114 Replacing a Toner Cartridge6 Place the toner cartridge on a flat, stable surface.7 Grip the end of the tab and snap it in the direction shown q. Make sure that the tabitself is detached from the cartridge. Then straighten out the tab, as shown in the picturew.8 While grasping the cartridge with one hand as shown, firmly and slowly pull the tabwith the other hand to remove the 533 mm (21 in.) length strip of sealing tape. Throwthe tape away. To avoid breaking the tape, do not pull the tape out at an upwards ordownwards angle.If the tab breaks off the tape, pull the tape out by pulling on the end of the tape wherethe tab was originally attached.CAUTIONIf you get loose toner powder on your hands or clothing, wash it off withcold water.