Checking Consumables Status

Checking Consumables Status

Users will be informed of the time to replace a Toner Cartridge or Imaging Unit via a message displayed on the screen.

Also, users can select [Utility] - [Check Consumable Life] to display the current status of consumables (consumption level) on the screen and check it.

Tips
  • [Check Consumable Life] is only displayed in some area.

When toner is running out in the Toner Cartridge

When it is almost time to replace a Toner Cartridge, an advanced warning message appears. Prepare a replacement Toner Cartridge based on the maintenance contract.

When it is time to replace a Toner Cartridge

When it is time to replace a Toner Cartridge, a replacement prompt message appears. Replace it based on the maintenance contract. Tap [Start Guidance] to display the replacement procedure on the screen and check it.

Reference
Tips
  • Do not replace a Toner Cartridge of a color that is not displayed.

  • When it is time to replace a Toner Cartridge of a color other than black, printing can be forcibly continued using black. Tap [Continue], and then select a desired print job.

When it is almost time to replace an Imaging Unit

When it is almost time to replace an Imaging Unit, an advanced warning message appears.

Tips
  • By the factory default status, this message is displayed only in some area.

  • The settings by the service representative are required to display a message about Imaging Unit. For details, contact your service representative.

When it is time to replace an Imaging Unit

When it is time to replace an Imaging Unit, a replacement prompt message appears. Replace it based on the maintenance contract. Tap [Start Guidance] to display the replacement procedure on the screen and check it.

NOTICE
  • A Imaging Unit must not be replaced before the relevant message appears.

Reference
Tips
  • By the factory default status, this message is displayed only in some area.

  • The settings by the service representative are required to display a message about Imaging Unit. For details, contact your service representative.

  • When it is time to replace an Imaging Unit of a color other than black, printing can be forcibly continued using black. Tap [Continue], and then select a desired print job.

Checking the consumption level

Check the status of consumables (consumption level) using the Touch Panel. When necessary, each level can be printed in list form.

[Check Consumable Life] is only displayed in some area.

  1. Tap [Utility] - [Check Consumable Life].

  2. Check the status of consumables.

    supplementary explanationTo print a consumption level list, tap [Print List], select paper, and then tap [Start].

Reference
  • If a warning such as for toner replacement or a paper jam occurs on this machine, it can be sent to a registered E-mail address. How to configure the setting is explained using Web Connection. For details, refer to [Notifying of the machine status via E-mail] .