Cleaning the Duplex Part
If the duplex part is dirty, follow the steps below to clean it.
Check the cleaning locations before turning the main body on every day.
CAUTION
Always check the cleaning locations before turning the main body on.
If the power is turned on while the main body doors are closed, the fusing unit may become hot and you may be burned when cleaning around the fusing unit.
NOTICE
When cleaning, exercise care to prevent any dirt from falling into the paper feed route.
Open the front door.
Turn ON the main power switch, and turn ON the sub power switch.
Lower the lever [M1] counterclockwise.
Hold the lever [M1], and pull out the duplex part.
Turn OFF the sub power switch, then turn OFF the main power switch.
Wipe off stains on the top of the duplex part using a non-woven cloth with no pile.
NOTICE
Never use alcohol for cleaning.
Be sure to clean in the axis direction. Cleaning in the paper feed direction causes toner from dropping in the paper feed route.
When cleaning, exercise care not to deform the sheet (A) on the top of the duplex part.
When cleaning, exercise care not to touch the transfer roller and the pre-fusing part.
Open the cover [M3].
Wipe off stains in the paper feed route of the registration unit using a soft cloth dampened with alcohol (cleaner).
Wipe off stains on the roller of the registration unit using a soft cloth dampened with alcohol (cleaner).
Close the cover [M3].
Push the duplex part into the main body, then return the lever [M1] to its original position.
Close the front door.