Fuser Nip - Minolta CF1501 Service Manual

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Fuser Nip

Requirement
Nip Width
Specifications
7.0 ± 0.5 mm
This adjustment must be made in any of the following cases:
• Fusing performance is poor.
• A misfeed occurs at the fusing section.
• Gloss failure occurs.
• Image problems relating to copies made on OHP transparencies occur.
Adjustment Procedure
1. Call the Tech. Rep. Mode to the screen.
2. Touch these keys in this order: "Machine Adjust" → "Fuse Nip."
3. Load the 1st Drawer with A4 crosswise paper.
4. Select plain paper on the Paper Type Setting Dial.
5. Press the Start key to let the copier produce a test pattern.
6. Check the nip width on the test pattern.
✽ If the nip width is outside the specified range:
7. Slide out the Fusing Unit.
Unit Replacement Manual
8. Remove the front and rear covers from the Fusing Unit.
The nip width on the test pattern produced should fall
within the following range.
4004D513AA
Adjustment Mode
Fuser Nip
9. Turn the adjusting screws at the front and rear to
adjust the nip width.
4004D217AB
D-78
Setting Range
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