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Replacing Print Cartridges

Do not incinerate toner (new or used) or toner containers. Doing so risks burns. Toner will ignite on contact with naked flame.

Do not store toner (new or used) or toner containers anywhere near naked flames. Doing so risks fire and burns. Toner will ignite on contact with naked flame.

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.

Do not crush or squeeze toner containers. Doing so can cause toner spillage, possibly resulting in dirtying of skin, clothing, and floor, and accidental ingestion.

Store toner (new or used), toner containers, and components that have been in contact with toner 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.

When removing jammed paper or replacing toner, avoid getting toner (new or used) on your clothing. If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wash the stained area with cold water. Hot water will set the toner into the fabric and make removing the stain impossible.

When removing jammed paper or replacing toner, avoid getting toner (new or used) on your skin. If toner comes into contact with your skin, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.

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.

Store print cartridges in a cool dark place.
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. Early replacement of the print cartridge might be necessary. Therefore, we recommend you always keep a new print cartridge ready.
For good print quality, the manufacturer recommends that you use genuine toner from the manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine parts from the manufacturer with your office products.

Messages on the screen

Replace the indicated print cartridge when any of the following messages appear on the screen:
“Out of Toner: Black”
“Out of Toner: Magenta”
“Out of Toner: Cyan”
“Out of Toner: Yellow”
Prepare the indicated print cartridge when any of the following messages appear on the screen:
“Toner Almost Empty Replace Required Soon: Toner Cartridge (Black)”
“Toner Almost Empty Replace Required Soon: Toner Cartridge (Magenta)”
“Toner Almost Empty Replace Required Soon: Toner Cartridge (Cyan)”
“Toner Almost Empty Replace Required Soon: Toner Cartridge (Yellow)”

Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small objects to fall inside the machine.
Do not expose the print cartridge without its cover to direct sunlight for a long time.
Do not touch the print cartridge's photo conductor unit.
Do not touch the ID chip on the side of the print cartridge as indicated in the illustration below.
When removing print cartridges, be careful not to touch the Laser Scanning Unit on the underside of the upper cover (the position shown by the arrow in the illustration below).
If cyan, magenta, or yellow toner runs out, you can print in black and white using just the black toner. Change the color mode setting to Black and White using the machine's driver.
If black toner runs out, you cannot print in black and white or color until the black print cartridge is replaced.

Pull up the lever on the top cover, and then carefully raise the top cover.

Make sure that the ADF is closed.

Machine front view illustration

Carefully lift out the print cartridge vertically, holding its center.

From the rear, the print cartridges are installed in the order of cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K).

Machine interior illustration

Do not shake the removed print cartridge. Doing so can cause remaining toner to leak.
Place the old print cartridge on paper or similar material to avoid dirtying your workspace.
The toner color is indicated by the label on each print cartridge.

Take the new print cartridge out of the box, and then take it out of the plastic bag.

Illustration of print cartridge

Hold the print cartridge and shake it from side to side five or six times.

Illustration of print cartridge

Even distribution of toner within the bottle improves print quality.

Remove the cover from the print cartridge.

Illustration of print cartridge

Check the toner color and corresponding location, and then carefully insert the print cartridge vertically.

Illustration of print cartridge

Using both hands, hold the center of the top cover and close the cover carefully. Be careful not to trap your fingers.

After closing the top cover, wait until the initial screen is displayed.

Machine interior illustration

Put the cover that you removed in step 5 on the old print cartridge. Then, put the old print cartridge into the bag, and then put it into the box.

Illustration of print cartridge

Make sure to cover the old print cartridge with the protective cover for recycling and environmental purposes.
Comply with the print cartridge Recycling Program, whereby used print cartridges are collected for processing. For details, ask your sales or service representative.