7-16Routine Maintenance7Replacing Toner CartridgesPrecautions for Handling Toner CartridgesA toner cartridge consists of light-sensitive components and intricate mechanicalcomponents. Handling the toner cartridge without due care may lead to damage tothe toner cartridge or deterioration in print quality. Be careful of the following pointswhen removing or installing the toner cartridge.WARNINGDo not throw a used toner cartridge into open flames, as this may cause thetoner remaining inside the cartridge to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire.CAUTIONTake care not to allow the toner to come into contact with your hands orclothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If they become dirty, washthem immediately with cold water. Washing with warm water will set the tonerand make it impossible to remove the toner stains.IMPORTANT• When you take the toner cartridge out of the printer for servicing the printer, place thetoner cartridge into the original protective bag, or wrap it with a thick cloth immediately.• When replacing a toner cartridge, be sure to replace the toner cartridge of the samecolor.• Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.• Print quality may deteriorate if you touch or damage the photosensitive drum inside thetoner cartridge. Be sure not to touch or open the drum protective shutter (A). Do not joltthe toner cartridge memory (B) or bring it near a magnetic field. Be careful not to hold ortouch areas that are not specified in this procedure, such as the sensor (C). This mayresult in damage to the cartridge.(A)(B)(C)
