Xante Accel-a-Writer 812 Guide

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Chapter 8 - Maintenance
Chapter Overview
Handling the Printer
Moving the Printer
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Exterior
Cleaning the Anti-Static Teeth
Cleaning the Transfer Guide Area
Consumable Parts

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Notes

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Introduction
Your Accel-a-Writer 812 is designed for minimal maintenance. The
basic requirements for keeping the printer in good working order
involves little more than handling it with care and cleaning it
occasionally. This chapter covers these simple tasks and provides a
list of consumable parts and service information.
Handling the Printer
Always treat your printer with care. This not only protects the printer
but can extend its life. When you are handling your printer, keep the
following things in mind:
• Do not place anything on top of the printer.
• Always have someone help you lift the printer. It weighs
approximately 43 lbs (19.4 kg) with toner and a cassette or
56 lbs (25.4 kg) with an optional lower cassette.
• Always lift the printer by the bottom—never by a cassette
slot or the universal cassette cover.
• Only use media which meets all the requirements for your
laser printer. See “Media Handling” in chapter 6 for details
on selecting and handling media.
• Make sure the location of the printer meets the
requirements listed in the “Printer Location” section of
chapter 2.
• Protect the printer from strong vibrations or jostling.
• Do not open the printer while printing. This may cause a
paper jam.
• Do not push down or place heavy objects on the fold down
tray.

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• Make sure that the printer’s air vents are not covered and
that the air can move freely around those areas. Also,
never insert anything into the vents.
• Make sure the output tray does not overfill. Overfilling can
block media as it comes out of the printer and cause a jam.
• If the printer will not be used for an extended period (over
several days), unplug the power cord from the power
source, leave the toner cartridge installed, and close the
fold down tray. Then, after the printer cools, cover it with
protective plastic or a cloth.
• If the printer is stored, make sure it is in an area with a
temperature of 32˚ to 95˚ F (0˚ to 35˚ C) and a relative
humidity of 10% to 80% with no condensation.
• Do not oil the printer. This could cause permanent
damage.
If any of the following situations arise, contact your vendor or
XANTÉ for service by a qualified technician:
• If the power cord is damaged or frayed
• If the printer gets wet
• If the printer is dropped or damaged
• If you notice unusual sound or odors coming from the
printer
• If the printer operates erratically even when you follow
instructions and procedures covered in this manual

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Moving the Printer
If you move the printer farther than just across a table or room, you
need to do several things to protect it. Before moving the printer:
• Remove the toner cartridge and place it in the bag in which
it was shipped to protect it from light. If you no longer
have this bag, place the cartridge in a dark bag or wrap it
in a dark cloth.
• Make sure the toner cartridge stays level during the move.
Then, rock it gently to redistribute the toner before placing
the cartridge back in the printer. For details, see
“Redistributing Toner” in chapter 6.
• Make sure all printer covers and the fold down tray are
securely closed.
• Remove all interface cables and the power cord. Also, if a
SCSI disk is attached, remove it too.
• Always have help when you lift the printer. It weighs
approximately 37 lbs. (16.8 kg) without consumables and
options installed.
Cleaning the Printer
Your Accel-a-Writer 812 printer requires very little in the way of
cleaning. This includes cleaning the exterior of the printer, cleaning
the anti-static teeth, and cleaning the transfer guide area. Usually the
most convenient time to do this is when you install a new toner
cartridge.
Cleaning the Exterior
Use the following procedure to clean the exterior of your printer:
1. Turn off your printer and disconnect it from the power source
and any interface cables.

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2. Wipe the exterior with a soft, lint-free, clean cloth dampened
with a neutral (without abrasives, ammonia, or chlorine)
detergent.
Caution: Never use ammonia-based cleaners on or around
the printer. This may cause permanent damage to
the toner cartridge or to the printer’s case. Also,
never spray or pour solutions directly on the
printer. Always put the solution on the cloth and
wipe the printer with the cloth. Make sure the
solution does not get inside the printer, ports, air
vents, or power cord areas.
3. Wipe the printer dry with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
4. Give the printer a few minutes for any damp areas to dry
thoroughly.
5. Reconnect any interface cables and the power cord.
Cleaning the Anti-Static Teeth
You should clean the anti-static teeth when you change the toner
cartridge or if paper jams frequently occur.
1. Turn the printer off.

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2. Open the top cover by pressing the raised finger grips and
lifting up and back approximately 180˚ (fig. 8.1).
ONLINE FORM FEED TRAY SELECT
ENTER MENU
RESET TEST
DATA MANUAL READY
Fig. 8.1 Open the Top Cover
3. Remove the toner cartridge. (See “Removing the Old
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4. Clean any paper dust or paper residue from the anti-static teeth
using the following procedure:
a. Locate and remove the green cleaning brush inside the
right side of the printer (fig. 8.2).
b. Locate the anti-static teeth and slide the cleaning brush
back and forth across them several times to remove
residue (fig. 8.2).
Fig. 8.2 Clean the Anti-Static Teeth
c. Replace the brush in the right side of the printer.
5. Reinstall the toner cartridge or a new cartridge and close the
printer. (See “Installing the New Cartridge” in chapter 6 for
details.)
6. Reconnect the printer to the power source.

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Cleaning the Transfer Guide Area
You should clean the transfer guide area when you change the toner
cartridge or if you notice a deterioration in print quality.
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Open the top cover by pressing the raised finger grips and
lifting up and back approximately 180˚.
3. Remove the toner cartridge. (See “Removing the Old
Cartridge” in chapter 6 for details.)
4. Wipe off any dust, toner, or paper residue in the silver colored
metal strip in the transfer guide area (fig. 8.3) using a soft, dry,
lint-free cloth.
Transfer
Roller
Transfer
Guide Area
Fig. 8.3 Cleaning the Transfer Guide Area
5. Reinstall the toner cartridge or a new cartridge and close the
printer. (See “Installing the New Cartridge” in chapter 6 for
details.)
6. Reconnect the printer to the power source.

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Consumable Parts
We recommend that any service performed on your Accel-a-Writer
812 be provided through XANTÉ Customer Service while the printer
is under warranty. After the initial warranty period, you have the
option of purchasing an extended warranty plan.
Table 10.1 lists consumable parts, their expected life, and their part
numbers. You should have a trained service technician replace these
parts.
Consumable Parts
Part Name Part No. Expected Life
Cassette feed roller RB1-2126-000 200,000 pages
Multi-feed roller* RB1-2127-000 200,000 pages
Separation pad* RFS-0343-000 200,000 pages
Fixing assembly RG5-0454-000 200,000 pages
Transfer roller assembly RG5-0453-000 200,000 pages
Fan motor RH7-1143-000 25,000 hours
* The multi-feed roller and separation pad should be replaced at the same
time.
Table 8.1 Consumable Parts
To order consumables, call XANTÉ Customer Service at
800-926-8393 in the US, at 95-800-926-8393 in Mexico, or at
334-342-4846 in other countries.