AGFA 2100 manual Extending EP-S Cartridge Life

7.2 Extending EP-S Cartridge Life

Each EP-S cartridge contains a photosensitive drum and toner, assuring you of optimum print quality throughout the life of the cartridge. When the cartridge runs out of toner, you replace it with a new one.

CAUTION: The use of refilled EP-S cartridges is not recommended and may have an adverse effect on print quality. Consummables available through Digital, or recommended by Digital, should be used with Digital laser printers.

A new EP-S cartridge lasts for approximately 4,000 pages (A4 or letter-size) of typical word processing text at 4% coverage with the print density dial set to 7. However, the cartridge life will vary depending on the amount of toner used for your particular application and the print density setting. If your average page contains more ``white space'' than the typical 4% coverage, the cartridge life will be longer. You can significantly extend the life of an EP-S cartridge by setting the print density adjustment dial to the highest number possible (lightest setting) that gives you acceptable print quality. The higher setting reduces the amount of toner used. For most applications the dial can be set to 7. See Section 2.10 for information about setting the print density.

The following rules apply to cartridge care:

•For best print quality always use the EP-S cartridge before the expiration date printed on the box.

•Do not remove the cartridge from its aluminum packing bag until you are ready to use it.

•Store the cartridge in an area where the average temperature is 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F).

•Allow the cartridge to adjust to room temperature for at least one hour when moving a cartridge from a cold location to a hot location.

•Do not leave the cartridge exposed to direct sunlight.

•Do not stand the cartridge on its end or lay it upside down.

•Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge or open the light blocking shutters. Exposing the cartridge to light may result in poor print quality.

•Do not open the drum protection shutter. Touching the photosensitive drum will damage it and cause problems with print quality.

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