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Replacing the Toner Container
When toner is empty, the following message will be displayed. Replace the toner container.
"Toner [C][M][Y][K] is empty."
When toner runs low, the following message will be displayed. Make sure you have a new toner container available
for replacement.
"Toner [C][M][Y][K] is low. (Replace when empty.)"
The number of sheets that can be printed with one toner container depends on the print data (how much toner
is used). Compliant with JIS X 6932 (ISO/IEC 19798), when the EcoPrint mode is turned [Off], the average number
of printable sheets of the toner container is as follows: (When printing with A4.)
NOTE
• The average number of printable sheets of the toner container that comes with this machine is as follows:
• ECOSYS PA4500cx
Black (K): 8,000 sheets.
Cyan (C) / Magenta (M) / Yellow (Y): 6,000 sheets.
ECOSYS PA4000cx
Black (K): 6,000 sheets.
Cyan (C) / Magenta (M) / Yellow (Y): 5,000 sheets.
ECOSYS PA3500cx
Black (K): 3,500 sheets.
Cyan (C) / Magenta (M) / Yellow (Y): 2,500 sheets.
• For the toner container, always use a genuine toner container. Using a toner container that is not genuine may
cause image defects and product failure.
• The memory chip in the toner container of this product stores information necessary for improving customer
convenience, operation of the recycling system for used toner containers, and planning and development of
new products. The stored information does not include information that makes it possible to identify
individuals, and is only used anonymously for the above purposes.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to incinerate parts which contain toner. Dangerous sparks may cause burns.
Toner Color Life of the Toner Container (Printable pages)
ECOSYS PA4500cx ECOSYS PA4000cx ECOSYS PA3500cx
Black 18,000 images 13,000 images 7,000 images
Cyan 13,000 images 10,000 images 5,000 images
Magenta 13,000 images 10,000 images 5,000 images
Yellow 13,000 images 10,000 images 5,000 images