Maintenance
5-14
5.4
Replacement of the PC Cartridge (OPC)
If the print quality gets worse the PC Cartridge (8) should be replaced.
It is only allowed to use a PC Cartridge that has been released for the printer.
Note:
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The PC Cartridge is very light-sensitive, so it is wrapped up in
lightproof foil. Carefully remove the drum from its foil container.
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Please do not touch the green part of the PC Cartridge with your
fingers. Oil and dirt degrade print quality.
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Do not expose the light-sensitive PC Cartridge to room lighting or
sunlight any longer than necessary.
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Press first
. OFFLINE will be displayed.
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Open the front (21) cover.
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Press the lever (26) to the top to slide the Developer Unit away from the PC
Cartridge.
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Remove the connector (8A).
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Press lever (8B) down and pull the PC Cartridge (8) about
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out of the
housing and grasp the grip (8C) with the other hand and pull it toward you
off the printer housing.
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Insert a new PC Cartridge by using the upper and lower iron band guides
and push it into the printer until you hear a click.
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Mount the connector (8A).
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Fix the new PC Cartridge by pressing down the lever (26).
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Close the front (21) cover.
Note:
Change to the OFFLINE mode and reset the OPC INFO (see