Replacing the ITB Unit and the Secondary Transfer Outer Roller
When the ITB unit has reached the end of its life, a message prompting you to prepare to replace the ITB unit is displayed.
When the secondary transfer outer roller has reached the end of its life, a message prompting you to prepare to replace the secondary transfer outer roller is displayed.
In either case, follow the message displayed on the screen to prepare a new part for replacement.
Cautions When Replacing the ITB Unit and the Secondary Transfer Outer Roller
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Do not force your hands inside the main unit or touch the various parts.  Do not touch the transfer belt (  ) or cleaner ( ) of the ITB unit. Print quality will be reduced if they get damaged or dirty. |
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Do not replace the ITB unit before the message prompting you to replace it appears on the display. Do not replace the secondary transfer outer roller before the message prompting you to replace it appears on the display. |
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For details about each message, see Countermeasures for Each Message. For information on the model numbers of the ITB unit and secondary transfer outer roller, see Consumables. |
Procedure for Replacing the ITB Unit and the Secondary Transfer Outer Roller
When replacing the ITB unit and the secondary transfer outer roller, the procedure is also displayed on the screen. Check the information displayed on the screen in addition to the following procedure.
1
Open the front cover while holding down the button.
2
Hold the handles on both ends of the ITB unit, and pull the ITB unit out.
Pull the ITB unit out until the 
symbol on the ITB unit aligns with the 
symbol on the main unit.
symbol on the ITB unit aligns with the symbol on the main unit.
3
Remove the ITB unit.
Hold the handles on the left and right of the ITB unit, and lift the unit up and forward to remove it.
Do not tilt the ITB unit. Doing so may cause the toner in the unit to spill.
4
Remove the new ITB unit from its protective bag, then peel off the protective sheet.
Do not disassemble or modify the ITB unit.
5
Install the new ITB unit.
Place the ITB unit on the main unit, with the symbol on the ITB unit aligned with the symbol on the main unit.
symbol on the ITB unit aligned with the symbol on the main unit.
6
Push in the ITB unit.
Hold the handles on both ends of the ITB unit, and push the ITB unit in all the way.
7
Remove the secondary transfer outer roller.
Push the white knob to the left, then lift the left end up at an angle to remove the roller unit.
8
Remove the new secondary transfer outer roller from its bubble wrap, then remove the protective sheet.
9
Install the new secondary transfer outer roller.
10
Close the front cover.
