Printer owners should not have to worry about maintenance upkeep because the reliability and durability of these machines gets better with each year of production.  For the most part, users will only need to be able to swap out expired toner cartridges.  It may seem like a simple task to some, but for people who have never done it, the task can be intimidating.  This is a simple tutorial for inexperienced users trying to get through the process and need a little guidance.

A lot of toner cartridges are being made with handles these days, making it easier to pull out of the printer when empty.  Once you remove a seemingly empty cartridge, though, be sure to put something under it like a sheet of newspaper, as leaking is always a possibility.  The new cartridge will come in a sealed bag inside a box.  Remove the bag from the box, and carefully open the bag, unless you see that toner has already leaked excessively inside the bag.  If this is the case, the product is defective and you should return it to the vendor.

Remove the new cartridge from the bag and gently shake it from side to side so the toner is evenly distributed.  There will be a shipping seal that needs to be removed before installation.  Just pull the tab and it should easily come out.  Hold the handle and slide the cartridge into the allotted slot, and sure it locks into place.  Close the panel and print a test page.

If the cartridge is not being recognized, it is possible that the printer memory is stuck and will only recognize the previous cartridge.  In this case, remove the new cartridge, turn off the printer and unplug it for about 10 minutes.  Plug it back in, turn it on and install the cartridge again.  This process is called a ‘cold start’ and should reset the memory.  Any other issues, contact the vendor you purchased the replacement cartridges from.

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