Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

[rlymanyoung]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

I fixed this easy. Follow this:
Remove toner.
Look at contacts on right side of PRINTER.
Put a wire on the BOTTOM connector, on the printer. You will need to ground this in a moment.
Replace toner. Ground the wire you just connected.
Turn on the power. Wait for the toner to initialize.
Turn off the power. Remove toner. Remove ground wire. Replace toner.
Turn on power. It should initialize normally and you should be able to print.
Done!!

[shashankparab]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

I have bought the Pantum 2500W (yet to arrive) and i am already reading this page !

Just FYI, In some of the images of those chip, i see the STM 8 bit microcontroller (https://cdn.badcaps-static.com/pdfs/...3889617fae.pdf) being used. This one has built in EEPROM, which must be storing the info. but use of uC suggests that there must also be some kind of "handshaking" going on.

[mailboxme]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

as of Apr 2021

There is still no way to reset the "page count" on Pantum P2500w.

I have just tried the process on everyone's post (very carefully reading) in this thread without success. Nothing got resetted.

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More info to add for anyone who might be interested in buying those "new chip" from internet.

things to watch out for "Pantum P2500w" chip are.

1). There are PA, PB, PC, and PD which by guess is the "Regional Restriction".

2). The PA, PB, PC, and PD will be followed by 201, 210, 211. (Eg. PA-201, PC-210, or PD-211e) It really depends on where you buy the printer.

3). From my "googlesome", the chip model 201 is also used in P2500 model where it has never been listed in hard copy user manual or official website user manual.

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Problem....

1). I can't figure it out myself whether the PA, PB, PC, and PD can be used exchangeably or not (Per say, if my original cartridge chip is PD, can I buy PA and install it without any problem)?

2). What are the difference between 201, 210, and 211 since they are all in use on P2500 model?

3). My original cartridge is PD-211e, so I took a chance to buy P201 chip. Unfortunately, the configuration page shows "Cartridge Mismatch".

just my warning, so you don't waste money like myself...

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If anyone knows any answer, please share...

[omikeo]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

OK so here how it happens after reading all this :

0) power off remove cartridge

1) cover the middle two connections(leads) with tape

2) reinstall cartridge and power on

3) repeat step 0), remove tape, repeat step 2)

voila orange blinking again

dunno how long it may last ...............

[Mantion]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

My first post from Arnie+dogs
My little Pantum P2500W and 3 toner cartridges have been a royal pain.
I worked for IBM from 1959 to 65 as a Customer Engineer on their office products during the period when they discontinued their last original product, the time clock. They introduced their dictating machine in addition to their electric typewriters (the only electric thing in them was an electric motor. I quit before they took on copy machines and went on to follow my destiny as a pilot and Captain at Eastern Air Lines. After the airlines I picked up an ASE Master Mechanic title around 1990 after taking automotive electronics at the local CC.
My little printer never performed too well. I got some toner from Amazon and refilled my 3 cartridges. Knowing that there is waste toner in the process I cleaned out those chambers first. Then filled the new toner chamber to 2 inches less than totally full. I put the oldest toner in the printer and got the orange light and no printing.
I then swapped the newest end plate on to the oldest cartridge to get the newer chip. This worked for a short time and then another orange light and no printing. I then went through my google searches for chip info. I found one to reset the counter. It mentioned a printer start button so I tried the procedure using my start switch. It worked, no orange light and has been printing for a few months. The procedure is listed below. Good luck.

Pantum Chip Resetter

Unplug the power and USB cables from the printer
Open the cartridge door and hold down the power button (power switch ON)
Reconnect the power cables while power is ON
Close the cartridge door and release the power button (power switch OFF)
The ink cartridge chip is now reset
Remove the ink cartridge and clean the electrical contacts on the cartridge
and on the machine
Reinstall the cartridge and use up the toner

Google 8/27/2018 modified

-I THINK i reset my toner

My printer was not print
I logged into config page (192.168.223.1 direct connect wifi)
information tap said 0% toner
Impossible I only printed about 20 pages
started googling. Saw replacement chip on ebay and ali
didn't want to wait for chip, don't want to waste money
I tried tapping metal contact always showed "Catridge not installed"
(yes they misspelled it)
I then saw this post, tried reset procedure above (I goofed it)

Unplugged (while it was on)
opened door
turned off power
plugged in power
turned on power - with door still open
closed door
turned off power
opened door, took out toner
replaced toner,
closed lid
turned on
checked status page
"Catridge not installed"
remembered still tape on contacts
removed tape
put toner in closed lid
(I THINK, it said 0% toner-I might have forgotten to refresh page)
opened, put take on only top 2 leads, re-installed
"Catridge not installed"
opened, put tape on only bottom 2 leads, re-installed
"Catridge not installed"
opened removed tape, re-installed
"Ready"
"Remaining Amount of Toner 99%"

-DISCLAIMER-
1 unless they have a date expiration on the chip, there is no reason I should have been out of toner, only used like 20 pages
2 I was super tired, in a hurry, wasn't scientific, could have miss read something
3 seems odd it would reset to 99% I would expect 100%
4 I did everything in like 2 minutes so no clue what step I may or may not have done
5 all I know is when I first checked status page with out touching toner it said 0%. I was not regularly checking status page or paying attention to lights. For all I know there was a weird glitch and a simple power cycle fixed it and I didn't notice.

