Epson C3900 Manual

							Chapter 6
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Parts
Note:
❏Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty.
❏If an error message (REPLACE TONER, FUSER UNIT END OF LIFE, etc.) appears, print out the
configuration page, and then check the status of the other consumables. For details on the error
messages, refer to “Error Messages (Warning)” on page 141. For details on printing the
configuration page, refer to “Printing a Configuration Page” on page 115.
About Toner Cartridges
Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. Handle the toner cartridges
carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer or on yourself.
Note:
❏When replacing the toner cartridges, install only new cartridges. If a used toner cartridge is installed,
the amount of remaining toner may not appear correctly.
❏Do not open the toner cartridge unnecessarily. If toner is spilled, avoid inhaling it or allowing it to
come in contact with your skin.
❏If toner gets on your hands or clothes, immediately wash them with soap and water.
❏If toner was inhaled, move to an area with fresh air, and gargle thoroughly with a large quantity of
water. If conditions such as coughing appear, seek professional medical attention.
❏If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water for at least 15 minutes. If any irritation
persists, seek professional medical attention.
❏If toner gets in your mouth, thoroughly rinse it, and then drink 1 to 2 cups of water. If necessary, seek
professional medical attention.
❏Store toner cartridges out of the reach of children.
Note:
The use of non-genuine toner cartridges may result in unstable performance. In addition, any damage
caused by the use of non-genuine toner cartridges is not covered by the warranty, even if it occurs during
the warranty period. (Although damage is not certain to result from using non-genuine toner cartridges,
we strongly recommend that you use genuine toner cartridges.)
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							Type Parts Number
Toner Cartridge (Yellow) 0590
Toner Cartridge (Magenta) 0591
Toner Cartridge (Cyan) 0592
Toner Cartridge (Black) 0593
Double Toner Cartridge (Black) 0594
Note:
For optimum print quality and performance, use only the corresponded TYPE genuine Epson toner
cartridges.
Keep toner cartridges:
❏In their packaging until you’re ready to install them.
❏In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat).
The maximum storage temperature is 35˚C (95˚F) and the maximum storage humidity is 85%
(noncondensing). 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 handling and storage.
Do not turn cartridges upside down; the toner inside the cartridges may become caked or
unequally distributed.
❏Away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols.
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							Replacing a Toner Cartridge
Note:
Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner spills, immediately wipe it off with a
soft, dry cloth.
If TONER LOW on the SYS DEFAULT MENU/ENABLE WARNING is set to ON, the message TONER LOW X
(where “X”. represents the color of the toner) appears when toner cartridge becomes near empty.
Follow the steps below to replace the toner cartridge.
Note:
If TONER LOW on the SYS DEFAULT MENU/ENABLE WARNING is set to OFF, you are advised to replace the
indicated toner cartridge when the message REPLACE TONER X appear.
1. Open the printer’s front cover.
2. Pull the front lever of the color toner cartridge indicated to the left.
The replacement procedure for the toner cartridge is the same for all colors (yellow: Y, magenta:
M, cyan: C, and black: K). The following instructions show the procedure to replace the toner
cartridge (Y).
YMCK
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							3. Grab the handle of the toner cartridge to be replaced, and then pull out the cartridge. 
The following instructions show the procedure to replace the toner cartridge(Y).
Note:
Dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not burn the toner
cartridge.
For details, refer to “About Toner Cartridges” on page 81.
4. Check the color of the new toner cartridge to be installed.
5. Remove the toner cartridge from the bag.
6. Shake the cartridge to distribute the toner.
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							7. Peel off the protective film from the right side of the toner cartridge.
8. Make sure that the toner cartridge is the same color as the printer compartment, and then insert
the toner cartridge into the printer.
Note:
Fully insert the toner cartridge.
9. Pull the lever to the right to lock it in place.
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							Note:
❏The front lever should be securely returned to its original position; otherwise, the front cover of
the printer cannot be closed.
❏If it is difficult to operate the lever, push it in.
10. Make sure that the toner cartridge is securely installed, and then peel off the protective film.
11. Close the front cover.
Note:
When closing the front cover, press the area of the cover with small projections.
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							Replacing a Photoconductor Unit
TypeParts Number
Photoconductor Unit (Yellow) 1201
Photoconductor Unit (Magenta) 1202
Photoconductor Unit (Cyan) 1203
Photoconductor Unit (Black) 1204
Note:
Do not touch the OPC drum surface. This could lower image quality.
If P/U LOW on the SYS DEFAULT MENU/ENABLE WARNING is set to ON, the message P/U LOW X (where
“X”. represents the color of the toner) appears when a photoconductor unit becomes near empty.
Follow the steps below to replace the photoconductor unit.
Note:
You are advised to replace the indicated photoconductor unit when the message P/U LIFE X appears.
1. Check the message window to see which color photoconductor unit needs replacing.
2. Open the printer’s front cover.
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							3. Pull the front lever of the color toner cartridge indicated to the left.
The replacement procedure for the photoconductor unit is the same for all colors (yellow: Y,
magenta: M, cyan: C, and black: K). The following instructions show the procedure to replace the
toner cartridge (K).
YMCK
4. Grab the handle of the toner cartridge to be removed, and then pull out the cartridge.
Note:
Do not tilt removed toner cartridge, otherwise toner may spill.
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							5. Pull up the waste toner bottle to unlock it.
6. Grab the left and right handles of the waste toner bottle, and then slowly pull out the bottle.
Note:
Do not tilt removed waste toner box, otherwise waste toner may spill.
7. While pressing down the area marked “Push” on the photoconductor u n i t  t o  b e  r e p l a c e d ,  s l i d e  t h e
unit completely out of the printer.
The following instructions show the procedure to replace the photoconductor unit (Black).
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							Note:
Dispose of the used photoconductor unit according to your local regulations.
Do not burn the photoconductor unit.
8. Check the color of the new photoconductor unit to be installed.
Note:
In order to prevent toner from spilling, leave the photoconductor unit in the bag until step 7 is being
performed.
9. Remove the photoconductor unit from the bag.
10. Hold the photoconductor unit with both hands, and then shake it twice as shown in the
illustration.
Note:
Do not grab the bottom of the bag; otherwise, the photoconductor unit may be damaged, resulting in
decreased print quality.
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