Savin SLP 38c SLP38C SLP38C Operating manual

Operating Instructions
Maintenance Guide 1
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reference.
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Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get
maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

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Safety Information
When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed.
Safety During Operation
In this manual, the following important symbols are used:
RWARNING:
R
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION:
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not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to
property.
•Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex-
tension cord.
•Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the
power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
•To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not
remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this man-
ual.
•Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug,
not the cable) if any of the following conditions exists:
•You spill something into the equipment.
•You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.
•Your equipment's cover has been damaged.
•Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite
when exposed to an open flame.
•Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate col-
lection sites.
•Dispose of the used toner cartridge in accordance with the local reg-
ulation.

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RCAUTION:
•Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,
and so on.
•Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment.
While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will
not be damaged under the equipment.
•When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).
•Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside
the equipment.
•Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridge out of the reach of chil-
dren.
•For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended
supply waste at household waste collection points. Disposal can take place
at an authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites.
•The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a
label indicating the “hot surface”. Otherwise it could cause a personal burn.
•Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and function-
ality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies avail-
able at an authorized dealer.

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ENERGY STAR Program
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❖Low-power Mode (Energy Saver mode)
This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the
last operation has been completed. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode,
press any key on the operation panel. For details about how to configure En-
ergy Saver mode, see “Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel”in Ad-
ministrator Reference 2 as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
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❖Specifications
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined
that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR
Guidelines for energy efficiency.
The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for
developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is-
sues, such as global warming.
When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall
place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.
This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equip-
ment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode.
Energy Saver mode Power Consumption 45 W or less
Default Time 60 minutes
Recovery Time 120 seconds or less

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are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION:
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are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, or data might be lost.
Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op-
erating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misop-
eration.
Limitation
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or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Reference
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Detaching the SR770 (2 Tray Finisher).................................................... 1
Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal Unit..................................... 2
Replacing the Toner Cartridge................................................................. 3
Replacing the Fuser Oil Unit .................................................................... 6
Replacing the Photoconductor Unit ...................................................... 10
Replacing the Development Unit ........................................................... 14
Replacing the Fusing Unit ...................................................................... 18
Replacing the Dustproof Filter............................................................... 23
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle ......................................................... 25
Replacing the Paper Feed Rollers ......................................................... 27
2.Clearing and Adjusting the Printer
Cautions to Take When Cleaning........................................................... 31
Cleaning the Registration Roller............................................................ 32
Cleaning the DustProof Glass................................................................ 33
Adjusting the Color Registration ........................................................... 34
Auto Adjust.................................................................................................. 34
Fuser Adjust ................................................................................................ 35
Manual Adjust ............................................................................................. 38
Test Sheet Samples.................................................................................... 40
Adjusting the Image Density .................................................................. 42
Adjusting the Registration of the Trays ................................................ 43
3.Appendix
Removing Misfed Paper in the Duplex Feed Unit................................. 45
When the Front Cover Does Not Close ................................................. 48
Consumables........................................................................................... 50
Paper Recommendations ....................................................................... 52
Loading Paper............................................................................................. 52
Storing Paper .............................................................................................. 52
Types of Paper and Other Media ................................................................ 52
Printable Area ............................................................................................. 55
INDEX........................................................................................................ 56

