Maintenance_ 67MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGEToner cartridge storageTo get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines inmind:• Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use.• Do not refill the toner cartridge. The machine warranty does not coverdamage caused by using a refilled cartridge.• Store toner cartridges in the same environment as your machine.Expected cartridge lifeThe life of the toner cartridge yield depends on the amount of toner that printjobs require. The actual number may also be different depending on theprint density of the pages you print on, and the number of pages may beaffected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and mediasize. If you print a lot of graphics, you may need to change the cartridgemore often.Redistributing tonerWhen a toner is low, faded or light areas may appear. It is possible thatcolored images may be printed with incorrect colors due to flawed mixing oftoner colors when one of the colored toner cartridges is low on toner. Youcan temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner.• The toner-related message saying that the toner is low may appear onthe display.1. Using the handle, completely open the front cover.2. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove fourcartridges from the machine.3. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from sideto side to evenly distribute the toner.4. Slide four toner cartridges back into the machine.5. Close the front cover. Make sure the cover is securely latched.REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGEThe machine uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for eachone: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K).• The status LED and the toner-related message on the display indicateswhich each individual toner cartridge should be replaced.• For the CLX-3170FN/CLX-3175FN/CLX-3175FW, incoming faxes aresaved in memory.At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Check the type oftoner cartridge for your machine. (See "" on page 87.)1. Turn the machine off, then wait a few minutes for the machine to cool.2. Using the handle, completely open the front cover.If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a drycloth and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner intofabric.If the front cover is not completely closed, the machine will notoperate.
