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November 22nd, 2006 20:00

3100cn drum replacement

i get a message that says replace drum cartridge soon.  what does this really mean?  how many pages after this will it last?  thanks.
 

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November 23rd, 2006 10:00

http://support.euro.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/3100cn/en/UG/section21.html#1093955

How to replace the Drum Cartridge
CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

Dell cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see your Owner's Manual.

Dell recommends Dell drum cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell.
NOTE: Remove any print jobs from the center output tray and close the multipurpose feeder cover before opening the top cover or front door.
NOTE: First pull the optional duplex module back if it is installed.

1. To open both covers on the printer, grab the notch in the front door and pull forward. Lift the top cover and push back.

2. To remove the used drum cartridge, push up the lever on the right side of the printer.

3. Grab the drum cartridge by the handle, and pull it up and out.

CAUTION: Do not touch inside the printer with your hands. Some parts may be hot. Allow time for the printer to cool before attempting to remove parts in this area.

4. Remove the protective sheet from the drum cartridge.

CAUTION: Do not touch the drum at the bottom of the drum cartridge.

5. To insert the drum cartridge, push up the lever on the right side of the printer. With the lever in the upright position, hold the drum cartridge by the handle, align the arrows on the drum cartridge with the corresponding arrows on the printer and guide the cartridge in until it snaps into place.

6. Pull down the lever on the right to lock the drum cartridge in place.

7. Close the top cover.

December 13th, 2006 13:00

It's going to depend on how many color prints you make and how much color on each.  The drums are supposedly rated for like 35000 prints, but we had one die at 11000.  They tell you that each time you use color it counts four times the pages or something like that.  The trick is that the thing fills with toner in at least one maybe two spots and once filled up works no more.  There are two tabs, one on either side of drum with two screws in each.  Take those off very carefully and you will be able to empty toner out of that spot.  It may give it more life.  Just do it carefully and maybe wear a mask over your face so you don't breathe all that toner in.  It must be okay to throw in garbage, because that's what dell is telling people to do with the used up drums. Good-luck:)

December 13th, 2006 13:00

Thanks for the info.  I have 15K pages printed and if color counts for a lot more, i'm about ready for a new drum.  Will it just stop printing or become hard to read?  Thanks.
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