Xerox 3150 - Phaser B/W Laser Printer, Service Manual

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Precautions
Service Manual 1-3
1.2.3 Handling Precautions
The following instructions are for personal safety, to avoid injury, and to avoiddamage the printer
1. Ensure the printer is installed on a level surface, capable of supporting its weight. Failure to do so could cause the
printer to tip or fall.
2. The printer contains many rollers, gears, and fans. Take great care to ensure that you do not catch your fingers,
hair, or clothing in any of these rotating devices.
3. Do not place any small metal objects, containers of water, chemicals, or other liquids close to the printer which if
spilled could get into the printer and cause damage, electric shock, or a fire hazard.
4. Do not install the printer in areas with high dust or moisture levels, beside an open window, or close to a
humidifier or heater.
5. Do not place candles or burning cigarettes on the printer.These can cause a fire.
1.2.4 Assembly and Disassembly Precautions
Always use Xerox parts. Take care to note the exact location of parts and cable routing before disassembling any part
of the printer. Ensure all parts and cables are replaced correctly.
Please carry out the following procedures before disassembly or replacing any parts:
1.
Check the contents of the printer memory and make a note of any user settings. These will be erased if the
mainboard or network card is replaced.
2.
Ensure that power is disconnected from the wall socket before servicing or replacing any electrical parts.
3.
Disconnect printer interface cables and power cables before servicing or replacing any parts.
4.
Only use approved spare parts. Ensure that part number, product name, any voltage, current, or temperature
rating are correct.
5.
When removing or re-fitting any parts do not use excessive force, especially when fitting screws into plastic.
6.
Take care not to drop any small parts into the printer.
Handling of the OPC Drum
The OPC Drum can be irreparably damaged if:
■ Exposed to light. Take care not to expose
the OPC Drum either to direct sunlight or to
fluorescent or incandescent room lighting.
Exposure for as little as 5 minutes can
damage the surface photoconductive
properties and will result in print quality
degradation. Take extra care when servicing
the printer. Remove the OPC Drum and
store it in a black bag or other lightproof
container.
■
Take care when working with the covers
(especially the top cover) open as light is
admitted to the OPC area and can damage
the OPC Drum.
■ Take care not to scratch the green surface of
OPC Drum Unit.
■
If the green surface of the Drum Cartridge
is scratched or touched, the print quality
will be compromised.
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