
5.3 Cleaning the Printer
5.3Cleaning the Printer
As discussed earlier, the following parts must be cleaned each time the toner container and waste toner box are replaced:
•Paper transfer unit
•Main charger unit
In addition to this, it is recommended that these parts are cleaned periodically at least once a month.
5.3.1Cleaning the Registration Roller
A dirty registration roller can cause soiling of the reverse side of the paper and other printing problems. Use the following procedure to clean the registration roller.
| Be careful not to touch the transfer belt (black) |
| or to place anything on top of the transfer belt |
Note | during cleaning. Doing so can cause poor print |
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1 | Pull the paper transfer unit handle and pull it out to |
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2 | Use the cleaning cloth that comes with the toner kit to | |||
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3 | Pressing the handle of the transfer unit, return the |
| transfer unit securely to its original position. |
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5.3.2Cleaning the Main Charger Unit
The main charger unit needs to be cleaned periodically as it gets contaminated with dioxide after a long usage. The main charger is comprised of two main parts — the wire and the grid — which should be cleaned separately as instructed below.
To clean the main charger unit, proceed as follows:
1 | Open the front cover. |
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2 | Press on the toner container to open it. |
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