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How to Replace the Toner Cartridge without Stopping the Print Job

You can maintain productivity by replacing the toner cartridge when there is still toner in the machine without stopping the print job. Check the solution below.

When the remaining toner is low, the machine displays an error message on the touch panel display. If toner remains in the machine, it continues to print jobs even after the cartridge is empty, but it stops printing after toner in the machine is totally empty. Productivity falls overall, because the print job stops until the toner cartridge is replaced. You can maintain productivity by replacing the toner cartridge when there is still toner in the machine without stopping the print job. You can safely replace toner cartridges while printing.

Error Message*	Remaining Toner	Print Job	Toner Cartridge Replacement
Replace toner cartridge. (Black)	The toner cartridge is empty, but a little toner is left in the machine.	The machine continues to print jobs while toner is still left.	You can replace the toner cartridge while printing.
Replace toner. (Black)	The toner cartridge is empty and there is no toner remaining in the machine.	Print job is automatically stopped.	The machine restarts the print job after you replace the toner cartridge.

* The messages are for black toner. You will see a different color in the message for cyan, magenta and yellow toners.

NOTE

See the following information on replacing toner cartridges.

"Maintenance" > "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in the User's Guide

You can always check the toner level on [Status Monitor/Cancel]. See the following for more information.

"Status Monitor/Cancel" > "Checking the Status of Consumables and Other Information" in the User's Guide