CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE

Fusing Unit

Fusing Unit

When the following message appears on the LCD panel, you must replace the Fusing Unit:

REPLACE FUSER

Warning

The Fusing Unit and the parts around it are HOT!. Be sure to wait until the Fusing Unit has cooled down sufficiently before replacing the Fusing Unit.

If you touch the HOT parts, you might get injured.

Warning

After replacing the Fusing Unit, wait for approximately 30 minutes before printing after the new unit is installed to allow the fusing oil to circulate.

Replacing the Fusing Unit

1.Press the Power button and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer. To avoid injury wait until the printer has cooled down sufficiently before replacing the Fusing Unit.

2.Open the Top Cover and the Rear Access Cover.

3.Remove the screws as shown below (Fig. 5-20) inside the Rear Access Cover and release the metal retaining clips.

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Fig. 5-20 Remove and release the Metal retaining clips