MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.4Managing the Toner CartridgesToner Cartridge StorageTo get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep thefollowing guidelines in mind:• Do not remove the toner cartridges from their packages untilyou are ready to use them.• Do not refill the toner cartridges. The printer warrantydoes not cover damage caused by using a refilledcartridge.• Store the toner cartridges in the same environment as theprinter.• To prevent damage to the toner cartridges, do not exposethem to light for more than a few minutes.Toner Cartridge Life ExpectancyThe life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of tonerthat your print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage,a new toner cartridge lasts an average of 7,000 pages for blackand 5,000 pages for each color. The initial toner cartridgesupplied with the printer lasts an average of 2,000 pages forblack and 1,500 pages for each color.At any time, you can verify the life expectancy by checking thetoner level. See the below.Checking the Remaining TonerYou can check the level of toner left in each cartridge.1 In ready mode press the Menu button ( ) on the controlpanel until you see ‘Setup’ on the bottom line of the display.2 Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.3 Press the scroll button ( or ) until ‘Maintenance’displays on the bottom line.4 Press the Enter button ( ).5 When ‘Check Toner’ displays on the bottom line, press theEnter button ( ).
