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Replacing Toner Cartridge
Toner cartridges are consumables. When the toner becomes nearly empty or has run out completely in the middle of a job run, a
message appears on the screen, or the following problems may occur. Take the appropriate action accordingly.
When a Message Appears
When the toner becomes nearly empty or has run out in the middle of a job run, a message appears on the screen.
Message
When the message is
displayed on the screen
Description and solutions
<Toner Low
(Replacement
Not Yet Needed)>
The toner cartridge needs
to be replaced soon.
Make sure that you have a replacement toner cartridge ready. We recommend
checking the level of remaining toner before printing high-volume documents.
e-Manual “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”
<Replace toner
cart.>
The toner cartridge has
reached the end of its
lifetime.
Replace the toner cartridge.
e-Manual ”Replacing the Toner Cartridge”
If Printouts are Poor in Quality
If your printouts begin to show any of the characteristics below, the toner cartridge is nearly empty. Replace the nearly empty toner
cartridge even if no message is displayed.
White streaks appear
Partially faded
Density is uneven
Toner smudges and splatters
appear
Printouts are grayish
