Apr 02 Genicom Publication No. GEG-99141
GENICOM Intelliprint cL160 User Guide 5-9
Drum Cartridge
Handling Precautions
• Make sure nothing touches or scratches the light-sensitive drum surface (blue colored part) or
transfer roller (black colored part). Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the drum or
transfer roller deteriorates print quality.
• Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight and avoid exposing the drum cartridge to
fluorescent indoor light, as this may result in dropouts or dirty printing.
• When replacing the drum cartridge, work on a desk or other flat surface to avoid scratching
the light-sensitive drum and transfer roller.
• Avoid removing the drum cartridge from the printer before it is time to replace it. Removing
and replacing the drum cartridge can cause dirt to stick to the cartridge and deteriorate p rint
quality.
• Avoid tilting or shaking the drum cartridge when removing it, as toner may spill inside the
printer and cause damage.
• To ensure good print quality, keep the drum cartridge level when handling it.
• The drum cartridge weighs 10 lbs. (4.5 kg). Handle it carefully.
• Wrap used drum cartridges in a plastic bag and dispose of them as non-burnable waste.
Storage Precautions
• Do not unpack the new drum cartridge until you are ready to install it. If the drum cartridge
is unpacked put it in its aluminum package for sto rage.
• Store drum cartridges away from direct sunlight under the following conditions:
• Ambient temperature range, 0 to 35°C; humidity range, 15 to 80 % RH (no condensation)
• Avoid storing in hot humid areas.
• Avoid storing near magnetic objects such as CRT screens, disk drives, or floppy disks.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in a level position.
Replacing the Drum Cartridge
Follow the procedure below to replace the drum cartridge.