136 A AppendixA.3 Life of Consumables and RegularReplacement PartsLife of ConsumablesImportant• The possible number of pages that can be printed with the print cartridge is the number of pages printedcontinuously at a print ratio of 5% using A4 size paper. The replacement cycle varies according to theconditions of use.Note• The number of sheets listed under lifespan is the number of pages that can be printed continuouslyusing A4 size paper.• As the lifespan differs according to factors such as the print contents, paper size, paper type,environment used, and the frequency of switching on/off the power to the printer, think of it as aguideline.• A warning message appears on the printer when the time for replacing a consumable part draws near.The printer can still be used for a short time after the message is displayed, but you should purchase areplacement for the consumable part as soon as possible. The warning message appears when thefollowing values are reached for each part.• Print Cartridge: Reaches 75% of the number of pages that can be printed (in the product life)• Fuser Unit, Belt Unit: Reaches 98% of the number of pages that can be printed (in the product life)Functional PartsOur company will keep the functional parts (parts essential for the machine functions) of theprinter for replacement for 7 years after we have stopped manufacturing it.Product name LifespanPrint Cartridge 3K [Black] About 3,000 pagesPrint Cartridge 2K [Cyan] [Magenta] [Yellow] About 2,000 pagesPrint Cartridge 8K [Black] About 8,000 pagesPrint Cartridge 6K [Cyan] [Magenta] [Yellow] About 6,000 pagesFuser unit About 100,000 pagesFeed Roller About 100,000 pagesBelt Unit About 100,000 pages
