[Misc] TASKalfa 5053ci Toner showing up in cassette 1

[EDSNOW]

Hello Folks
Seasons Greetings
I had to look at a 5053ci today that is about 2 years old and life count of 430K.
I noted toner had fallen into the cassette 1 (upper).
I checked the area directly above the cassette inside the machine (in this case toner had dropped in the front)
I saw that above the cassette there is a wire mesh material that when I touched some toner continued to fall. Not sure if this is part of any major component.
I cleaned the area and inspected the developer/drum area, transfer belt looked ok as well.
This is a new one on me as from what I understand cleaning of waste toner and duct work is in the back of the machine.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated or if someone has had a similar issue I would like to know.
Regards
Ed
Esnow@northwestel.net.

[BBM]

Re: TASKalfa 5053ci Toner showing up in cassette 1

We have found it is a leaking Dev. unit. If you take the dev. unit and shake it the powder will start falling from the edges.

[EDSNOW]

Re: TASKalfa 5053ci Toner showing up in cassette 1

Appreciate the response. Will check out.
Thank You
Ed

[EDSNOW]

Re: TASKalfa 5053ci Toner showing up in cassette 1

Follow Up
Inspected the developer unit and it is OK.
Previous visit reseated drum / developer units as well as transfer belt unit.
That being said several thousand copies had been made without any toner dumping.

If something else comes up I will advise.

Thanks to all who took the time to view the post.