Replacing Consumables / Maintenance Units- 62 -2134567Note• Avoid hitting the LED head.Memo• For information on how to return used fuser units,see "Collection of Used Consumables" in thesection of customer support / maintenanceproduct warranty / product warranty. If you choosenot to return your used fuser unit, place it in aplastic bag and dispose of it according to localregulations.5 Install the new fuser unit.(1) Remove the new fuser unit from itspackaging.(2) Pull the blue fuser unit lock control lever inthe direction of the arrow.(3) Hold the fuser unit by its handle, andgently install it.(4) Push the blue fuser unit lock control leverback to fix the fuser into place.6 Close the top cover.7 Return the document holder to its originalposition.Memo• If you dispose of the used fuser unit yourself, be sure toplace it in a plastic bag and follow local regulations forproper disposal.Replacing the Belt UnitRecommendation for Replacing the Belt UnitWhen the belt unit nears the end of its lifespan, the message[Time to Replace Belt] will appear on the control panel to notifyyou that it is time to prepare a new belt unit. You can continueprinting until the message [Replace Belt] appears, then printingwill stop.The belt unit is recommended to be replaced after about80,000 prints on A4-sized paper (single-sided printing).However, this page yield is for common printing conditions (3pages at a time). Printing one page at a time can reduce thebelt life by half.Memo• After the message [Time to Replace Belt] appears, you canprint approximately 1000 more pages before the message[Replace Belt] appears. (When printing on A4 paper, single-sided printing, and printing three pages at a time.)Note• Even after the message [Replace Belt] appears, you maystill be able to print by opening and closing the top cover.However, we recommend replacing the belt unit as soon aspossible.HandleFuser unit lockcontrol lever (blue)Fuser unit lockcontrol lever (blue)Top coverDocument holder