AbsoluteCOLOR® • AbsoluteBLACK® • UniDrums • UniRollers • UniParts • UniCoatings BROTHER 1240/1650 REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS AbsoluteCOLOR • AbsoluteBLACK • UniDrums • UniRollers • UniParts • UniCoatings BROTHER 1240 PRINTER BROTHER 1240 TONER CARTRIDGE www.u n i n e t imaging.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 REMANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS BROTHER 1240/1650 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Released in 1999 the Brother the multi-platform unit carry the OPC drum, the transfer roller, the HL1240, HL1250 and HL1270N possesses printing drum cleaning assembly( including the recovery speed of up to 12 ppm, true output of 600 x 600 dpi blade) and the primary charging corona. and first page printing in 14 seconds.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • DISASSEMBLING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 1. With the use of small flat blade screwdriver, slightly pry up the white plastic alignment hub located from the non-gear side of the developer roller and remove it. 2. NOTE: Be aware of the pressure spring behind the white plastic hub and do not lose it. www.u n i n e t imaging.com USA Ph: +1-310-280-9620 Fx: +1-310-838-7294 3.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • DISASSEMBLING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 4. With a small flat blade screwdriver, pry the bearing cap off the developer roller axle and the fixing post. 5. Move to the other side of the cartridge and above the white plastic hub on the gear side, locate the clip that holds the developer roller cap-bearing. NOTE: Contrary to the other bearing cap this one is located between the developer roller and the side of the cartridge. 6.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • DISASSEMBLING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 7. Lift the developer roller from the hopper. NOTE: Clean the roller using a clean lint free cloth. DO NOT USE any solvent or chemicals on the developer roller. 8. Remove the fill plug from the hopper. 9. Discharge any toner from the toner hopper. Use dry compressed air or a vacuum to THOROUGHLY clean out the toner hopper. Clean the developer blade using a dry lint free cloth.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • ASSEMBLING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 1. Reassemble cartridge in reverse order. 2. Recap the hopper securely. Fill cartridge with the adequate load of new toner for 3000 pages in the TN-430 (110 grams) or 6000 pages in the TN-460 (210 grams) NOTES 3. Insert the OEM or the compatible yellow seal cover for the developer roller to protect it during transit. www.u n i n e t imaging.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • DISASSEMBLING THE OPC CARTRIDGE 1 OPC CARTRIDGE 3 2 1. With a medium size Phillips screwdriver remove the screws securing the corona wire assembly. There are two in each corner holding the plastic top and one, visible thru the hole on the right hand side securing the electric contact of the control grid and the cleaning felt. 3 1 4 2 2.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • DISASSEMBLING THE OPC CARTRIDGE 1 2 4. Finish with a dry lint-free cloth. 5. With a Phillips screwdriver remove the screws holding the drum cleaning assembly. You will notice that it is composed of a cleaning felt, a recovery blade and a couple of scraper-blades. 6. Remove and clean the assembly thoroughly removing all remains of old toner. 7. Remove the shaft of the drum by releasing the retaining washer from the left side of the cartridge. www.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • DISASSEMBLING THE OPC CARTRIDGE 8. Pull axle out using a pair of needle-nose pliers. 10. When the drum is extracted there will be a spring loaded clutch piece at one end and a drive gear on the other side coming loose. www.u n i n e t imaging.com USA Ph: +1-310-280-9620 Fx: +1-310-838-7294 9. Slide the axle away from the cartridge as shown. 11. Do not lose these three pieces which will be needed to assemble the cartridge even if a new drum is installed.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • DISASSEMBLING THE OPC CARTRIDGE 12. NOTE: There is also a plastic stabilizer bearing for the axle located on the same side of the clutch gear which must be secured. 13. Extract the transfer roller from the cartridge using a pair of long nose pliers. Notice that the saddles and the helical gear will also come out. Clean the roller with compressed air or vacuum cleaner. DO NOT USE any solvent or chemicals on the transference roller. NOTES www.u n i n e t imaging.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • ASSEMBLING THE OPC CARTRIDGE 1. Replace the transfer roller together with its saddles and the helical gear. 2. Replace the OPC drum by mounting the clutch and spring on the right side and engage the drive gear on the left. NOTE: Before inserting the axle lift the spring loaded contact wire located between the drive gear of the OPC and the side of the cartridge. 3.
UNINET IMAGING INC. • BROTHER 1240/1650 • ASSEMBLING THE OPC CARTRIDGE 5. With a Tester check the electrical continuity between the contact of the assembly and the drum shaft. 6. Insert the lid containing the corona assembly, align the four clips, and press down to clamp it. NOTES 7. Tighten the two external screws and finally the small internal one. www.u n i n e t imaging.
