How do I change the maintenance cartridge on my TM-Series printer?

Article ID: ART174832 | Date published: 07/08/2019 | Date last updated: 07/08/2019
 

Description

The replacement maintenance cartridge for the TM-series printers is MC-31 (1156C005AA).

Follow the steps below to properly replace your maintenance cartridge.

Solution

Precautions When Handling the Maintenance Cartridge

Take the follow precautions when handling the maintenance cartridge.
 
  • For safety, keep the maintenance cartridge out of the reach of children.
  • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately!


  • Do not remove the maintenance cartridge except to replace it. Ink may leak out.
  • Do not remove the maintenance cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during print head cleanings, while ink is being drawn out, or during initialization immediately after replacing the maintenance cartridge.

    The maintenance cartridge may become damaged or ink may leak out.
     
  • To prevent ink from leaking from a used maintenance cartridge, avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
  • Ink adheres to the top of the maintenance cartridge after it has been used. Handle the maintenance cartridge carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing.



How to Replace a Maintenance Cartridge

  If a message indicates you should replace a maintenance cartridge, check the message details and go to step 4.
  1. Tap  (Setup) > Maintenance on HOME screen.
    The Maintenance screen appears.
     
  2. Tap Maintenance cartridge info.
    The Maintenance cartridge info screen appears.
     
  3. Tap Replace.
    Instructions for the maintenance cartridge replacement procedure appears on the touch screen.
     
  4. Open the box, and remove the plastic bag and the maintenance cartridge.

    • Never touch the metal contacts (A). This may damage the maintenance cartridge.

       
     
  5. Open the maintenance cartridge cover.

     
  6. Hold the used maintenance cartridge by the grip (B) with one hand and put your other hand under the maintenance cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out.
     
    • A used maintenance cartridge is heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level during removal. If you drop a used maintenance cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.
     
  7. Put the used maintenance cartridge in the supplied plastic bag and store it on a flat surface.
     
  8. Check the top and bottom of the maintenance cartridge, place it in the box, and store the box on a flat surface.
     
    • Always put the used maintenance cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface.

    • Dispose of the used maintenance cartridge in accordance with local regulations.
     
  9. Wipe away any soiling on the maintenance cartridge cover.

    • Support the maintenance cartridge cover from underneath as you wipe it.
     

  10. Keeping the new maintenance cartridge level, insert it all the way in.
    The maintenance cartridge is initialized.

    • Do not remove the maintenance cartridge during initialization immediately after replacing the maintenance cartridge. The maintenance cartridge may become damaged.
     
  11. Close the maintenance cartridge cover.

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