Before proceeding with the firmware update:
| | Recommendation | | --- | --- | | Printer works perfectly with third-party toner | DO NOT UPDATE – You risk losing compatibility. | | Printer works perfectly with genuine toner | DO NOT UPDATE – No benefit, only risk. | | Printer has a specific bug (e.g., won’t wake from sleep) | UPDATE – The bug fix may resolve it. | | You’re moving to Windows 11/macOS Ventura+ and printer doesn’t work | UPDATE – But be prepared to buy genuine toner. | | You see a security advisory about USB printer exploits | UPDATE – But only if security outweighs toner costs. | samsung ml 2160 firmware update
If you have a standalone firmware file (usually an .exe or .fls file), you can sometimes perform a manual update: Before proceeding with the firmware update: | |
Do I rely on cheap, third-party toner? If the answer is yes, you likely want to avoid any firmware update unless you are experiencing a critical bug. | | You’re moving to Windows 11/macOS Ventura+
How to Update Samsung ML-2160 Firmware: A Step-by-Step Guide