
6.9 Non-Genuine Mode
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6.9
Non-Genuine Mode
If you have no choice but to continue printing without changing the toner cartridge, select "Non-
Genuine Mode" to enable continued printing.
When you want to use the printer in Non-Genuine mode, use the following procedure to
configure the mode and install the supported toner. Empty toners cannot be used even in this
mode.
Important
• Non-Genuine mode is not covered by our quality guarantee, and the printer functions and its performance
may not be optimal. Continued use of the printer in this mode creates the risk of printer malfunction.
• " [Drum Life End]" (P. 166) settings are ignored while in the Non-Genuine mode. Also, remaining toner cartridge
and drum cartridge levels are not displayed.
Note
• To disable the Non-Genuine mode, select [Off] in Step 4, below.
1.
On the control panel, press the <
> and <OK>
buttons at the same time.
This displays the [Consumables Menu].
2.
Press the <
> until [Non-Genuine] appears.
3.
Press the <
> or <OK> button to select.
This displays the current setting.
4.
Press the <
> so [On] is displayed.
5.
Press the <
> or <OK> button to apply the
selection.
This displays a confirmation screen.
6.
Press the <OK> button.
This changes the settings to the Non-Genuine
mode settings.
7.
Switch off the power and wait for about 10
seconds after the display is blank to switch the
power back on again.
After the printer starts up, it switches to Non-
Genuine mode.
Consumables Menu
Serial Number
Consumables Menu
Non-Genuine
Non-Genuine
•
Off
Non-Genuine
On
Press OK
to confirm
Switch power OFF
and then ON
Ready to Print
Non-Genuine