Handbook | 83Replacing the Image DrumIf the faxes you receive are light or have vertical streaks inthem and you are not out of toner, or if your MFP displays aCHANGE DRUM message, your MFP needs a new imagedrum unit. Contact your dealer to order one.The life of an image drum depends on a number of factors,including temperature and humidity, the type of paper youuse, and the number of pages per job. The image drumcartridge should last about 10,000 pages for continuousprinting, up to 8,000 pages at 3 pages per job, and about4,500 pages at 1 page per job.! Warning: Never expose the image drum unit to light formore than 5 minutes. Never expose the image drum unitto direct sunlight. Always hold the image drum unit bythe ends. Never touch the surface of the green druminside the image drum unit.! CAUTION: If you open the top cover, you will see alabel that reads: (CAUTION-HOT). This portion isextremely hot–do not touch it under any circumstances.1 Lift the top cover and swing it out of the way.2 Grasp the control panel. Pull upward and toward you untilit releases. Swing the control panel up and out of the way.
