Maintenance8.4Replacing the toner cartridgeWhen the toner cartridge is completely empty:• The warning message, Toner Empty or [Toner Empty]Replace Toner displays on the control panel.• The Smart Panel program window appears on the computertelling you that the toner cartridge is empty.• The Status LED lights red.At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Fororder information for toner cartridges, see page 7.1.N OTE: When [Toner Empty] Replace Toner messageappears you are no longer able to print a document. replacethe old toner cartridge with new one to resume printing.1 Pull the toner cartridge out.2 Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag.3 Roll the toner cartridge 5 or 6 items to distribute the tonerevenly inside the toner cartridge.Thoroughly rolling the toner cartridge will assuremaximum copies per toner cartridge.4 Remove the paper protecting the toner cartridge.N OTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a drycloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner intofabric.CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the tonercartridge. Use the handle on the toner cartridge to avoidtouching this area.5 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insertthe toner cartridge into the opening in the machine.6 Tabs on the sides of the toner cartridge and correspondinggrooves within the machine will guide the toner cartridgeinto the correct position until it locks into place completely.7 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securelyclosed.Consumable and replacementpartsFrom time to time, you needs to replace the toner cartridge,roller, and fuser unit to maintain top performance and to avoidprint quality problems and paper feed problems resulting fromworn parts. The Smart Panel program window will appear onthe computer, indicating which item needs to be replaced.The following items should be replaced after you have printedthe specified number of pages, or when the life span of eachitem has expired. The Smart Panel program window will appearon the computer, indicating which item needs to be replaced.To purchase consumable and replacement parts, contact yourXerox dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine.We strongly recommend that these items be installed by aItems Yield (Average)Transfer roller Approx. 50,000 pagesFuser unit Approx. 50,000 pagesPaper feeding roller Approx. 50,000 pages