-Future plans
1 I won't be checking this page, replying or doing anything else
2 I am mostly posting this in case someone wants to experiment (waste time)
3 posting so I remember what I did
4 when "Remaining Amount of Toner" = <99% I will try to recreate my reset to see if fluke
5 best thing to do is just buy reset chip from (ebay $8) or (ali $40 for 10) as I expect they will work and not be a waste of time

- history most likely not relevant
[
bought pantum 2502w because slickdeal post
bought extra toner incase first tone was a low starter
Used printer for a year, no issues (~100 pages)
got color printer, no longer used pantum

got pantum for label printer (ebay selling)
worked fine for months (~30 pages)
printer said out of toner, HUH
I got out replacement
Noticed I was past exp date on box
Weight of toners were very similar
tried it anyways
it worked for 3 months (~20 pages)
Today 2nd toner stopped working
]

Please don't waste too much time trying anything as I assume I didn't reset anything. All I know is I went from 0% to 99% but could have been a fluke.

[captainKKK]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

search the board identification on Baidu.com, and if you find nothing then try Yandex.ru, its got to be there

[geekgirl1111]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

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[geekgirl1111]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

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[Bodine465]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

Stumbled across this forum while trying to find a fix for the orange low ink warning on my Pantum P2500W. Tried the steps that Arnie+dogs suggested, but it didn't work. I'm assuming that when it said "hold down power button", it's referring to having the switch in the "on" position. Same way with "release power button" is just turning off the switch in the back. Is there a different button that should be physically held down during this process?

[flash_os]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

Thanks!!!
I will try next time.

[Arnie+dogs]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

My first post from Arnie+dogs
My little Pantum P2500W and 3 toner cartridges have been a royal pain.
I worked for IBM from 1959 to 65 as a Customer Engineer on their office products during the period when they discontinued their last original product, the time clock. They introduced their dictating machine in addition to their electric typewriters (the only electric thing in them was an electric motor. I quit before they took on copy machines and went on to follow my destiny as a pilot and Captain at Eastern Air Lines. After the airlines I picked up an ASE Master Mechanic title around 1990 after taking automotive electronics at the local CC.
My little printer never performed too well. I got some toner from Amazon and refilled my 3 cartridges. Knowing that there is waste toner in the process I cleaned out those chambers first. Then filled the new toner chamber to 2 inches less than totally full. I put the oldest toner in the printer and got the orange light and no printing.
I then swapped the newest end plate on to the oldest cartridge to get the newer chip. This worked for a short time and then another orange light and no printing. I then went through my google searches for chip info. I found one to reset the counter. It mentioned a printer start button so I tried the procedure using my start switch. It worked, no orange light and has been printing for a few months. The procedure is listed below. Good luck.

Pantum Chip Resetter

Unplug the power and USB cables from the printer
Open the cartridge door and hold down the power button (power switch ON)
Reconnect the power cables while power is ON
Close the cartridge door and release the power button (power switch OFF)
The ink cartridge chip is now reset
Remove the ink cartridge and clean the electrical contacts on the cartridge
and on the machine
Reinstall the cartridge and use up the toner

Google 8/27/2018 modified

[Scrapes]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

Just read through the thread. I see the chips are still for sale - https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search...r+PANTUM+P2200 and I reworked one of the earlier photos do ID the pin outs. Still looking for the Magic to make these the ultimate cheapo printers to own.

[flash_os]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

We all waiting for someone to find that Holy Grail.

This topic is almost with 29000 views! (Thanks Google)

[mitch77]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

Hi all,

I ran into the "Orange light of death" the other night and looked all over for replacement chips and hacks.
I tried the cover the contact thing- no change.
So I give up and open brand new Pantum cart.
So I am going to assume that the Chinese won this round until I hear something new.
������OK, NEW QUESTION:������
Is there a way to keep the printer from 'dating' the cart, or counting uses,
so it does not come to the Orange light state again?
thnx

[DJ_MIX]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

Guys, I finally read the contents of the bios chip with the toner completely full not usable.

I also read the chip when I only used a few pages but I don't know how reliable the bios chip read was since my old programmer did not support that chip.

The latest dump read 100% accurate. Maybe someone that know how to read the contents can help. I might just write the pantum toner near full.bin back to see what happens

[flash_os]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

But you must have there some kind buyer protection...

[Smith001]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

Smith001, how is your experience with that chip?

Hey, flash os
I never got the chips that I ordered, nor got my money back! So I don't advise anyone ordering from them. Anyone have a differ experience with these people?

[flash_os]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

I just ordered that chip

Smith001, how is your experience with that chip?

[Smith001]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

found a seller on alibaba - https://wholesaler.alibaba.com/produ...619300819.html

anyone tried them?

but its instructions looks interesting, maybe some hints there to help hacks.



specifically step 4-6. unfortunately their english is not good.

Hi, I just ordered that chip, I have an orange light on my P2505W printer too, so it stopped working, but it said expected delivery 20 to 120 days, chips come from China. So I will have to buy a new cartage to get me by until I get the chips. I'll let everyone know if and how they work. Also, I have heard that if you just don't let a new cartage get low enough for it to tell you that it is low, than it will just continue to work! In other words, just keep the thing topped off, like never let it get below half full. Has anyone tried this? Will this work? When I get a new cartage I'll try this and let you know how it went.
Has anyone came up with anything new on these printers? Thanks guys for all the input so far!

[DJ_MIX]

Re: Pantum P2502W Toner Reset Chip help

what programmers do you have?

I have a old EETOOLS Topmax (Parallel port) and a cheap usb programmer of ebay that only supports spi chips 25,26,27, 28xxx, 29XX chips, can't remember the name right now. maybe SPI FLASH Programmer CH341A. I purchase it to support 8mb spi bios chip. I actually have two eetools topmax with gang adapter because I used to do bios chips programming website.