Replace Consumables in DuraLabel Catalyst

Overview

Only use DuraLabel Catalyst consumables to ensure the best quality and performance from your hardware. Non original products may adversely affect your printer's performance and invalidate your warranty. If you have any questions about replacement of Catalyst consumables, please contact our support team.

Like visuals? You can view the instructional tutorial here: DuraLabel Catalyst User Guide

Toner Cartridge Replacement

NOTE: When the LCD display indicates TONER LOW, or if print appears faded, first open the top cover and try tapping the cartridge a few times to evenly distribute the toner powder. This will enable you to obtain the best ?yield? from your toner cartridge.

CAUTION: To avoid toner waste and possible toner sensor errors, do not change the toner cartridge(s) until ?TONER EMPTY? is displayed.

• The toner used in this printer is a very fine dry powder. It is contained in four cartridges: one each for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.
• Toner powder can stain surfaces. Have a sheet of paper handy so that you have somewhere to place the used cartridge while you install the new one.
• Dispose of the old cartridge responsibly, inside the pack that the new one came in. Follow any regulations, recommendations, etc., which may be in force concerning waste recycling.
• If you do spill any toner powder, lightly brush it off. If possible, vacuum it or use a cool, damp cloth to remove any residue.
• Do not use hot water, and never use solvents of any kind. They will make stains permanent.

WARNING: If you inhale any toner or get it in your eyes, drink a little water or bathe your eyes liberally in cold water. Seek medical attention immediately.

1. Press the cover release and open the printer?s top cover fully. WARNING: If the printer has been powered on, the fuser will be hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch.
2. Note the positions of the four cartridges. It is essential that they go back in the same order.
   1. Slide the colored release collar on the empty cartridge fully towards the right-hand side of the printer.
   2. Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge and then draw the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end as shown, and withdraw the toner cartridge out of the printer.
3. Put the cartridge down gently onto a piece of paper to prevent toner from marking your furniture.
4. Remove the new cartridge from its box but leave its wrapping material in place for the moment.
5. Gently shake the new cartridge from end to end several times to loosen and distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
6. Remove the wrapping material.
7. Holding the cartridge by its top center, lower it into the printer over the image drum unit from which the old cartridge was removed.
8. Insert the left end of the cartridge into the top of the image drum unit first, pushing it against the spring on the drum unit, then lower the right end of the cartridge down onto the image drum unit.
9. Pressing gently down on the cartridge to ensure that it is firmly seated, slide the colored collar fully towards the left-hand side of the printer. This will lock the cartridge into place and release toner into the image drum unit.
10. Gently wipe the LED head surface with a clean, lint free cloth.
11. Finally, close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed.

Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit

The belt unit is located under the image drum assembly. Turn off the printer and allow the fuser to cool for about 10 minutes before opening the cover.

1. Press the cover release and open the printer?s top cover fully. WARNING: If the printer has been powered on, the fuser will be hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch.
2. Holding it by its handles, lift the image drum assembly, complete with toner cartridges, up and out of the printer.
3. Place the assembly in a safe place away from direct sources of heat and light. CAUTION: The green image drum surface at the base of each cartridge is very delicate and light sensitive. Do not touch it and do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes. If the drum unit needs to be out of the printer for longer than this, please wrap the cartridge inside a black plastic bag to keep it away from light. Never expose the drum to direct sunlight or very bright room lighting.
4. Pull the locking levers at each side of the transfer belt up and towards the front of the machine.
5. Using the locking levers, lift the belt upwards and withdraw from the machine.
6. Lower the new belt unit into place, with the drive gear towards the rear of the printer. Locate the drive gear into the gear inside the printer by the rear right corner of the unit and lower the belt unit flat inside the printer.
7. Push the locking levers towards the rear of the machine. This will secure the belt unit in place.
8. Holding the image drum assembly by its handles, lower it into place in the machine, locating the pegs at the sides into their slots in the sides of the printer cavity.
9. Finally, close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed.

Fuser Replacement

The fuser is located inside the printer just behind the toner cartridges.

WARNING: If the printer has recently been powered on, some fuser components will be very hot. Handle the fuser with extreme care, holding it only by its handle, which will only be mildly warm to the touch. A warning label clearly indicates the area. If in doubt, turn the printer off and wait at least 10 minutes for the fuser to cool before opening the printer cover.

1. Press the cover release and open the printer?s top cover fully.
2. Identify the fuser handle on the top of the fuser unit.
3. Pull the two fuser retaining levers towards the front of the printer so that they are fully upright.
4. Holding the fuser by its handle, lift the fuser straight up and out of the printer. If the fuser is still warm, place it on a flat surface which will not be damaged by heat.
5. Remove the new fuser from its packaging and remove the transit material.
6. Holding the new fuser by its handle, make sure that it is the correct way round. The retaining levers should be fully upright, and the two locating lugs should be towards you.
7. Lower the fuser into the printer, sliding the two lugs into their slots in the sides of the printer cavity.
8. Push the two retaining levers towards the rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place.
9. Finally, close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed.

More Support Options

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