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Replacing the Toner Cartridges
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The machine will display a message when a toner cartridge is nearly empty. Note that the print quality becomes poor if
you continue printing without taking any action. You can check the remaining toner level on the display.
When a Message Appear(P. 541)
If Printouts Are Poor in Quality(P. 541)
Checking Toner Level(P. 542)
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When a Message Appear
The message that is displayed depends on the amount of remaining toner. Depending on which message is displayed,
you will need to make sure that you have a replacement toner cartridge ready or replace the toner cartridge. How to
Replace the Toner Cartridges(P. 545) Consumables(P. 9)
<Prepare the toner cartridge.>
This message notifies you that a toner cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Shake the toner cartridge to evenly
distribute the toner inside the cartridge. Replace the toner cartridge if you see this message before you start to
print a large job.
● If this message is displayed, the incoming fax will be stored in the memory without being printed.
Also, reports are not printed, even if they are set to be printed automatically.
● You can continue printing when this message is displayed, but the print quality may deteriorate.
When a message is displayed
● If the message is displayed when the machine is receiving a fax or automatic report output is set, received
faxes and reports will be stored in the machine so that they do not appear faded after they are printed.
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If Printouts Are Poor in Quality
If your printouts begin to show any of the following features, one of your toner cartridges is nearly empty. Replace the
nearly empty toner cartridge even if no message is displayed.
How to Replace the Toner Cartridges(P. 545)
White streaks appear Partially faded Uneven density
Maintenance
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