Maintenance 257
Replacing the Drum Cartridge
This section describes how to replace the drum cartridge.
IMPORTANT:
• Protect the drum of the drum cartridge against bright light. If the rear door remains open for more than 3 minutes, print quality
may deteriorate.
This section includes:
• "Removing the Drum Cartridge" on page 258
• "Installing a Drum Cartridge" on page 260
Overview
When a drum cartridge reaches its usable life-span, the following messages appear on the LCD panel.
Message Remaining Page Yield Printer Status and Action
K Drum Cartridge
Replace Soon
10,000 pages The drum cartridge is near the end of its life. Prepare a
new one.
Replace Black
Drum Cartridge
- The drum cartridge has reached the end of its life.
Replace the old drum cartridge with a new one.