Xante Accel a Writer 812, Manual

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6-24 Routine Operations bb __________________________________
When you handle the toner cartridge, keep the following in mind:
• The toner cartridge is sensitive to bright lights and direct
sunlight. Leave it in its protective bag until you are ready
to load it into the printer.
• The cartridge contains a magnet, so keep it away from
your hard disk(s) and monitor to prevent possible data loss.
• When you store the cartridge, keep it length-wise on a
level surface. Do not stand it on end or upside-down.
• Use a cartridge before its expiration date to maintain
maximum print quality.
• We recommend you use only new toner cartridges.
Refilled cartridges may vary in quality and reliability, and
toner leaks could affect your printer warranty.
• New or stored cartridges may require a breaking in run of
approximately 50 copies. This is because toner settles
during prolonged storage.
• If you do not use the printer for a week or two, you may
need to run 3 or 4 copies to loosen the toner. Or, for longer
periods, you may need to remove the cartridge and gently
rock it back and forth to redistribute the toner in the
cartridge. See “Redistributing Toner” earlier in this chapter
for details.
Removing the Old Cartridge
When you remove an old toner cartridge, you should also clean the
anti-static teeth which will help prevent paper jams. Use the
following procedure to remove the cartridge and clean the teeth.
1. Open the top cover by pressing in on the raised finger grips on
each side and lifting up and back approximately 180
°
(fig. 6.6).