Brother HL-2700CN Series, Service Manual

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2.2 Replacement of Fuser Unit
<Criterion of Replacement>
It is recommended to replace with a new fuser unit according to the periodic
maintenance cycle listed in the table 1 to maintain the satisfactory print quality.
The suggested replacement timing is indicated on the control paned with the
following message, “REPLACE FUSER”.
REPLACE FUSER
<Purpose of Replacement>
To prevent the decline of fusing strength and print quality due to the deterioration of
the fuser roller.
<Tools and Replacement Materials>
Fuser unit (1 unit): Voltage specification to be confirmed.
WARNING
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Fuser unit and its peripheral parts are very hot.
•
Prior to starting the replacement work, please confirm that the unit and parts are
well cooled down after turning off the power switch.
<Work Procedure>
Sequence of Disassembling
1) Turn off the printer power switch. To avoid injury, wait until the printer has
cooled down sufficiently before you replace the fuser unit.
2) Open the paper exit unit.
3) To release the fuser unit from the printer, release the lock lever (FU) that are on
both sides of fuser unit as shown below.
4)
Hold the handles on both sides as you take the fuser unit out of the printer.
Fig.6-10
Lock lever (FU)
Open Open
Fuser unit
Lock lever (FU)
Paper Exit Unit
Frame