8. Routine Maintenance
8.1. Cleaning the Printer
8. Routine Maintenance
8.1. Cleaning the Printer
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• Please use mild detergents. |
Please clean the printer in accordance with the following steps:
1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord.
2. Use a soft cloth to wipe the outside of the printer clean.
3. Raise the cover and gently wipe the scanner glass with a soft cloth.
4. Raise the scanning platform until it is locked.
5. Open the output bin from the upper right ridge of the concave section.
6. Remove the toner cartridge along the guides.
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• When removing the toner cartridge, put the toner cartridge in a protective bag or wrap it with thick paper to avoid direct light damaging the toner cartridge. |
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Some parts of the printer are still hot within a short time after use. When opening the front cover or rear cover to clean the parts inside the printer, please do not touch the parts in the shaded area, as shown below, so as to avoid burns. |
7. Wipe the laser scanning unit's dustproof surface gently with a cotton swab or a dry and
lint-free soft cloth with a little alcohol.
8. Clean the inside of the printer by using a dry and lint-free cloth to gently wipe the shaded area, as shown in the picture below.
8.2. Maintenance of the Toner Cartridge
8.2.1. About the Toner Cartridge
1. Use and maintenance of the toner cartridge
For better print quality, please use an original Pantum toner cartridge.
When using the toner cartridge, please pay attention to the following:
• Unless it is used immediately, do not remove the toner cartridge from the package.
• Do not attempt to refill the toner cartridge without authorization. Otherwise, the resulting damage is not included in the printer warranty.
• Please store the toner cartridge in a cool, dry place.
• Toner inside the toner cartridge is combustible. Please do not put the toner cartridge near any source of ignition, so as to avoid causing a fire.
• When removing or disassembling the toner cartridge, please pay attention to the toner leakage problem. In of the event the toner leakage results in the toner contacting your skin or splashing into your eyes and mouth, please immediately wash with clean water, and consult a doctor immediately if you feel unwell.
• When placing the toner cartridge, please keep it away from the reach of children.
2. Actual service life of the toner cartridge.
When the orange indicator of the printer flashes or the LCD screen prompts that the toner is exhausted (as shown below), it indicates that the toner cartridge life is expiring or has expired. To ensure the print quality, please replace the toner cartridge when necessary.
8.2.2. Steps for Replacing the Toner Cartridge
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Before replacing the toner cartridge, please pay attention to the following: • The toner cartridge surface may contain toner. Please remove it carefully to avoid spilling. • Put the removed toner cartridge on a piece of paper to avoid the toner from accidently spilling. • After removing the protective cover, please immediately install the toner cartridge into the printer, so as to avoid damage from exposure to too much direct sunlight or indoor light. • When installing, do not touch the surface of the toner cartridge, so as to avoid scratching the toner cartridge. |
The steps for replacing the toner cartridge are as follows:
1. Turn off the printer and raise the scanning platform until it is locked.
2. Open the output bin by the upper right ridge of the concave section.
3. Remove the exhausted toner cartridge along the guides.
4. Open the package of a new toner cartridge, hold the handle of the toner cartridge and gently shake around 5-6 times, so as to evenly distribute the toner inside the toner cartridge.
5. Remove the toner cartridge protector (blister cover), insert the toner cartridge along the guides, then push it firmly along the direction of the arrow until you hear a click assuring you that the toner cartridge is fully inserted.
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• Before installing the cartridge in the printer, please check whether there is a seal and tear off it if any, and then proceed with the installation. ![]() |
6. Cover the output bin and close the scanning platform.
7. Restart the printer to print a test page on the product control panel.