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How to Reset the Photoconductor Page

Count on a Lexmark E460 Printer

Lexmark E460

You must reset the photoconductor page count at any time you replace the photoconductor unit.

Otherwise, the printer will not register the photoconductor replacement, and it will think that the

old photoconductor unit is still installed. The printer will therefore continue to display an 84 - PC

Kit life or a Photoconductor (PC) Life Warning message. In addition, once the old,

unreset photoconductor page count reaches a certain point, the printer will stop printing and

display an 84 - Replace PC Kit or a Photoconductor Exhausted message.

NOTE:

For more information on these error messages and their meaning, see the section

labeled Error messages located near the end of this article.

IMPORTANT!

new photoconductor kit is installed. Resetting the page count without replacing the

photoconductor kit will cause the photoconductor to operate beyond its intended life

and create print quality issues or possibly damage the printer.

Step

After installing the new photoconductor unit, open the front cover. Leave the printer powered

on.

The photoconductor page count should be reset only when a completely

Action

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Page 1 How to Reset the Photoconductor Page Count on a Lexmark E460 Printer Lexmark E460 Solution Overview You must reset the photoconductor page count at any time you replace the photoconductor unit. Otherwise, the printer will not register the photoconductor replacement, and it will think that the old photoconductor unit is still installed.
Page 2 With the front cover open, press and hold the stop/cancel ( ) button. Watch the LCD screen. When you see the message "Resetting PC Counter", let go of the button. Close the front cover. NOTE: If you wish to confirm that the photoconductor page count has reset, print a menu settings page.
Page 3 To exit the Configuration menu, press until the checkmark is in front of Exit Config Menu. Press If the photoconductor warning messages continue to appear, please contact Lexmark Technical Support or your next level of support for additional assistance.