Replace the Charge Corotron

If needed, order a replacement Charge Corotron. For details, refer to Order Supplies, Consumables, and Parts.

To install a new charge corotron, follow the instructions on the control panel or in the user guide. 

1. Ensure that the printer has stopped printing, then open the front cover.

2. Pull down the R1-R4 handle.

3. Raise the release handle.

4. Open the packaging for the new charge corotron, then gently place the new charge corotron on a flat surface near the printer.

   Note: Do not expose drum cartridges to direct sunlight or strong light from indoor fluorescent lighting for more than 2 minutes. Image quality can deteriorate when the drum cartridges are exposed to light.

5. Slide open the drum drawer.

6. To locate the charge corotron, look on top of the R1 drum cartridge.

7. Grasp both of the amber-gold casings on the used charge corotron, then push the corotron toward the rear of the printer until you hear a click. The click indicates that the charge corotron is released.
   

8. Lift the used charge corotron out of the printer.
   

9. Gently lower the new charge corotron into the printer. Keep the charge corotron level, not angled.
   

10. Grasp the amber-gold casings on the new charge corotron, then pull the corotron toward the front of the printer until you hear a click. The click indicates that the charge corotron is in place.
    

11. Push in the drum drawer completely. Return the release handle to the original position.

12. Return the R1-R4 handle to the original position, then close the front door.

13. Insert the used charge corotron into an empty container for recycling.