Time to replace the drum cartridge
01-Jun-2012
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Solution
Time to Replace the Drum Cartridge:
Drum cartridges are consumable products. When the drum cartridge is nearing the end of its life, a message will appear in the Printer Status Window. Follow the directions in the message.
| Message | When it is Displayed | Contents and Remedies |
| Cartridge(s) may need to be replaced soon. For details, check the [Consumables/Counters] dialog. | When a toner cartridge or the drum cartridge needs to be replaced soon. | a. You can continue to print. b. Check which cartridge(s) need to be replaced in the [Consumables/Counters] dialog box. If the drum cartridge needs to be replaced soon, have ready a new drum cartridge. c. It is recommended that you replace the drum cartridge before printing a large amount of data. |
| Drum Cartridge Replacement Required | The drum cartridge has reached the end of its life. | a. The printer stops printing, and you cannot continue the job. b. Replace the drum cartridge with a new drum cartridge. |
IMPORTANT
When you are replacing the drum cartridge, be sure to use the drum cartridge designed for this printer. When you purchase a replacement drum cartridge, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
The [Consumables/Counters] Dialog Box:
The [Consumables/Counters] dialog box in the Printer Status Window can be used to estimate the time when the drum cartridges will need to be replaced. The status of the drum cartridge is displayed in the [Consumables/Counters] dialog box. For displaying the [Consumables/Counters] dialog box, see "How to display the [Consumables/Counters] dialog box" below.
Displaying the [Consumables/Counters] Dialog Box:
NOTE
The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP Professional.
1. Display the Printer Status Window.
2. Select [Consumables/Counters] from the [Options] menu.
You can obtain the same result by clicking [] (Consumables/Counters) in the Printer Status Window.
The [Consumables/Counters] dialog box is displayed.
The meanings of the icons are as follows.
| Icon | Meaning |
 | Continue using as normal. |
 | The drum cartridge is nearing the end of its life. Have a replacement drum cartridge ready. |
 | The drum cartridge has reached the end of its life. Replace the drum cartridge. |
 | The drum cartridge has not been installed. |