Replacing the Waste Toner Container

When the waste toner container nears capacity, a message appears on the touch panel display.
In this case, you should prepare a new waste toner container.
You can replace the waste toner container immediately by pressing [].
When the waste toner container is full, a screen with instructions on how to replace the waste toner container appears on the touch panel display. Follow the procedure described below to replace the waste toner container.
The location of the waste toner container is indicated in the following Illustration.
Do not burn or throw used waste toner containers into open flames. Also, do not store waste toner containers in places exposed to open flames, as this may cause the toner to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire.
If you accidentally spill or scatter toner, carefully gather the toner particles together or wipe them up with a soft, damp cloth in a way that prevents inhalation. Never use a vacuum cleaner that does not have safeguards against dust explosions to clean up spilled toner. Doing so may cause a malfunction in the vacuum cleaner, or result in a dust explosion due to static discharge.
If toner is ingested, consult a physician immediately.
If toner gets onto your hands or clothing, wash it off immediately with cold water. Washing it off with warm water will set the toner, and make it impossible to remove the toner stains.
Do not replace the waste toner container before the message prompting you to replace it appears on the touch panel display.
A message prompting you to prepare a new waste toner container can appear before the replacement message, however, do not replace the waste toner container at this time.
The used waste toner container will be collected by your service representative. Keep the toner opening closed using the cap removed from the waste toner container.
Used toner cannot be reused. Do not mix new and used toner together.
Make sure to use the dedicated waste toner container for this machine.
The waste toner container is a container for collecting unused toner that remains when printing.
For details about each message, see Countermeasures for Each Message.
For information on the model number of the waste toner container, see Consumable Parts.
Complete instructions on how to replace the waste toner container can be accessed by pressing <Previous> or <Next> on the touch panel display.
The waste toner container can be replaced even while the machine is in operation.
You can check the current amount of space remaining in the waste toner container.
Checking the Space Remaining in the Waste Toner Container

Procedure for Replacing the Waste Toner Container

1
Press [].
This procedure is not necessary if the instructions to replace the waste toner container appear on the touch panel display.
2
Pull out the waste toner container tray.
3
Remove the cap attached to the container to close the waste toner opening.
1
Remove the cap attached to the waste toner container.
2
Close the waste toner container's opening.
4
Remove the waste toner container.
Do not tilt the waste toner container when removing it. Doing so may cause waste toner to spill.
5
Set the new waste toner container.
Do not push into the waste toner unit while the cap is attached to the waste toner container's opening. It can cause damage.
6
Gently push the waste toner container tray into the machine.
When closing the waste toner container, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.
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