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Replace the Drum Cartridge (Xerographic Module)*

Product support for
Xerox D136 Copier/Printer and D136 Printer, Xerox D95/D110/D125 Copier/Printer, Xerox ED95A/ED125 Copier/Printer, Xerox 4110 Copier, Xerox 4110 Enterprise Printing System, Xerox 4110 Copier/Printer, Xerox 4112/4127 Enterprise Printing System, Xerox 4112/4127 Copier/Printer, Xerox 4590 Enterprise Printing System, Xerox 4595 Copier/Printer
Article ID
KB0324732
Published
2020-02-28

NOTE: A video is available at the end of this solution.

NOTE: This solution is intended for a trained operator. It is recommended to contact your Machine Administrator or Service Representative for additional assistance if unfamiliar with performing the steps below to replace the Drum Cartridge.

WARNING: Make sure the machine has stopped copying / printing and that the "Online" and "Job in Memory" LEDs on the User Interface are off before continuing with the steps below.

To remove the old Drum Cartridge:

CAUTION: Do not remove the new Drum Cartridge from its packaging until instructed to do so. Exposure to direct sunlight or strong indoor fluorescent lighting for more than two minutes may cause damage to the photoreceptor.

  1. Power the machine off using the power switch on the Control Panel.

  2. Prepare a clean, flat surfaced area with paper or cardboard. This is where the used Drum Cartridge will be placed.

  3. Open the Front Door.

    open front door

    NOTE: If the shipping Drum Latch Cover has not been removed, remove the screw from the Drum Latch Cover using a 5.5 mm nut-driver or #2 Phillips screwdriver. Discard the screw and Drum Latch Cover, as this is not needed.

    Remove Drum screw and latch cover

  4. Move handle 2 to the unlocked position.

    Move handle 2 down

  5. Move the Drum Lock lever to the unlocked position.

    Turn drum lock lever to left.

  6. Grasp the Drum Cartridge, press in the Drum Latch, and then carefully pull the cartridge straight out until the handle on top of the cartridge is visible.

    Depress yellow tab

  7. Grasp the handle on top of the cartridge, and then completely remove the cartridge from the printer.

    Pull out drum

  8. Set the Drum Cartridge aside on the paper or cardboard prepared in step 4.

    IMPORTANT: Place any suspected defective cartridge that is removed from the printer in protective wrapping/packaging material for situations where it may still be a functioning cartridge. If you do not have the original packaging material, use the packaging from the new cartridge.

    Install the Replacement Drum Cartridge:

    CAUTION: Do not remove the new Drum Cartridge from its packaging until instructed to do so. Exposure to direct sunlight or strong indoor fluorescent lighting for more than two minutes may cause damage to the photoreceptor.

  9. Remove the new Drum Cartridge from its box.

  10. Remove the foam from both ends of the wrapper.

  11. When ready to install the Drum Cartridge, remove it from the wrapper.

  12. Carefully remove the tape and paper from the Drum Cartridge.

    CAUTION: Do not allow the blue drum to contact any surface or be exposed to light for more than two minutes.

  13. Holding the cartridge by the handle, carefully align the cartridge with both rails in the printer.

    Align cartridge along rails

    Insert drum and push in along rails

  14. Make sure the cartridge is aligned with the rails, and then gently (but firmly) push the cartridge straight in until it clicks into position.

    Push Drum Cartridge into printer

  15. Move the Drum Lock lever to the locked position.

    Turn drum lock lever to the right.

  16. Move handle 2 to the locked position.

    Turn handle 2 up to locked position

  17. Close the Front Door.

  18. Power the machine on using the power switch on the Control Panel.

    NOTE: It is not necessary to reset a counter.

  19. Make sure the machine is operating correctly by making a few copies.

VIDEO: