subject: How to Change the Toner Cartridge in Your Color Laser Printer [print this page] How to Change the Toner Cartridge in Your Color Laser Printer
Do you have color laser printer with the toner running low? You do not need to worry. There are some ways you can do for fixing it all by yourself. It is simple to do. Just change the cartridge which contains the toner. If you do not know how to do, just follow the guides below.
Step one: check the cartridge
The first thing you have to do before changing the cartridge is indeed to make sure whether the cartridge needs to be changed or not. Toner is in the form of dry ink. In some ways, you can free the ink clumps by shaking the cartridge. Shaking the cartridge can also help you delay the changing a little bit longer.
Step two: get the new ink cartridge
For changing, you will need a new one. Therefore, buy one which is compatible to the printer. There are a lot of options available for you. You can buy it via online or office supply shops in your area.
Step three: take the cartridge out
For changing, you have to take it out and shake it a little. Make sure that there is no clumped ink in it.
Step four: remove the tape which covers the cartridge holes
The holes of the cartridge are covered by a tape. You have to remove it first. In general, the tape is equipped with the small tap which can help you remove the tape easily.
Step five: take the cartridge you want to change out of your printer
Right after you remove the small tape on he cartridge, now you can remove the cartridge out of your printer. Since there are a lot of types of printers available, you may find it different from another type of printer you have acknowledged with. However, in general, you need to open the front ore top of the machine then pull the plastic of the toner cartridge out. It is also possible for you to find a silver bar on the top so that you have to pull it before freeing your cartridge.
Step six: insert the new cartridge
After you have done all the steps above, now you can insert the new cartridge in. you should hear the small snap which indicates that it has clicked to its proper place. To check whether it is able to work properly or not, you need to make a test by printing a page. If it cannot work properly, you have to reinsert the cartridge into its proper place.
