6.6
<Maintenance>
Replacing the paper transfer belt
The life of the paper transfer belt is approximately 50,000 black and color
pages. After the life span of the paper transfer belt is complete, you have
to replace it.
• The transfer belt-related message appears on the display, telling it's
time for a replacement.
• The SmartPanel program window appears on the computer telling you
the paper transfer belt needs to be replaced.
Note
The life span of the paper transfer belt may be affected by
operating environment, printing interval, media type, and media
size.
1
Turn the machine off, then wait a few minutes for the machine to
cool.
2
Using the handle, completely open the front cover.
Caution
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the paper transfer belt.
3
Press the green release handle to release the paper transfer belt.
Holding the handle on the paper transfer belt, lift it out of the
machine.
4
Take a new paper transfer belt out of its package.
Caution
• Don't use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open
the paper transfer belt package. You could damage the
surface of the paper transfer belt.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the paper transfer
belt.
5
Holding the handle on the new paper transfer belt, align it with the
slots on the inside of the front cover.