Kyocera KM 1635 User Manual

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OPERATION GUIDE8-1
8 Maintenance
This chapter describes cleaning and toner replacement.
• Cleaning the Copier...................................................... 8-2
• Replacing the Toner Container and Waste Toner Box.. 8-5
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8-2OPERATION GUIDE
Cleaning the Copier
CAUTION: Remove the power plug from the outlet during cleaning 
operations as a safety precaution. 
Cleaning the Original Cover
Open the Original Cover and use 
a cloth dampened with alcohol or 
a dilute neutral detergent to clean 
the underside of the Original 
Cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not use thinner, organic solvents etc.
Cleaning the Platen
Open the Original Cover and use 
a cloth dampened with alcohol or 
a dilute neutral detergent to clean 
the Platen.
IMPORTANT: Do not use thinner, organic solvents etc.
Cleaning the Slit Glass
When black streaks appear on 
copies when using the optional 
Document Processor, this means 
that the Slit Glass (a) is dirty. Use 
a soft dry cloth to clean the slit 
glass.
IMPORTANT: Do not use water, thinner, organic solvents, alcohol, etc.
* Refer to Replacing the Toner Container and Waste Toner Box on page 
8-5 for instructions for cleaning the inside of the copier.
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OPERATION GUIDE8-3 Cleaning the Separation Pawl
1Open the front cover.
2Remove the cleaning brush.
3Grasp the Left Cover handles to 
lift the cover and open it.
4Brush from the left side to the right 
side along the separation pawl as 
shown in the illustration to remove 
any dirt or dust.
5Close the left cover.
Separation 
Pawl
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8-4OPERATION GUIDE Cleaning the Transfer Rollers
1Open the front cover.
2Remove the cleaning brush.
3Grasp the Left Cover handles to 
lift the cover and open it.
4Turn the Left Transport Roller 
gear as shown in the illustration 
and move the brush from left to 
right while turning the gear to 
remove any dust or dirt on the 
rollers.
5Close the left cover.
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OPERATION GUIDE8-5
Replacing the Toner Container and Waste Toner Box
When the Add Toner Indicator on the Operation Panel lights up and the 
copier stops, replace the Toner. Replace the Waste Toner Box at the same 
time you replace the Toner Container.
• Replenish the Toner only when the Add Toner Indicator lights up or 
blinks.
• Whenever the Toner Container is changed, always carry out the 
procedures listed from Step 7 on page8-7 through Step 11 on page8-
8. If any section is left dirty, the performance of the product cannot be 
maintained.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to incinerate the toner cartridge or waste 
toner box. Doing so will generate sparks and may lead to burns.
Do not try to force open or crush the toner container or waste toner 
box.
1Open the front cover.
2Push the Waste Toner Box holder 
to the left and remove the Waste 
Toner Box while pushing the 
holder.
IMPORTANT: Do not invert the old Waste Toner Box.
WARNING: The electrically charged section inside the main unit 
of the copier uses high voltage. Exercise caution in handling it to 
prevent electric shock.
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8-6OPERATION GUIDE
3Use the cap attached to the center 
of the old Waste Toner Box to 
cover the opening.
4Turn Toner Container release 
lever (1) to the left and remove the 
Toner Container.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to incinerate the toner cartridge or waste 
toner box. Doing so will generate sparks and may lead to burns.
Do not try to force open or crush the toner container or waste toner 
box.
5Place the old Waste Toner Box in 
the plastic bag provided for 
disposal.
6Place the old Toner Container in 
the plastic bag provided for 
disposal.
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OPERATION GUIDE8-7
7Grasp the Cleaning Rod and pull 
gently pull it out as far as it will go 
and then push it in again.
Repeat this operation several 
times.
NOTE: Do not use excessive force to pull the rod or attempt to pull it out.
8While pushing the electrical 
charge section to the right, pull it 
out approximately 5 cm (2 
inches).
9Remove the accompanying Grid 
Cleaner from its package and 
remove its cap.
10Match the Grid Cleaner to the 
notch and install it in the copier 
main unit.
11While holding gently the Grid 
Cleaner with your left hand, pull 
out the Electrical Charge Section 
as far as it will go and push it back 
until the portion (2) does not touch 
the white pad of the Grid Cleaner. 
Repeat this operation several 
times. 
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8-8OPERATION GUIDE
NOTE: When pushing back the  Electrical Charge Section, do not push it 
all the way into the main body. Copying trouble may occur. 
After cleaning the Electrical Charge Section using the Grid Cleaner, wait 
more than 5 minutes before using the machine.
12When the Electrical Charge 
Section is pulled out 
approximately 5 cm (2 inches), 
remove the Grid Cleaner and then 
push back the Electrical Charge 
Section all the way into the main 
body.
13Hold the new toner container 
vertically and tap the upper part 
five times or more.
Turn the toner container upside 
down and tap the upper part five 
times or more.
14Shake the toner container up and 
down five times or more.
Turn the toner container upside 
down and shake it five times or 
more.
15Hold the toner container 
horizontally and shake it from side 
to side five times or more.
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OPERATION GUIDE8-9
16Set the new Toner Container in 
place, and turn Toner Container 
Release Lever (1) to the right.
17Install the new Waste Toner Box.
18Close the front cover.
Return used toner containers and waste toner boxes to the dealer you 
purchased them from or to a sales representative. Recovered toner 
containers and waste toner boxes will be either reused, recycled or 
disposed of in accordance with the law.
NOTE: In order to ensure maximum copier performance, in addition to 
the cleaning done when changing the Toner Container, regularly (about 1 
time per month) carry out Step 7 described in page8-7 and Step 10 
described in page8-7.
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8-10OPERATION GUIDE
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