Press and hold the button for about 10 seconds. The light will flash slowly, then turn solid. Release the button to print the Configuration Report .
ORPYS ML-2160 Firmware for specific file-handling instructions. How to print reports for Samsung ML-2160/2165 .
Connect your computer and printer to a stable power source. An interruption during flashing will ruin the printer hardware. Execution Process firmware reset samsung ml 2160 2165 2160w 2165w link
Ensure you are using a USB 2.0 port on your PC. USB 3.0 ports (blue slots) sometimes fail to communicate with older printer bootloaders.
Use a piece of non-conductive electrical tape or heavy masking tape to . Alternatively, use a small screwdriver to pop the chip entirely out of its plastic slot. Press and hold the button for about 10 seconds
Press and hold the (or WPS on W models) button for about 10–15 seconds until the status LED blinks rapidly, then release.
The firmware file version did not match your printer's original version baseline, or the CRUM number used to build the file was mistyped. You will need to flash the original stock firmware to recover the device. An interruption during flashing will ruin the printer
Follow these instructions step-by-step to prevent unexpected power drops or data corruption.