August, 2006 IMAGE TRANSFER UNIT
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Dusting the ITB with Lubricant Powder
1. Get a pack of Lubricant Powder B1329700.
Important!
• THE ITB MUST BE COATED WITH LUBRICANT POWDER (B1329700) BEFORE INSTALLING
A NEW ITB.
• THE LUBRICANT POWDER (B1329700) (COMPOSED OF ZINC STEARATE) IS SPECIALLY
DESIGNED FOR THIS MACHINE (e-STUDIO4500c/5500c).
• NEVER USE SETTING POWDER (54429101) FOR THIS MACHINE, OR YOU MAY DAMAGE
THE DRUM CHARGE ROLLER AND CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH IMAGE QUALITY.
• NEVER USE TONER TAKEN FROM THE TONER SUPPLY PORT OF THE YELLOW PCU
BECAUSE THIS TONER HAS DEVELOPER MIXED WITH IT.
• IF THE LUBRICANT POWDER (B1329700) IS NOT AVAILABLE, COAT THE ITB WITH THIS
MACHINE’S YELLOW TONER. DO NOT USE ANOTHER MODEL’S YELLOW TONER.
2. While rotating the knob [A] in the direction indicated by the arrow [B], apply
Lubricant Powder (B1329700) at [C] with a soft dry cloth.
3. Rotate the ITB indicated by the arrow [B] through one full rotation. This allows
the lubricant powder to be spread completely on the ITB.
4. Turn the lever [D] to the ‘up’ position.
5. After the ITB is completely covered with powder, rotate the knob [E] in the
direction indicated by the arrow [F].
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[A]
[C]
[E]
[B]
[F]
[D]