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Figuring out how to replace a part on your own can be complicated.
Replacing some damaged printer parts on your own can save a lot of time and money, but every printer model is different, and many printer parts have different configurations, replacement time intervals, and service needs.
Luckily, we make it our goal at STPT to provide quality printing information that is easy to understand, so you know where to go to find answers to your print questions.
Using a how-to guide like this one can streamline the replacement process, so you can rely on a knowledgeable print expert to walk you through all the steps.
Our top-notch service technician, Matthew, is going to walk you through the drum cartridge replacement process for Xerox VersaLink C500 and C600 series printers. He’ll go through it all step-by-step, so you don’t miss a beat.
As a service technician at STPT, Matthew simplifies printer maintenance. His how-to quick printer fixes on YouTube have been a big hit, so he’s providing a quick, easy-to-read tutorial for those of you who prefer written directions.
Take the pressure off by trusting our STPT printer specialists to help you through it. With almost 40 years in the business, our team has the expertise to make the replacement process quick and easy for you.
Drums (Imaging Kit) Replacement for Xerox VersaLink B600s Series Printers
Xerox Imaging Kits or Drum units are specially designed to help your printer transfer toner powder to paper to form images. It is electrically charged and is necessary component of the printing process.
Imaging kits are designed to work with specific models of printers and are made to be easy to replace so customers can get back to work as soon as possible.
Sometimes it helps to have someone walk you through the process step-by-step, so in this how-to guide, Matthew explains how to replace the drum cartridge on Xerox VersaLink C500s and C600s series printers.
In this how-to guide, Matthew explains how to replace the drum cartridge on the following compatible Xerox printer models:
• VersaLink C500
• VersaLink C505
• VersaLink C600
• VersaLink C605
For the purposes of this how-to guide, Matthew will be walking through the replacement process on a Xerox VersaLink C505 model printer, but the process is the same for any compatible printer model.
Different machines have different supply items and settings. That’s why it is important to follow the instructions specific to your Xerox printer model. For more information about replacing other parts on different Xerox printer models, check out:
• How To Replace the Transfer Roller on Your Xerox Printer (VersaLink B625)
Let’s uncomplicate printer maintenance by walking through toner replacement. You can follow the process by reading the written instructions provided below (with pictures) or you can watch the video linked at the top of the blog.
Part One: Remove Old or Damaged Drum Cartridge
1. Open your printer’s right-side cover.
2. First, press down on the orange button on the right side of the machine’s face, release the waste toner container and set it aside.
3. Now, you will be able to see your printer’s drums.
4. You will see small orange latches on the face of each drum:
5. Unlock the latch by pulling it down until it is opened. Use the latch as a handle to pull the drum straight out:
6. Put your hand under the drum to cradle it as you remove it from the printer.
7. Do not touch the green roll on the back of the imaging unit. Doing so can cause damage.
Part Two: Insert New Drum Cartridge
1. Take your new drum out of its box.
2. Being careful not to touch the green roll on the back of the unit, you will place your new drum cartridge inside the printer with the green side (drum) facing up.
3. Slide the new drum cartridge inside its slot, wiggling, when necessary, to insert it.
4. Flip the latch back into the locked position.
5. Remove the cleaning rod located to the left of the drum cartridges to clean the lenses.
6. It has a horseshoe shape that matches the horseshoe-shaped opening at the top of each orange latch. Insert the cleaning rod into the opening and move it back-and-forth to clean the lens. Return the cleaning rod to its slot when done.
7. Then, set your waste toner container back in the machine and roll it into place and push it in until you hear a click.
8. Shut the cover on your printer.
And that’s it! You’re done.
Your new transfer roller should be properly installed so you can get back to work without any printer maintenance hassles.
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