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4
Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the
round projections near the side cover open button. The
indicator will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up.
DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18,000 copies. When the internal
counter reaches approximately 17,000 copies, the drum replacement required ( )
indicator will light up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge will be needed
soon. For more information on purchasing the drum cartridge, see "ABOUT SUPPLIES
AND OPTIONS" (p.70). When the indicator begins to blink, the unit will stop operating
until the cartridge is replaced. Replace the drum cartridge at this time.
1
Remove the TD cartridge (see "TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.57)).
2
Hold the drum cartridge handle and
gently pull the cartridge out. Dispose
of the old drum cartridge in
accordance with local regulations.
3
Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and
remove the protective cover from the cartridge. Then gently
install the new drum cartridge.
When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and
then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order,
the covers may be damaged.
Do not remove the protective cover on the drum portion (black paper) of
a new drum cartridge before use. The cover protects the drum against
external light.
• Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the
cartridge. Doing so may cause smudges on the copies.
• Dispose of the old TD cartridge in accordance with local
regulations.
Drum cartridge handle