Replacing the Transfer Unit

Before you replace a consumable, read the replacement instructions provided with the new consumable carefully.

Important

  • The performance of the drum unit may deteriorate if you expose the unit to light for an extended period of time. Replace the unit quickly.

  • The drum unit (green cylinder) is fragile and easily scratched. Handle the unit carefully.

  • Do not leave the machine unattended with the drum unit removed.

  • Before removing the waste toner bottle, spread the included plastic sheet on the floor to the right of the machine to prevent your workplace from getting dirty with the removed waste toner bottle.

  • Some of the internal components of this machine are fragile. Do not touch the sensors indicated below when removing the right cover (waste toner bottle). Doing so may cause malfunctions.
    Waste toner bottle sensor illustration
    Waste toner bottle sensor illustration

The current transfer unit is approaching the end of its service life when the following message appears on the machine's control panel. Prepare a new drum unit for replacement.

"Replace Required Soon: Transfer Unit"

Replace the transfer unit when the following message appears on the machine's control panel.

"Replacement Required: Transfer Unit"

You can see the procedure in the video.
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  1. Take the black lightproof paper out of the box.
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  2. Pull the right side of the bypass cover to open the bypass cover.
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  3. Hold the tab firmly and open the right cover of the waste toner bottle.
    Before removing the waste toner bottle from the machine, spread a sheet of paper on the floor.
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  4. Grab the handle at the upper front of the right cover of the waste toner bottle and remove the waste toner bottle in the upper right direction.
    Be careful not to drop the waste toner bottle when removing it.
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  5. Place the removed waste toner bottle on the plastic sheet.
    Place the removed waste toner bottle horizontally on a sheet of paper with the inside facing up. Otherwise, the waste toner may spill.
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  6. Push down and pull the handle of the drum unit to be replaced, and then pull the drum unit out of the machine carefully.

    • Remove all drum units (yellow, magenta, cyan, and black).

    • Hold the removed drum units level to prevent toner spills.
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  7. Place the removed drum units on a sheet of paper.
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  8. Cover the four drum units with the lightproof paper you have prepared in Step 1.
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  9. Pull the rear cover open lever (1) and open the rear cover (2).
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  10. Loosen two coin screws using a coin.
    Loosen the coin screws completely until the tips are tilted.
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  11. While holding the green knob, carefully pull out the transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt) halfway.
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  12. While holding the green knob and green handle as shown in the illustration, carefully pull out the transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt).
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  13. Place the removed transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt) on a sheet of paper.
    Place the removed transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt) horizontally on a sheet of paper.
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  14. Take the new transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt) out of the box.
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    Do not touch the belt area of the transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt).
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  15. Remove the cap of the new transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt).
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  16. Peel off the protective tape, and then remove the packing materials from the transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt).
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  17. Carefully insert the new transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt) into the machine.
    When inserting, align the two arrows on the machine and the transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt).
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  18. Push the position indicated in the illustration to push the transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt) in.
    Be sure to push it in all the way.
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  19. Tighten the two coin screws using a coin.
    Be sure to tighten the coin screws completely to the position indicated in the illustration.
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  20. Insert the drum unit carefully into the machine.

    • Install all drum units (yellow, magenta, cyan, and black).

    • Hold the drum unit level to prevent toner spills.

    • When inserting the drum unit, align the arrows on the machine and the drum unit.
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  21. Push in the top of the handle of the drum unit until it clicks.
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  22. While pushing the knobs on both sides, pull up and out the transfer unit (transfer roller).
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  23. Place the removed transfer unit (transfer roller) on a sheet of paper.
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  24. Take the new transfer unit (transfer roller) out of the box.
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  25. Install the new transfer unit (transfer roller).
    Insert it straight as shown in the illustration until it clicks.
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  26. Close the rear cover.
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  27. Insert the two protruding parts on the right cover of the waste toner bottle while aligning them with the holes on the machine, and then close the right cover.
    Make sure that the right cover is firmly seated before closing it.
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  28. Close the bypass cover.
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  29. Place the removed transfer unit (transfer roller) into the box.
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  30. Place the removed transfer unit (intermediate transfer belt) into the box.
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  31. After you replace the transfer unit, reset the counter on the operation panel.
    [Setting][System Settings][PM Parts][Counter Clear: Trsfr Unit]

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