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Cartridge Reference
System Support Series 256
Hewlett Packard® LaserJet® 2100
Remanufacturing Instructions
Canon reportedly has two designations, P100
and LBP-32X, for the engine used in the
HP2100. With this new engine, the HP2100 is
the first printer in its class to offer a print
speed of 10 pages-per-minute and print
Table of Contents
resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi. The
UltraPrecise-branded cartridge (C4096A) has
About the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . .1
an OEM rated yield of 5,000 pages, 1,000 pages Waste Bin Section . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Mag Roller Housing . . . . . . . . . . .3
more than the VX. It uses familiar technology
Toner Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
and design. At first glance, it looks like a
Separating the Cartridge . . . . .6-7
smaller version of the HP4000 cartridge.
Disassembling the
Looking closer, the cartridge is an interesting
Hopper Section . . . . . . . . . .8-10
About the Cartridge collaboration of the HP4000 and HP5000 styles.
Disassembling the
HP2100 Background Information and For cartridge and component photos and
Waste Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Disassembly Instructions expanded information on this imaging system,
refer to the HP2100 Engine Reference Center
On February 1, Hewlett-Packard announced on the SCC Web site at http://www.scc-
the release of the LaserJet® 2100 series inc.com/Imaging/Catalog/EngineAreas/HP210
printers. The 2100 series is the replacement of 0/HP2100engine.htm.
World Wide Web
HP s LaserJet 5P/6P (VX engine) printers. At The initial disassembly is much like the
an estimated $699 US street price, the HP2100 HP4000. You have to remove the drum in order
Get the latest information
base unit costs about $100 less then the to tap the pins to the outside. The pins cannot
on the web at SCC s
printers it s replacing. Although the price be tapped to the inside because the wiper
PB9900 Engine Reference
seems high for a personal printer, the series is blade blocks that path. The cartridge pins are
Center
being positioned as a downsized HP4000 and is cylindrical shaped like the HP5000 and must be
at www.scc-inc.com
targeting advanced individual users and small pushed outward enough to be grasped by
workgroups for network applications. pliers. (We have found that SCC s HP5000
Shipment forecasts for the HP2100 are very replacement cartridge pins work very well in If you need additional information
or technical assistance,
similar to the 5P/6P forecasts when they were subsequent disassembly.) When removing the
please contact the Technical
released. Forecasted numbers reflect 400,000+ pins you should also take care not to impact or
Support Group.
shipments per year in North America. damage the mag roller. We have outlined the
Cartridge volumes will probably exceed that of following disassembly procedure to give you a
1.800.948.1072 (USA)
the 6P due to the increased speed and higher closer look inside this new cartridge.
[phone] (UK)
usage in networked environments.
email: [e-mail]
HP2100 Quick Reference
Toner Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 grams (5,000 page)
Toner Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnetic, Monocomponent
Estimated Remanufacturing Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-30 Minutes
Recommended Test Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canon® P100
Print Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 x 1200 dpi
© 1999 Static Control Components, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. The stylized S is a registered trademark of Static Control Components, Inc. All other brand
and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
first edition
DRAFT
HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Waste Bin Section
Drum Electrical
Drum Spur Gear
Contact
OPC Drum
Wiper Blade Drum Helical
Gear
Cartridge Pin
PCR Saddle
(Conductive)
Laser Port
Wiper Blade
Sealing Foam
Drum Spur
Gear Axle
PCR Electrical
Cartridge Pin
Contact
Wiper Blade
End Felt
Wiper Blade
End Foam
Waste Bin
Recovery Blade
Waste Bin
Bearing Plate
Primary Charge
Roller (PCR)
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Mag Roller Housing
Drum Shutter
Drum Shutter
Actuator Arm
Drum Shutter
Actuator Arm Spring
Mag Roller Bushing-
Left (Black)
Mag Roller Bushing-
Magnetic Developer Right (Green)
Stabilizer
Roller
Bearing
Mag Roller
Plastic Wiper (Left)
Drive Gear
Mag Roller
Bearing
End Plate
Doctor Blade
Toner Low
Mag Roller
Sensor Bar
Doctor Blade Magnet
Plastic Shim (Left)
Mag Roller
Stabilizer
Mag Roller
Toner Low
Plastic Wiper (Right)
Sealing Blade
Sensor Bar Seal
Toner Paddle Bar Doctor Blade
Plastic Shim (Right)
Sealing Channel End
Toner Paddle Bar
Foam (Open End)
Drive Gear Seal
Toner Paddle Bar
Drive Gear
Sealing Channel
Rail Foams
Hopper Compression
Spring
Sealing Channel End
Foam (Closed End)
Gear Housing End Plate
Mag Roller
(Gears secured in the end plate
Mag Roller Sealing
End Magnet
and are not visible in this view)
End Foam
Doctor Blade
End Foam
Doctor Blade
Sealing Foam
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Toner Reservoir
Seal
Toner Agitator Bar
Hopper
Locking Rail
End Cap
Hopper End
Cover
Toner Port
Locking Rail
Toner Agitator
Drive Shaft E-Ring
Toner Agitator
Drive Shaft
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Notes:
