773. MaintenanceStoring the toner cartridgeToner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, temperatureand humidity. Samsung suggests users follow these recommendations toensure optimal performance, highest quality, and longest life from your newSamsung toner cartridge.Store this cartridge in the same environment in which the printer will be used.This should be in controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The tonercartridge should remain in its original and unopened package until installation– if original packaging is not available, cover the top opening of the cartridgewith paper and store in a dark cabinet.Opening the cartridge package prior to use dramatically shortens its useful shelfand operating life. Do not store on the floor. If the toner cartridge is removedfrom the printer, follow the instructions below to store the toner cartridgeproperly.• Store the cartridge inside the protective bag from the original package.• Store lying flat (not standing on end) with the same side facing up as if itwere installed in the machine.• Do not store consumables in any of the following conditions:- Temperature greater than 40°C (104°F).- Humidity range less than 20% or greater than 80%.- An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.- Direct sunlight or room light.- Dusty places.- A car for a long period of time.- An environment where corrosive gases are present.- An environment with salty air.1Handling instructions• Do not touch the surface of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge.• Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock.• Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; this cancause internal damage and toner spillage.2Toner cartridge usageSamsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non-Samsungbrand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, orremanufactured toner cartridges.Samsung’s printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine causedby the use of a refilled, remanufactured, or non-Samsung brand tonercartridges.3Estimated cartridge lifeEstimated cartridge life (the life o f the toner cartridge yield) depends on the amountof toner that print jobs require. The actual print yield may vary depending on the printdensity of the pages you print on, operating environment, percentage of image area,printing interval, media type and/or media size. For example, if you print a lot of graphics,the consumption of the toner is higher and you may need to change the cartridge moreoften.