How to Replace a Toner Cartridge (HP, Brother, Canon, Kyocera)

Before you start

Have the right cartridge: the number is on the old cartridge and in the printer's menu. Find my toner.

Any laser printer

1. Turn the printer on and open the front (or top) cover.
2. Pull out the old cartridge by its handle.
3. Unpack the new cartridge and rock it gently 5–6 times to spread the toner.
4. Remove all tape, clips and the sealing strip.
5. Slide it in until it clicks, then close the cover.
6. Print a test page.

HP LaserJet

Open the front door (on color models, the cartridge drawer slides out). HP cartridges include the drum, so there's nothing else to change. Shop HP toner.

Brother

The toner sits inside the drum unit. Pull out the drum-and-toner assembly, press the green lever to release the toner, and click the new toner into the drum. Push the whole assembly back in. Shop Brother toner.

Canon imageCLASS

Open the front cover (color models) or the top cover (mono), pull the cartridge straight out, and insert the new one. Canon cartridges include the drum. Shop Canon toner.

Kyocera ECOSYS

Open the top cover, turn the blue lever to unlock the toner container, lift it out and drop the new one in. Replace the waste toner box when the printer asks (it comes with the toner). Shop Kyocera toner.

Old cartridge? Recycle it.

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