Epson AcuLaser C9100 User Manual

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Photoconductor Unit
Handling precautions
Always observe the following handling precautions when 
replacing the consumable products:
❏The photoconductor unit weighs 2.2 kg (4.84 lb). Be sure to 
hold it firmly by the handle when carrying it.
❏When replacing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it 
to room light any longer than necessary. 
❏Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. Also, avoid 
touching the drum, since oil from your skin...

232Maintenance and Transportation
Replacing the photoconductor unit
Prepare a new photoconductor unit for replacement when you 
get an LCD panel message informing you to do so.
Follow the steps below to replace the photoconductor unit.
1. Press the latch on cover B to unlock the hooks, and open cover 
B.
2. Open cover A.
 

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3. Hold the waste toner collector and draw it out. When drawing 
out the waste toner collector, firmly pull it since it has a drag 
resistance. Take care not to pull it too strongly as it could cause 
you to fall down.
Note:
When placing the waste toner collector, stand it on a flat surface as 
shown below to prevent the toner content from spilling out.
 

234Maintenance and Transportation 4. Pull the lever inside the handle and turn the handle to the 
guideline marked with the   icon.
Note:
If you have difficulty pulling the lever, first lift the handle slightly 
to the left and then pull the lever again.
5. Hold the handle of the intermediate transfer unit, and gently 
pull it out until it stops. Make sure that the d mark of the 
intermediate transfer unit matches that of the printer.
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Caution:
Do not touch the transfer rollers (three black cylinders)...

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6. Hold the handle of the photoconductor unit and pull it out 
while raising it.
Note:
Place the used intermediate transfer unit as shown below to prevent 
contamination.
 

236Maintenance and Transportation 7. Take the photoconductor unit out of its package.
* Do not remove the protective sheet
8. Place the photoconductor unit by mounting the two 
projections near you onto the printer, and then mounting the 
projections on the other side onto the printer.
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9. Make sure the two u marks on the printer match those of the 
photoconductor unit, and then remove the tape from the 
photoconductor unit.
10. Pull out the protective sheet horizontally.
 

238Maintenance and Transportation 11. Gently insert the intermediate transfer unit until it stops.
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Caution:
Do not touch the transfer rollers (three black cylinders) of the 
intermediate transfer unit. Touching them may deteriorate 
print quality.
12. Turn the handle of the intermediate transfer unit to the 
guideline marked with the   icon.
Note:
❏If you have difficulty turning the handle, pull out the 
intermediate transfer unit again and then push it all the way 
until it stops.
❏As the handle is...

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14. Install the new waste toner collector to the printer by holding 
it as shown below.
Note: 
If the waste toner collector is not installed correctly, cover A may 
not be closed or an error massage will be displayed on the LCD panel. 
Be sure to install the waste toner collector into the frame of the 
printer.
15. Close cover B. Also close the MP Tray as needed.
 

240Maintenance and Transportation 16. Close cover A.
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Warning:
Take care not to get your finger caught in the metal part 
inside cover A when closing it.