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Xerox SC2020 Developer Unit

How to clear the “Replace Developer Unit” error message on a Xerox SC2020 copier?

Error Description:

After replacing the developer in the Xerox SC2020 printer’s developer unit with a compatible developer and installing the developer unit, the printer still prompts “Replace Developer Unit”, even though it continues to operate normally.

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Xerox SC2020 Developer

Clearing the Error:

Press and hold the number 2 and 8 keys simultaneously, then turn on the printer. Enter the CE diagnostic code 885 at the startup screen.

Select “Printer Diag” and click OK.

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Click the down arrow, select “Parameter”, and click OK.

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Click the down arrow, select “Life”, and click OK.

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Click the down arrow, select “Deve HSG PV K”, and click OK.

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Click the down arrow, select “Initialized”, and click OK.

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Turn off the power and restart the copier. The error message has been cleared, and the machine no longer prompt “Replace Developer Unit”.