MINOLTA-QMS Magicolor 2 Desklaser Manual

magicolor 2+ and
magicolor 2 DeskLaser
(Duplex Model)
Repacking Instructions
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1760268-001B

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Introduction
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Introduction
If you need to relocate or ship your printer after it’s been installed, you must follow the
procedures in this chapter to prevent damage to the printer and to keep your warranty
valid.
!Caution: We cannot be held responsible for damage to your printer during shipment
that results from the improper packaging of your printer. You must use the instructions
given in this section before repacking the printer in its original shipping carton with the
original packing materials.
If you need replacement packaging, in the US call MINOLTA-QMS at 1 [phone]
extension 2530 and request catalog number 2600439-201.
If you need to return the printer for service, contact your local vendor for an RMA
(Return Merchandise Authorization) number before shipping the printer. For a listing of
support telephone numbers, refer to appendix A in your printer documentation.
What's Involved?
Repacking your printer for shipment involves the following steps. Each is described in
more detail in the following sections.
1 Remove the cables and media cassette(s).
2 Remove the toner cartridges.
3 Prepare the fuser unit for shipment.
4 Change the waste toner pack.
5 Pack the printer for shipment.
»Note:To avoid toner contamination during shipment, leave the OPC belt cartridge
installed.

Remove Cables
and Cassette(s)
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Remove Cables and Cassette(s)
»Note: If you’re returning the printer for service, you don’t need to return the power
cable, interface cables, or media cassette(s).
1 Turn off the printer.
2 Remove the power cable and all interface cables.
»Note: In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be
the main disconnect device.”
3 Remove the media cassette(s) from the printer.
Remove the Toner Cartridges
Prepare the Fuser Unit
"WARNING! The fuser unit can become extremely hot and cause severe burns. Make
sure the unit is cool before handling it.
ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit kann sehr heiß werden, so daß Verbrennungsgefahr
besteht. Bitte lassen Sie die Fixiereinheit einige Zeit abkühlen, bevor Sie diese
berühren.
1 Open the printer’s front cover.
2 Remove the four toner cartridges, attach the protective shields over their
magnetic rollers, and repackage them in their original packaging.

Prepare the
Fuser Unit
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1 Open the duplexer’s rear cover.
2 With the printer’s front and top covers open, at the top of the fuser rotate the
two green lock levers to release the oil bottle.
3 Remove the oil bottle.
!Caution: Hold a sheet of paper under the oil bottle as you remove it, so no oil
drips into the printer.
4 Place the oil bottle in an oil-proof container, such as a plastic bag, until
you’re ready to reinstall it.

Prepare the
Fuser Unit
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5 Use a fuser oil remover syringe to remove any excess oil from the fuser.
Dispose of the oil following local safety laws and regulations.
6 Stuff several clean, wadded paper towels into the space normally occupied
by the oil bottle to absorb any residual oil during shipment.
»Note: Don’t force the paper towels in, but make sure there are enough to fill the
space.
7 Close the green lock levers to secure the cleaning roller.

Prepare the
Fuser Unit
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8 Install the fuser-roller shipping restraints.
These restraints protect the fuser rollers from damage during a move by re-
moving the pressure between the two rollers. They must be removed again
before printing.
a Open the pressure-release levers (one at each end of the fuser) to separate
the two rollers in the fuser.

Prepare the
Fuser Unit
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b Insert the fuser roller shipping restraints between the fuser rollers (one at
each end of the fuser).
!Caution: Be sure to insert the shipping restraints at the ends of the rollers,
not in the middle. Inserting them in the middle will damage the rollers.
c Close the pressure-release levers (one at each end of the fuser).
When correctly positioned, the fuser roller shipping restraints fit snugly
between the rollers.
9 Close the printer’s top cover.
10 Close the duplexer’s rear cover.

Change the
Waste Toner
Pack
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Change the Waste Toner Pack
1 With the printer’s front cover open, remove the waste toner pack from the
printer.
2 Use the label on the side of the old waste toner pack to seal the opening,
and then dispose of the pack in accordance with safety laws and regulations
in your area.
3 Install a new waste toner pack.
This ensures that no waste toner is shaken into the printer during shipment.
4 Close the printer’s front cover.
Seal this opening.

Repack the
Printer
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Repack the Printer
1 Ensure that the fuser and fuser cleaner roller are in the printer.
2 Place tape on the printer as shown in the illustrations.

Repack the
Printer
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3 With another person’s help, put the printer into the plastic bag, and place the
printer into the base tray of the shipment carton.
4 Pack the printer for shipment as shown in the illustration.

Repack the
Printer
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5Ifyou’re also shipping the power cord and any manuals with the printer,
place them in the package at the rear of the printer, in the space between the
D-center cover and the base packing box.
»Note: Don’t ship these items if you’re returning the printer for service.
6 Attach the shipping carton to its base tray with the four joints provided.
7 Ensure that the top of the carton is securely taped.
8 Put the shipping straps around the carton.
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