Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Replace the toner cartridge at the appropriate time according to messages that appear and a change in print quality.
Before replacing the toner cartridge, check the precautions in Important Safety Instructions. Manuals of the Machine
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Do not touch the contacts (  ) inside the machine. Doing so may result in a fault. |
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Be sure to hold the toner cartridge using the handle.  Do not touch the toner feed section ( ), the electrical contacts ( ) or the toner cartridge memory ( ). |
When to Replace the Toner Cartridge
When a Message Appears on the Screen of the Control Panel or Remote UI
Follow the message on the screen to prepare a new toner cartridge and replace the old one. Print quality may suffer if you continue using the toner cartridge without replacing them.
For details about the message and how to resolve it, see the following:
A Message Appears
For details about the message and how to resolve it, see the following:
A Message Appears
When Print Quality Deteriorates
If printouts show any of the symptoms below, the toner cartridge is near the end of their lifetime. It is recommended to replace the toner cartridge even if a message does not appear.
Streaks appear  | Printing is uneven  | Toner smudges and splatters appear  |
White spots appear  | Partially faded  |
Replacing Toner Cartridge
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Lift the control panel.
If the feeder is not closed completely, you cannot raise the control panel. If you try to raise it by force, the machine may be damaged.
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Open the toner cover.
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Gently remove the toner cartridge.
Do not shake or tilt the toner cartridge. Also, make sure to avoid applying shocks to the toner cartridge, such as by hitting it against something. Doing so may cause the toner left in the toner cartridge to leak.
4
Remove the toner cartridge from the packing material.
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Pull the tab on the package and open the package.
5
Shake the toner cartridge five or six times to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
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Replace the toner cartridge.
Install the toner cartridge into the slot with the mark which is the same as the one on the toner cartridge.
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Close the toner cover and lower the control panel.