User`s guide

Chapter 5
Replacing Consumable Products
Precautions During Replacement
Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing consumable products.
For details about the replacement, see the instructions that come with the consumable products.
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Warning:
❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION, or the surrounding areas. If the
printer has been in use, the fuser and surrounding areas may be very hot.
❏ Do not dispose of used consumable products in fire, as they may explode and cause injury.
Dispose of them according to local regulations.
❏ Provide enough space for the replacement procedure. You will have to open some parts (such as
the printer cover) of the printer when you are replacing consumables.
❏ Do not install used consumable products into the printer.
For details about the handling precautions, see “Handling the consumables” on page 17.
Replacement Messages
If a consumable product reaches the end of its service life, the printer displays the following message
on the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor.
LCD Panel Message Description
Replace Toner Cartridge The imaging cartridge has reached the end of its service life.
Printing is possible, even if this message is displayed, until the printout fades.
Before replacing the imaging cartridge, do the following procedures to make sure the imaging
cartridge is empty.
1. Remove the imaging cartridge from the printer.
2. Gently rock the imaging cartridge back and forth.
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