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 cartridge memory ( ) or the electrical contacts ( ). To avoid scratching the surface of the drum inside the machine or exposing it to light, do not open the drum protective shutter ( ). |
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 it.
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  | The entire background is darkened  |
Before Replacing Toner Cartridge
Perform the following procedure before replacing the toner cartridge. The message on the screen may disappear, and the print quality may improve.
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Open the front cover.
2
Remove the toner cartridge.
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Shake the toner cartridge five or six times 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.
Replacing Toner Cartridge
1
Open the front cover.
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Remove the toner cartridge.
3
Remove the replacement toner cartridge from the protective case.
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Shake the toner cartridge five or six times 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.