How do I empty my Dell waste toner box?

Open the right side cover. Turn the waste toner box lock lever 90-degrees counterclockwise to unlock the waste toner box. Grasp the handle on the waste toner box and pull it out making sure to hold it upright so that the waste toner does not spill out. Stand the removed waste toner box upright on a level surface.

What is a waste toner box on a Dell printer?

The Waste Toner Box is a consumable item that gathers excess Toner created during the Print process. This item normally needs replaced after about 30,000 Prints but you will receive an early warning message advising that it is nearing time for replacement.

How do you empty a toner bottle?

Slide both levers on the front cover outward. Hold both ends of the paper transfer unit, and then lift it up. Hold the center of the waste toner bottle, and then carefully pull it out horizontally. Pull the waste toner bottle halfway out, grab the bottle, and then pull it straight out.

What does waste toner box full mean?

Please replace the waste
The waste toner box collects excess toner that is produced during printing. When waste toner box becomes full, the message “Please replace the waste toner box.” appears. Do not throw the waste toner box into a fire. Toner may splatter and cause burns. Store the waste toner box out of the reach of small children.

How long does a waste toner box last?

approximately 20,000
The Waste Toner Box collects waste toner that results from the printing process. It has a life expectancy of approximately 20,000 depending on average page coverage, etc.

Is toner waste hazardous?

Most used or unneeded printer/toner/inkjet cartridges are not regulated as hazardous waste, but should be recycled. The best way to recycle these cartridges is to send them back to the manufacturer.

What does it mean when waste toner is full?

When the ” Waste Toner Bottle is almost full.” appears on the display, the waste toner bottle should be replaced soon. Insert the waste toner bottle into the machine carefully. When the waste toner bottle is inserted to the handle area, push the front side of the waste toner bottle to fully insert it into the machine.

How do I fix full waste toner?

How do I clear the message ‘Waste Toner Full’ from the display?

  1. Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
  2. Hold the green handle of the drum unit.
  3. Release the gray lock lever (1) that is on the left side of the machine.
  4. Hold the handles of the drum unit when you carry it.

What happens when a waste toner box is full?

The waste toner box collects excess toner that is produced during printing. When waste toner box becomes full, the message “Please replace the waste toner box.” appears. Do not throw the waste toner box into a fire. Toner may splatter and cause burns.

What happens when waste toner is full?

A message appears on the printer touch screen when the waste toner container is full. If you continue copying or printing without replacing the waste toner container, the printer stops after copying or printing approximately 18,000 sheets.