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Adding Toner

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

Do not dispose of the following items into a fire. Toner will ignite on contact with naked flame and burns can result.
- Toner (new or used)
- Toner containers while toner is inside
- Toner-attached parts

Do not store toner (new or used) or toner containers while toner is inside in a place with an open flame. The toner can ignite and result in burns or fire.

Do not absorb spilled toner (including used toner) using a vacuum cleaner. Absorbed toner may cause ignition or explosion due to electric contact sparks inside the vacuum cleaner. However, you can use a toner-compatible industrial vacuum cleaner. When toner is spilled, remove the spilled toner 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:
- Do not leave the polythene materials (bags, etc.) supplied with this machine close to babies and small children. Suffocation can result if polythene materials are brought into contact with the mouth or nose.

Do not open toner containers forcibly while toner is inside, crush or squeeze them. Toner spillage can cause accidental ingestion or dirtying of clothes, hands, or floor.

Do not leave the following items in a place where children can reach them:
- Toner (new or used)
- Toner containers while toner is inside
- Toner-attached parts

When the following occurs while toner is handled, receive emergency measures first, and then consult a doctor if necessary.
- When inhaling toner, gargle with a large amount of water and move into a fresh air environment.
- When swallowing toner, dilute gastric contents with a large amount of water.
- When getting toner into your eyes, flush them with a large amount of water.

If toner (new or used) comes into contact with your skin or clothes and smears them, take the following actions:
- If toner comes into contact with your skin, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.
- If toner comes into contact with your clothes, wash the stained area with cold water. Heating the stained area by applying hot water will set the toner into the fabric and removing the stain may become impossible.

When replacing a container with toner (including used toner) or consumables with toner, be careful that the toner does not splatter. After removing used consumables and shutting the lid of the container if the lid is available, put them in a bag.

Always replace the toner cartridge when a notification appears on the machine.
Fault may occur if you use toner other than the recommended type.
Leave the machine on when replacing toner. If you turn off the main power when replacing toner, the settings will be lost and you cannot restart printing, or the machine may not be able to detect that a toner cartridge is inserted.
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 toner cartridge with its mouth down after removing it. Residual toner may scatter.
Do not remove the toner cartridge straight after installing it. If you do, the toner may spill out.
Do not repeatedly install and remove toner cartridges. This will result in toner leakage.
When a toner cartridge is being used, it cannot be removed. Do not remove the cartridge forcibly.

Follow the instruction on the control panel regarding how to replace a toner cartridge.

If one of the toner cartridge is empty, you can keep printing by using the other cartridge. You can change the toner cartridge during printing.

Be sure to set the new toner cartridge in the left hole first when both toner cartridges are empty.

After replacing a toner cartridge, be sure to close the toner cartridge cover. The machine stops printing if you leave the toner cartridge cover open.

If “Toner Cartridge is almost empty.” appears, the toner has almost run out. Have a replacement toner cartridge at hand.
You can check the name of the required toner and the replacement procedure using the [Add Toner] screen.
For details about how to check contact number where you can order supplies, see Inquiry
Do not remove the outer cap of the toner cartridge before shaking it. Wait until you install the toner cartridge before removing the cap.
Do not remove the inner cap.
If you cannot get it to click in, pull out the toner cartridge a little, slightly rotate it to the left or right, then try again.
Do not remove toner cartridges that are being used or install toner cartridges that are partially used. The remaining toner amount displayed on the screen will not always correspond with the actual amount in the cartridge, causing the machine to unexpectedly run out of toner.
Do not install an empty toner cartridge.