# Replacing Toner Cartridges

The machine will display a message when a toner cartridge is nearly empty. Note that the print quality becomes poor if you continue printing without taking any action. You can check the amount remaining in the toner cartridge on the display.
When a Message Appear
If Printouts are Poor in Quality
Checking the Amount Remaining in the Toner Cartridge

### When a Message Appear

Depending on which message is displayed, you will need to make sure that you have a replacement toner cartridge ready or replace the toner cartridge. How to Replace Toner Cartridges Consumables

"X" in the following message represents a CMYK color.

##### <X toner cartridge will soon reach lifetime.>
<X toner cartridge will soon reach end of lifetime.>

This message notifies you that the toner cartridge for the indicated color needs to be replaced soon. Make sure that you have a replacement toner cartridge ready. Replace the toner cartridge if you see this message before you start to print a large job.

When the <Ready to print.> message is not displayed, the printing is temporarily stopped. To resume the printing, press (). Which message is to be displayed depends on the <Warning Step> setting in the setting menu of the operation panel. Warning Step You can set any value as the percentage of the amount remaining in the toner cartridge that triggers this message. Spec Tnr Chk Timing

##### <Change X toner cartridge recommended.>
<X toner cartridge lifetime reached. Change recommended>

The toner cartridge for the indicated color has reached the end of its lifetime. It is recommended that you replace this cartridge with a new one.

You can continue printing when this message is displayed, but the print quality may deteriorate. Receiving e-mail and fax documents will be disabled. Printing Received E-mail (E-Mail Print)

##### <Non-Canon cart. not covered by warranty.>

This message notifies you that the machine may not print in optimum quality. It is recommended that you replace this cartridge with a new one.

You can continue printing when this message is displayed, but the print quality may deteriorate. Doing so may result in damage to the machine.

### If Printouts are Poor in Quality

If your printouts begin to show any of the following features, one of your toner cartridges is consumed. Replace the nearly empty toner cartridge even if no message is displayed. How to Replace Toner Cartridges

Streaks appear |  | Partially faded |  | Uneven density

Afterimages appear in blank areas |  | White spots appear |

### Checking the Amount Remaining in the Toner Cartridge

You can check the amount remaining in the toner cartridge on the main screen. It is recommended that you check the amount before you start to print a large job.

#### Amount Remaining in Cartridge

Displays the amount remaining in the toner cartridge. Depending on your environment, other internal parts may reach the end of their lifetime before the toner runs out.

The displayed amount remaining in the toner cartridge can be used only as a guide and may differ from the actual amount. You can also check the amount with <Remaining Toner> under <Consumables Info.>. Consumables Info.

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