This detection is performed when the waste toner level is 80% or more (after alarming full waste toner). The detection results are sent to the DC controller.

When the waste toner level reaches 100%, the DC controller notices the full waste toner to the main controller.

This machine is stopped at full waste toner.

The number of sheets available for printing from the full waste toner alarm to the machine stop is as follows.

- 6,000 sheets: Calculated for small-size, image ratio 1% document (large size: 3,000 sheets)

- 2,500 sheets: Calculated for small-size, image ratio 5% document (large size: 1,250 sheets)

- 1,250 sheets: Calculated for small-size, image ratio 10% document (large size: 625 sheets)

These are the targets. The values vary due to the usage of this machine.

Related Error Code

E013-0001 (Full waste toner error)

When the value of the soft counter exceeds the specified value

E013-0002 (Waste toner screw lock error)

When the output of the waste toner lock detection switch (SW5) becomes '1' for 1 sec or more.

In the case that the waste toner screw does not rotate after activating the developing motor (M3), the waste toner screw drive gear is pushed in the direction of the

arrow and SW5 is turned ON.

(1) The soft counter value of the waste toner can be checked and cleared by the following service mode.

COPIER>FUNCTION>CLEAR>WST-TN-CLR

(2) The display timing of the waste toner messages (full waste toner alarm, full waste toner) is not adjustable in this machine.

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