FS-4200

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Howdy folks,

I got a FS-4200 that just hit 500k. Time for Maintenance. The book says you can go to the Menu and Maintenance and reset it from there. I tried this on a FS-2100 which is the same manual and that option ain't there.

Apparently you have to use a USB stick and FRPO commands? The book is a little vague. Anybody have some insight into this? Never had to deal with FRPO commands before.

Thanks

[nathansipe]

Re: FS-4200

I have not tried it on the 2100 (300k), but I've done the 4200 (500k) on dozens. We've now moved on to the P3150dn models and from memory, I believe they are the same. Replace whatever parts it needs, then under the service menu, press maintenance, and it will reset the counters for all MK parts (drum, dv, trans, fuser, etc.) Then reboot the machine. If you are replacing the developer unit as part of the maintenance kit, choose developer (may say new developer) in the service menu. Then reboot. It will automatically run the add toner to the dv since you just told it you replaced the dv unit. If you didn't replace the dv unit, do not select developer reset in the service menu.

Sorry I can't help with the 2100 specifically, but it looks like its the same procedure in the manual.

Counter reset for the maintenance kit
Description
The "Install MK" message means that maintenance kit should be replaced at fixed pages
of printing. The interval counter must be manually reset using this service item.
Maintenance kit MK-3102 (for 120 V ) (40 ppm) :300,000 images
Maintenance kit MK-3132 (for 120 V ) (60/50/45 ppm) :500,000 images
Maintenance kit MK-3100 (for 230 V ) (40 ppm) :300,000 images
Maintenance kit MK-3130 (for 230 V ) (60/50/45 ppm) :500,000 images
Maintenance kit includes the following units:
Drum unit
Developer unit
Transfer roller assembly
Fuser unit
Paper feed roller assembly
Retard roller assembly
Purpose
To reset the life counter for maintenance kit.
Method
Drum unit (see page 1-5-15)
Developer unit (see page 1-5-13)
Transfer roller assembly (see page 1-5-16)
Fuser unit (see page 1-5-19)
Paper feed roller assembly (see page 1-5-8)
Retard roller assembly (see page 1-5-8)
Method
1. Enter the Service Setting menu.
2. Select [Maintenance] using the cursor up/down keys.
3. Press the OK key.
4. Select the [YES] using the left select key.
[Completed] is displayed.
The counter for each component is reset immediately.

Good luck.

[Dark Helmet]

Re: FS-4200

I have not tried it on the 2100 (300k), but I've done the 4200 (500k) on dozens. We've now moved on to the P3150dn models and from memory, I believe they are the same. Replace whatever parts it needs, then under the service menu, press maintenance, and it will reset the counters for all MK parts (drum, dv, trans, fuser, etc.) Then reboot the machine. If you are replacing the developer unit as part of the maintenance kit, choose developer (may say new developer) in the service menu. Then reboot. It will automatically run the add toner to the dv since you just told it you replaced the dv unit. If you didn't replace the dv unit, do not select developer reset in the service menu.

Sorry I can't help with the 2100 specifically, but it looks like its the same procedure in the manual.

Counter reset for the maintenance kit
Description
The "Install MK" message means that maintenance kit should be replaced at fixed pages
of printing. The interval counter must be manually reset using this service item.
Maintenance kit MK-3102 (for 120 V ) (40 ppm) :300,000 images
Maintenance kit MK-3132 (for 120 V ) (60/50/45 ppm) :500,000 images
Maintenance kit MK-3100 (for 230 V ) (40 ppm) :300,000 images
Maintenance kit MK-3130 (for 230 V ) (60/50/45 ppm) :500,000 images
Maintenance kit includes the following units:
Drum unit
Developer unit
Transfer roller assembly
Fuser unit
Paper feed roller assembly
Retard roller assembly
Purpose
To reset the life counter for maintenance kit.
Method
Drum unit (see page 1-5-15)
Developer unit (see page 1-5-13)
Transfer roller assembly (see page 1-5-16)
Fuser unit (see page 1-5-19)
Paper feed roller assembly (see page 1-5-8)
Retard roller assembly (see page 1-5-8)
Method
1. Enter the Service Setting menu.
2. Select [Maintenance] using the cursor up/down keys.
3. Press the OK key.
4. Select the [YES] using the left select key.
[Completed] is displayed.
The counter for each component is reset immediately.

Good luck.

I wonder if that option does not show up unless the new drum pops something and allows the message to show up. That machine has had a bunch of parts, none of them made it to 500k. Last drum that went in was a used one.

Thanks

[Dark Helmet]

Re: FS-4200

Got this sorted. The machine does have a reset option from the panel but the machine must be in a "Time for Maintenance" state for it to show up.