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Adding Toner

This section explains precautions when adding toner, how to send faxes or scanned documents when the toner has run out, and how to dispose of used toner.

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.

Do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove spilled toner (including used toner). Absorbed toner may cause a fire or explosion due to electrical contact flickering inside the vacuum cleaner. However, it is possible to use a vacuum cleaner that is explosion-proof and dust ignition-proof. If toner is spilled on the floor, remove the spilled toner slowly using a wet cloth, so that the toner is not scattered.

The following explains the warning messages on the plastic bag used in this product's packaging.
- Keep the polythene materials (bags, 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.

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.

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.

When replacing a toner or waste toner container or consumables with toner, make sure that the toner does not splatter. Put the waste consumables in a bag after they are removed. For consumables with a lid, make sure that the lid is shut.

Always replace the print cartridge when a notification appears on the machine.
Fault may occur if you use toner other than the recommended type.
When adding toner, do not turn off the main power. If you do, settings will be lost.
Store toner where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight, temperatures above 35°C (95°F), or high humidity.
Store toner horizontally.
Do not shake the print cartridge with its mouth down after removing it. Residual toner may scatter.
Do not repeatedly install and remove print cartridges. This will result in toner leakage.

Follow the instruction on the screen regarding how to replace a print cartridge.

Open the front cover.

Front cover illustration

Hold the print cartridge with one hand as you release the print cartridge lever with another hand.

Main unit illustration

Squeeze the clip on the print cartridge and lift it.

Main unit illustration

Put the used print cartridge in a plastic bag and seal it so that the toner does not spill out.

Print cartridge illustration

Remove the new print cartridge from the toner kit.

Toner cartridge illustration

Shake the new print cartridge at least 10 times to the left and right so that the toner inside it spreads uniformly.

Toner cartridge illustration

Insert the new print cartridge into the machine.

Press the new print cartridge until it clicks into place.

Main unit illustration

Lock the lever of the print cartridge.

Main unit illustration

Close the front cover.

If “Print Cartridge is almost empty.” appears on the system message widget, the toner has almost run out. Have a replacement print cartridge at hand.
If appears when there is a lot of toner, hold the cartridge with the opening upward, shake it well, and then reinstall it.
When “No Toner” appears on the system message widget, you can check the name of the required toner and the replacement procedure using the [Add Toner] screen. To display the [Add Toner] screen, press [Check Status], and then press [Check] in the [Mach. Status] area in the [Mach./Applic. Stat] tab.
For details about how to check contact number where you can order supplies, see Inquiry.