7-2 Replacing Toner CartridgesRoutine Maintenance7Replacing Toner CartridgesThis section describes how to replace or handle the toner cartridges andprecautions on storing them.When a Message AppearsToner cartridges are consumable products. If the toner is running out duringprinting, a message appears in the display.* Whether <16 PREP."color" TNR> or <16 CHG."color" TNR> appears when lifetime of a toner cartridge has reacheddepends on the setting for WARNING STEP (See p. 6-14) in the SETUP menu. The printer is set to display <16PREP."color" TNR> in the default settings.* "K", "Y", "C", and "M" in a message indicate Black, Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta respectively.Message When it is Displayed Contents and Remedies(X indicates K, Y, M, or C) When a tonercartridge needs to bereplaced soon- You can continue to print.- Have ready a new toner cartridge of theindicated color.- It is recommended that you replace thetoner cartridge before printing a largeamount of data.(X indicates K, Y, M, or C) When a tonercartridge needs to bereplaced soon- The printer stops printing.- Pressing the (Online) key continuesthe job.- Have ready a new toner cartridge of theindicated color.- It is recommended that you replace thetoner cartridge before printing a largeamount of data.(X indicates K, Y, M, or C)When there is apossibility that thetoner cartridge hasreached the end of itslife- You can continue to print.- You can continue printing, however, asthis may result in damage to the printer,it is recommended to replace the tonercartridge with a new one.(X indicates K, Y, M, or C) When a tonercartridge has reachedthe end of its life.- When <1G CHG.K TNR> appears, theprinter stops printing, and you cannotcontinue the job.- When <1G CHG.X TNR> (X = Y, M, C)appears, you can print only in black andwhite.- Replace the toner cartridge of theindicated color with a new one.16 PREP.X TNR16 CHG.X TNR9G CHK X TNR1G CHG.X TNR
