# Storing Toner Cartridges

Be aware of the following points when storing a new toner cartridge, or when handling a toner cartridge that is taken out of the machine for maintenance or relocating the machine.

CAUTION
###### Precautions when storing toner cartridges: To use toner cartridges in a safe and trouble-free manner, store them in a place that fulfills the following conditions: Do not store toner cartridges in a location exposed to direct sunlight. Do not store toner cartridges in a location subject to high-temperatures or humidity, or in a location with dramatic changes in temperature or humidity. Storage temperature range: 32 °F to 95 °F (0 °C to 35 °C) Storage humidity range: 35 to 85% RH (no condensation) Do not store toner cartridges in a place where corrosive gases, such as ammonia, are generated, or where a considerable amount of salt is contained in the air, or where there is a lot of dust. Keep toner cartridges out of the reach of small children. Keep toner cartridges away from products that may be damaged by magnets, such as a floppy disk or disk drive.
###### Store toner cartridges in the same orientation as they would be installed in the machine. Do not store toner cartridges vertically or upside-down.
###### When removing the toner cartridge still being used from the machine: Immediately place the removed toner cartridge into its original protective bag, or wrap it with a thick cloth.
###### New toner cartridges: Do not take a new toner cartridge out of the protective bag until it is ready to be used.

NOTE
###### Condensation: Even if the toner cartridge is stored in a place that is within the optimal humidity range, water droplets may form inside and outside the toner cartridge if the temperature fluctuates. The formation of water droplets is called condensation. Condensation adversely affects the quality of toner cartridges.

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