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The average life of printer components (color imaging unit, fuser unit and cleaning pad) varies
depending on the percentage of colors and coverage used. When printing at full color with high
percentage of coverage, the average life of these components will be decreased.
Average Life of Printer Components
Print pattern
Coverage of the printable area (%)
Monochrome 5%
coverage (Example A)
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
Life (pages)
Color imaging unit Fuser unit Cleaning pad
15,000
60,00060,0005000
5555
10101010
3119104
Full color 5% coverage
Full color 10% coverage
Full color (Example B)
17292232Full color (Example C)
15,000
7,500
4,688
3,000
30,000
18,750
12,000
7,500
4,688
3,000
Example A Example B Example C
For a reference to these examples in full color, see “Care and Maintenance” of the Operating
Instructions installed on your computer.
Note:
BEach file’s coverage is measured by pixel counter on letter size. The coverage will differ depending
on printers.
Maintenance Appendix
Reference Guide