and illegal in some places...

for some country..by reset meter counter is not an illegal job...so for me does't matter to share how to reset meter counter... by just sharing the info& trick is not illegal... but for certain place reset counter meter is assume illegal...so just share lol...its depend on us either to reset or not according to the situation and place.. sharing for caring..its is this forum objective..

[Hansoon]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

I smell Zaza.....

Hans

[kingarthur]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

for some country..by reset meter counter is not an illegal job...so for me does't matter to share how to reset meter counter... by just sharing the info& trick is not illegal... but for certain place reset counter meter is assume illegal...so just share lol...its depend on us either to reset or not according to the situation and place.. sharing for caring..its is this forum objective..

I dont think any engineer would share that info with anyone....irrespective of which country they're in....it's all about ethics...i would hate to buy a "new" copier....cos the counter has been reset & then discover its actually a pile of crap & then have to spend a load more money on it......

[DCPS]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

If the counter is so important for KM i would except a NVRAM tool to recover the counter if one has to exchange the NVRAM. And what about a recovery tool for the NVRAM for Amur/Donau like the one for the older models?

[emujo]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

Replacing the NVRAM would reset your counters, and if done for genuine troubleshooting reasons would be acceptable, as long as the customer was given that info...otherwise, why don't you post the name of your company and location you're at and we can ask your local govt if what you're doing is legal there. Emujo

[DCPS]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

Replacing the NVRAM would reset your counters, and if done for genuine troubleshooting reasons would be acceptable, as long as the customer was given that info...otherwise, why don't you post the name of your company and location you're at and we can ask your local govt if what you're doing is legal there. Emujo

We are talking about cases where NVRAM must be exchanged because of a problem (C-dxx, i-Options, etc errors). I think no tech is happy if he has to exchange it (licence error and configuration).

[JustManuals]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

for some country..by reset meter counter is not an illegal job...so for me does't matter to share how to reset meter counter... by just sharing the info& trick is not illegal... but for certain place reset counter meter is assume illegal...so just share lol...its depend on us either to reset or not according to the situation and place.. sharing for caring..its is this forum objective..

You should re-read the terms of service of this site. You will find that this kind of information is neither wanted or allowed to be posted here.

[mervyn]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

Agree with the above posts. Illegal and highly unethical especially coming from a tech , if you are one .

[mrwho]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

I usually do it gently with a big iron mallet.

[Jimthecopierwrench]

Re: how to reset electronic counter for Bizhub423/363/283/223 series

I will digress from discussing the legalities of meter resetting. I have successfully reverse engineered every meter and consumable from the CF-1501 to present KMBS models (okay I lie: Never did a 420 or 8050). Although initially for my own amusement, sending a refurbished machine with zero meters is neither a crime nor dishonest. Our customers know that they are receiving a refurbished and reset machine and the meters exist for OUR billing - not akin to an automobile's odometer intended to show actual age and usage.

I take great pride in my machines, and have developed cleaning and refinishing techniques that make them look better than new - such as a light buff with a matte clear lacquer, refinishing worn anodized guide plates, etc. This is a matter of personal pride and workmanship, not dishonesty.

And even when people know they're getting something 6 years old - they LIKE that new feel to clear counters, no scratches and dings, etc. I just bought a 3 year old car and appreciated the detailing the day i drove it off the lot (My German Shep has since undone all of that mind you.)

That said, although historically I've kept my various methods close to chest - I'll reveal the little trick to doing this model line at present (I assume KMBS will soon release a reset file, but until then...)

If you've tried a "lift the battery" NV reset, you've undoubtedly come across the COLOUR isolation switches appearing that you cannot reset on the mono machines.

The solution believe it or not is to reset the NVRAM, then install it in an appropriate large frame colour machine (I use the C-652) - then use the C-652 recovery file.

Pop the NV back into the 223 and perform a factory setup and licence management repair.

As I write this it's been a few months since the last, so i can't recall one minor detail ... Er, something in vendor mode defaults funny. Don't recall what, but it'll be obvious in stop-0-9.

Good Luck.
Jim.