Power-saving Mode.............................................................................................................................37
Laser Exposure System.................................................................................................................... 39
Functional Configuration......................................................................................................................39
Failure Detection.................................................................................................................................39
Image Formation System.................................................................................................................. 41
Functional Configuration......................................................................................................................41
Image Formation Process....................................................................................................................42
Cartridge............................................................................................................................................ 42
High Voltage Power Supply Control......................................................................................................46
Fixing System....................................................................................................................................47
Functional Configuration......................................................................................................................47
Fixing temperature control................................................................................................................... 47
Protection Function............................................................................................................................. 48
Fixing Unit Failure Detection................................................................................................................ 49
Pickup Feed System......................................................................................................................... 50
Functional Configuration......................................................................................................................50
Parts Configuration..............................................................................................................................51
Paper detection...................................................................................................................................53
Pickup Control.................................................................................................................................... 53
Paper Width Detection.........................................................................................................................54
Paper Length Detection....................................................................................................................... 55
Jam Detection.....................................................................................................................................56
3. Periodical Service.......................................................................................... 57
Periodically Replaced Parts.............................................................................................................. 58
Consumable Parts.............................................................................................................................59
Periodical Service..............................................................................................................................60
Cleaning Parts...................................................................................................................................61
4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning................................................................. 62
Preface..............................................................................................................................................63
Outline............................................................................................................................................... 63
List of Parts....................................................................................................................................... 64
External Cover....................................................................................................................................64
Main Unit............................................................................................................................................68
Electrical Components List...................................................................................................................71
External Cover System .....................................................................................................................77
Removing the Cartridge.......................................................................................................................77
Removing the Right Cover...................................................................................................................78
Removing the Left Cover..................................................................................................................... 80
Removing the Front Cover...................................................................................................................83
Removing the Toner Cover.................................................................................................................. 86
Removing the Duplex Door.................................................................................................................. 90
Removing the Upper Cover..................................................................................................................91
Removing the Multi-purpose Tray ........................................................................................................91
Original Exposure/Feed System (DADF Model)................................................................................93
Removing the DADF Unit + Reader Unit............................................................................................... 93
Separating the DADF Unit + Reader Unit..............................................................................................96
Removing the DADF Pickup Unit..........................................................................................................99
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