REPLACEMENT OF TONER CARTRIDGE
Overview
When toner is running low, the message "Prepare
toner" appears.
You should keep one set of replacement toner cartridges on hand so that you can replace a toner cartridge immediately when toner runs out.
toner" appears.You should keep one set of replacement toner cartridges on hand so that you can replace a toner cartridge immediately when toner runs out.
Replacement message
When toner is running low, the message "Ready to scan for copy. (Prepare a new toner.)" appears. When this message appears, prepare a toner cartridge for replacement.
When the amount of toner decreases further, the message "Change the toner cartridge." appears. When this message appears, replace the toner cartridge.
When the amount of toner decreases further, the message "Change the toner cartridge." appears. When this message appears, replace the toner cartridge.
If you continue to use the machine without replacing the cartridge, the following message will appear. Once the machine enters this state, printing cannot be carried out until the toner cartridge is replaced.
Colors that are running low or have run out of toner are indicated in ( ).
Y: Yellow toner, M: Magenta toner, C: Cyan toner, and Bk: Black toner
Replace the toner cartridge with a one of the relevant color.
Y: Yellow toner, M: Magenta toner, C: Cyan toner, and Bk: Black toner
Replace the toner cartridge with a one of the relevant color.
- Do not throw a toner cartridge into a fire. Toner may fly and cause burns.
- Store toner cartridges out of reach of small children.
- If a toner cartridge is stored on end, the toner may harden and become unusable. Always store toner cartridges on their side.
- If a toner cartridge other than a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge is used, the machine may not attain full quality and performance and there is a risk of damage to the machine. Be sure to use a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge.
- If any one of the toner colors runs out (including black toner), color printing will no longer be possible.
If the Y, M, or C toners run out but a quantity of Bk toner still remains, printing is performed in black and white. - Depending on your conditions of use, the color may become light or the image blurred.
- Be sure to install four toner cartridges (Y/M/C/Bk).
- Keep used toner cartridges in a plastic bag (do not discard them). Your service technician will collect used toner cartridges.
- To view the approximate amount of toner remaining (indicated in %), hold down the [Home Screen] button during printing or in standby mode. When the percentage falls to "25-0%", keep a toner cartridge for replacement purposes before toner runs out.
- When toner runs out while the home screen is displayed, the [Toner Empty] message appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
Operation
Open the front cover.
Pull the toner cartridge toward you.
Gently pull out the toner cartridge horizontally.
If the cartridge is pulled out abruptly, toner may spill out.
If the cartridge is pulled out abruptly, toner may spill out.
(Example) Replacing the yellow toner cartridge
Hold the toner cartridge with both hands as shown and slowly pull it out of the machine.
Hold the toner cartridge with both hands as shown and slowly pull it out of the machine.
Take out a new toner cartridge from its package and shake it horizontally five or six times.
Slowly insert the new toner cartridge on the level.
A toner cartridge of a different color cannot be installed. Be sure to install a toner cartridge of the same color.
Push the cartridge in until it locks securely in place.
Keep pushing in the cartridge until it clicks into place.
Close the front cover.
After the toner cartridge is replaced, the machine automatically enters image adjustment mode. Do not open the front cover while this is occurring.
