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Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement

What you need

    • A damaged pressure roller leads to paper jams.

    • A damaged non-stick coating on the heated roller causes dark marks and double images. Toner that sticks to the non stick coating on the heated roller makes an after-image or marks 94mm (3.7 inches) below the original dark print.

  1. Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove front cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove these two 6mm Philips #2 screws then remove the front cover

  2. Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove top cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove top cover: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove these two 6mm #2 screws from the two ends of the heating element and carefully withdraw the glass heating element.

    • The glass heating element is shown in the second picture.

    • Remove these two 6mm #2 screws attaching the top cover.

    • Remove this screw attaching the red power cable.

    • Unplug the pair of yellow wires and unhook them from the hooks tucking them in place.

    • The top cover can now be removed.

  3. Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Release the springs: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Release the springs: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Insert a wedge under each of the two spring support arms to lift the two springs.

    • The wedges should remain in place while the fuser unit is being stored. Otherwise the pressure from top roller will make a permanent indentation in the soft pressure roller.

    • The second picture shows a suitable wedge. This example was made from a toothbrush handle.

  4. Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove paper guide: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove paper guide: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • gently bend this paper guide to remove it.

  5. Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove top roller: step 6, image 1 of 3 Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove top roller: step 6, image 2 of 3 Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove top roller: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Use circlip pliers to remove the circlip attaching the cogwheel to the top roller.

    • Slide this metal catch upwards to release the bearing from its holder. Remove the bearing.

    • The top roller can now be removed.

    • The red pressure roller is now visible with its bearings resting in the holder at each end.

  6. Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove the pressure roller: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lexmark T650 Fuser Roller Replacement, Remove the pressure roller: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • The pressure roller can now be lifted out.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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