71CHAPTER 7MAINTAINING YOURPRINTERO VERVIEWThis printer is designed for easy use and maintenance. Besure to review the maintenance and service schedules onpage 72, which show when parts should be cleaned orreplaced. Your Operator Panel will also remind you whenreplacement of parts or consumables is due.This chapter explains basic maintenance and cleaningprocedures you must follow to maintain the high printquality and efficient operation of your NEC SuperScript4600N printer. Included are instructions for the followingmaintenance tasks:• Replacing the Toner Modules• Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle, Fuser Cleaning Roller,and Fuser Unit• Cleaning and Replacing the Belt Cartridge• Cleaning inside the Back Cover• Cleaning the Laser Lens• Replacing the Ozone Filter• Replacing the Toner Collector (Waste Toner Bottle)• Cleaning the Paper Exit Roller• Cleaning the outside of the printernote: See page 94, for information about orderingprinter supplies.The life expectancy of each replaceable part is based onprinting under specific operating conditions, such as mediatype, number of colors used, humidity, page size, and pagecoverage (usually 5% coverage as in an average businessletter).P RECAUTIONSPlease take the following precautions when performingmaintenance tasks:• Do not work inside Top or Back Covers of printer until ithas cooled at least 15 minutes.• Do not use ammonia-based cleaners. They may reactwith the toner in the module.• Do not use alcohol-based cleaners on the printer exterior.They may damage the plastic case.• Do not expose the Belt Cartridge or Transfer Drum todirect sunlight or bright room light.• Do not spill any liquid inside the printer or in the PowerCord connector.• Turn off and unplug the printer while working inside thecovers.• Follow all directions carefully. Save this user’s guide forfuture reference.• Do not attempt to service the printer yourself sinceopening some internal parts may expose you to highvoltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing notexplained in this user’s guide to qualified technicians.Call NEC Technical Support at 800-632-4650 for help.