Replacing the Toner Cartridge
When toner starts running low or has run out, a message is displayed prompting you to prepare a new toner cartridge or perform toner cartridge replacement. Prepare a new toner cartridge or perform toner cartridge replacement according to the displayed message.
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Do not replace toner cartridges until the message prompting you to do so appears. |
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For details about each message, see Countermeasures for Each Message. For information on the product numbers for toner cartridges, see Consumables. You can check the current amount of toner remaining. Checking the Remaining Toner Level |
Procedure for Replacing the Toner Cartridge
When replacing toner cartridges, follow the instructions shown in the video along with those written below.
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Open the front cover.
Hold the right and left edges of the cover when opening it.
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While pressing the unlock tab on the grip (
), turn the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrow (clockwise).
), turn the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrow (clockwise).
Make sure to avoid applying shocks to the toner cartridge by hitting it against something, etc. Doing so may cause the toner to leak.
3
Pressing the unlock tab, pull out the toner cartridge.
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Remove the new toner cartridge from its box.
5
Shake the new toner cartridge 5 or 6 times as shown below to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
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Install the toner cartridge.
Make sure that the side of the cartridge with the label is facing up, and push the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go.
Support the new toner cartridge with one hand from underneath, while pushing it into the machine with the other hand.
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Hold the toner cartridge in place with one hand, and then remove the protective seal by pulling it straight out with the other hand.
Pull out the seal slowly, otherwise the toner may scatter and soil your clothes or skin.
Make sure that you pull out the seal completely, otherwise print errors may occur.
Make sure that you pull the seal straight out. Pulling the seal upwards or downwards may break the seal. If the seal breaks inside the toner cartridge and cannot be removed completely, the toner cartridge cannot be used.
Throw away the seal after removing it from the toner cartridge.
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Turn the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrow (counterclockwise).
Turn the toner cartridge fully until it locks into place.
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Close the front cover.
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If printing was interrupted because toner ran out, it will automatically resume when you replace the toner cartridge. If the gradation and density of printing change after replacing the toner cartridge, perform adjustment. |