Kyocera TASKalfa 250ci User Manual

OPERATION GUIDE9-1
9 Maintenance
This chapter describes cleaning and toner replacement.
• Cleaning .............. ................................................. .........9-2
• Toner Container and Waste To ner Box Replacement ... 9-8
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Cleaning
Clean the machine regularly to ensure optimum output quality.
CAUTION: For safety, always unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine.
Original Cover / Glass Platen
Wipe the backside of the original cover, the inside of the document processor and the glass platen with a soft 
cloth dampened with alcohol or mild detergent.
IMPORTANT:  Do not use thinner or other organic solvents.
Original Cover
Glass Platen
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Slit Glass/Dual scanning area
If black streaks or dirt appears in copies when using the 
optional document processor, clean the slit glass with 
the supplied cleaning cloth. The message  Clean the slit 
glass.  may be displayed if the slit glass requires 
cleaning.
When using the document processor to allow dual 
scanning, clean the dual scanning unit also.
IMPORTANT:  Wipe the slit gla sses with the dry 
accessory cloth. Do not use water,soap or solvents for 
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5Wipe the slit glass.
6Wipe the white roller.
7Close the document processor top cover and return 
the cleaning cloth to the cleaning cloth 
compartment.
8Press [End].
Separator
Clean the separator regularly (at least monthly) to ensure optimum output quality.
1Open the front cover.
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2Remove cleaning brush (blue colored).
3Pull up and open left cover 1.
4As shown in the figure, clean dirt from the separator 
by moving the brush from side to side along the 
separator.
5Put away the cleaning brush, press the specified 
position of the front cover  and left cover 1 to close.
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Transfer Roller
1
Open the front cover.
2Remove the cleaning brush (blue colored).
3Pull up and open left cover 1.
4As shown in the figure, clean dirt from the transfer 
roller by moving the brush from side to side along 
the roller while rotating the roller by turning the gear 
at the left end of the roller.
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5Put away the cleaning brush, press the specified 
position of the front cover  and left cover 1 to close.
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Toner Container and Waste Toner Box Replacement
When the touch panel displays Add toner, replace the toner.
Every time you replace the toner container, be sure to  clean the parts as instructed below. Dirty parts may 
deteriorate output quality.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to incinerate the toner contai ner or the waste toner box. Dangerous sparks 
may cause burns.
Toner Container Replacement
1
Open the front cover.
2Turn the toner container release lever to the vertical...

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4Remove the old toner container by pulling it out by 
the handle.
5Place the used toner container in the provided 
plastic disposal bag.
Hold the new toner container in both hands and 
shake it from side to side several times.
6Hold the new toner container in both hands and 
gently push it in.
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7Turn the toner container release lever to the 
horizontal position.
Use the same procedure to replace the other color 
toner containers.
8Close the front cover.
NOTE: Return the exhausted toner container and 
waste toner box to your dealer or service 
representative. The collected toner container and 
waste toner box will be recycled or disposed in 
accordance with the relevant regulations
Waste Toner Box Replacement
1
Open the front cover.
2Press the release button (1)...