Replacing the Drum Cartridges
When the time for drum cartridge replacement is near, a message appears on the display. Note that the print quality becomes poor if you continue printing without taking any action. You can also check the drum cartridge status on the display.
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Drum cartridges that were used or are being used for a specific color must not be reused for a different color. Such reuse of drum cartridges may result in poor print quality. |
When a Message Appear
Depending on which message is displayed, you will need to make sure that you have a replacement drum cartridge ready or replace the toner cartridge. How to Replace Drum Cartridges Consumables
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"N" in the following message represents a number from 1 to 4. |
<Drum Cartridge N will soon reach lifetime.>
<Drum Cartridge N will soon reach end of lifetime.>
This message notifies you that the drum cartridge in the indicated slot needs to be replaced soon. Make sure that you have a replacement drum cartridge ready. Replace the drum cartridge if you see this message before you start to print a large job.
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When the <Ready to print.> message is not displayed, the printing is temporarily stopped. To resume the printing, press  ( ).Which message is to be displayed depends on the <Action When Warning> setting in the setting menu of the operation panel. Action When Warning You can set any value as the percentage of the amount remaining in the drum cartridge that triggers this message. Spec Drum Chk Timing |
<Change Drum Cartridge N.>
<End of lifetime reached. Change Drum Cartridge N.>
The drum cartridge in the indicated slot has reached the end of its lifetime. It is recommended that you replace the drum cartridge with a new one.
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You can continue printing when this message is displayed, but the print quality may deteriorate. Receiving e-mail and fax documents will be disabled. Printing Received E-mail (E-Mail Print) |
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When the <End of lifetime reached. Change Drum Cartridge N.> message is displayed, the printing is temporarily stopped. To resume the printing, press (). |
<Change Drum Cartridge N.>
The drum cartridge in the indicated slot has reached the end of its lifetime. Replace the toner cartridge.
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When this message is displayed, you cannot continue printing. |
<Counterfeit/non-Canon cart. are not covered.>
This message notifies you that the machine may not print in optimum quality. It is recommended that you replace the drum cartridge with a new one.
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You can continue printing when this message is displayed, but the print quality may deteriorate. Doing so may result in damage to the machine. |
<Counterfeit/non-Canon drum cart. may be in use.>
This message notifies you that the machine may not print in optimum quality. It is recommended that you replace the drum cartridge with a new one.
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You can press () to continue printing, but the print quality may deteriorate. Doing so may result in damage to the machine. |
<Cannot print. Drum cart. may be non-Canon/counterfeit.>
This message notifies you that the machine may not print in optimum quality. It is recommended that you replace the drum cartridge with a new one.
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When this message is displayed, you cannot continue printing. Canon Genuine Mode |
<Drum N comm. err. Cart. may be non-Canon/counterfeit.>
This message notifies you that the machine may not print in optimum quality. It is recommended that you replace the drum cartridge with a new one.
If Printouts are Poor in Quality
If your printouts begin to show any of the following features, one of your drum cartridges is consumed. Replace the nearly empty drum cartridge even if no message is displayed. How to Replace Drum Cartridges
Streaks Appear/Printing is Uneven | Partially faded | Uneven density | ||
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Afterimages appear in blank areas | White spots appear | ||
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Checking the Drum Cartridge Status
You can check the drum cartridge status with <Remaining Drum Life> under <Consumables Info.>. It is recommended that you check the amount before you start to print a large job.