5-1Chapter 5 MaintenanceThis chapter explains how to replace the toner container andthe waste toner box and how to clean the internal parts of theprinter. When you replace the toner container, make sure toclean the internal parts of the printer.The toner container in the printer should be replaced as soonas the message display shows Toner low or soon after. If youcontinue to use the printer, eventually the toner supply willbe exhausted at which point the printer will stop printing andthe Replace toner Clean printer message will be showninstructing you to install a new toner kit.Assuming an average toner coverage of 5 % and Ecoprintmode turned off, the toner container will need replacing ap-proximately once every 40,000 pages.** For a new printer with a toner kit installed for the firsttime, the number of copies that can be printed will be ap-proximately 20,000.Toner Kits to be UsedName: TK-70 (40,000 pages)Contents: Toner containerWaste toner boxWiper clothGrid cleaner2 plastic bags (for disposal of the old toner contain-er and waste toner box)Installation Guide• Be sure to distance items such as floppy disks during tonercontainer replacement.• Be sure to clean the inside of the printer when replacingthe toner container.• Use of original Kyocera Mita toner kits is highly recom-mended to prevent printer trouble and ensure the long lifeof the printer.Replace the toner container using the following procedures.Open the printer front cover all the way.Figure 5-1Push the lock lever (blue colored) up and gently re-move the toner container until its handle appears.Figure 5-2Do not pull the toner container all the way as it canfall off and the toner spots the floor.1. Toner Container Replacement1.1 Toner Container Replacement IntervalNOTE1.2 Replenishing TonerNOTE12