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5.11
Maintenance
Caring for the Laser Printer
Cartridge
Expected Cartridge Life
The life of your laser printer cartridge depends on the amount
of toner (density) used in each print job. For instance, when
you print a typical business letter with about 5% page
coverage, you can expect a laser printer cartridge life of
approximately 2,500 pages (1,000 pages only for the starter
laser printer cartridge shipped with the WorkCentre Pro 580).
The actual number may vary according to the density of the
printed page. If you print a lot of graphics, you may need to
change the cartridge more often.
You can extend the life of your laser printer cartridge by using
Toner Save Mode in the WorkCentre Pro 580’s printer
properties (page 4.13) or on the control panel (page 1.29).
The Toner Save Mode uses less toner than normal printing.
The printed image is much lighter, and is adequate for
printing drafts or proofs.
Replacing the Laser Printer Cartridge
When the laser printer cartridge is near the end of its life,
white streaks or hue changes will occur.
Take the following steps to replace the laser printer cartridge: