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A cartridge is affected by its storage
conditions even if it is sealed in its box, so
its life depends on how it is used or stored.
Store and handle cartridges carefully.
A.
of
Scaled Cartri~es
storing cartridges In a warehouse or
When
workshop, maintain the conditions given in
Table 4-1. Note the following:
1) Keep cartridges out of the sun.
2) Do not store cartridges
that vibrates.
Table 4-l
Storage conditions
Normal
3 minutes or so]
Air pressure
Note:
"Total storage time" in the Table
means the cartridge validity period
from the date of manufacture. This
is part of the cartridge validity data
information shown on the cartridge
packing.
surface
on a
0 to 35'C
35 to 40°C
Low
-20 to 0°C
35 to 65% Fw
Hlgh
85 to 95% RH
(0.6 to
2 years
6 months
B.
Unsealed Cartri.dges
Each cartridge contains a photosensitive
drum coated with an organic photocon-
exposed to strong light. The cartridge also
contains toner. This makes cartridges
delicate item. so tell the customer all about
correct storage and handling of cartridges.
Storage requirements after unsealing
1.
Store the cartridge in its aluminum
11
bag.
windows. Do not leave a cartridge in a car
for a long thne. as the inside of the car
can get exlnzmely hot. EMn ifthe cartridge
is in its box, do not put the box in the
sun or leave it in a car for a long time.
where the temperature can change
suddenly.
(insecticide, etc.) or salty air.
51 Store cartridges in the temperature
range 0 to 35°C.
workstation, disk drives, and floppy
disks.
Keep cartridges out of reach of children.
2.
The useful service life of a cartridge is two
and a half years from the date of
manufacture (printed on the cartridge). The
expiry date [date of manufacture plus two
and a half years) is given on the cartridge
box and the shipping box. A cartridge used
after the expiry date will produce prints of
reduced quality. so cartridges should be
used within their service lives.
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