Konica Minolta 1710517-005, 1710517-006, 1710517-007, and 1710517-008

THIS TONER CARTRIDGE DOES NOT HAVE INTEGRATED DRUM UNIT.  THE DRUM IS A SEPARATE UNIT FROM THE TONER CARTRIDGE.

These are compatible cartridges so there will be some differences between these cartridges and the OEM.  These differences will not affect the function.

 

Not Recognizing

 

Verify you have the correct cartridge for your specific printer model.

 

These cartridges do not use smart chips.  Verify that the cartridge is installed into the correct color position and that the cartridge is fully inserted.  The printer has a page counter based on the cartridge size that was selected during the cartridge install.  This page counter needs to be reset manually when the cartridge is replaced.

 

These cartridges install into a color laser printer that uses a carousel setup.  For more information on carousel printers please see the CSR Blog link below;

 

http://ldproducts/csr/2011/10/04/differences-between-a-carousel-printer-and-an-inline-printer/

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To remove and install the cartridge into a Konica Minolta MagiColor 2300W printer do the following;

–          In Windows, double-click the Status Display icon in the taskbar. (If the Status Display icon does not appear in the taskbar, point to Programs in the Start menu, and then point to KONICA MINOLTA magicolor2300W Utilities and click KONICA MINOLTA magicolor2300W Status.)  Check to see which color is empty.

–          From the Print tab choose Toner Replace…

–          Make sure that the Change Capacity only check box is cleared.  NOTE:  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CHECK BOX IS CLEAR.  DO NOT HAVE THIS BOX CHECKED.

–          In the Color list box, select the color of the toner cartridge to be replaced (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, or Black).

–          Click OK.

–          When the toner indicator on the control panel starts flashing, open the printer’s front door.  The carousel is automatically repositioned so that the appropriate toner cartridge can be removed.

 

–          Insert your thumb and index finers into the two holes in the front of the toner cartridge, and then pull the cartridge straight out about 6 inches.

 

–          Support the middle of the cartridge with your left hand, and then pull out the cartridge.

 

–          Verify that the color of the label in the toner compartment is the same as the color of the toner in the cartridge (K=Black, C=Cyan, Y=Yellow, and M=Magenta).

 

–          Supporting the middle of the cartridge with your left hand, place the thumb and index finer of your right hand into the two holes in the front of the toner cartridge, and then insert the cartridge so that the guides on the cartridge fit into the rails in the cartridge compartment in the carousel.

 

–          Gently push the new toner cartridge into the printer.

–          Close the printer’s front door.  After about 150 seconds “Printer Idle” appears in the Status Display.

 

–          From the Printer menu choose Toner Replace…

–          Select the Change Capacity Only check box.  MAKE SURE THIS BOX IS CHECKED.

–          In the Color list box, select the color of the toner cartridge that was replaced.

–          Click on the Capacity option 4500.  NOTE:  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT 4500 IS SELECTED AND NOT 1500.

–          Click OK.

 

Print Quality Issues

 

There is a yellow protective clip on the front of the cartridge which must be removed prior to installation.

 

These toner cartridges have a rubber roller on the front which distributes the toner poweder to the separate OPC drum.  Check this rubber roller for damage or debris.  Do NOT touch the rubber roller.  Do NOT use moisture of any kind.

 

Holding both ends of the toner cartridge, shake it side to side a few times to distribute the toner evenly.

 

Streaking, lines, ghost images, and repeating image defects are drum related issues.  The drum unit is a separate, replaceable, maintenance item.  After a certain period of usage (usually 4-6 toner changes) the drum unit will need to be replaced.

 

Leaking

 

This toner does not have any pull seal tabs and as a result a little toner dust on the cartridge is normal.  The yellow protective cover that covers the rubber roller helps collect loose toner powder.  However, vibrations during shipping may cause the roller to rotate a little and allow a little toner powder to leak.  This is normal.  You can clean excess toner dust off the cartridge by gently wiping the cartridge with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth or gently blowing on it.  Be careful with compressed air as this may blow too powerfully and blow toner powder out of the cartridge.  Do NOT use moisture of any kind and do NOT touch the rubber roller.

 

Not Fitting

 

Verify you have the correct cartridge for your specific printer model.  Verify the correct color is being installed into the correct slot in the printer.  Make sure the cartridge is being installed in the correct orientation.  Check inside the printer for any obstructions which may be causing the cartridge not to install correctly.  Check the cartridge itself for physical damage.