THESE TONER CARTRIDGES DO NOT HAVE THE OPC DRUM INTEGRATED.  THE DRUM UNIT IS A SEPARATE, REPLACEABLE, MAINTENANCE ITEM.

There are 4 different colors in this cartridge series; Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.

 

NOTE:  These are compatible cartridges so their appearance may differ greatly from the OEM.  They will still work and their appearance differences will have no effect on their performance.  The black is physically larger than the colors.

Not Recognizing

 

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

 

There is a smart chip located on the top of the cartridge.  Check this chip for damage or debris.  A clean, dry, lint-free cloth can be used to gently clean the gold contacts.

 

Make sure the right color cartridge is being installed into the correct color slot.

 

To remove and install these cartridges into a Ricoh Aficio 3260C/5560C printer do the following;

–          Open the front cover of the printer.

–          Pull down the hook of the case containing the color toner to be removed, and then pull out the case.  Take note of the different locations of the colors.

 

–          Holding the toner cartridge with the other hand, pull the cartridge up and out slowly.  Be careful with handling the toner cartridge as remaining toner may leak.

 

–          Make sure you have the correct color cartridge for the color you are replacing  Hold the toner cartridge with the label facing forward and install it in the case into the correct color slot.

 

–          Push the case in slowly until its hook clicks into place.

 

–          Close the front cover of the printer.

 

Print Quality Issues

 

There is a piece of tape on the top of the cartridge which must be removed prior to installation.  Make sure this tape was fully removed.

 

Gently shake the toner cartridge over a trash can to redistribute the toner inside.  Do NOT shake roughly or toner leakage may occur.

 

Almost all ghost imaging, streaking, lines, or repetitive image defects will be an issue with the drum unit.  The drum is separate from the toner cartridges.

 

Not Fitting

 

Verify you have the correct cartridges for your specific printer model.  Make sure the correct color cartridge is being installed into the correct color slot.  Check inside the printer for any obstructions.  Check the cartridges themselves for physical damage.  Make sure the protective cap was removed from the end of the cartridge.