Konica Minolta PAGEPRO 9100 - Manual (Page 22)

Replacing the Toner Cartridge 16
What is the toner cartridge life expectancy?
Toner cartridge life is directly related to the number of rotations of the OPC.
Longest unit life is achieved with continuous printing, which requires a
cleaning rotation after every fourth page of an average size job. Intermittent
printing with small job sizes requires a cleaning rotation after each one-page
simplex job, and therefore impacts OPC life.
A toner cartridge contains enough toner to print letter/A4-size pages at the
percent coverage stated (other factors will also affect toner life):
When a toner cartridge runs low, TONER LOW displays in the message
window and there is approximately 5% toner remaining. Printing continues
even though the warning appears. However, the image gradually fades, so
replace the toner cartridge as soon as possible.
Approximately 750 pages after the printer displays TONER LOW in the
message window, the printer displays TONER EMPTY, and the printer stops.
How should I handle the toner cartridge?
Keep the toner cartridge
Away from open flames.
In its packaging until you’re ready to install it.
In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat).
The maximum storage temperature is 95° F (35° C) and the maximum
storage humidity is 80% without condensation. If the toner cartridge is
moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may
occur, degrading print quality. Allow the toner to adapt to the environment
for about one hour before use.
Level during storage.
Do not store cartridges on their ends or turn them upside down; the toner
inside the cartridges may become caked or unequally distributed.
Away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols.
Coverage Starter
Cartridge
Replacement
Cartridge
(Continuous
Printing)
Replacement
Cartridge
(Intermittent
Printing)
5% 6,000 15,000 12,000
10% 3,000 7,500 6,000
15% 2,000 5,000 4,000
20% 1,500 3,750 3,000