After extended use, laser printers eventually run out of toner. Being able to replace them quickly and correctly allows you to return to work sooner. Follow these steps to learn how to replace a toner cartridge in a laser printer.
1. To access the toner cartridges, open the printer door.
2. Pull the drum assembly out of the printer by pulling straight out.
3. Press the release lever on the drum assembly to remove the spent cartridge.
4. Remove the new cartridge from the box, but keep it in its original plastic packaging. Toner can settle in the toner drum during shipping, resulting in poor-quality copies. To avoid this issue, gently shake the cartridge. This aids in the complete distribution of toner throughout the cartridge.
5. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove the sealing tape.
-Take care not to touch the imaging drum on the bottom of the toner cartridge while doing so. Smudges on the drum can degrade print quality.
6. Insert the replacement cartridge. It should snap securely into place.
7. Back and forth on the drum cleaning lever.
8. Replace the drum assembly and close the printer’s access port.
9. Your printer is ready to be used.
Create a test page. Your computer will automatically detect the installation of a new cartridge. Most computers will prompt you to print a test page to ensure that the new cartridge works properly. Select “OK.” The computer will scan the printer settings before printing a page.
