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Remanufacturing, Refill the Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge
,First released in April 2008 the Xerox Phaser 3100 is based on a 20 ppm, 600 dpi MFP engine that has a first page out in less than 13 seconds. These machines can print, copy, fax and scan. The printers come with a starter cartridge rated for 2,000 pages and the standard cartridge (106R01379) is rated for 4,000 pages at 5 percent coverage.

 These machines use a somewhat unique method of telling the printer a new cartridge has been installed. Instead of a chip on the cartridge they use a key card that is inserted separately into the printer (See Figure 1). These reset cards need to be replaced each cycle. When packaging the cartridge it is a good idea to tape the card to the top of the bag so the user does not forget to insert the card for the cartridge to work (just like the OEM does).

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

An interesting item about this system is that the cartridge does not have a toner end detection system. It is all controlled by the reset card.

These cartridges are fairly easy to do, and with a retail cost of $178.00 — as of April 2010— they are very profitable too.

1) Remove the two silver pins, one from each side of the cartridge. Pry them out with a small jeweler’s screwdriver and then grab them with wire cutters to remove them. See Figure 2.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

2) Remove the Torx screws and plate from both sides of the cartridge. The Torx screws used in these cartridges are size T-7. See Figures 3 and 4.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

3) Pry out one of the side panels, and separate the two halves. See Figure 5.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

4) From the gear side of the drum half, take a small punch (1/4”) or screwdriver and drive the metal axle pin out. This axle is fairly tight. Make sure you do it from the gear side (the keyed side); if you try and drive the axle out from the opposite side, the axle will not move and you may damage the drum ground contact inside the drum. Remove the drum. See Figure 6.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

5) Remove the PCR and clean with your preferred cleaner. See Figure 7.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

6) Remove the two screws on the wiper blade, and the blade. Clean out the waste chamber. See Figure 8.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

NOTE: Be very careful not to damage or distort the thin mylar recovery blade next to the wiper blade. If this blade is bent or damaged, it should be replaced.

7) Re-install the two screws and the wiper blade. See Figure 9.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

8) Clean off all the old conductive grease from the PCR contacts, and replace with new. Remember, whenever using conductive grease more is never better. Only use a small amount (Match what the OEM had there). See Figure 10.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

9) Install the cleaned PCR. See Figure 11.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

10) Install the drum into the cartridge. See Figure 12.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

11) Install the drum axle from the hub side. Make sure the keyed end of the axle is installed first. It is easier if you mark the keyed end with a marker so you know how to orientate it when installing it. The marks in Figure 13 show the orientation of the flat or keyed edge; Figure 14 shows the top of the keyed edge location. See Figures 13 and 14.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

12) On the toner hopper, note the location of all the gears. See Figure 15.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

13) Remove the four loose gears from the hopper. See Figure 16.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

14) Remove the gear from the fill plug area by pressing in on the tab. See Figure 17.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

15) Remove the fill plug and dump out any remaining toner from the hopper. See Figure 18.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

16) Remove the screw and holder from the gear side of the developer roller. Press in on the plastic tabs on the back side of the holder to remove it. See Figures 19 and 20.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

17) Remove the screw, holder and contact from the contact side of the developer roller. Press in on the plastic tabs on the back side of the holder to remove it. Be careful not to lose the contact. See Figures 21 and 22.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

18) Pry off the metal bushings from both sides of the developer roller shaft. See Figure 23.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

19) Remove the developer roller. See Figure 24.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

20) Remove the two screws from the doctor blade. See Figure 25.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

NOTE: The doctor blade in these cartridges actually consists of three parts. An upper metal brace, the doctor blade itself which is a very thin sheet of metal and the lower metal brace. Be very careful when handling the doctor blade as it is very easily bent.

21) Remove the upper metal brace, being careful not to damage the alignment pins. The pin on the left side is normally tight so more care should be taken there. See Figure 26.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

22) Remove the doctor blade. Lift it out from the slot on the left side of the hopper. Again, be very careful not to damage it. Clean the blade with a cotton swab and alcohol. See Figure 27.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

23) Remove the lower metal brace. Lift it out from the left side as the right side has a tail that runs through the cartridge wall. See Figures 28 and 29.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

24) Clean out any remaining toner from the hopper. Make sure to get the feed roller and foam seals clean. It is not necessary to remove the roller, just make sure it is clean. See Figure 30.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

25) Replace the cleaned doctor blade assembly in the hopper. Install the lower brace first inserting the tail through the cartridge wall and under the copper contact. Install the doctor blade next making sure the lip is facing down and the blade fits over the alignment pins correctly. See Figures 31, 32 and 33.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

26) Replace the upper metal brace and the two screws. See Figure 34.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

27) Clean the developer roller with a clean lint-free dry cloth. We do not recommend any chemicals be used at this time.

28) Replace the developer roller into the cartridge. The long metal shaft side goes to the gear side of the hopper. See Figure 35.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

29) Replace the metal bushings on both sides of the developer roller shaft. See Figures 36 and 37.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

30) Replace the screw and holder on the gear side of the developer roller shaft. See Figure 38.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

31) Replace the screw, holder, and contact on the contact side of the developer roller shaft. See Figure 39.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

32) Clean and replace the conductive grease on the developer roller and the feed roller shafts. See Figure 40.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

NOTE: The feed roller contacts also run to the doctor blade. This helps ensure that the toner is properly charged throughout the hopper.

33) Fill the hopper with the Phaser 3100 toner. Replace the fill plug. See Figure 41.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

34) Replace all the gears on the hopper as shown. See Figure 42.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

35) Place the two halves together and install the two metal pins. See Figure 43.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

36) Install the metal plates and screws. See Figures 44 and 45.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

37) Install the drum cover if available. It needs to be taped in place. Use a brightly colored tape so the user will notice it. See Figure 46.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

38) After the cartridge has been tested and bagged, tape the key card to the top of the bag so the user will see it. This key card is installed into the printer separately from the cartridge. See Figure 47.

Xerox Phaser 3100 Toner Cartridge

Printing a test page:


The simplest way to test a cartridge is to make a copy. To do this place the original face down in the feeder. Press the copy key, number of copies desired and the start key.

Cleaning the scanner:


If copied and transmitted pages come out with marks on the pages, but the reports are clean, the scanner is dirty. To clean the scanner, open the scanner cover. Wipe the scanner window down with a lint free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

Repetitive defect chart

OPC drum: 75mm
Developer roller: 50mm
PCR: 29mm

Category: Toner | Added: (17.11.2010)
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