Changing the Fuser Unit
16/02/2005
Need to change the fuser unit? Just follow these simple instructions
The fuser is located inside the printer just behind the four image drum units
1) Shut the scanner Cover
The scanner cover must be securely shut
Tip: The scanner cover will make a clip noise when it is shut. It is secured by a magnet and will remain shut even when you open the cover of the printer
2) Open the printer cover
Press the cover release and lift the cover upwards. See Fig 1, below.
Warning: If the printer has recently been powered on, some fuser components will be very hot. Handle the fuser with extreme care, holding it only by its handle, which will only be mildly warm to the touch. A warning label clearly indicates the area. If in doubt, switch the printer off and wait at least 10 minutes for the fuser to cool before opening the printer cover.
3)Pull the 2 Fuser levers
Pull the two blue fuser retaining levers towards the front of the printer so that they are fully upright, as shown in fig 2 (below).
4) Remove the fuser
Holding the fuser by its handle, lift the fuser straight up and out of the printer (Fig 3). If the fuser is still warm, place it on a flat surface that is not sensitive to heat.
5) Take the new fuser
Remove the new fuser from its packaging and remove the transit material
6) Align the fuser
Holding the new fuser by its handle, make sure that it is the correct way round. The retaining levers should be fully upright, and the caution sign on the handle should be readable
7) Put the fuser in the printer
Lower the new fuser unit into the printer. Once in position Push the two blue retaining levers towards the rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place
8) Close the printer cover
Finally, close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed.
