| worst design ever I'll try to do this in a way that makes sense (if that's possible with this box).
First, the bridge unit must be removed (the unit that takes paper from fuser to finisher), then top cover must be removed. Also cover behind top cover (has a hole where the wires for the bridge unit come through) must be removed.
Have a shot (whiskey helps)
in the front of machine the transfer belt unit has a latch that lifts it. the latch usually has a screw locking it in place. remove said screw. don't move latch yet. first you have to remove screws holding belt assy in place. there are two blue screws to the right and above the drum unit (unless someone replaced blue screws with regular ones) and two hidden screws that are on long shafts and screw into rear frame of belt unit. You can see the hidden screws by looking into openings near the blue screws (they are in close proximity).
If you have all the screws out, the belt unit will lift when you turn the latch. Don't do that yet.
Have another shot of whiskey.
In the front of machine, there are 2 connectors that connect to the belt unit. Before you can disconnect them, you must take off the metal plate blocking them (it's got a spring loaded gizmo that you can loosen by sliding...to the left if I remember correctly). Also, above the rear of the belt unit is a spring loaded mechanism that you must turn 45 degrees clockwise. now you can turn latch and lift up belt unit.
Homestretch time. The cleaning unit must be removed. To do this, you will see a metal plate at front of cleaning unit with 3 screws. remove this plate. Slide cleaning mechanism towards front then lift to the left. there should be a metal bracket on rear frame (some techs remove this...I don't know why) that is designed to hold cleaning unit.
With the cleaning unit to the left, you can lift the belt assy out and do the rest of this thrilling job. Then have another shot.
If it makes you feel better, know that the Japanese engineer responsible for this design, offed himself to save face.
Good Luck. |