Cleaning the corona wire

If you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows:
1
Open the front cover.
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2
Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
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CAUTION CAUTION
 
We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
 
To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
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3
Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from right to left and left to right several times.
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CAUTION CAUTION
 
Be sure to return the tab to the home position (Bsymbol.utri) (1). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.
4
Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the printer. Close the front cover.
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