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							2. Open the front cover by placing your fingers on the grooves on both sides of the cover as
shown below, and then pull the cover towards you.
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Caution:
You must completely open the printer cover when replacing the developer cartridge;
otherwise, you may damage the printer.
3. Hold the photoconductor unit’s casing by the handle and slowly pull it out of the printer.
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Warning:
Do not touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface. If the printer has been in
use, the fuser may be very hot.
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Caution:
Be careful not to spill any remaining toner from the used developer cartridge. If toner is
spilled inside the printer, clean it with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth or with a
vacuum-cleaning device.
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							4. Turn the release lever in the clockwise direction to release the developer cartridge, and then
pull it out from the photoconductor unit’s casing.
5. Remove the new developer cartridge from its bag. While holding the cartridge horizontally,
gently shake it a few times from side to side and then from front to back to distribute the toner
evenly.
6. Remove the protective cover from the developer cartridge.
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Caution:
Never touch the developing roller that is exposed after removing the protective cover;
otherwise, print quality may decline.
7. Carefully insert the developer cartridge into the photoconductor unit’s casing until it clicks
into place, making sure that the pins on both sides of the developer cartridge are aligned with
the grooves on the casing.
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							8. Hold the photoconductor unit’s casing by its handle and insert it into the printer. Slide it
gently into the opening until it locks into place.
9. Close the front cover until it clicks shut.
Whenever you replace the developer cartridge, you should also clean the paper roller as described
in “Cleaning the paper path rollers” on page 83.
Photoconductor Unit
Always observe the following handling precautions when replacing photoconductor units:
❏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 may permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.
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							❏To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to direct
sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to
extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.
❏Do not tilt the photoconductor unit.
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Warning:
❏Do not dispose of the used photoconductor units in fire, as it may explode and cause injury.
Dispose of it according to local regulations.
❏Keep photoconductor units out of the reach of children.
Replacing the photoconductor unit
Follow these steps to replace the photoconductor unit:
Note:
❏The photoconductor unit is not an independent unit that you install directly into the printer. The
unit also houses the developer cartridge in its casing, and therefore, requires that the developer
cartridge be temporarily removed when you need to replace the photoconductor unit.
❏The illustrations used in this procedure show the EPL-6200.
1. Lower the printer’s output tray.
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							2. Open the front cover by placing your fingers on the grooves on both sides of the cover as
shown below, and then pull the cover towards you.
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Caution:
You must completely open the printer cover when replacing the photoconductor unit;
otherwise, you may damage the printer.
3. Hold the photoconductor unit’s casing by the handle and pull it out of the printer.
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							4. Turn the release lever in the clockwise direction to release the developer cartridge, and then
pull it out from the photoconductor unit’s casing.
5. Remove the new photoconductor unit from its bag.
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Caution:
Never touch the photoconductor unit’s light-sensitive drum. Otherwise, print quality may
decline.
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							6. Carefully insert the developer cartridge into the new photoconductor unit’s casing until it
clicks into place, making sure that the pins on both sides of the developer cartridge are aligned
with the grooves on the casing.
7. Hold the photoconductor unit’s casing by its handle and insert it into the printer. Slide it
gently into the opening until it locks into place.
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							8. Close the front cover until it clicks shut.
You should reset the counter after replacing the photoconductor unit. The photoconductor
counter for the EPL-6200 can be reset by using the buttons on the control panel or the printer
driver, while that for the AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L can be reset only through the printer driver.
For EPL-6200, make sure that the printer is turned off, and then hold down the N  Start/Stop and
the @  Information buttons on the control panel simultaneously while turning on the printer.
Continue holding down these buttons until the Ready and Error lights turn on. The
photoconductor counter is cleared.
To reset the photoconductor counter using the printer driver, see “Resetting the photoconductor
counter” on page 36 (Windows).
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							Chapter 7
Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
Cleaning the Printer
The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the inside
of the printer as described in this section.
You should also clean the MP tray and the printer case every few months.
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Caution:
Do not use any kind of combustible gases in or around the printer.
Note:
The illustrations used in this procedure show the EPL-6200.
Cleaning the printer case
If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth
dampened with a mild detergent.
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Caution:
Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer cover; these chemicals can damage the
components and the case. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or any
electronic components.
Cleaning the inside of the printer
Fine particles of dust can collect inside the printer, affecting print quality. Follow these steps to
clean the inside of the printer and the paper feeder:
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
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