Imaging unit, Imaging kit, Replacing

6Caring for Your Printer

Imaging unit

Imaging	Unit:replace	Replace the Imaging Unit soon. After the message
		appears, the unit may still yield about 1,500 color
		pages, depending on the complexity of your prints.
Imaging	Unit expired	Replace the unit now; it is used up and print quality is
		affected.

■Dark, vertical streaks on the print.

■Dark color spots and streaks in all colors.

■A wide, light, horizontal band in one place on the page.

■All colors are faded; ﬁne line detail disappears.

■Print the Consumables Page from the front panel.

■Check the % Remaining gauge.

■Compare your output with the print quality examples in “Maintaining print quality” on page 7-6 to diagnose and correct the symptoms.

■Print the Conﬁ guration Page from the front panel or access the front panel System Counts menu.

■Check the Imaging Unit Count; compare the number to the component’s average life (refer to page 6-3).

Replacing the	1.	Open the printer’s front door.
imaging kit	2.	Unlock the Imaging Unit:
		■ Loosen the two thumbscrews (turn counterclockwise).
		■ Turn the lower lever counterclockwise.
	3.	Remove the old Imaging Unit and cover it completely to prevent damage from light
		exposure.* After you determine that the new Imaging Unit corrects the symptom, dispose
		of the used unit as normal ofﬁce waste.
	4.	Unpack the new unit and ﬁlter; do not touch the right side or underside of the Imaging Unit.
	5.	Replace the ﬁlter.
	6.	Insert the new Imaging Unit:
		■ Turn the unit’s upper lever 90˚ clockwise.
		■ Remove the protective plastic sheet.
		■ Slide the unit into the printer; turn the lower lever 180˚ clockwiseand tighten the
		thumbscrews. Close the printer’s front door.
	* If installing a new unit does not correct the symptom:
	1.	Remove the new unit from the printer and carefully repack it for future use (it must be
		protected from light exposure).
9698-103	2.	Re-install the original Imaging Unit.

6-6	Phaser 560 Color Laser Printer