Replacing Toner Cartridges 9
capacities will decrease. The approximate maximum simplex letter/A4 pages
for heavier coverages are below:
5"
To determine your average percen t coverage, print a consumables
statistics page (Operator Control/Consumables/Print Statistics).
When toner runs low in a cartrid ge,
X
TONER LOW displays in the message
window (
X
indicates the toner color). It’s your option whether to continue
printing; usually, parts of the page print lighter.
When toner is low, it’s sometimes helpful to take the cartridge out of the
printer and redistribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge horizontally
side to side (as you do for a new cartridge) five or six times. Then reinstall the
cartridge.
The printer, approximately 100 pages after detecting that toner in a cartridge
is low, displays
X
TONER EMPTY in the message window (
X
indicates the
toner color). Printing continues even though the out-of-toner warning
appears. However, the color gradually fades, so replace the toner cartridge
as soon as possible.
Toner Cartridge Handling
Attention
Do not hold a toner cartridge vertically. Do not
touch the toner roller surface c or the
protective shutter d. This could lower image
quality.
Keep toner cartridges:
„In their packaging until you’re ready to install them.
„In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat).
The maximum storage temperature is 95
°
F (35
°
C) and the maximum
storage humidity is 80% without condensati on.
„Level during sto rage.
Do not stand or store cartridges on their ends or turn them upside
down; the toner inside the cartridges may become caked or unequally
distributed.
„Away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols.
„Away from disk drives and floppy disks.
The magnets in the cartridges can damage stored data.
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