# How to Replace Toner Cartridges

Read the precautions in Maintenance and Inspections and Consumables before replacing the toner cartridges.
1
Open the front cover.
2
Pull out the toner cartridge.
3
Remove the replacement toner cartridge from the protective case.
4
Shake the toner cartridge five or six times as shown below to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge, and then place it on a flat surface.
De not remove the drum protective cover () in this step.
5
Remove the drum protective cover.
6
Install the toner cartridge.
Align the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guide () and push it into the slot until it stops.
Be careful that the drum portion does not get hit against the mouth of the slot.
Place the toner cartridge into the slot marked with the appropriate color label ().
7
Close the front cover.
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