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17 Replacing the print cartridge
Order a new print cartridge when the Toner Low message first appears so you will have it when the
current one no longer prints satisfactorily. See Ordering supplies for information on ordering print
cartridges.
Note: Lexmark does not recommend that you use print cartridges from a th ird party. Print
quality and printer reliability cannot be guaranteed if you do. For best results, use
Lexmark supplies.
Complete the following steps to replace the print cartridge. Refer to the document ation that comes with
the print cartridge for detailed installation information.
1Turn the printer off and unplug the printer power cord.
2Open the front doors and remove the used print cartridge.
WARNING:Never touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the print cartr idge. Use
the handhold on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.
3Clean the printer.
4Install the new print cartridge and close the front door.
5Replace the fuser cleaner if you are printing special label applicatio ns.
6Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet and tu rn the printer on.
7Follow the instructions on the new print cartridge box to return the used print cartridge to
Lexmark for recycling.
When you return a used print cartridge, you contribute to a worl dwide recycling effort at no
cost to you.
Note: The print cartridge warranty is voided by unauthorized refilling.