Replacing the Toner Cartridge

A warning message appears in the display when the amount remaining in the toner cartridge is low or when printing is no longer possible because of toner depletion. Note that the print quality may suffer if you continue printing without resolving this issue. You can check the amount remaining in the toner cartridges on the display (Checking the Remaining Amount of Consumables).

When a Message Appear

The message that is displayed depends on the amount remaining in the toner cartridges. Depending on which message is displayed, you will need to make sure that you have a replacement toner cartridge ready or replace the toner cartridge.
Before Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Procedure for Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Consumables
<Prepare cartridge.> 
<Low Cartridge Level>
<End of cartridge lifetime.>
<Cannot print. A non-Canon or counterfeit cartridge may be inserted.>

When Printouts are Poor in Quality

If your printouts begin to show any of the following features, one of your toner cartridges is consumed. Replace the nearly empty toner cartridge even if no message is displayed.
Before Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Procedure for Replacing the Toner Cartridge
 
Streaks Appear/Printing is Uneven
 
Partially faded
 
Uneven density
 
White Spots Appear
 
Toner smudges and splatters appear
 
Blank space of originals becomes grayish in printouts

Before Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Perform the following before replacing the toner cartridge. The message may no longer appear, or print quality may be improved.
1
Open the front cover.
2
Remove the toner cartridge.
3
Shake the toner cartridge 5 or 6 times as shown below to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
4
Install the toner cartridge.
Fully push it in until it cannot go any further.
5
Close the front cover.

Procedure for Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Read the precautions in "Getting Started" provided with this product before replacing the toner cartridges. Manuals and Their Contents
1
Open the front cover.
2
Remove the toner cartridge.
3
Remove the replacement toner cartridge from the protective case.
4
Shake the toner cartridge 5 or 6 times as shown below to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
5
Install the toner cartridge.
Fully push it in until it cannot go any further.
6
Close the front cover.
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