64 6 Daily CareReplacing the Drum CartridgeThe cleaning pad for inside of the printer is packed with the new drum cartridge. Whenreplacing the drum cartridge, also replace the cleaning pad.Caution on Handling the Drum CartridgeWhen handling the drum cartridge, take note of the following points:WARNING• Never throw the drum cartridge into an open flame. Toner remaining in the cartridge cancause an explosion and you may get burnt.• Do not expose it to direct sunlight or strong light.• Do not touch the surface of the photosensitive drum (blue colored part). Do not slamanything into or scrape the surface of the photosensitive drum.• Do not let the drum cartridge stand or place it upside down. The drum might be damaged.Replacing the Drum CartridgeImportant• Remove any print jobs from the center output tray and close the bypass tray cover before following thenext steps.1. Open the front cover, then the top cover.Note• If the optional duplex unit is installed, first open theunit D.Important• Do not touch any parts inside the printer.2. Push up the lever on the right side of theprinter, grab the drum cartridge by thehandle, and pull it up and out slowly.Cleaning padDrum cartridge