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REMANUFACTURING THE SAMSUNG ML-2250 TONER CARTRIDGE By Mike Josiah First released in July 2004, the Samsung ML-2250 printers are based on a 22ppm, 1200dpi engine. These cartridges are very similar to the ML-1750, but there are differences. The main difference is that some of the ML-1750 cartridges have a fuse to reset the printer.
They are also listed in the chart below. In some cases, the cartridges do not have the branded part number on them. For those cases, we have listed the part numbers that are on the cartridge label (Samsung manufacturing code):...
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the cartridge with the handle facing up. Remove the 2. On the front edge of the cartridge, there are two tabs. Press five top cover screws. these two tabs in, and lift the front edge of the cover up.
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS 5. Remove the four screws on the right side end cap. Remove the end cap. 6. Remove the PCR. 7. Also on the right side there is a series of gears under the end cap.
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS 8. There are two screws on the PCR cleaner assembly. Remove them and gently pry the blade up. Be careful not to damage the alignment pins. This PCR cleaner also has what can be considered a wiper blade. It is a very flimsy blade attached to the metal bar.
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS 11. With a small common screwdriver, press the entire plate 12. Gently pry out the roller plate from the cartridge. The foam towards the edge of the developer roller cavity, and lift up. The seal, and possibly a plastic flat washer will come out with it.
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS 15. Replace the developer roller, and flat washers. 16. If no grease is left on the gears and gear shafts, or it is contaminated with toner clean it all off. Replace it with white lithium grease.
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS 19. Install the new drum in place. 20. Install the PCR cleaner assembly. 21. Clean the conductive grease off the left side (non gear) 22. Install the PCR. Make sure that the PCR gear is on the cor- end cap and replace with fresh grease.
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS 23. Install the right side end cap, and 4 screws. Make sure the 24. Fill the hopper with the appropriate amount of toner. PCR fits correctly in its holder, and all the gears are aligned.
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS 26. Carefully snap the cover on making sure all the tabs lock in place. NOTE: All of the following is based on the ML-2250. Other branded machines may be different. Printing Test Pages Test pages from these machines are very easy to run.
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SAMSUNG ML 2250 • CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS COMMON CARTRIDGE PROBLEMS Even Light Prints Check to see if the Toner Save feature has been enabled. The Toner Save light will be on. This is accessed from the printer driver properties. Dirty or Bad Primary Charge Roller (PCR) Located Inside the Cartridge...