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Separating the Cartridge
1. Remove the waste bin bearing plate.
The bearing plate is located adjacent to the drum helical
gear. Remove the two screws that secure the bearing clip
using a Phillips® screwdriver (FIG 1).
Then, remove the bearing plate
Screws
FIG 1
FIG 2
2. Remove the drum spur gear axle.
The drum spur gear axle is located adjacent to the drum
spur gear. Using needlenose pliers, remove the drum axle
(FIG 3).
FIG 3
3. Remove the drum.
Grasp the drum by the spur gear, push the drum to the
drive gear side of the cartridge, and lift the drum from the
cartridge (FIG 4). If you plan to reuse the drum, store it in
an area that is protected from light and impact damage.
FIG 4
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Separating the Cartridge
4. Remove the primary charge roller.
Use the needlenose pliers and grasp the PCR shaft and lift
it from the cartridge (FIG 5). Handle the PCR by the axle or
use clean latex gloves. If you plan to reuse the PCR, store it
on a flat uniform surface.
FIG 5
5. Remove the cartridge pins.
Initial pin removal is much easier in the HP2100 that in the
HP4000, no special tools are required. Tap the pins to the
outside (FIG 6) until you are able to grasp them with pliers
and remove the pins.
6. Separate the cartridge. Cartridge
Pin
FIG 6
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Disassembling the Hopper Section
1. Pull the drum shutter actuator arm down to position the
actuator arm tab to the left of the actuator spring. Place the
spring on the actuator arm tab. This keeps the spring on
the actuator arm when it is removed from the hopper as
shown in the illustration (FIG 7).
Spring
Tab
FIG 7
Use a flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry the actuator
arm from the hopper (FIG 8). Remove the actuator arm
from the hopper body.
FIG 8
Remove the actuator arm support bars from the hopper
body (FIGs 9 & 10).
FIG 9
FIG 10
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Disassembling the Hopper Section
2. Remove the mag roller.
Remove the screws that secure the endplates (FIGs 11 & 12).
Remove the endplate from both sides.
FIG 11
Screws
FIG 12
Grasp each end of the mag roller and lift it from the hopper
(FIG 13). Do not touch the surface of the mag roller with
your fingers or scratch the surface. If you plan to reuse the
mag roller, store it on a soft surface.
Foams and
Felts
FIG 13
3. Remove the doctor blade.
Remove the two screws from each end of the doctor blade
Screw
stamping (FIG 14).
FIG 14
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Disassembling the Hopper Section
Remove the plastic wipers on th doctor blade (FIG 15).
FIG 15
Lift the blade from the hopper (FIG 16).
FIG 16
Remove the clear plastic shim (FIG 17).
FIG 17
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HP2100, Remanufacturing Instructions
Disassembling the Waste Bin
1. Remove the wiper blade.
Remove the screws from each end of the wiper blade that
secure it to the waste bin (FIG 18).
Screw
FIG 18
Grasp the stamping and remove the wiper blade from the
waste bin (FIG 19).
FIG 19
Follow the steps outlined in reverse order to reassemble
the cartridge. Replace worn and damaged parts as needed.
SSS.256 page 11
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Our engineering and manufacturing expertise provides us with total control in design, quality and development to produce
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This dedication and commitment results in integrated cartridge systems that Static Control fully supports, allowing you
to quickly attack new market opportunities with complete confidence in the reliability and performance of your cartridges.
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