Daily Care15488.1 Replacing the EP cartridge(Drum/Toner Cartridge)The EP cartridge has toner and drum as one body. The EP cartridge is a consumable.When the toner is getting low, the "EP Cartridge Needs Replacement" message appears onthe LCD on the control panel.8.1.1 EP Cartridge LifeEven after the "EP Cartridge Needs Replacement" message appears when thetoner is getting low, the factory-shipped printer is set to continue to print until thetoner in the EP cartridge is used up. Insufficient toner of the EP cartridge couldcause a light area in a printed document or print dropouts. When the cartridgeneeds replacing, replace it with a new EP cartridge.When the number of pages you want to print is specified after the "EP Cartridge Needs Replacement"message has appeared, the message like "Replace EP Cartridge" is shown following completion ofprinting of the specified number of pages. You will not be able to print before replacing the EPcartridge. Be sure to replace the EP cartridge with a new one.There is the following type of EP cartridge:● 10KpvPrints about 10,000 sheets (one side of A4-size paper).A4-size paper: Image coverage = 5%, Darkness = Initial valueIf an EP cartridge not recommended is used, the quality and performance of this product may not beexpected. For this printer, use the recommended EP cartridge.ReplaceEP Cartridge
