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1.3.17 Check toner cartridge (Models with cartridge sensor only)
(Function code 57)
<Function>
This function is used to acquire the toner cartridge data and check whether the country code
is right and it is compatible with the machine and capacity. Also checks the toner cartridge
version and the continuity (contact).
<Operating Procedure>

Compatibility check
(1) Press the [5], and then the [7] in the initial state of maintenance mode. For models
without keypad, press the [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to display “MAINTENANCE 57” on the LCD and
press the [OK]. “IC_ACT ALL” is displayed on the LCD.
(2) Press the [1]. For models without keypad, press the [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to display “1” on the LCD
and press the [OK]. “IC_ACT ALL” is displayed on the LCD.
(3) Press the [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] and select the desired item from “Black”, “Main”, or “ALL” to display.
Black: Checks the cartridge sensor on the toner cartridge side.
Main: Checks the cartridge sensor on the machine side.
ALL: Checks the cartridge sensor on the toner cartridge side and machine side.
(4) Press the [Start] or [OK]. Perform the compatibility check with the machine. If it is
compatible, “IC_ACT OK” is displayed on the LCD. If it is not compatible, an error in the
<Error display> table below is displayed on the LCD.
<Error display>
 Color check
(1) Press the [5], and then the [7] in the initial state of maintenance mode. For models
without keypad, press the [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to display “MAINTENANCE 57” on the LCD and
press the [OK]. “IC_ACT ALL” is displayed on the LCD.
(2) Press the [2]. For models without keypad, press the [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to display “2” on the LCD
and press the [OK]. “IC_COL ALL” is displayed on the LCD.
(3) Press the [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] and select the desired item from “Black”, “Main”, or “ALL” to display.
Black: Checks the cartridge sensor on the toner cartridge side.
Main: Checks the cartridge sensor on the machine side.
ALL: Checks the cartridge sensor on the toner cartridge side and machine side.
(4) Press the [Start] or [OK]. Perform the compatibility check with the machine. If it is
compatible, “IC_COL OK” is displayed on the LCD. If it is not compatible, an error in the
<Error display> table above is displayed on the LCD.
LCD Description
NG0 to 99 Cartridge sensor on the machine is faulty.
Cartridge sensor PCB ASSY has to be replaced with a new one.
NG100 to 199 Could not communicate with the cartridge sensor on the toner cartridge.
Cartridge sensor contact is faulty or broken.
Toner cartridge without the cartridge sensor is installed.
NG200 to 299 Communication between the toner cartridge and cartridge sensor shows
error.
Toner cartridge may not be a genuine product.
NG300 to 399 Communication and authentication of the cartridge sensor was
performed successfully but the cartridge information was deemed
incompatible.
Toner cartridge may not be installed correctly.