When to replace the Toner Cartridge
Toner cartridges are consumable products. When the toner has almost or completely run out in the middle of operating this machine, a message appears in the display, or the symptoms described below appears. Follow a proper resolution depending on the message or symptom.
When a Message Appears
When the toner becomes nearly out in the middle of operating this machine, a message appears in the display.
| Message |
When It Is Displayed |
Description and Solutions |
| <Prepare toner cartridge.> |
When a toner cartridge soon needs to be replaced. |
Distribute the toner evenly by shaking the toner cartridge.
It is recommended that you replace the toner cartridge before printing a large amount of data. |
| <Toner is nearly out.> |
When a toner cartridge has reached the end of its life. |
Distribute the toner evenly by shaking the toner cartridge.
If this message does not disappear, replace the toner cartridge.
If this message is displayed, the incoming fax will be stored in the memory without being printed. Also, reports may not be printed, even if they are set to be printed automatically.
If <Continue Print. When Toner Is Nearly Out> in <RX Function Settings> is set to <On>, however, printing will be continued, but white streaks or smudges may appear on printouts. |
important:
White streaks appear or some parts are faded
- If white streaks appear on the printouts or some parts are faded, the toner cartridge has almost reached the end of its life, even if no messages appear on the screen. If print quality declines, refer to the following to resolve the problem.
When White Streaks Appear On the Printouts or Some Parts Are Faded
If the toner almost runs out, white streaks appear on the printouts or some parts are faded.
* No message appears on the display even if the toner almost runs out. Replace the toner cartridge when white streaks appear on the printouts or some parts of the printout are faded.
- If the toner almost runs out, distribute the toner evenly by shaking the toner cartridge referring to Step 7 in [ ] before replacing the toner cartridge. You may print for some time, until the toner completely runs out.
- If white streaks, unevenness, or faded print appears on printout results even after performing the above procedure, replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
