Printronix L1024, Maintenance Manual

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7–25 Chapter 7 – Fuser Subsystem
a. Remove the Upper Exit Guide Shaft by removing 1 E-ring from the left end of the Shaft
and sliding the Shaft to the right. The Shaft must be slid free of the 2 Teflon Rollers and
the Frame.
b. Disengage the Locking Tab of both Lower Exit Guide Shaft Bushings from the Exit Guide
Frame. Rotate both Bushings so that the flat portion of each Bushing is aligned with the
flat portion of the Frame. Lift the Shaft free from the Frame.
c. Remove the E-ring from the left end of the Shaft and remove the Bushing.
d. Gently release the tabs of the Lower Shaft Drive Gear and remove it from the Shaft. Slide
the right Bushing off of the Shaft.
CAUTION: The Locking Tabs of the Gear can be easily broken and must be
gently pried free of the Shaft.
e. Remove the Exit Guide Jam Lever from the Frame by gently spreading the Arms of the
Frame to release the Tabs on the Jam Lever.
14. Only if necessary, remove the left side Fuser Roller Locking Lever from the Fuser Base
Frame. If the Locking Lever must be removed, do not reuse it. Replace it with a new Locking
Lever.
15. Remove 2 Screws, then remove the Stepper Motor and Frame from the Fuser Base Frame.
The Stepper Motor can be removed from its Frame by removing 2 Screws. See Figure 7–4.
NOTE: When installing the Stepper Motor and Frame ensure that the alignment
prongs of the Fuser Clutch are engaged around the tab of the Stepper
Motor Frame. The Cable Connector for the Stepper Motor must face the
front of the Printer.
See Detail 7–4.