# Storing Toner Cartridges

Be careful of the following points when storing a new toner cartridge or handling a toner cartridge that was taken out of the printer for maintenance or moving the printer.

IMPORTANT
###### 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 temperature or humidity or in a location with dramatic changes in temperature or humidity. Storage temperature range: 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) Storage humidity range: 35 to 85% RH (no condensation) Do not store toner cartridges in a location exposed to corrosive gases, such as ammonia, salt air, or large amounts of dust. Keep toner cartridges out of the reach of small children. ###### Store toner cartridges in the same orientation as when they are installed in the printer. Do not store toner cartridges vertically or upside-down. ###### When removing the toner cartridge which is being used from the printer Immediately attach the drum protective cover (A), put it in the original protective bag or wrap it with a thick cloth. ###### About a new toner cartridge Do not take a new toner cartridge out of the protective bag until it is ready to be used.

NOTE
###### About condensation Even when toner cartridges are stored within the recommended humidity range, water droplets may form on the inside or outside of the cartridges when moved to an environment with a sudden change in temperature or humidity. The formation of water droplets is called condensation. Condensation will adversely affect the quality of toner cartridges.

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