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.

IMPORTANT

C

• We recommend that you place the drum

 

unit and toner cartridge assembly on a

 

clean, flat surface with a sheet of

 

disposable paper or cloth underneath it in

 

case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

 

• Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If

e Close the front cover.

toner scatters on your hands or clothes,

 

wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.

 

• To prevent damage to the machine

 

caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch

 

the electrodes shown in the illustration.

 

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