I need to change my toner cartridge, cant figure out how to get it out , Airborne

Replacing the Toner Cartridges


If printout becomes faint or inconsistent, the reason may be that the lifetime of the toner cartridge has been reached even when a message does not appear. Do not continue to use the toner cartridge when there is a deterioration in the print quality.


The lifetime of toner cartridges for this machine is indicated as follows. The number of pages is based on printing a typical document (with a printing ratio of approximately 5 % and print density set to default).
- Black (EP-87) Toner Cartridge Black): Approx. 5,000 pages for printing paper in size of A4 or Letter.
- Yellow, magenta, cyan (EP-87 Toner Cartridge Yellow, EP-87 Toner Cartridge Magenta, EP-87 Toner Cartridge Cyan): Approx. 4,000 pages of printing paper in size of A4 or Letter.


Replacing the Toner Cartridges

When [PREPARE NEW* CART] and then [REPLACE* CARTRIDGE] appears in the LCD, replace the toner cartridge of the indicated color with a new toner cartridge.

* Indicates either "C", "M", "Y", or "K"


Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open flames, as this may cause the toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite resulting in burns or a fire.


If toner gets onto your hands or clothing, wash it off immediately with cold water. Do not use warm water as this may set the toner permanently, and you may not be able to remove the toner stains.


Use only toner cartridges intended for use with this machine.

Press .


Press or to select [MAINTENANCE], then press .


Press or to select [CHANGE CARTRIDGE], then press .


Press or to select the cartridge to be replaced, then press .
You can select from the following:
-[BLACK]
-[CYAN]
-[MAGENTA]
-[YELLOW]
-[ALL COLORS]


Lift the scanning platform and open the cartridge cover when the sound of machine operation stop.



Make sure that the toner cartridge you want to replace is at the position for replacing.

If the spent toner cartridge is not in the replacement position, close the cover, then open it again when the sound of machine stops. Repeat this process until the cartridge you want to replace is in the correct position.


Remove the toner cartridge from the machine.
Hold the grip on the toner cartridge and lift it straight up.



Confirm the color of the label on the toner cartridge holder, then take out a toner cartridge of the same color from the protective bag.
Open the protective bag with scissors, so as not to damage the cartridge.


Keep the protective bag in which the cartridge came in. It may be required when taking out the toner cartridge for machine maintenance.
Be careful not to hold or touch the prohibited portions such as the sensor or electrical contacts. It may result in damage to the machine.



Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the figure, shake it gently 5 or 6 times from side to side (1), then back and forth (2) to evenly distribute the toner inside.


If toner is not distributed evenly, it may result in a deterioration of the print quality. Be sure to carry out this procedure properly.
Be sure to shake the toner cartridge gently. Toner may spill if the cartridge is handled without caution.

Remove the protective cover. Hold the protective cover and remove it as shown in the figure.



It may be a little snug, but it will pull off.

Do not touch or hold the developing roller. The image quality may deteriorate if you do. Do not apply shock to the toner cartridge memory or bring it near magnetic waves as this may result in damage to the machine.
Keep the protective cover with which the cartridge from removed. It may be required when taking out the toner cartridge for machine maintenance.


Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, then pull out the sealing tape (Approx. 45 cm (17.72") in length) while supporting the toner cartridge.
Hold the tab on the sealing tape and pull it straight out.



If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or stopped at midpoint, toner may spill. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash it away immediately and consult a physician.

Do not pull the sealing tape diagonally, upwards, or downwards. If the tape is severed, it may become difficult to pull it out completely.
Pull out the sealing tape completely from the toner cartridge. If the sealing tape remains in the toner cartridge, it may result in a deterioration in print quality.
Dispose of the sealing tape according to local regulations.


Hold the grip on the toner cartridge and install it in the machine.
Position the triangular mark on the toner cartridge with the triangular mark on the machine and instlal the toner cartridge.


When the toner cartridge is installed properly, the label on the cartridge and on the toner cartridge holder will be aligned as shown in the figure.




Close the cartridge cover and lower the scanning platform.

The toner cartridge holder will rotate automatically.

Hi

Here is the video on how to remove or replace the toner cartridge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2yGURXXW8E&feature=related

I hope it helps you.

hi

Follow the steps below to replace a toner cartridge.
1.Turn the printer on.
2.Open cover
3.Push up the right lever to unlock the toner cartridge.
4.Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.
5.Take the new toner cartridge out of its package and gently shake the toner cartridge as shown below.
6.Hold the tag and gently pull the toner seal upward and remove it.
7.Insert the cartridge all the way until it stops securely with the arrow mark on the top of the toner cartridge facing
8.Push down the right lever to lock the toner cartridge.

Replacing the print cartridge

1. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the old print cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the print cartridge, minimize its exposure to direct light by covering it with a sheet of paper. Figure 1: Removing the print cartridge
2. Remove the new print cartridge from the packaging. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the print cartridge, hold the print cartridge at each end.
3. Pull the tab until all the tape is removed from the cartridge. Put the tab in the print cartridge box to return for recycling. Figure 2: Removing the sealing tape
4. Gently rock the toner cartridge from front to back to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Figure 3: Shaking the print cartridge
5. Insert the print cartridge in the device and close the print cartridge door. Figure 4: Inserting the print cartridge CAUTION: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into the fabric.

NOTE: When toner is low, faded or light areas appear on the printed page. You might be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. To redistribute the toner, remove the cartridge from the device and gently rock it from front to back.

Scanner is just an 'input' device and no toner is required. You need toner/cartridge only for printers/plotter (output devices).
S. Mohan

The instructions always come with the new cartridges and also are printed on the new cartridges. You move the right hand (colored) side up to unlock. Carefully pull the cartridge up and out (you can screw up the gears if you don't put the cartridges in and out straight. Make sure you've followed the instructions that come with the new toner cartridge (removing tape, shaking), put it in the same way and move the right hand side down to lock.

Look and see if part of the old toner cartridge is still in the machine.Compare the new and old cartridge and see if the shutter has come off the old cartridge.

This Machine needs a copy cartridge. Replacing the toner will not clear it. The copy cartridge is the drum unit which is why the drum light is on. With the new copy cartridge a chip on the cartridge will reset the counter and clear the "CC" and the drum light. If you cant find this I can send you one. I believe on this model it is user replaceable.

It needs to be replaced with a new one. There is a blade inside those cartridges, it is called metering blade, What happens is normally on the one side they tuck or just wear out. What that blade does is it puts the proper amount of toner and developer on the roller. When it wears out or tucks you get to much developer and toner mix on the roller and it has nowhere else to go but onto the paper.
Once you replace the cartridge, you need to vacuum the inside of the machine out. It can be diffucult and time consuming to get all that ink and developer out because of all the ribs and hard to access areas in the cartridge and paper feed area. Allowing it to run like that will also ruin the rollers in the fuser. Just take your time with a vacuum and a small paint brush and get it all out. I WOULD NOT recomend using a compressor or canned air because you don't want to blow that particulate matter into the air you breathe, or once you get toner airborne you will be cleaning it up forever.

the chip is faulty on the black cartridge, change the black and it'll work, alternately you can out it diagnostic made and run without the cartridges being monitored