Over time, the drum unit deteriorates and eventually needs to be replaced. Drum units typically last for 10,000 to 50,000 printed pages, depending on the quality of the printer and unit. Your printer will exhibit warning signs of the drum unit’s deterioration so you can replace it before it stops working.
When should I replace my imaging drum?
You should replace it when your image quality declines and does not improve even after changing your toner. Or simply replace your drum when your printer notifies you to do so. When the replace drum light or message comes on, your printer might stop working without much notice.
When should a drum unit be replaced?
As a general rule, you should always replace your drum unit after using three to four toner cartridges just to be safe. Page yields are also calculated, with only 5% of the page being filled as an entire page. Depending on your usage, you may need to change your drum unit faster than before.
Why should I use Oki genuine consumables?
Use OKI genuine consumables to ensure optimum performance of the products. Charges for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than OKI genuine consumables are incurred, regardless of the warranty or in the maintenance contract.
What should I do if my image drum is near life?
If “Image Drum Near Life.” is displayed, prepare a new image drum. If you do not have a new image drum at hand and need printing before obtaining it, you can continue printing for a while by opening and closing the front cover or the output tray.
What does [colour] image drum life mean?
If ” [COLOUR] Image Drum Life.” is displayed and printing stops, replace the image drum. ( [Colour name] indicates one of the following: C or Cyan, M or Magenta, Y or Yellow, K or Black.) If “Image Drum Near Life.”
How do I change the size of the drum near life timer?
Press [Device Settings] > [Admin Setup] > [User Install] > [Drum Near Life Timing] on the touch panel to change the setting. Available values are from 500 to 3,000 (in 500 increments). Prepare new image drum. Press the button (A) and open the output tray (a) completely.