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1. Replacing Consumables
and Maintenance Kit
Detaching the SR770 (2 Tray Finisher)
There are times when you might have
to detach the 2 Tray Finisher from the
printer to remove misfed paper. This
section describes how to detach the 2
Tray Finisher.
AHold the handle at the top of the 2
Tray Finisher firmly with one
hand, pull the 2 Tray Finisher
straight out, and let go when it
stops.
The 2 Tray Finisher is detached
from the printer.
BUse both hands to push it straight
back in, and let go when it clicks
into place.
The 2 Tray Finisher is reattached to
the printer.
Important
❒Be sure to attach the 2 Tray Fin-
isher to the printer after closing
the Duplex Reversal Unit. See
P.2 “Opening and Closing the Du-
plex Reversal Unit”.
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Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal
Unit
There are times when you might have
to detach the Duplex Reversal Unit to
remove misfed paper. This section
describes how to detach the Duplex
Reversal Unit.
APush up the lock release button
and keep it in place.
BLower the Duplex Reversal Unit
slowly until it stops.
Important
❒Open the Duplex Reversal Unit
after detaching the 2 Tray Fin-
isher from the printer. See P.1
“Detaching the SR770 (2 Tray
Finisher)”.
Note
❒You do not have to remove the
External Tray even if the 2 Tray
Finisher is attached.
The Duplex Reversal Unit is
opened.
CRaise the Duplex Reversal Unit
slowly with both hands, and push
it in until it clicks into place.
The Duplex Reversal Unit is
closed.
Important
❒Attach the Duplex Reversal
Unit after closing the upper left
cover of the printer.
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge
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WARNING:
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CAUTION:
Note
❒The actual number of printed pag-
es will differ depending on the pa-
per type, size, contents and
settings. For more information, see
P.50 “Toner cartridge”.
If "Add Toner" appears on the panel
display, replace the toner cartridge.
Add Toner
XXX
or
Add Toner
XXX/XXX
Note
❒A combination of one to four col-
ors, yellow, magenta, cyan, black,
is displayed in "XXX".
❒If cyan or magenta or yellow toner
runs out, you can print in black
and white mode using the black
toner. Change the color mode set-
ting to "Black and White" from the
printer driver .
❒If black toner runs out, printing is
not possible until the black toner
cartridge is replaced.
AWhile pushing the lock button on
the upper right cover of the print-
er (A
AA
A), open the upper right cover
(B
BB
B).
From the end, the toner cartridges
are installed in the order of magen-
ta (M), cyan (C), yellow (Y), and
black (K).
•Do not incinerate spilled toner
or used toner. Toner dust is
flammable and might ignite
when exposed to an open
flame. Disposal should take
place at an authorized dealer
or an appropriate collection
site. If you dispose of the used
toner cartridges yourself, dis-
pose of them according to lo-
cal regulations.
•The inside of the machine be-
comes very hot. Do not touch the
parts with a label indicating a
"hot surface". Touching a "hot
surface" could result in a burn.
•Keep toner (used or unused) and
the toner cartridge out of reach
of children.
•Our products are engineered to
meet the highest standards of
quality and functionality. When
purchasing expendable sup-
plies, we recommend using only
those provided by an authorized
dealer.
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BRemove the toner cartridge for
the color you want to replace.
AUnhook the green hook on the
toner cartridge with one hand.
BHolding the toner cartridge
with the other hand, pull out
the cartridge up slowly.
Important
❒Do not shake the removed
toner cartridge. The remain-
ing toner might scatter.
CTake out a new toner cartridge
from the box.
Note
❒The black toner cartridge con-
tains more than the other toner
cartridges.
DShake the toner cartridge back
and forth 5-6 times.
EHolding the toner cartridge with
the metal contact area in front, at-
tach in the direction of the arrow.
Important
❒Do not touch the metal contact
point with your fingers.
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FInsert the toner cartridge slowly
until the green hook snaps on the
metal contact area.
Important
❒Do not install and remove the
toner cartridges over and over.
This could result in a toner leak.
GClose the upper right cover.
The following message appears on
the panel display. Please wait a
while.
Loading Toner...
Important
❒Do not turn off the power
switch during "Loading Ton-
er..." appears on the panel dis-
play to avoid a printer
malfunction.
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Replacing the Fuser Oil Unit
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CAUTION:
If "Replace Fuser Oil Unit (TypeG)"
appears on the panel display, replace
the Fuser Oil Unit.
Replace Fuser
Oil Unit (TypeG)
ATurn off the power switch and
unplug the power cable.
Important
❒Be sure to wait about an hour to
prevent a burn.
BIf 2 Tray Finisher is installed, de-
tach it from the printer.
Reference
See P.1 “Detaching the SR770 (2
Tray Finisher)”
CIf the Duplex Unit is installed,
open the Duplex Reversal Unit.
Reference
See P.2 “Opening and Closing the
Duplex Reversal Unit”
DIf the External Tray is attached to
the printer, raise it in the direc-
tion of the arrow (A
AA
A), and remove
it (B
BB
B).
EPull out the left cover of the print-
er slowly.
FOpen the upper left cover.
•The Fusing Unit becomes very
hot. When installing the new
Fuser Oil Unit, turn off the printer
and wait about an hour. After
that, install the new Fusing Unit.
Not waiting for the unit to cool
down can result in a burn.
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GHolding the green handle, pull
up the Fusing Unit slowly in the
direction of the arrow.
Important
❒Do not touch any areas other
than the handle.
HPut the removed Fusing Unit in a
stable and level place.
ILift the Fuser Oil Unit in the di-
rection of the arrow to remove it,
and put it in a stable and level
place.
Important
❒Do not touch inside of the Fus-
ing Unit.
❒Be careful no to touch the area
other than the shown in the il-
lustration.
JTake out the Fuser Oil Unit from
the bag, and remove seal (A
AA
A), and
then remove seal (B
BB
B) as shown in
the illustration.
Note
❒Be sure to remove seal (A), and
then pull it out in a level man-
ner.
Important
❒Be sure to remove the seals to
avoid printer malfunction.
❒Be sure to remove seal (A) first,
and then remove seal (B) to
avoid oil leak.
❒Be sure to put the Fuser Oil Unit
in a stable and level place to
avoid oil leak.
❒There is oil on the removed
seals and fuser oil roller. Be
careful not to let them come in
contact with your clothes.
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KHold the Fuser Oil Unit in the
manner shown in the illustration.
Match (U
UU
U) on the front of the Fus-
er Oil Unit and (T
TT
T) on the Fusing
Unit at three places. While push-
ing the green lever on the left side
of the Fusing Unit (A
AA
A), insert the
left and right protrusions of the
Fuser Oil Unit into the white
holders of the Fusing Unit (B
BB
B),
and then move the Fuser Oil Unit
in the direction shown by the ar-
row (C
CC
C) to attach the Fuser Oil
Unit to the Fusing Unit.
LHolding the green handle with
one hand, use your other hand to
push the front area of the handle
to create a slight slant, and push
the Fusing Unit slowly to the
back.
Note
❒Confirm that the Fuser Oil Unit
is facing the inside of the print-
er.
At this point, make sure the Fusing
Unit is on the stand properly.
MClose the upper left cover (A
AA
A) and
push the handle slowly (B
BB
B) to the
back until it clicks into place.
NPlace the old Fuser Oil Unit into
the bag which contained the new
Fuser Oil Unit, and seal the bag.
OIf you removed the External Tray
in step D, reattach it to the printer.
Insert the hooks of the External
Tray into the printer slits, and
lower it toward you.
PIf the Duplex Unit is installed,
close the Duplex Reversal Unit.
Reference
See P.2 “Opening and Closing the
Duplex Reversal Unit”
QIf the 2 Tray Finisher was in-
stalled, reattach the 2 Tray Finish-
er to the printer.
Reference
See P.1 “Detaching the SR770 (2
Tray Finisher)”
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1
RPlug in the power cable and turn
on the power switch.
Note
❒If you dispose of the used toner
cartridges by yourself, dispose
of them according to local regu-
lations.

