Replacing the drum unit

Order Number: DR-170CL

Change Parts Drum message

Change Parts

Drum

The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Change Parts Drum, the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to buy a new one.

Even if the LCD shows Change Parts Drum, you may be able to continue printing without having to replace the drum unit for a while. However, if there is a noticeable deterioration in the output print quality (even before Change Parts Drum appears), then the drum unit should be replaced. You should clean the machine when you replace the drum unit. (See Cleaning the laser scanner windows.)

CAUTION

While removing the drum unit, handle it carefully because it may contain toner. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.

Note

The drum unit is a consumable item, and it is necessary to replace it periodically. There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and how much toner you use for the number of pages per print job. The estimated drum life is approximately 17,000 pages. The actual number of pages your drum will print may be significantly less than these estimates. Because we have no control over the many factors that determine the actual drum life, we cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages that will be printed by your drum.

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Replacing the drum unit

CAUTION

Wait to unpack a new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Put the old drum unit into the plastic bag.

HOT SURFACE

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.

Turn off the machine’s power switch. Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.

Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops.

CAUTION

	We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridges separately on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath them in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
	Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.

Release the grey lock lever (1) that is on the left side of the machine. Lift the front of the drum unit and pull the drum unit completely out of the machine using the green handles on the drum unit.

Note

Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. Be sure to seal up the drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the unit. If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office.

CAUTION

	To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
	Make sure that you use the drum unit handles when carrying it. DO NOT hold the sides of the drum unit.
	To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded roller parts shown in the illustrations.

Using their colored handles to lift them out, remove all four toner cartridges from the drum unit.

Unpack the new drum unit and remove the protective cover.

Holding the toner cartridges by their colored handles, insert them one by one back into the drum unit as shown. Make sure that you match the toner cartridge color to the same color label on the drum unit, and make sure that you fold down the toner cartridge handle (A) once the toner cartridge is in place. Repeat this for all the toner cartridges.