Maintenance
EPL-5000/5200 Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual
6.1.1.2 Consumable Replacement
This printer uses consumable imaging cartridge SO51O11. The life of this cartridge is 6000 pages,
when printing on A4 or letter size pages with a
print ratio.
If printed images become faint, you may recover darker printing by shaking the imaging cartridge.
Change the imaging cartridge when printing is still light after shaking the cartridge. The procedure
for changing the imaging cartridge is described below.
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Imaging Cartridge Replacement
1. Gently open the upper unit and remove the imaging cartridge by pulling
2. Dispose of the used imaging cartridge.
3.
holding the new imaging cartridge horizontally, gently shake it a few times to distribute
the toner evenly.
Figure 6-3. Removing the Imaging
Figure 6-4. Shaking the Imaging
Cartridge
Cartridge
4. Set the imaging cartridge on a clean, flat surface. Firmly grip the tab on the left side of the
cartridge. Pull the clear seal all the way out with firm, even pressure, as shown.
5.
Shake the imaging cartridge again.
6. Insert the imaging cartridge into the printer by placing the pins on each side of the cartridge
into the grooves inside the printer. Slide it gently into the opening until it stops Leave the
cover open.
Figure 6-5.
the Clear
Figure 6-6. Inserting the Imaging
Cartridge
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