User GuideP 501/502

How to Replace the Fusing Unit

CAUTION

  • The fusing unit becomes very hot. When installing a new fusing unit, open the rear cover and wait about 15 minutes until the fusing unit cools down. After that, install the new fusing unit. Unless the unit cools down sufficiently, you may be burned.
  • Important

    • Do not place the fusing unit on a heat-sensitive surface.

    • Place the fusing unit on flat surface. Do not stand the fusing unit on end or lean it against an object.

    1Take out the new fusing unit from the box.

    Take the fusing unit out of the bag, and put the fusing unit on a level surface.

    Fusing unit illustration
    Fusing unit illustration

    2Hold the handle of the fusing unit and pull it out.

    Fusing unit illustration

    3Put the used fusing unit in the bag which the new fusing unit was in, and then put it in the box.

    Confirm that the old fusing unit is at room temperature before putting it into the bag.

    Fusing unit illustration

    4Hold the handle of the new fusing unit and put it into the machine.

    Fusing unit illustration
    Fusing unit illustration

    5Close the rear cover.

    Rear cover illustration

    When discarding used maintenance kit, see Disposing of Used Fusing Unit.

    If the message for replacing the maintenance kit still appears after replacing the maintenance kit, contact your service representative.