Brother HL-1260 Service Manual page 246

USER'S GUIDE
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3. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. Rock it gently several times at
a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge
4. Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from the
toner cartridge.
Fig. 2-11 Detaching the Tab
45°
45°