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Replacing the Photoconductor Unit
If "Replace Black PCU (Type F)" ap-
pears on the panel display, replace
the black Photoconductor Unit.
Replace Black
PCU (Type F)
If "Replace Color PCU (Type A)" ap-
pears on the panel display, replace
the three color Photoconductor Units.
Replace Color
PCU (Type A)
ATurn off the power switch and
unplug the power cable.
BOpen the front cover slowly by
pulling down from the two areas
on the left and right.
CTake out the green screwdriver.
Use this screwdriver for all attach-
ment and detachment of screws.
DTurn the light brown lever coun-
terclockwise.
ELoosen two screws that are fasten-
ing the inner cover using provid-
ed screwdriver.
You cannot remove these two
screws.
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FLift the inner cover until it clicks
into place and holds.
The Photoconductor Units are in-
stalled as shown in the illustration.
The black Photoconductor Unit is
at the upper left period. The other
three are color Photoconductor
Units.
GRemove the Photoconductor Unit
you want to replace.
For black, remove the upper left
one, and for color, remove the
three on the right.
AMove the green hook slowly to
the right as shown in the illus-
tration. The green hook is lo-
cated on the upper right of the
Photoconductor Unit.
BGrip the green areas at the top
and bottom of the Photocon-
ductor Unit, and pull slowly
until you can see all of the
green handle.
Important
❒Pulling out the Photoconduc-
tor Unit quickly might cause
it to drop.
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CLift and hold the green handle
at the top (A
AA
A), and pull out the
unit slowly (B
BB
B).
HInstall a new Photoconductor Unit.
For black, install one, and for color,
install three.
ATake the unit out from the bag.
Important
❒
Do not remove the cover that is
attached to the bottom of the Pho-
toconductor Unit at this time.
B Place the Photoconductor Unit in
your left hand, and remove the ad-
hesive tape at the tip of the unit.
CMatch the green arrow at the
tip of the Photoconductor Unit
to the rail inside the printer.
Important
❒Make sure the green arrow
fits securely on the rail before
proceeding to the next step.
DPush the front of the Photocon-
ductor Unit slowly with your
right hand, slide the unit on
the cover, and push in until it
stops.
Important
❒If you do not attach the green
arrow of the Photoconductor
Unit securely to the rail, you
might damage the Photocon-
ductor Unit.
❒Do not touch the light-sensi-
tive area of the Photoconduc-
tor Unit.
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