1176Handling toner cartridgesFollow these simple guidelines when you handle a toner cartridge:■ Place the cartridge in its protective bag. Do not open theprotective bag until you are ready to install the cartridge in theprinter.■ Do not leave or place the cartridge where it is exposed to directsunlight. (A)■ Never flip open the drum protective shutter and expose thephotosensitive drum to light. Exposure to light can cause thedrum to deteriorate and adversely affect print quality. (B)■ Never stand the toner cartridge on end or turn it upside down. (C)■ Always hold the toner cartridge as shown. (D)■ Never hold the toner cartridge with your thumb, or fingers,touching the roller inside the cartridge. (E)■ Keep the toner cartridge away from your computer screen, diskdrives and disks—the magnets in the toner cartridge can erasevaluable data. (F)■ Before you transport the printer over any distance, remove thetoner cartridge from the printer. Store in its protective bag toprevent exposing it to light.■ Never attempt to disassemble a toner cartridge.CAUTIONTo avoid fire and personal injury, never attempt toincinerate a used toner cartridge. Toner residueinside the cartridge is flammable.Storing and Handling Toner CartridgesABCDEF
