A.2 Life of Consumables
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A.2
Life of Consumables
Consumables
Important
• The possible number of pages that can be printed with each print cartridge is the number of pages
printed continuously at a print ratio of 5% using A4 size paper. The replacement cycle varies according
to the conditions of use.
• Life of the toner comes to have a short life when it keeps printing the image like the photograph. (About
2,000 pages)
Note
• The number of sheets listed under lifespan is the number of pages that can be printed continuously
using A4 size paper.
• As the lifespan differs according to factors such as the print contents, paper size, paper type,
environment used, and the frequency of switching on/off the power to the printer, think of it as a
guideline.
• A warning message appears on the printer when the time for replacing a consumable part draws near.
The printer can still be used for a short time after the message is displayed, but you should purchase a
replacement for the consumable part as soon as possible. The warning message appears when the
following values are reached for each part.
• Toner-X (X:Y,M,C,K): Reaches 75% of the number of pages that can be printed (in the product life)
• Fuser Unit, Belt Unit: Reaches 98% of the number of pages that can be printed (in the product life)
Product name
Lifespan
Toner-K,Toner-C, Toner-M, Toner-Y
About 9,000 pages
Fuser Unit
About 100,000 pages
Belt Unit
About 100,000 pages