Ricoh AP305 - Manual (Page 118)

Troubleshooting
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Replacing the Photoconductor
Unit
The message shown below indicates
that the photoconductor unit is ap-
proaching the end of its life.
IPDL-C
Change PCU
You can still continue to use the cur-
rent photoconductor unit if you are
satisfied with the quality of the out-
put being produced by the printer.
When the printed image starts look-
ing soiled (horizontal lines along the
edges of the page, for example), re-
place the photoconductor unit as
soon as possible.
R
WARNING:
R CAUTION:
Important
❒ Exposing the photoconductor unit
to light for too long can reduce its
performance. Replace the unit as
quickly as possible.
Note
❒ Before removing the photoconduc-
tor unit from the printer, spread
paper or some other material
around the area you are working
to keep toner from making floor
dirty.
❒ The “Change PCU” message is
based on a printed page counter
kept internally by the printer. It is
meant as a general guide to photo-
conductor unit life only. Actual
photoconductor unit life depends
on the printing conditions.
A
Remove the new photoconductor
unit from the box.
B
Remove the protective sheet by
pulling the red tab from the new
photoconductor unit.
C
Turn off the printer's power
switch.
• Do not incinerate the photo-
conductor unit. Toner dust
might ignite when exposed to
an open flame.
• Disposal can take place at our
authorized dealer or at appro-
priate collection sites.
• If you dispose the used photo-
conductor unit yourself, dis-
pose of it according to your
local regulations.
• When accessing the inside of the
machine, do not touch any sec-
tions other than those specified
in this manual. If you do, it might
result in receiving a burn or inju-
ry.
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