Replacing the Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge)

Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of used toner containers in accordance with local regulations.

Do not store toner, used toner, or toner containers in a place with an open flame. The toner might ignite and cause burns or a fire.

Keep the polythene materials (bags, gloves, etc.) supplied with this machine away from babies and small children at all times. Suffocation can result if polythene materials are brought into contact with the mouth or nose.

Keep toner (used or unused) and toner containers out of reach of children.

If toner or used toner is inhaled, gargle with plenty of water and move into a fresh air environment. Consult a doctor if necessary.

If toner or used toner gets into your eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of water. Consult a doctor if necessary.

If toner or used toner is swallowed, dilute by drinking a large amount of water. Consult a doctor if necessary.

Avoid getting toner on your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. If your skin comes into contact with toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.
If toner gets on your clothing, wash with cold water. Hot water will set the toner into the fabric and may make removing the stain impossible.

Do not expose the toner cartridge to light for a long time. Do not leave the front cover open for a long time. If the toner cartridge is exposed to a light for a long time, the toner cartridge might get damaged and print quality might be reduced. Replace the toner cartridge immediately.
The toner cartridge packaged with the printer can print up to 6,000 pages when it is compliant with ISO/IEC 19752 and the image density is set as the factory default. ISO/IEC 19752 is an international standard on measurement of printable pages, set by the International Organization for Standardization.
When handling toner cartridges, never stand them up on either end or position them upside down.
Store toner cartridges in a cool dark place.
Do not use chemical cleaner or organic solvent such as thinner or benzine.
Actual printable numbers vary depending on image volume and density, number of pages printed at a time, paper type and size, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Toner quality degrades over time. You may have to replace the toner cartridge prematurely. We recommend you prepare a new toner cartridge beforehand.
The new toner cartridge can print up to 20,000 pages.
The life span of pages the toner cartridge can print vary depending on the depletion of toner and the cartridge parts. The actual number of pages you can print from a particular toner cartridge depends on the paper type, size, orientation, the contents of your print images, number of printout from a print job, and printing environment conditions. Toner cartridges may need to be changed sooner than indicated above due to deterioration over the period of use.
If the following problems occur even with toner still remaining, the fusing part of the toner cartridge is deteriorated over the period of use. Prepare a new toner cartridge.
- Areas of printout are missing.
- The print out image is missing or partially blurred.
- White streaks appear.
- The whole printout is blemished.
- Images are blurred.

When to replace the toner cartridge

The toner cartridges for this machine are integral components that contain toner, a photoconductor unit, and a waste toner bottle.

The toner cartridge must be replaced when the toner is running low, the photoconductor unit is approaching the end of its lifetime, or the waste toner bottle is nearly full.

When the printer detects one of these conditions, it will display the following message on the control panel.

Operation panel screen illustration

The following message appears when approximately 200 pages have been printed after the "Prepare Replacement" message first appeared:

Operation panel screen illustration

You can continue printing after the "Replace print cartrdg soon." message appears, but printing quality cannot be guaranteed and will gradually deteriorate.

If faint or heavy spots or smears appear on prints, replace the toner cartridge with a new one. When the following message appears on the control panel, printing will no longer be possible.

Operation panel screen illustration

Do not put the toner cartridge on an unstable or tilted surface.
Be sure to remove the tape completely before installing the new toner cartridge, otherwise the printer might be damaged.
Keep the toner cartridge horizontal when pulling it out of the machine. Pulling it out an angle can damage the machine.
Be careful not to get toner dust on your hands or clothes.

Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release button.
Lift the front side of the toner cartridge, and then pull it out of the printer.
Be sure to put the toner cartridge on a stable, flat surface.
Wipe around the metallic registration roller by turning with a soft damp cloth.
Take the new toner cartridge from the box.
Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface. Pull out the tape inside the unit horizontally while holding the cartridge with one hand as shown in the illustration.
Hold the grips of the cartridge, and then insert it into the printer until it stops.
Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position.
Close the front cover.
Wait while the toner loads.
To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the power until "Ready" appears on the display.

Do not shake or shock the toner cartridge after pulling out the toner seal to avoid dirt on paper surfaces, toner spillage, or printer failure.
Please cooperate with the Toner cartridge Recycling Program, whereby are collected used toner cartridges. For details, consult with the store where the printer was purchased or with a sales or service representative.
Do not close the front cover with force. If you cannot close the cover easily, pull out the toner cartridge from the printer and insert it again. After that, close the front cover again.