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Phaser 540


Replacing the imaging unit
Replace the imaging unit when the front panel reads Imaging Unit: replace. Refer to "Troubleshooting and print quality quick reference" for more information on diagnosing print quality symptoms.

The kit consists of these items:

Remove the used imaging unit

  1. Turn the power off.

  2. Open the front door.

  3. To unlock the imaging unit, turn the large blue knob counterclockwise.

  4. Holding the blue front handle, pull out the imaging unit until it stops.

  5. Lift up the blue handle on the left side of the imaging unit to release the catch.


    Caution: The imaging unit weighs about 6.8 kg (15 lbs.); take care to handle the imaging unit as shown to avoid damage to the unit and personal injury.
  6. Slide the imaging unit out all the way; cover it completely to prevent damage from exposure to light, and set it aside.

Unpack the new imaging unit

  1. Remove the filter, the blower/brush cleaning tool, and the new imaging unit from the packaging, but leave the protective cover on the imaging unit until you insert it into the printer.

  2. Save all packing material in case moving or subsequent shipment is necessary.


    Caution: To ensure print quality, do not touch the underside or the right side of the imaging unit; you may see fingerprints on your output.

    Never allow exposure to direct sunlight, which can cause permanent damage in only a few seconds. Do not leave the imaging unit exposed to any light for more than 45 seconds. If you do, the unit may be damaged and need to be replaced. When installing it, leave the protective cover on until immediately before you insert it into the printer; then, promptly close the front door.

Clean the sensor

  1. Using the blower/brush cleaning tool that was included in the imaging unit packaging, clean the sensor inside the printer.

Replace the filter

  1. Pull out the used filter and dispose of it as normal office waste.

  2. Insert the new filter.

Insert the new imaging unit

  1. Turn the two small blue knobs clockwise to align the triangles.

  2. Remove the protective plastic sheet.

  3. Insert the new imaging unit into the printer, holding it by the blue handles.

  4. Release the left handle and slide the unit in until it stops.

  5. Turn the large blue knob clockwise to insert the imaging unit completely and to lock it.

  6. When properly installed, the lock icon aligns with the black triangle.

  7. Close the front door and turn the power on.

Reset the copy count

To reset the copy count for the imaging unit (and the corona wire, which is included with the new imaging unit), complete these steps.

  1. Press the Menu button to enter the front panel menu. You will see this message in the display:

    Help Pages
    <--- ---> Menu

  2. Press the right arrow button (--->) until the display reads

    System Counts
    <--- ---> Menu

  3. Press the Menu button to enter the System Counts menu.

  4. Press the right arrow button (--->) until the display reads

    Imaging Unit
    <--- ---> Menu

  5. Press the Menu button; then press the Reset button.

  6. Press the right arrow button (--->) until the display reads

    Corona Wire
    <--- ---> Menu

  7. Press the Menu button; then press the Reset button.

  8. Press the Exit button until the display reads Ready.

What to do with the used imaging unit

Once you determine that the new imaging unit takes care of whatever print quality symptom you observed, dispose of the used imaging unit as normal office waste.

If the new imaging unit did not take care of the symptom, put the original unit back into the printer and repack the new unit so that it is protected from any exposure to light, and save it for future use as needed.


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