The toner cartridge of color laser model MFC-9840W (four colors) The toner cartridge of monochrome laser model MFC-7840W You need to replace the toner cartridge when the toner is running short or print quality becomes poor because of toner deterioration. The toner cartridge contains powder (toner) used for creating letters and images. They are used in the Brother machine, and the machine requires both consumables. Do not store toner cartridges in closets or cabinets close to gaseous cleaning materials such as ammonia.The toner cartridge and drum unit are different consumables. The drum unit is particularly sensitive to light, so this is particularly important if your toner cartridge is used in conjunction with the drum.ĥ. For safety reasons, it is recommended that the lights in the room where they are stored be turned off at all times or as far as possible under ideal circumstances.
Avoid exposing the toner cartridge to sunlight or any other bright light. Store the toner cartridge in its original packaging to ensure that the toner cartridge does not come into contact with any dust or debris.Ĥ. Keep the toner cartridge in its original packaging. 50% relative humidity is ideal for storing toner cartridges. The toner cartridge should not be exposed to the humid environment in any form. Anything above or below this temperature is either too cold or too hot.Ģ. The Toner cartridges should be stored in a room at 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, how do we store printer cartridges and drum unit?ġ.
In terms of toner cartridge storage, the three main keys are light, heat and moisture.Įxposure to light will eliminate the photosensitive properties of the toner cartridge.Įxposure to high temperatures can cause toner to melt in the cartridge.Įxposure to moisture can cause toner caking. They need to be stored properly to reduce the risk of damage and ensure excellent performance. Printer cartridges and drum units usually do not expire, but they must be stored properly. Storage of printer cartridges and drum units Step 8 - Plug the printer power cord back into the AC power outlet first, and then reconnect all cables. Step 7 - Put the paper tray into the printer. Step 6 - Put the paper back in the paper tray. Step 5 - Wipe the two paper pick-up rollers inside the printer. Step 4 - Wet and wring the lint-free cloth, then wipe the partition on the paper tray to remove any dust. Step 3 - Take out all the paper and any other things which stuck inside from the paper tray. Step 2 - Pull the paper tray out of the printer. In this case, you need to clean the paper pick-up roller. If the pick-up roller is dirty, the printer may not feed paper. Step 4 - Put the toner cartridges and drum units back into the printer and close the front cover.Ĭlean the paper pick-up roller of the printer If not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.) (Tips: Remember to put the green or blue tab back to the home position. Step 3 - Slide the green or blue tab from right to left and left to right across the drum unit 6-8 times.
We recommend that you put the toner cartridge and drum unit on a disposable paper or soft cloth to prevent toner overflow or leakage. Step 2 - Take out the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Step 1 - Open the front cover of the printer and leave the printer at least 10 minutes to cool down. If you use the consumables of drum unit and toner cartridge separation structure, such as TN660 and TN760, and encounter the problem of poor printing effect when printing, cleaning the corona wire of the drum unit may help you solve this problem. Step 4 - Plug the printer power cord back into the AC power outlet first, and then reconnect all cables. Step 3 - Put the paper tray back into the printer. Step 2 - Wipe the inside of the paper tray with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust. Step 1 - Take out all the paper and any other things which stuck inside from the paper tray. Step 3 - Wipe the outside of the printer with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust. Step 2 - Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Step 1 - Turn off your Laser Printer and unplug the power cord from the AC power socket.