Replacing the Toner Cartridge

When the toner runs low, a message appears prompting you to prepare a toner cartridge. However, you do not need to replace the toner cartridge at this moment. When the toner has run out, the <Replace the toner cartridge.> message appears on the touch panel display. Replace the toner cartridge when you see this message.
NOTE
For information on the product numbers for toner cartridges, see Consumables.
You can check the current amount of toner remaining. Checking Toner Level

When the Icon Is Displayed on the Bottom Right of the Screen

Toner in the toner cartridge has run out. Although a small amount of toner remains within the
machine, printing quality is degraded. Press the icon at the bottom-right of the touch panel display, and follow the on-screen instructions to replace the toner cartridge. How to Replace the Toner Cartridge

When the Instruction Screen Is Displayed

No toner remains in the toner cartridge or in the machine and printing is not possible. Follow the on-screen instructions to replace the toner cartridge. How to Replace the Toner Cartridge

How to Replace the Toner Cartridge

Replace the toner cartridge while referring to both the on-screen instructions and the procedure below.
1
Open the toner replacement cover.
Open it by holding the left and the right sides of the cover.
2
Turn the locking lever in the direction of the arrow until it stops, to unlock the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to turn the locking lever to the right until it stops. (Otherwise, you may not be able to remove the toner cartridge.)
3
Remove the toner cartridge.
Hold the blue section of the toner cartridge with your left hand and lift the lower section with your right hand.
Pull it out horizontally toward you.
IMPORTANT:
Never touch the tip of the toner cartridge or subject it to shock by hitting it. Doing so may cause the toner cartridge to leak.
4
Take out a new toner cartridge from the box.
5
Stand the new toner cartridge in an upright position and turn the protective cap in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
6
Insert the new toner cartridge.
Hold the blue section of the toner cartridge with your left hand and uphold the lower section with your right hand.
Insert it horizontally as far as it will go.
7
Turn the locking lever completely to the left to lock the toner cartridge, and close the toner replacement cover.
Turn the locking lever completely to the left.
Close the toner replacement cover.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to turn the locking lever to the left until it stops. (Otherwise, the toner cartridge cannot be locked.)
If you have not turned the locking lever completely to the left, you cannot close the toner replacement cover. Do not forcefully close it.
NOTE
Printing that was suspended because the toner had run out will automatically resume once the toner cartridge is replaced.
If brightness and density differ after the toner cartridge is replaced, perform the following adjustment.
13X7-0H7