Cleaning the corona wire
If you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows:
a Turn off the machine. Disconnect all cables and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.
b Open the front cover and slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
c Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left and left to right several times.
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Note
Be sure to return the blue tab to the home position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.
d Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
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• We recommend that you place the drum |
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unit and toner cartridge assembly on a |
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clean, flat surface with a sheet of |
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disposable paper or cloth underneath it in |
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case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. |
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• Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If | e Close the front cover. |
toner scatters on your hands or clothes, |
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wipe or wash it off with cold water at once. |
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• To prevent damage to the machine |
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caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch |
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the electrodes shown in the illustration. |
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