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Question posted by amanda65615 on August 4th, 2014

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On our machine at work it says PCU replacment necessary. What does that mean?

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on August 5th, 2014 7:41 AM

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It means the Photo Conductor Unit needs to be replaced.

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Manuals - Page 3

... of Components 10 Guide to Components...10 Guide to the Names and Functions of the Printer's Control Panel 13 Using the Screen on the Control Panel...16 How to Use the...Turning Off the Power...27 Saving Energy...28 Displaying the Printer Configuration Screens 30 Displaying the Printer Driver Properties with Windows 30 Displaying the Printer Driver Properties with Mac OS X 32 2. Printing Paper...

Manuals - Page 4

Troubleshooting When Indicators Are Displayed...73 When a Panel Tone Beeps...74 Checking Printer Status and Settings...75 When an Indicator for Loading Paper...49 Unusable Paper...49 Paper Storage...50 ... Paper...49 Precautions for the [Check Status] Key Is Lit 77 When You Have Problems Operating the Printer 79 When the Color Registration Shifts...85 When the Printed Color Changes...86 2

Manuals - Page 7

... manual are using the machine, and explanations of likely causes of paper misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. It indicates where you can find further relevant information. [ ] Indicates the names of components, and setup procedures. Disclaimer Contents of this product and operation manuals provided with the printer, available options, names...

Manuals - Page 8

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Manuals - Page 9

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Manuals - Page 10

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Manuals - Page 11

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Manuals - Page 12

...and Functions of Components Guide to 100 sheets of plain paper can be loaded. 5. If the printer overheats, a malfunction might occur. Bypass tray Up to Components • Do not obstruct the ...of plain paper can be loaded in each tray. 10 Right cover (Duplex unit) Open this cover to replace the fusing unit and transfer roller, or to 550 sheets of paper that can be used, see p.33 ...

Manuals - Page 13

... waste toner bottle. Front lower cover Open this when replacing the toner, black drum unit/color drum units or transfer unit. 11. Expansion card slots Remove the cover to a host computer. 4. USB port B Use a USB cable to connect the printer to install SD cards. 3. Ethernet port Use a network interface cable to connect...

Manuals - Page 14

... might result in printer malfunction. 8. Insert the other end into an electrical outlet. 9. Handle Hold this cover and installing the optional Gigabit Ethernet board, you can connect an Ethernet cable to prevent overheating. Transfer roller Replace the transfer roller when the following message appears: • "Replacement of Fusing Unit is now necessary. Replace the transfer...

Manuals - Page 15

... Names and Functions of Black Photoconductor Unit is now necessary. Replace the relevant black drum unit/color drum units when the following message appears: • "Replacement of Color Photoconductor Unit is installed in the order of the printer with options fully installed. 13 Transfer unit Replace the transfer unit when the following message appears: •...

Manuals - Page 16

... data to be printed. 7. You can also display the job history and the printer's maintenance information. 6. Check Status indicator Lights up while the job is receiving print...Panel". 2. The data in indicator is lit if there is enabled. 3. [Home] key Press to check the printer's system status, operational status of each function, operation status, or messages. 1. Getting Started 1 8 2 9 3...

Manuals - Page 17

... settings to meet your requirements. It is unlit when the power is off or while the printer is not possible. See p.20 "Switching Screen Patterns". 13. Guide to Names and Functions ...Saver] key Press to switch to and from Sleep mode. Flashing yellow: the printer will soon require maintenance or a replacement consumable such as a print cartridge. See p.28 "Saving Energy". Media slots ...

Manuals - Page 18

...Getting Started Using the Screen on the Control Panel This section describes how to check the printer status, such as toner, paper, and waste toner levels. • The [Home] screen is set as the ...default screen when the printer is turned on the [Home] screen. 16 You can change this default setting under Function Priority. ...

Manuals - Page 19

...for specifying default settings under Function Priority. System Reset After finishing a job, the printer waits a specified length of added shortcuts appear on the [Home] screen. Maximum ...icon area You can add shortcuts to frequently used embedded software applications to display the [Printer] screen. 3. For details, see "System Settings", Operating Instructions. 17 Supply Information ...

Manuals - Page 20

...Otherwise, it is highlighted such as appearing as the default screen when the printer is set as cannot be damaged. Supply Information You can select or specify ... 4. [Prt. 1. You can check the remaining toner. Getting Started To change the length of time that the printer waits before restoring its settings to the screen. How to display the screen for printing files stored on . 1...

Manuals - Page 21

...authentication is not enabled, the screen is also displayed on , regardless of pages printed in to the printer. Eco-friendly Indicator • Paper Reduction: Shows the amount of paper saved by utilizing various paper ... [Information] screen appears when the power is displayed when you can configure the printer to notify users how much they have conserved paper usage by using the duplex...

Manuals - Page 22

...1. For details about how to the total number of color prints to the simple screen and the keys that are presented on the printer settings, the [Information] screen may not be displayed. Press the [Simple Screen] key. For details, see Security Guide. For ... screen. Switching Screen Patterns This section explains how to switch to the total number of the [Printer] screen. 20 1.

Manuals - Page 119

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Manuals - Page 140

...a new fusing unit, turn off the printer and wait at least an hour after power off before replacing parts. Doing so may damage the grip. • Waste toner bottles cannot be replaced soon. 138 "Replacement of Black Photoconductor Unit is now necessary. Replace Color Photoconductor Unit." Replenishing and Replacing Consumables Replacing Other Consumables Refer to the maintenance guide...