Theory of Operation 2-5
Fuser Life Expectancy
The life expectancy is 100,000 Letter/A4 size pages. Several factors reduce Fuser life:
■ Paper use larger than letter size
■ Printing on heavy media
■ Printing short-edge feed
■ Printing on transparencies or specialty media
■ Repetitive image, long print runs
Transfer Unit
The Transfer Unit transports the media under all four Imaging Unit drums using a
belt. Transfer Rollers within the Transfer Unit receive biasing voltages from the
HVPS to attract the toner from the drums to the media.
Temperature Sensors These are Thermistors having a known value of resistance that
varies with temperature. The sensors monitor the surface
temperature of the Heat and Pressure Rollers.
Thermostats The Thermostats provide a second-level of protection. If the
Heat or Pressure Roller temperature exceeds the target
temperature, AC power is cut-off to the Heater Rods. Once the
Thermostats have opened, the Fuser must be replaced.
Fuser Exit Sensor This sensor detects the arrival of the paper at the exit area of the
Fuser. When paper is present, the signal /EXIT is Low.
Fuser Components (Continued)
Component Function
Transfer Rollers
Transfer Unit Belt
Imaging Unit Drums
s7400-030
Transfer Unit Belt Motor
KY MC