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Replace a cleaning web unit

The dashboard at the top of the control panel and the operation attention light warn you when a web cleaning unit needs replacement. The color of the icon indicates the status of a toner cartridge. (Learn about printer status)

Replacement is required soon.

Replacement is required now.

You can check the current status of the toner cartridge in the control panel. Location: [System]  → [Printer]  → [Engine parts].

The print module has two cleaning web units. This replacement procedure applies to both cleaning web units. A wizard guides you through the replacement procedure. Below you can find the main steps.

CAUTION

Wait until the fixing unit has cooled down before you replace the cleaning web unit. The fixing unit remains hot after printing.

Procedure

Action

1

Touch [System]  → [Maintenance].

2

Touch [Go to maintenance tasks].

3

Select the procedure of the cleaning web that requires replacement:

Touch [Replace cleaning web unit in primary fixing unit] or [Replace cleaning web unit in secondary fixing unit].

4

Open the covers of the fixing station.

5

Lower the lever (A4) and pull out the fixing unit.

6

Turn the knob on the cleaning web unit counter-clockwise to unlock it.

7

Pull out the cleaning web unit.

8

Place the new cleaning web unit and turn the knob to lock it.

IMPORTANT

Do not touch the roller part and web sheet of the new cleaning unit. This can damage the web sheet and result in poor print quality.

9

Push the fixing assembly back to its original position. Raise the lever to lock it.

10

Close the front cover of the fixing station.

CAUTION

When you close the doors, be careful not to get your fingers caught. This can cause personal injury.

11

Close the wizard.

IMPORTANT

Confirm only if you actually replaced the cleaning web unit. A counter keeps track of when replacement is required. This procedure resets this counter.

What to do next

IMPORTANT

Make sure you return the used cleaning web unit in the box to your local authorized Canon dealer for disposal.