Xerox 3050 Service Manual page 612

Initialization of the Fuser Roll
Purpose
Correct operation of the Fuser Roll requires
that the Fuser Roll be initialized by coating the
roll evenly with fuser oil. The following steps
specify the correct technique for initializing the
fuser roll. Perform the procedure exactly a s
written and do not omit any steps. The Fuser
Roll must be initialized cold then hot.
Introduction
This procedure must only be used to initialize a
new Fuser Roll or when installing a new 3030
Copier. Do not use this procedure when
replacing the wick or oil pads. These
components have their own procedures.
Wear protectlve gloves when handling the
parts with fuser oil on them. Use caution and
do not allow the fuser oil to contact your eyes.
Fuser oil can cause severe eye irritation. Wash
hands after handling any components that are
covered with fuser oil.
Use extreme caution when working in the
fuser area and do not touch any heated
components. The fuser roll may be hot.
Items Required
2
Tube
(8
cc) fuser oil
1 pair disposable gloves
Heavy-duty towels
1.
Press power off and disconnect the power
cord.
STEP 2 E: T o avoid damaging the
stripper fingen, handle the Stripper
Nnger Assembly with care.
Remove the Stripper Finger Assembly
(REP
10.6).
Remove the Oil Dispense Assembly (REP
10.7).
Leave the Media Feed-in Shelf open and
bypass the Feed-in Shelf Interlock.
Enter the diagnostic mode and enter the
code [04031 to turn on the Main Drive
Motor in order rotate the Fuser Roll.
Fold a cloth or paper towel into
a
pad and
apply half the tube of oil to the pad.
Being very careful, apply the oil to the
surface of the fuser roll over the full
length.
Apply the remainder of the oil on the pad
and repeat step 7.
Inspect the entire surface of the roll for
dry areas.
Dry areas appear a s dull spots,
as
opposed to olcd areas that appear
as
glossy areas.
10.
If
there are any dry areas on the Fuser Heat
Roll, wipe the oil from the surrounding
areas to the dry areas, using
a
towel.
1 1. Using the same pad clean the Fabric Guide
on the Media Transport, then discard the
pad.
12. Exit
the code
104031
and enter the code
[09
21 41
in order to bring the Fuser Roll to
operating temperature.
13. While the fuser is warming up, fold
another cloth or paper towel into a pad
and apply approximately one quarter of
the oil on the pad.
14. When the Fuser Roll begins rotating, very
carefully apply oil on the surface of the roll
over the full length.
15. Apply another one quarter of oil to the
pad and apply oil on the surface of the roll
over the full length.
16.
Clean the Oil Dispense Roll with Film
Remover.
17. Reinstall the following:
a. Oil Dispense Assembly
b. Stripper Finger Assembly
18.
Remove the interlock bypass and close the
Media Feed-in Shelf.
19. Switch the copier off then on..
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