User's Manual

64 _Maintenance
MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE
Print cartridge storage
To get the most from the print cartridge, keep the following guidelines in
mind:
• Do not remove the print cartridge from its package until ready for use.
• Do not refill the print cartridge. The machine warranty does not cover
damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
• Store print cartridges in the same environment as your machine.
• To prevent damage to the print cartridge, do not expose it to light for
more than a few minutes.
Expected cartridge life
The life of the print cartridge yield depends on the amount of toner that print
jobs require. When printing text at ISO 19752 5% coverage, a new print
cartridge lasts an average of 2,000 or 4,000 pages. The actual number may
also be different depending on the print density of the pages you print on,
and the number of pages may be affected by operating environment,
printing interval, media type, and media size. If you print a lot of graphics,
you may need to change the cartridge more often.
Redistributing toner
When a toner is low, faded or light areas may appear. You can temporarily
improve print quality by redistributing the toner.
• The toner-related message saying that the toner is low may appear on
the display.
• The SmartPanel program window appears on the computer telling you
which cartridge is low on toner.
1. Completely open the front cover.
2. Grasp the handles on the print cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge
from the machine.
3. Holding both handles on the print cartridge, thoroughly rock it from side
to side to evenly distribute the toner.
4. Slide the print cartridge back into the machine.
5. Close the front cover. Make sure the cover is securely latched.
• Do not touch the green surface, the OPC drum or the front of the
print cartridge, with your hands or any other material. Use the
handle on each cartridge in order to avoid touching this area.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the paper transfer belt.
• If you leave the front cover open for more than a few minutes, the
OPC drum can be exposed to light. This will cause damage to the
OPC drum. Close the front cover should the installation need to
be halted for any reason.
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry
cloth and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into
fabric.
If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will not
operate.