Approximate Replacement Intervals for Consumable Items

You can identify consumable items by their labeling and their blue plastic handles. For instructions on installing consumables, see the installation guides supplied with each consumable item.

The following table lists the replacement intervals for printer consumable items and the control panel messages that prompt you when to replace each item.

Consumable

Printer Message

Page Count

Approximate

Time Period2

 

 

 

Black (K) Toner

TONER K LOW or TONER K OUT

8,000 pages1

4 months

Cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyan (C) Toner

TONER C LOW or TONER C OUT

5,000 pages1

2.5 months

Cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magenta (M) Toner

TONER M LOW or TONER M OUT

5,000 pages1

2.5 months

Cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow (Y) Toner

TONER Y LOW or TONER Y OUT

5,000 pages1

2.5 months

Cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drum Kit

DRUM KIT LOW or

25,000 black and

12.5 months for

 

DRUM KIT OUT

white only pages,

black and white

 

REPLACE DRUM KIT

or 6,250 color

only pages, or 3

 

 

pages.

months for color

 

 

 

pages.

 

 

 

 

Transfer Kit

TRANSFER KIT LOW or

100,000 black and

50 months for

 

TRANSFER KIT OUT

white only pages,

black and white

 

REPLACE KIT

or 25,000 color

only pages, or 12.5

 

 

pages.

months for color

 

 

 

pages.

 

 

 

 

Fuser Kit

FUSER KIT LOW or

100,000 black and

50 months for

 

FUSER KIT OUT

white only pages,

black and white

 

REPLACE KIT

or 50,000 color

only pages, or 25

 

 

pages.

months for color

 

 

 

pages.

 

 

 

 

1Approximate average A4/letter-size page count based on 5% coverage of individual toner colors. Page counts are only estimations, and usage conditions and print patterns may cause results to vary.

2Approximate lifes are based on 2,000 pages per month.

CAUTION Hewlett-Packard recommends the use of HP products in this printer. Use of non-HP products may cause problems requiring service that is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements.

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HP 4500DN manual Approximate Replacement Intervals for Consumable Items

4500DN specifications

The HP LaserJet Enterprise 4500DN is a robust and reliable printer designed to meet the demands of medium to large workgroups. This printer is known for its high-speed printing capabilities, exceptional print quality, and extensive features that enhance productivity and ease of use in business environments.

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