Then, lift the drum unit up and pull it out of the machine. Disconnect all cables and cords and then unplug the power cord from the machine.ī. As stated, this cleaning process typically has to be repeated several times to remove certain kinds of foreign material from the drum unit surface.Ī. Cotton Swab lightly moistened with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.Īs a precaution please note: Isopropyl alcohol is flammable and should be kept away from fire or flame. Alcohol Swab, such as a medical alcohol pad or wipe, which can be found at a local retail pharmacy or first aid kit.ī. Items required for cleaning the drum are:Ī. Typically more than one cleaning is required to fully remove material stuck to the drum surface. Toner builds up on or sticks to these areas on the drum and creates black dots on the printed pages.Ģ. Dots are typically caused by foreign material inside the machine (for example, paper dust, glue from labels or envelopes, paper clips, staples) sticking to or damaging the surface of the drum. (or 39mm) with about 7 - 8 dots down the page, the TONER cartridge is causing the issue. If the dot pattern repeats every 1.5 in. (or 94mm) with about 2 - 3 dots down the page, go to STEP 1. Take a printed page with the dots running down the page and measure the distance between the repeating dots.
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