Posted by Art_MD on 2/7/06 11:08am
Msg #94996

brothers 5140 drum

Anyone able to tell me how to reset the drum counter for the Brotheres 5140?

TIA

Art

Reply by Barb25 on 2/7/06 11:24am
Msg #95005

I copied this link. (Don't know how to create a link, sorry). It is the instructions. Hope it works.

Reply by Barb25 on 2/7/06 11:25am
Msg #95006

oops! Forgot the link. Here it is.

http://global.solutions.brother.com/Library/en_us/faq/faq000355_005/

Reply by Art_MD on 2/7/06 12:51pm
Msg #95044

Re: drum counter reset - thanks Barb25

Thanks for the info. Worked. I will be replacing the drum next week. I'm lucky in that one of the places I work has several 5040 printers. They don't refill. I have 5 extra cartidges I can refill. Also, they buy drum units. I have the 2 they replaced. I'm going to buy just the drum itself and install it in one of the spare drum units. Cost is under $40 on e-bay. I will let you know how it goes. If I screw up, I can go back to the one I'm using now which is working fine. I replaced the drum only on my 1250W minolta (back up printer) and it worked fine.

Art

Reply by BP/WV on 2/7/06 11:28am
Msg #95007

Art. I have the same printer. Do you refill your toner? I always wanted to try it, but dont have a clue on how.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 2/7/06 12:37pm
Msg #95041

I am not Art, but I use the same printer. I refill my toner, very easy! Using your toner cartridge, look for the round, clear plastic piece filling a "hole" in the cartridge. You must remove the tape and clear plastic piece and refill with toner. Replace the clear plastic piece, and re-tape. Voila! Toner has been refilled. Verrry easy! Be careful not to spill the toner, it is a BIG mess to clean up if you do. Good luck, you can email me if you have any problems or questions.

Reply by Art_MD on 2/7/06 12:42pm
Msg #95042

I always empty the remaining toner out before refilling. This is recommended by the toner supplier. It is quite easy. The biggest problem is getting the plug out. I use needle nosed pliers. Saves you a heck of a lot of $$ by refilling.

Art