THIS TONER CARTRIDGE DOES NOT HAVE THE OPC DRUM INTEGRATED.  THE DRUM UNIT IS A SEPARATE, REPLACEABLE, MAINTENANCE ITEM.

This toner cartridge comes with a new waste toner box that must be replaced at the same time as the toner cartridge.

This is a compatible cartridge so there will be some differences between this cartridge and the OEM.  These differences will not affect the function.

 

 

Not Recognizing

 

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

 

This cartridge uses a RF or radio frequency sensor chip that’s located on the bottom of the cartridge. This chip does not make physical contact with the printer but rather sits in a specific position to be picked up by the printer’s sensor. Make sure that the cartridge is properly inserted and locks into place to ensure the chip is in the correct position. If the problem persists it is most likely an issue with the chip on the cartridge.

 

To remove and install the TK342 and waste toner bottle into the FS-4020DN printer do the following;

–          Open the top cover

 

–          Push the lock lever to the right and pull out the toner cartridge

 

–          Set the new toner cartridge in the printer and push down on the top of the toner cartridge to install it firmly in place

 

–          Close the top printer cover

To remove and replace the waste toner bottle do the following;

–          Open the left cover.  While holding the waste toner bottle, press the lock lever and then gently remove the waste toner bottle.

 

–          Open the cap of the new waste toner bottle.

 

–          Insert the new waste toner bottle.  When the bottle is set correctly, it will snap into place.  Make sure that the waste toner bottle is correctly inserted and close the left cover.

 

Kyocera Mita requires to clean the printer any time the toner cartridge has been replaced.  Failure to do so may result in print quality issues.  To clean the printer do the following;

–          Open the top cover and MP tray.

 

–          Lift the developer unit together with the toner cartridge out of the printer.

 

–          Use a soft lint free cloth to clean dust and dirt away from the registration roller (metal).

 

–          Insert the developer unit together with the toner cartridge, back into the printer.  Close the top cover and MP tray

 

–          Open the left cover.  Use a lint free cloth to clean dust and dirt away from the vents then close the left cover

 

Print Quality Issues

 

Make sure the above cleaning steps were completed when the new toner cartridge was installed.

 

There’s an orange paper cover on the toner cartridge which must be replace prior to installation.

 

Gently shake and roll the toner cartridge a few times to loosen and redistribute the toner powder inside the cartridge.

 

Streaking, lines, ghost images, and repeating image defects are drum related issues.  The drum unit is separate from the toner cartridge.

 

Not Fitting

 

Verify you have the correct cartridge for your specific printer model.  Check to make sure the cartridge is being installed in the correct orientation.  Check the inside of the printer for any obstructions that may be causing the cartridge not to fit properly.  Check the cartridge itself for physical damage.