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How to / Replacing Consumable Products

Fuser Unit

Prepare a new fuser unit for replacement when you get a message informing you to do so.

Handling precautions

Note the following handling precautions before replacing the fuser unit:

Warning:
  • The fuser unit can be very hot if the printer has been in use. Turn the printer off and wait for 30 minutes until the temperature has subsided before replacing the fuser unit.
  • Do not dispose of the used fuser unit in fire, as it may explode and cause injury. Dispose of it according to local regulations.
  • Keep the fuser unit out of the reach of children.

Replacing the fuser unit

Follow these steps to replace the fuser unit.

Turn off the printer, and wait for 30 minutes until the temperature has subsided.

Press the latch on cover A and open the cover.

Raise cover D.

Close cover A.

Press the latch on cover B and open the cover.

Unlock the locks on both sides of the fuser unit.

Lift the fuser unit out of the printer as shown below.

Take the new fuser unit out of its package.

Hold the new fuser unit by the handles and lower it into the printer making sure that the guide posts slide into the holes on the bottom of the unit.

Lock the fuser unit.

Note:
Make sure that the locks are completely in the locked position.

Close covers D and B.


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