FuserReplace fuser soon message. Can this be reset without replacing the fuser?

Reset fuser instructions video for similar printers:

Replace the fuser assembly.
The fuser melts the toner ink onto the paper.
As such, it's a vital part of the printing process.

that unit is manufactured my konica minolta. it is a Konica Minolta Bizhub 501 and will use the same fuser even though the image units, toners, and transfer belt have to be chipped for the ineo. There is a picofuse in the fusing harness that blows as soon as it is installed and that starts the fuser life counter. the counter is reset when a new fuser (or new fuse, if the fuser is still good) is installed. You will need to replace the fuser for the message to go away.

The fuser's page count has been depleted. At 100K prints the machine declares the Replace Fuser message because it is almost worn out.

These is a part on the fuser called a fusable link that blows the first power up cycle and resets the replace fuser message. It sounds like the fuser you installed is a remanufactured unit that was not professionally rebuilt. Contact the place of purchase and get a replacement. The message can only be reset with the fusable link on the fuser.

http://www.fastprinters.com/TechSupport_repair_parts.asp#2335VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQNm4Q_-Rv4

Thank you for the inquiry.
Yes you will probably have to replace the fuser. If this is a new printer still under warranty and the page count has not reached the service life of the fuser, contact HP for warranty replacement. Once the new fuser in installed you will need to restore the service count.

Fuser Kit Part Number: (Sometimes Called a Maintenance Kit)
RM1-2665 This fuser is compatible with the following printers: HP Color LaserJet 2700, 3000, 3000N, 3000DN, 3000DTN, 3600, 3600N, 3600DN,

Link to Installation pictures and instructions:
http://printertechs.com/tech/mkinst/3000/mk-3000-2fuser.php
Restoring the maintenance count after installing new fuser.

This printer tracks the number of pages printed on the fuser, and a reminder message will appear when the fuser reaches a certain page count. The message will instruct you to replace your fuser. Whenever you install a new fuser, you should reset the fuser page count so the warning message will not appear prematurely.

To reset the fuser count :
1. Press MENU to enter the MENUS.
2. Press Down arrow to highlight Configure Device.
3. Press Checkmark to select Configure Device.
4. Press Down arrow to highlight RESETS.
5. Press Checkmark to select RESETS.
6. Press Down arrow to highlight RESET SUPPLIES.
7. Press Checkmark to select RESET SUPPLIES.
8. Press Down arrow to highlight NEW FUSER KIT.
9. Press Down arrow to select NEW FUSER KIT.
10. Press Down arrow to highlight YES.
11. Press Checkmark to select YES.

The fuser count will be reset and then the printer is ready to use.

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FK3 means that the fuser web cleaning counter has reached the specified limit. Replace the web and reset the counter.

If you are getting the FK3 message, get ready to do a PM. Those messages will be popping up soon.

Replacing the fuser
When 80 Fuser life warning appears on the operator panel, replace the fuser soon. Make sure one is on order. See
Ordering a fuser for more information.
When 80 Replace Fuser appears on the operator panel, replace the fuser immediately.

......From the Lexmark users guide.....

The 'Replace Fuser' message on the 8008 can be cleared in the following way;
• Power the printer Off
• Hold down FORM FEED and ENTER and power the printer on

Keep the FORM FEED and ENTER keys held down until the printer displays SERVICE MENU - INFORMATION

• Press the RIGHT ARROW to MAINTENANCE, and press ENTER
• The Display should read MAINTENANCE - CLEAR FUSER, if it does not press the right arrow until it does and then press MENU/ENTER
• The Display Should now Read CLEAR FUSER NOT EXECUTE, Press the right arrow until the display reads CLEAR FUSER EXECUTE
• Press ENTER, and after a pause the display should read COMPLETED CLEAR FUSER
• Power the printer off and after about 10-15 seconds power the printer back on again.

The message should now be cleared