Kyocera Mita Ecosys FS-1010, Service Manual

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3-1-2 Toner container
Assuming an average toner coverage of 5 % with EcoPrint mode turned off, the toner container
will need replacing approximately once every 6,000 printed pages.
Table 3-1-2 Toner container
Kit Life in pages
TK-17 6,000
Based on letter or A4 size paper; average print density of 5 %.
NOTE In the case of a new printer in which a toner kit has been installed for the first
time, the number of copies that can be printed will be approximately 3,000.
(1) When to replace the toner container
When the printer runs low on toner, the Toner indicator flashes on the operation panel. Be sure to
promptly replace the toner container and clean the inside of the printer when this message appears.
If the printer stops printing while the Toner indicator is lit, replace the toner container to continue
printing.
(2) Notes on changing toner container
Observe the following cautions when replacing the toner container:
• Do not attempt to disassemble the old toner container and reuse the waste toner inside.
• Keep magnetic media such as floppy disks away from the toner container.
• Be sure to clean the parts as instructed in this section at the same timing of replacing toner
container.
• Use of the toner kit TK-17 is highly recommended for the optimum operation of the printer.