how to empty waste toner bottle on ricoh printer

RICOH MP C4503 Replacement of waste toner bottle

how to empty ricoh waste toner bottle
how to empty Ricoh waste toner bottle

This article describes how to clear the "replace waste toner bottle" System Message from the Ricoh MPC3004, MPC3504, MPC4504, MPC6004, MPC3003, MPC3503, 4503, MPC5503, and MPC6003 copier. We are discussing the method to replace the waste toner box in this article. You can replace it in very few steps. I hope this will be able to solve your problem.


Meaning of the error code “Replacement of waste toner bottle”

This System Message shows when the waste toner box is completely full of waste toner and it needs replacement.  This error code also shows when the sensor in it is defective.  The sensor is located above the Waste Toner Box. The machine deposits the excess toner from the printing process into this box to make the copy neet and clean. If the box fills up, the sensor detects it and the machine shows this code. You need to replace the waste toner box or empty the box. It is very easy to empty.


Method 1

Replacing waste toner box

 You can see waste toner box by pressing the cover on the left side of the machine near the first tray. Now you can replace the waste toner box or you can empty the box and reinstall it

Caution

Note the leg of the sensor located above the waste toner box when replacing.  Otherwise, it may break.


Method 2

Check the waste toner sensor

If the error still persists, you may need to clean the waste toner sensor. The sensor is located above the waste toner box.


I hope this was useful to you. Please let me know your experience through the comments section.

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