HP 8100 MAINTENANCE KIT INSTRUCTIONS

The following parts are included in this maintenance kit:

1 8100 Fuser RG5-4318

6 Feed/Separation Rollers RF5-1834

1 Transfer Roller RF9-1394

Please Note: Turn the printer off, unplug it and allow it to sit for 30 minutes before

performing these maintenance procedures.

Fuser Installation:

1. Open the left side door. If duplex unit is installed, remove it by pushing down on the green

release lever and pulling it towards you and out of the printer.

2. Locate the fuser’s left and right blue locking levers. Turn each one downwards 90 degrees to

unlock the fuser.

3. Grab the handles on the far left and right side of the fuser. Lift it slightly and pull it towards

you until it is out of the printer.

4. With the blue locking levers facing downward, slide the new fuser into the printer and drop

it into place.

5. Turn the blue locking levers upward 90 degrees until they snap into place.

6. Re-install the duplex unit if it was removed in step 1.

Feed/Separation Roller Removal & Replacement:

1. Pull Tray 2 open until it stops.

2. Lift the blue lever on the right side of the tray and pull the tray from the printer. Do the

same with Tray 3.

3. Locate the four feed/separation rollers with the blue hub inside the printer (two for Tray 2,

and two for Tray 3). Pinch the tabs together and pull the rollers off of the shafts.

4. Remove the new feed/separation rollers (RF5-1834) from the bag. Install the new rollers by

sliding them onto each shaft until they snap into place. It may be necessary to turn them

while doing this.

5. Re-install Trays 2 and 3 in reverse fashion.

6. Use two remaining feed/separation rollers for optional Tray 4 if the printer is so equipped.

Transfer Roller Replacement:

1. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge.

2. Locate the blue gear on the far left side of the transfer roller assembly. Gently lift up on this

gear until it is free from the retainer clip.

3. Slide the transfer roller assembly to the left and remove it from the printer.

4. Remove the old transfer roller from the transfer roller assembly and snap the new one into

place.

5. Install the right side shaft of the new transfer roller assembly into the printer, and then snap

the left side down into the retainer clip.

6. Press down on both sides of the silver and black transfer roller guide until it snaps into

place.

7. Replace the toner cartridge, close the top cover and plug the printer in.

Resetting Maintenance Count:

1. Hold down ITEM & VALUE keys and power printer on. Display should read ‘Resetting

Maint Count’.

2. Run Configuration Page. Display should read ‘0 Pages Since Last Maint’.