Brother MFC-8500 REPLACE DRUM? 1.YES 2.NO, (See, 18.), Press, , Page, 3.DRUM LIFE, 7Press Clear, 1Press Menu, 2, 0, Open the front cover, Checking the Drum Life

Reinstall the new drum unit, keeping the front cover open.

Follow these steps to replace the drum unit:

1 Open the front cover.

2 Remove the old drum unit.

Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or disposable paper to avoid scattering toner.

3 Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly.

(See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Page 22-18.)

Lock

Lever

Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. If you are not sure of them, call your local Sanitation Department. Be sure to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit. When discarding used drum units, keep them separate from domestic garbage.

4Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Place the old drum unit into the aluminium bag, and then discard it according to local regulations.

5Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Page 22-18.)

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7Press Clear.

8Press 1 and when the LCD shows ACCEPTED, and close the front cover.

Caution

REPLACE DRUM? 1.YES 2.NO

If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe off or wash with cold water.

Checking the Drum Life

You can see the percentage of the drum’s life that remains available.

1Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.

2For five seconds, the LCD shows the available percentage of drum life.

3.DRUM LIFE

DRUM LIFE REMAINING:70%

Even if the remaining drum life is 0%, you may continue to use the drum unit until you have a print quality problem.

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