Samsung ML-3470 User Manual

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8.3 < Maintenance>Redistributing toner cartridgeWhen the toner cartridge is near the end of its life:• White streaks or light printing occurs.• Toner Low appears on the display.• The Smart Panel program window appears on the computer tellingyou that the toner level is low.• The Status LED blinks red.If this happens, you can temporarily reestablish print quality byredistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some cases, whitestreaks or light printing will still occur even after you have redistributedthe toner.1 Open the front cover.2 Pull the toner cartridge out.Cautions• Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area maybe hot.• To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose itto light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece ofpaper, if necessary.• Do not touch the green surface underside of the tonercartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touchingthis area.3 Thoroughly roll the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the tonerevenly inside the cartridge.NoteIf toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth andwash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.4 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert thecartridge into the opening in the printer.5 Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooveswithin the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct positionuntil it locks into place completely.6 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.Replacing the toner cartridgeWhen the toner cartridge is completely empty:• Toner Low Replace Toner appears on the display.• The Smart Panel program window appears on the computer tellingyou that the toner cartridge is empty.• The Status LED blinks red.At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. For orderinformation for toner cartridges, see page 7.1.1 Open the front cover.2 Pull the toner cartridge out.