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Photoconductor Unit

Handling precautions
Replacing the photoconductor unit

Handling precautions

Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing the consumable products:

The photoconductor unit weighs 2.2 kg (4.84 lb). Be sure to hold it firmly by the handle when carrying it.

When replacing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to room light any longer than necessary.

Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. Also, avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin may permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.

To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.

Do not tilt the photoconductor unit.

Warning:

Do not dispose of the used consumable products in fire, as it may explode and cause injury. Dispose of it according to local regulations.

Keep the consumable products out of the reach of children.

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Replacing the photoconductor unit

Prepare a new photoconductor unit for replacement when you get an LCD panel message informing you to do so.

Follow the steps below to replace the photoconductor unit.

Press the latch on cover B to unlock the hooks, and open cover B.

Open cover A.

Hold the waste toner collector and draw it out. When drawing out the waste toner collector, firmly pull it since it has a drag resistance. Take care not to pull it too strongly as it could cause you to fall down.

Note:

When placing the waste toner collector, stand it on a flat surface as shown below to prevent the toner content from spilling out.

Pull the lever inside the handle and turn the handle to the guideline marked with the icon.

Note:

If you have difficulty pulling the lever, first lift the handle slightly to the left and then pull the lever again.

Hold the handle of the intermediate transfer unit, and gently pull it out until it stops. Make sure that the mark of the intermediate transfer unit matches that of the printer.

Caution:

Do not touch the transfer rollers (three black cylinders) of the intermediate transfer unit. Touching them may deteriorate print quality.

Hold the handle of the photoconductor unit and pull it out while raising it.

Note:

Place the used intermediate transfer unit as shown below to prevent contamination.

Take the photoconductor unit out of its package.

* Do not remove the protective sheet

Place the photoconductor unit by mounting the two projections near you onto the printer, and then mounting the projections on the other side onto the printer.

Make sure the two marks on the printer match those of the photoconductor unit, and then remove the tape from the photoconductor unit.

Pull out the protective sheet horizontally.

Gently insert the intermediate transfer unit until it stops.

Caution:

Do not touch the transfer rollers (three black cylinders) of the intermediate transfer unit. Touching them may deteriorate print quality.

Turn the handle of the intermediate transfer unit to the guideline marked with the icon.

Note:

If you have difficulty turning the handle, pull out the intermediate transfer unit again and then push it all the way until it stops.

As the handle is turned to the icon, the handle will be locked.

Take a new waste toner collector out of its container.

Install the new waste toner collector to the printer by holding it as shown below.

Note:

If the waste toner collector is not installed correctly, cover A may not be closed or an error massage will be displayed on the LCD panel. Be sure to install the waste toner collector into the frame of the printer.

Close cover B. Also close the MP Tray as needed.

Close cover A.

Warning:

Take care not to get your finger caught in the metal part inside cover A when closing it.

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