Epson Aculaser CX16NF User Manual

Note:
Do not touch the wires and flat cable shown in the illustration.
Note:
The machine must complete a calibration cycle after the photoconductor unit has been replaced. If
you open the scanner unit or front cover before the machine is reset, the calibration stops, then starts
over again after the cover is closed.
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Chapter 8
Maintenance
Maintaining the Machine
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Caution:
Read all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained in
them. These labels are located on the inside of the machine’s covers and the interior of the machine
body.
Handle the machine with care to preserve its life. Abuse handling may cause damage and void your
warranty. If dust and paper scraps remain on the inside or outside of the machine, machine
performance and print quality will suffer, so the machine...

❏Always close the machine’s covers gently. Never subject the machine to vibration.
❏Do not cover the machine immediately after using it. Turn it off and wait until it cools down.
❏Do not leave the machine’s covers open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places; light
may damage the toner cartridges.
❏Do not open the machine during printing.
❏Do not tap media stacks on the machine.
❏Do not lubricate or disassemble the machine.
❏Do not tilt the machine.
❏Do not touch the electrical contacts,...

Cleaning the Machine
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Caution:
Be sure to turn off the machine and unplug the power cord before cleaning. However, be sure to
turn on the machine when cleaning the print head window.
Exterior
❏Control Panel❏Ventilation Grille
❏Machine Exterior
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❏Original Window (a) 
Exposure Window (b) (only AcuLaser CX16NF)
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❏Original Cover Pad
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Media Rollers
The accumulation of paper dust and other debris on the media rollers can cause media-feeding
problems.
Cleaning the Media Feed Roller
1. Open the scanner unit.
Note:
If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the output tray before opening the
scanner unit.
Note:
Do not touch the wires and flat cable shown in the illustration.
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2. Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the photoconductor unit out
vertically.
Note:
❏Do not touch the PC drum and the transfer belt on the photoconductor unit.
❏Position the removed photoconductor unit horizontally as shown in the illustration below.
Be sure to keep the photoconductor unit horizontal and place it where it will not become dirty.
Do not leave the photoconductor unit removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place the
removed photoconductor unit in...

3. Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth.
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Caution:
The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot.
Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned,
immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention.
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Note:
Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the transfer roller is touched.
Be careful not to touch the surface of the transfer roller.
4. Slowly insert the photoconductor unit vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to
finish reinstalling the photoconductor unit.
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5. Carefully close the scanner unit.
Note:
Do not touch the wires and flat cable shown in the illustration.
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Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for the ADF (AcuLaser CX16NF only)
1. Open the ADF feed cover.
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2. Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth.
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3. Close the ADF feed cover.
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