Life expectancy of consumables

Always inspect the components listed in Table 4-1 for wear when servicing the printer. Replace these components as needed, based on printer failures or wear, not strictly on usage.

Table 4-1 Life expectancy of consumables

Description

Estimated Life

Remarks

 

(pages)

 

 

 

 

Toner cartridge (user replaceable)

2,5001

When print becomes faint, shake cartridge to

 

 

distribute remaining toner.

 

 

 

Transfer roller

50,000

May affect print quality and/or paper

 

 

movement.

 

 

 

Paper pickup assembly

50,000

Look for glazing and/or cracks.

 

 

 

Separation pad and sub pads

50,000

May affect paper movement.

 

 

 

Heating Element 100-120 V, 50/60 Hz

50,000

May affect print quality and/or paper

 

 

movement. Look for marks on pressure roller

220-240 V, 50 Hz

 

or upper Teflon sleeve.

Pressure Roller

 

 

 

 

 

1.The estimated toner cartridge life is based on Letter or A4 size paper with an average of five percent toner cover- age and a medium density setting. Toner cartridge life can be extended further by conserving toner using the print- er’s EconoMode feature.

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