Replace Fuser Soon, Life Almost Over Xerox Phaser 6500 / WC 6505

 

Resolving the Replace Fuser Soon, Life Almost Over Message on the Xerox Phaser 6500 / WC 6505

This error is pretty straight forward. The machine has printed approximately 50,000 prints and the fusing assembly, Xerox Phaser 6500 / WC 6505 Fuser  Assembly, 604K64582 has reached its recommended life expectancy. Failure to replace the fusing Assembly could lead to a decline in print quality, abnormal noise, and increase frequency of paper jams in the fusing area.

As usual I know most people reading this article are looking for the reset instructions I have provided down below. However, I would strongly recommend removing the fusing assembly and checking for signs of wear and tear.

Fusing Assembly Signs of Wear and Tear

1. Check the hot roller surface for scratches where the thermistor a pick fingers touch the surface. Also, look for discoloration and toner contamination.

2. Check the pressure roller for warped or wrinkled surface. Also, check for flat spots. Usually if the pressure roller has flat spots the machine will make a thumping noise as it prints or warms up.

3. Check for gear dust. As the fusers  age the unit takes more force to turn and the bushings get worn out and loose  their lubrication. Running fusers  past their life  could result in the break down of gears inside the machine and the fuser. Light tan gear dust or ground down teeth are signs of extreme wear.

Xerox Phaser 6500 / WC 6505 Fuser  Assembly, 604K64582 Removal Procedure

Warning : Allow the Fuser to cool before using this procedure.
1. Open the Front Cover.
2. Lower the Transfer Belt.
3. Pull the lever to release the lock.
4. Swing the right side of the  Fusing Unit toward you with the lever released to unplug the  Fusing Unit  connector

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Reset Fuser Life Counter Procedure
6. Reset the Fuser counter.
a. Power on the printer and allow it to reach Ready.
b. Press the Menu button (SFP) or System menu button (MFP).
c. Select Admin Menu > Maintenance (Mode) > Reset Fuser.
d. Click OK, then OK again at the Are you sure? prompt.
7. If the Fuser being replaced is at end of life, it is highly recommended that the Feed Roller and Separator Holder also be replaced.

Xerox Phaser 6500 and WC6505 Replace fuser soon photo

If after you have read this article you find yourself looking for a replacement fuser click on the links below for buying options and additional details.
Xerox Phaser 6500 / WC 6505 Fuser  Assembly, 604K64582

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