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Reset counter Samsung scx-4600 — what it is and how to do it safely Reset counter Samsung scx-4600 is the task you face when the printer’s red light blinks after a refill and the machine refuses to print because the page counter or cartridge chip says “end of life.” This guide explains what the counter does, why the chip matters, and the safest, most reliable ways to get your Samsung SCX-4600 printing again—starting with low-risk methods and ending with cautions about unofficial tools. How the counter and chip work The SCX-4600 tracks toner life in two ways: a page counter inside the printer and a chip on the cartridge. If either reports “spent,” the device can block printing even if there’s toner in the hopper. Page yields (often quoted as 2,500–3,500 pages at 5% coverage) are estima...