Storing the toner cartridge (or imaging unit)

Toner cartridge (or imaging unit) contain components that are sensitive to light, temperature and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow these recommendations to ensure optmal performance, highest quality, and longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge.

Store this cartridge in the same environment in which the printer will be used. This should be in controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The toner cartridge (or imaging unit) should remain in its original and unopened package until installation – if original packaging is not available, cover the top opening of the cartridge with paper and store in a dark cabinet.

Opening the cartridge package prior to use dramatically shortens its useful shelf and operating life. Do not store on the floor. If the Toner cartridge (or imaging unit) is removed from the printer, follow the instructions below to store the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) properly.

Store the cartridge inside the protective bag from the original package.
Store lying flat (not standing on end) with the same side facing up as if it were installed in the machine.
Do not store consumables in any of the following conditions:
- Temperature greater than 40°C (104°F).
- Humidity range less than 20% or greater than 80%.
- An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.
- Direct sunlight or room light.
- Dusty places.
- A car for a long period of time.
- An environment where corrosive gases are present.
- An environment with salty air.

Handling instructions

Do not touch the surface of the photoconductive drum in the cartridge.
Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock.
Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; this can cause internal damage and toner spillage.

Toner cartridge (or imaging unit) usage

Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non-Samsung brand toner cartridge (or imaging unit) in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridge (or imaging unit).


	Samsung’s printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine caused by the use of a refilled, remanufactured, or non-Samsung brand toner cartridges.

Estimated cartridge life

Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit yield) depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual print yield may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on, operating environment, printing interval, media type and/or media size. For example, if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner is higher and you may need to change the cartridge more often.