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Developer Cartridge

When developer cartridges run out of toner, a message appears on the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility to inform you of the condition. According to the message on the window of the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility, replace the correct developer cartridge from the list below:

Developer Cartridge (Black)
Developer Cartridge (Yellow)
Developer Cartridge (Magenta)
Developer Cartridge (Cyan)

S050033
S050034
S050035
S050036

Handling precautions

Always pay attention to the following handling precautions before replacing developer cartridges:

Do not install used developer cartridges into the printer.

Wait for at least one hour before installing a developer cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation.

Warning:

Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes. If toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and water immediately.

Keep developer cartridges out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of used developer cartridges in fire, as they may explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.

Replacing a developer cartridge

Follow these steps to replace a developer cartridge:

Confirm the color of the developer cartridge that needs to be replaced by checking the Status Monitor 3 utility.

Open the front cover.

Check which color currently appears in the cartridge installation window.

If you see the color that you need to replace, go to step 6.

If you see a different color, go to the next step.

Press the green button, as shown below.

Turn the knob counterclockwise until it stops. The next cartridge appears in the cartridge installment window.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you see the color that you need to replace.

Note:

The knob does not turn if the photoconductor unit's protective sheet is not yet removed. To remove the protective sheet, see Replacing the photoconductor unit, waste toner collector, and print head filter.

Pull the cartridge eject lever until the cartridge protrudes from the slot, then remove the cartridge.

Take a new cartridge of the color to be replaced out of its package, and gently shake it from side to side and front to back to distribute the toner evenly.

Remove the protective cover from the cartridge.

Note:

Do not touch the roller under the cover.

Hold the cartridge as shown below, and insert it all the way into the developer cartridge slot until it clicks.

If you need to replace another cartridge, repeat steps 3 to 8.

Close the front cover.

Note:

When the front cover is closed after replacing all the developer cartridges that have run out of toner, the printer returns to ready for printing and each counter showing remaining toner is reset.

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