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5.6
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
Toner Cartridge Storage
To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in
mind:
• Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use.
• Do not refill the toner cartridge. The machine warranty does not
cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
• Store toner cartridges in the same environment as your machine.
•To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for
more than a few minutes.
Saving Toner
To save toner, press the Toner Save button on the machine control panel;
see page 1.18. The button backlight turns on. Using this feature extends
the life of the toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page, but it also
reduces the print quality.
Expected Cartridge Life
The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print
jobs require. When printing text at IDC 5% coverage, a new toner cartridge
lasts an average of 3,000 pages. The original toner cartridge supplied with
the machine lasts an average of 1,000 pages. The actual number may be
different depending on the print density of the page you print. If you print
a lot of graphics, you may need to change the cartridge more often.
Redistributing Toner
When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, white streaks or light
print occurs. The LCD displays the warning message, “Toner Low.” You can
temporarily reestablish the print quality by redistributing the remaining
toner in the cartridge.
1
Open the front cover.
2
Pull the toner cartridge out and gently roll the cartridge 5 or 6 times to
distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
NOTE
: If the toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash
clothing in cold water. Hot water sets the toner into fabric.
3
Reinstall the cartridge and close the front cover.