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Replacing the Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge

Replacing the Konica Minolta 1690mf toner cartridges is a very important part of printing successfully. A bad installation can cause problems that go from bad printing quality to damaging the toner cartridges or other printer parts.
Here are some easy steps that you can use to remove used toner cartridges and install new ones without damaging your printer or your Konica Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridges.

Before replacing the Konica Minolta 1690mf toner cartridge, keep in mind the following safety recommendations:

CAUTION:

• - Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open flames, as this may cause a fire


• - If toner gets onto your hands or clothing, wash it off immediately with cold water. Do not use warm water as this may set the toner permanently, and you may not be able to remove the toner stains


• - Be careful and do not inhale the toner
  

Removing the used Konica Minolta Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge

1. Check the message window to see which color of the Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge needs replacing

NOTE: If the machine detects that a toner cartridge is empty it will display a message like this [TONER OUT or TONER LIFE END], and the empty toner cartridge is automatically moved so that it can be replaced.
If you wish to change the Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge, use either operation described below to switch the printer to REPLACE MODE.

2. With the main screen displayed, press the key to display PRINTER MODE screen

3. Select T/C CHANGE and then press the Select key

4. Select REPLACE MODE

5. Select the color for the Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge to be replaced, and then press the Select key. The toner cartridges rotate within the machine to move the toner cartridge of selected color to a position where it can be replaced

6. Open the front cover. Check that the Konica Minolta Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge to be replaced has been moved to the front

7. Pull down the handle on the Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge until the toner cartridge is unlocked and moves out slightly toward you. Remove the toner cartridge. Do not manually rotate the toner cartridge carousel

Installing the new Konica Minolta Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge

8. Take the new Konica Minolta Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge out of the bag

9. Shake the cartridge to distribute the toner

10. Remove the cover from the toner roller. Do not touch or scratch toner roller

11. Align the shaft on each end of the Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge

12. Press in the Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge until it locks into place

10. Close the front cover

Optimize your printing experience with the Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridge

Choose Eco fonts

Eco fonts are great because they are a simple and cheap solution for the office with high print usage. A reduction in toner is achieved by using less toner per letter on text. The trick lies in little holes the font uses, so a lot less toner is used in printing. Generally speaking, the eco fonts do not require any modifications to existing fonts and the software is widely available being easily customizable. In addition, Eco fonts are compatible with all printers out there.

Save money by choosing draft as default

Most desktop printers are designed to provide above average printing quality. One great option to save money is to default your print to draft quality. Most documents are read just once with little or no need for storage, so why use high quality printing for a document that will be barely read once?

To set up draft quality you must do the following on most Windows based printers:

(a) Click on tools
(b) Options
(c) Print tab
(d) Under print management choose draft
(e) OK
After following these quick steps you will be all set to save on printing and make those expensive little cartridges last a little longer. Bottom line, every drop of ink counts.

Anybody said generic?

70% of the medicines sold in the United States are generic. They contain the same chemical components that brand name medicines do, and they deliver the same results. If people trust their lives to compatibles, why not put this same trust (in a lesser scale) in generic cartridges for their printers? These days quality of generics can be just as good as OEM quality and best of all, savings can quickly pile up. With a slowing economy people as well as office managers will find a safe and reliable alternative in compatible toner.

Choose the right printer for your needs

Do you really need that expensive duplex feeder option? That fancy display? Storage area for paper reams? Unless your office requires it, there is no need to buy a big work horse for things a pony can do. Try to save on printers by avoiding options you don't necessarily need for your office. Don't buy on impulse, speak with your office manager and find out your print output per week. Get the facts straight and then shop around. Would an inexpensive Magicolor 1690mf toner or a Konica Minolta Bizhub c451 toner be better for your home or office's needs? Sometimes having the right information can end up saving you money.

Keep in mind the following:

(1) Know your page out per month. Know how much you print and have printed over the past six months. Notice trends and color usage patterns. Ask yourself if you need expensive digital printing. Ponder on whether or not you can do fine with basic average color or if you really need picture quality for your office printer?
(2) Stay away from OEM cost per copy programs, those are designed with a catch and you always end up paying more. You cannot control your use of supplies and the costs far outweigh the benefits. Shoot for a machine that you can control its toner supply.
(3) Does that document need to be printed at all? PDF options and electronic signatures today are the norm. Email the document to the recipient in a PDF form first, and only print documents when absolutely necessary.

(4) Are you controlling and monitoring your color printing? Does anyone keep tabs or watches what is being printed at your office? It is hard to resist employees printing their summer vacation pictures at the company`s expense. A good managed control of the color printer can end up saving big bucks at the end of the year. Use printing wisely.
(5) Try to find printers that have a compatible alternative. This will help you down the line in the future to downsize the cost of toner replacement.

Shop around

Don't just walk into any office supplies store hoping for a bargain. Online shopping is your best bet when looking to save money on ink or find a decent printer.

Questions about Magicolor 1690mf toner cartridges

Answer: On your machine you have a round black button with SELECT in the middle. Press left navigation key (on that round button) to enter the replace mode, then press down arrow and SELECT, then press SELECT to enter the choice, then with navigation button select which one you want to replace and confirm with select. The magicolor 1690mf toner drum gear goes in eject position of selected color, open the front cover and replace the toner cartridge.

Answer: First of all try cleaning the print head window, and also select a darker copy density. If it doesn’t work, check if the media is moist from humidity, if it is, replace it with new, dry media. Check also your toner cartridges to see if one or more are running low of toner or are damaged, if so, replace it.

Answer: This might be happening because your paper printing setting is incorrect. Go to UTILITY, then MACHINE SETTING and choose AUTO CONTINUE. Make sure that this feature is turned ON. Hope it helps!