When > on the touch panel is set to, the 'Image Drum Near Life' message does not appear. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.Īlthough opening and closing the top cover may extend the life of an image drum for a while, it is recommended to replace it soon after the 'Install New image drum' message is displayed. Printing quality may deteriorate after 1 year following the unpacking of the toner cartridge. It may be less than half the above estimation depending on the printing conditions. The actual number of pages you can print with the image drum depends on how you use the machine.