48 Printer maintenance EN
Life expectancy of consumables
Always inspect the components listed in Table 4-1 for wear when servicing the printer. Replace these
components as needed, based on printer failures or wear, not strictly on usage.
Table 4-1 Life expectancy of consumables
Description Estimated Life
(pages)
Remarks
Toner cartridge (user replaceable) 2,500
1
1. The estimated toner cartridge life is based on Letter or A4 size paper with an average of five percent toner cover-
age and a medium density setting. Toner cartridge life can be extended further by conserving toner using the print-
er’s EconoMode feature.
When print becomes faint, shake cartridge to
distribute remaining toner.
Transfer roller 50,000 May affect print quality and/or paper
movement.
Paper pickup assembly 50,000 Look for glazing and/or cracks.
Separation pad and sub pads 50,000 May affect paper movement.
Heating Element 100-120 V, 50/60 Hz
220-240 V, 50 Hz
Pressure Roller
50,000 May affect print quality and/or paper
movement. Look for marks on pressure roller
or upper Teflon sleeve.
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