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The Samsung CLX-3185 cartridge contains a plastic gear train that turns a mechanical counter. When the gear reaches a certain position, the chip registers “empty.” You can purchase replacement reset gears on eBay or Amazon (search “Samsung CLX-3185 reset gear”) for under $10.

: You must identify the printer’s Serial Number, CRUM number, and current firmware version.