Mounting The Cleaning Blade - Canon ImageRunner iR8500 Series Service Manual

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8.9.6.4 Removing the Cleaning Blade
iR105i/iR105+ / iR9070
1) Slide out the process unit.
2) Remove the screw [1], and detach the reciprocating arm [2].
[1]
3) Disconnect the 2 connectors [1], and remove the 5 screws [2]; then,
lift the rear and push it in to detach the cleaning blade together with
the mounting plate [3].
[1]
[1]
4) Remove the E-ring [1], and detach the pressure plate [2] to detach the
cleaning blade assembly [3].
[9]
[10]
F-8-80
0007-2693
[2]
F-8-81
[2]
[3]
F-8-82
[1]
The pressure plate looks like the one used for the GP600 Sires or iR8500
Series machines; however, it is a different part with a different parts
number. Do not use the wrong part.
5) Remove the 5 screws [1], and detach the blade retaining plate [2] to
detach the cleaning blade [3].
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8.9.6.5 Mounting the Cleaning Blade

/ iR85+ / iR8070
1) Butt the cleaning blade [1] against the rear end of the blade retaining
plate [2].
Caution:
When butting the cleaning blade, be sure there is not gap.
[1]
[2]
2) Tighten the screws on the blade retaining plate temporarily in the
order indicated.
Caution:
When tightening the screws temporarily, be sure to hold the blade down
against the end. (See Figure 6-F706.)
3) Tighten the screws on the blade retaining plate fully in the order
Chapter 8
[2] [3]
F-8-83
[1]
[2]
F-8-84
0007-2392
Butted against
the edge.
F-8-85
F-8-86
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