Maintenance Box or Ink Pad End‑of‑Life Warning
Determine whether the printer uses a replaceable maintenance box or an internal absorber before choosing a service action.
Common symptoms
The display asks for a maintenance box replacement.
A maintenance/ink pad life warning appears before printing stops.
The printer reports that a maintenance component has reached its limit.
What to do
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Read the exact wording of the printer message and identify the full model.
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Check whether the model uses a user-replaceable maintenance box.
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If replacement is specified, replace or service the physical component according to the model guidance.
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Use counter/service software only when the exact model and maintenance function are explicitly supported.
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After service, confirm the printer starts normally and no leakage or mechanical warning remains.
Check the exact printer model
Open the model library before downloading or running service software. Compatibility can differ between nearby model numbers and regional variants.