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OP-P1/MF1 Training
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Toner End Detection
Printer models and 3-in-1 models, except for Europe and N.
America models (M145, M146, M147, M148): There is no
toner end detection mechanism. The operator replaces or
refills the AIO when printouts become faint or blurred.
4-in-1 models, and M145, M146, M147, M148, M164: These
machines have a feature called "Toner End Option", which
monitors toner consumption using a dot count system
(this is done by the controller). However, it only works for
new AIOs and not refilled AIOs.
About 50 pages can be printed between the toner near end
alert and the final toner end alert.
Normally this system is enabled, but the operator can
switch Toner End Option off with the User Tools.
» Enabled: User tool is set to ‘Stop Printing’
» Disabled: User tool is set to ‘Continue Printing’
When toner end detection is switched off, there will be no
warning message when the AIO is about to run out of toner.
The operator refills or replaces the AIO when printed sheets
become faint or blurred.
» Customers with the fax unit option have to be careful about
this, or they might not be able to read incoming fax messages.
Note that the machine does the dot count even if ‘Continue Printing’ is selected.
This means that the user can switch between ‘Stop Printing’ and ‘Continue
Printing’ at any time, and if toner end occurs when ‘Stop Printing’ is selected,
then the toner end alert will occur.
