Kyocera FS-1050 Service Manual - Page 49

3-1-2 Toner container Assuming an average toner coverage of 5 % with EcoPrint mode turned off, the toner container will need replacing approximately once every 6,000 printed pages. Table 3-1-2 Toner container NOTE Kit Life in pages TK-17 6,000 Based on letter or A4 size paper; average print density of 5 %. In the case of a new printer in which a toner kit has been installed for the first time, the number of copies that can be printed will be approximately 3,000. (1) When to replace the toner container When the printer runs low on toner, the Toner indicator flashes on the operation panel. Be sure to promptly replace the toner container and clean the inside of the printer when this message appears. If the printer stops printing while the Toner indicator is lit, replace the toner container to continue printing. (2) Notes on changing toner container Observe the following cautions when replacing the toner container: • Do not attempt to disassemble the old toner container and reuse the waste toner inside. • Keep magnetic media such as floppy disks away from the toner container. • Be sure to clean the parts as instructed in this section at the same timing of replacing toner container. • Use of the toner kit TK-17 is highly recommended for the optimum operation of the printer. FS-1050 3-4