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NClose the inner cover. Lock the inner cover by pressing in ( ) and then
turning the two green levers clockwise ( ).
OCarefully close the left cover.
PPlug in the power cable, and then turn on the power.
The printer starts calibration. Wait until it stops.
Wait until “Ready” appears on the display panel.
Do not turn off the power during calibration. Doing so results in malfunction.
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6Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle
R WARNING:
R CAUTION:
❖When to replace the waste toner bottle
Replace the waste toner bottle if the following message appears on the display:
 “Waste Toner Bottle full”
Important
❒Waste toner bottles cannot be reused.
❒Purchasing and storing extra waste toner bottles is recommended.
Note
❒Before removing the waste toner bottle from the printer, spread paper or some
other material around the area to keep toner from dirtying your workspace.
APrepare a new waste toner bottle. A new waste toner bottle is supplied with
6 seals (including one spare) and a plastic bag.
BCarefully open the left cover. Do not incinerate spilt or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and ig-
nites when exposed to naked flame.
Dispose at an authorized dealer or approved collection site. If you dis-
pose of the used toner containers yourself, do so according to local 
regulations.
Keep toner (used or unused) and the toner bottle out of reach of children.
Place no objects on the left cover when it is open.
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CUse the supplied seals to avoid toner spills before removing the filled
waste toner bottle. Attach the seals to the five sponge pads, allowing them
to act as covers.
DSlide the green lever to the unlock position.
ELift the waste toner bottle with the seal still attached, and then remove the
waste toner bottle from the left cover.
FPut the waste toner bottle into the supplied plastic bag, taking to prevent
toner from leaking out of the bottle, and then seal the bag.
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GInsert the projection part into the pivot inside the left cover, and then place
the waste toner bottle in the horizontal position.
HThe green lever will slide automatically when the waste toner bottle is set.
ICheck the waste toner bottle is correctly locked.
JCarefully close the left cover.
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6 Replacing the Maintenance Kit
R WARNING:
R CAUTION:
❖When to replace the Maintenance Kit
Replace Maintenance Kit if the following messages appear on the display: 
“Replace Maintenance Kit.”
Before Replacing
The Maintenance Kit contains parts for maintaining the printer.
Replace all the parts included in the Maintenance Kit at the same time. Replace
them according to the following procedure.
ATurn off the power, and then unplug the power cable.
Important
❒Wait at least an hour after power off to allow internal parts to cool down
before replacing the Maintenance Kit.
BCheck the box contains the following items:
Friction Pad × 3
See p.124 “Replacing the Friction Pad”.
 Paper Feed Roller × 3
See p.126 “Replacing the Paper Feed Roller”.
 Transfer Roller
See p.128 “Replacing the Transfer Roller”.
 Fusing Unit
See p.130 “Replacing the Fusing Unit”.
 Dustproof Filter × 2
See p.132 “Replacing the Dustproof Filter”. Do not risk electric shock by handling the power cord or plug with wet 
hands.
The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labelled “v” 
(indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns.
Grip the plug, not the cord, when pulling the plug from the socket. Pulling 
the cord causes wear and tear that can result in fire or electric shock.
Wait at least one hour after power off before replacing parts. Not allowing 
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Replacing the Friction Pad
Replace all the friction pads in the tray. The following procedure shows how to
replace the trays friction pad (Tray 1).
ACarefully slide the paper tray (Tray 1) out, until it stops. Then, lift the front
slightly, and then pull the tray completely out.
BRemove paper from the paper tray. Place the tray upside down on a flat surface.
CUse a pointed implement such as a ball-point pen, to carefully press down
the two catches securing the friction pad.
The friction pad may fall away when released. Place your hand over the fric-
tion pad while pressing the catches.
The friction pad spring may come loose. Be careful not to lose the friction pad.
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DTurn the paper tray right way up, and remove the friction pad from the tray.
The friction pad spring may come loose. Be careful not to lose the friction pad
spring.
EInsert the new friction pad in the paper tray.
Place the spring over the central prong of the new friction pad and align the
friction pad with the grooves of the paper tray. Then push down friction pad
(as shown in the illustration), until it clicks.
After pushing down the friction pad, check it is properly installed by pressing
it lightly. If it is properly installed, it will spring back up.
FFollow the same procedure to replace optional Paper Feed Unit friction pads.
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Replacing the Paper Feed Roller
Replace all feed rollers including the printer and the optional Paper Feed Unit(s).
The following procedure shows how to replace the printers paper feed rollers.
R CAUTION:
R CAUTION:
Important
❒Make sure the printer is lifted by at least two people.
❒Always move the printer horizontally. Turning the printer sideways or tilting
it backward or forward while moving will result in toner leakage.
❒Do not put the printer on an unstable or sloped surface.
AMove the printer to the edge of a sturdy and stable table or desk.
If the printer is equipped with the optional Paper Feed Unit, do not move the
printer and the unit together, they are not securely attached.
BSlide the green lock lever to the right ( ), remove the paper feed roller ( ).
The illustration shows the paper feed roller installed in the printer. The printer weights approximately 50 kg (110.3 lb.). When moving the print-
er, use the inset grips on both sides, and lift slowly. The printer will break or 
cause injury if dropped.
Lifting the paper feed unit carelessly or dropping it may cause injury.
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CWhile sliding the green lock lever to the right ( ), set the new roller ( ).
Then, return the green lock lever to its original position ( ).
Check the green lock lever secures the roller correctly by making sure the new
roller rotates smoothly.
DIf the printer has the optional paper feed unit(s) installed, follow the same
procedure or remove only the additional tray to replace the paper feed roller.
If you have two paper feed units installed, also replace both paper feed rollers.
EPlace paper in the paper trays and additional removed paper trays. Lift the
front of the tray, and slide it carefully into the printer, until it stops.
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Replacing the Transfer Roller
ACarefully open the printers front cover (A) of by pulling left and right side
levers.
BPinch the green clips on both ends of the transfer roller.
Do not touch the roller area of the transfer roller. It may stain your hands or
clothes.
CPull out the transfer roller.
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