Oki C823n User Manual

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- 101 -Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Units4 4. Maintenance10 Turn the blue lever (6) of the tonercartridge backward until its top aligns onthe mark.611 Close the output tray (4) by pushing theboth sides of the cover firmly.412 Close the front cover (2).2Note● The front cover cannot be closed if the output tray isnot closed securely.13 Please recycle toner cartridges.Memo● If you must dispose of a toner cartridge, put it in aplastic bag or similar container and dispose of it inaccordance with your municipality’s ordinances orguidelines.Replacing the Image DrumLife Span of Image DrumWhen the “%COLOR% Image Drum NearLife” message appears on the display screen,prepare a replacement image drum.If you continue printing, the message“%COLOR% Image Drum Life” will bedisplayed and printing will stop.A guideline for replacing the image drum isevery 30,000 pages or so for A4 sized paper(with single-sided printing). However, thisnumber of pages is for common printingconditions (3 pages at a time). Printing one pageat a time reduces the drum life by about half.The actual number of printed pages may behalved again relative to the above guideline,depending on the printing conditions.If you continue to print more than the above,the printer will force the printing to stop.Note● The actual number of pages you can print with the imagedrum depends on how you use it. The above guidelinemay be reduced by more than half, depending on theconditions of printing.● Though opening and closing the output tray may extendthe life of a image drum for a while, it is recommended toreplace it soon after the “Install New image drum” isdisplayed.● The print quality may deteriorate after the toner cartridgehas been unpacked for a year. Replace it with a new one.● Press the scroll button or button > [Admin Setup] >[System Setup] > [Near Life Status] is set to [Disable],the “%COLOR% Image Drum Near Life” message doesnot appear.Procedure for ReplacementNote● If you use a new image drum with the toner cartridgescurrently in use, the remaining amount indication of thetoner cartridges will not display correctly.The messages “%COLOR% Image Drum Near Life” or“%COLOR% Image Drum Life” may also be displayedsoon after replacement.● The image drum (the green tube) is very delicate. Handleit carefully.● Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or verybright interior light (approximately more than 1500 lux).Even under the normal interior light, do not leave it formore than 5 minutes.● In order for the printer to exhibit its full performance,please use genuine Oki Data consumables.● Service for problems due to use of consumable itemsother than genuine OKI consumables will incur feeseven in the warranty period or the maintenance contractperiod. (Use of consumable items other than genuine OKIconsumables does not always cause problems, but pleaseexhibit caution when using those.)