Image formation process
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27
Latent-image formation stage
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28
Primary charging
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28
Laser beam exposure
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28
Developing stage
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29
Print cartridge
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29
Transfer stage
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30
Fusing stage
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30
Cleaning stage
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31
Toner detection
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32
Pickup, feed, and delivery system
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33
Paper trays
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33
Photo sensors and switches
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34
Solenoids and clutches
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36
Tray 1 or Tray 2
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38
Pickup and feed unit
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38
Cassette paper size detection/cassette paper detection
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38
Cassette pickup
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38
Tray 1 paper pickup
...........................................................................................................
38
Paper pickup and feed
.......................................................................................................
39
Jam detection
....................................................................................................................
40
Additional tray
.....................................................................................................................................
41
Tray driver PCA
.................................................................................................................
41
Paper pickup and feed
.......................................................................................................
42
Media level and size detection
...........................................................................................
43
Jam detection
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43
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Removal and replacement
Removal and replacement strategy
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46
General cautions during removal and replacement
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46
Electrostatic discharge
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46
Required tools
...................................................................................................
46
Types of screws
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47
Service approach
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48
Before performing service
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48
After performing service
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48
Post-service test
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48
Print-quality test
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48
Parts removal order
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50
Removal and replacement procedures
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52
Print cartridge, cassettes, and sub cover
...........................................................................
52
Print cartridge
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52
Tray cassette (Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4)
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54
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