MAINTENANCE5.6Replacing the Toner CartridgeWhen the toner eventually runs out, only blank pages print when a print jobis sent or when a fax is received. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs tobe replaced. The display on the control panel shows the warning message,“[Toner Empty]” and the machine stops printing.NOTE: You can set the machine to ignore the “[Toner Empty]” message andcontinue printing. See page 5.7.1 Open the front cover.2 Lightly pushing the used cartridge down, pull the cartridge out.3 Unpack the new toner cartridge and gently roll it horizontally four orfive times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.Save the box and the plastic bag for shipping.4 Slide the new toner cartridge in until it locks into place.5 Close the front cover.Setting the Notify Toner OptionIf you have set the Notify Toner menu option to “On”, your machineautomatically sends a fax to your service company or the dealer to notifythem that your machine requires a new toner cartridge when the tonercartridge needs to be replaced. The fax number is preset by your dealerwhen you bought your machine.1 Press Menu on the control panel until “Maintenance” appears on thetop line of the display.The first available menu item, “Clean Drum,” displays on the bottom line.2 Press the scroll button (➛ or ❿) to display “Notify Toner ” on thebottom line and press Enter.3 Press the scroll button (➛ or ❿) to change the setting.Select “On” to enable this feature. Selecting “Off” disables this feature.4 Press Enter to save the selection.Cleaning the DrumIf there are streaks or spots on your print, the OPC drum of the cartridgemay require cleaning.1 Before setting the cleaning procedure, make sure that paper is loadedin the machine.2 Press Menu on the control panel until “Maintenance” appears on thetop line of the display.The first available menu item, “Clean Drum,” displays on the bottom line.3 Press Enter.4 When the display asks you to confirm your selection, press Enter.The machine prints a cleaning page. Toner particles on the drumsurface are affixed to the paper.5 If the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through 4.