Initialization of
the
Fuser
Roll
(251
0
W/Tag
252;
251 5)
Purpose
Correct operation of the Fuser Roll requires
that the Fuser Roll be initialized by coating the
roll evenly with fuser oil. The fuser roll must be
at operating temperature as the oil
is
applied.
The following steps specify the correct
technique for initializing the fuser roll.
This procedure should be performed when one
,
of the following conditions exists:
8
Copier Installation
1
8
After replacing the oil pads
Offsetting copy quality condition
exists
8
After installing a new fuser roll
8
Normal
Call
Perform the procedure exactly as written and
do not omlt any sleps.
Items
Required
1
tube (8cc) fuser oil
1
pair disposable gloves
Heavy duty towels (blue absorbant)
WARNING
The Fuser Roll may be hot. Use extreme
caution when working in the fuser area
and do not touch any heated
components.
WARNING
Fuser oil can cause severe eye irritation.
Wear protective gloves when handling
parts with fuser oil on them. Use
caution and do not allow the fuser oil
to contact your eyes. Wash hands after
handling components covered with
fuser oil.
lnitinlizotion
Proccduro
1.
tower the feed in shelf, the latching
cover, and the front cover.
2.
Remove the oil dispense assembly (see
REP
10.7
for the assembly on the
251
5)
NOTE:
To protect the media guide plate, the
fuser pressure plate, and the media
feed rolls from excess fuser oil,
you
wiN insert folded sheets
of
media
under the fabric guide.
b
she bond media, Fold the
C
size
bond lengthwise in half; fold the
D
size lengthwise in thirds.
(Figure
1)
:
Install the
2
sheets of media
under the full length of fabric guide,
with the sheets overlapping in the
center.
Lower the front cover.
Connect the main power cord (if
disconnected).
Apply approximately
113
of an 8
cc
tube
of fuser oil directly on the surface of the
fuser rol
I.
Raise the front cover and latching cover.
(Continued)
&STALL
ONE
FOLDED
SHEETOF
MEDIA
AT
THE EXTREME RIGHT AND
ONE
FOLDED
SHEET
OF
MEDIA AT THE EXTREME LEFT
FUSER
PRESSURE
PIATE
Figure
1.
Installing the Media Under the Fabric Guide
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Initialization of the
Fuser
Roll