How to replace new drum for Minoltafax 2800 reset the fax after re-install the drum kit.

i think its needs to be reset. go into the menu of the printer nad look for the reset button.

Mam Does other fax have different Phone number? Why not just swap the two fax machines? Are both machine using the same number or disconnect the 2800.

If you replaced the drum with a new one, then a special plastic piece with slots in it will be ejected. This will reset the "Replace Drum" message. Now the light print is probably due to the toner needing replacing. When you put in a new drum, it needs new toner too. Unfortunately, most people replace the toner into the old drum, which does no good and becomes wasted. NEW DRUM NEW TONER. Now if you have replaced the old drum with another old drum, you won't get the reset done properly and the new drum won't load any toner either. Perhaps you accidentally removed the plastic sheet when you replaced the drum? Well then, find the piece and run it through the paper feed, it will then reset. Best of luck

instructions are on page 8 on the right hand side of this pdf link

More than likely, if you look in the users manual, there should be instructions on how to reset the drum and toner count.

Try opening the front and press clear it should say replace drum press 1 for yes it should then reset,

Drum counter is reset by installing a new drum which contains a specifically designed "starter sheet" that is passed through the machine when it is installed, and triggers the paper sensors in a specific pattern, resetting the electronic counter.
If you have installed a new drum and the message remains......I suspect that it was a remanufactured unit that did not include the "starter sheet" Is that the case?

http://www.smpcshop.com/MINOLTAFAX-2800-3800-p-1150.html

the unit that you install the toner cartridge into is actually the drum on this machine.

To reset the drum counter, follow the instructions listed below.

1. Open the front cover.
2. Press the Options key on the control panel.
   The display will show "REPLACE DRUM - 1.YES 2.NO".
3. Press 1 to reset the drum count.
4. Close the front cover.