An organic photoconductor (OPC) drum is sensitive to light. Follow the cautions below when handling an OPC drum.

  1. Never expose the drum to direct sunlight.
  2. Never expose the drum to artificial light of more than 1,000 Lux for more than a minute.
  3. Never touch the drum surface with bare hands. When the drum surface is touched with a finger or becomes dirty, wipe it with a dry cloth or clean it with wet cotton. Wipe with a dry cloth after cleaning with wet cotton.
  4. Never use alcohol to clean the drum; alcohol dissolves the drum surface.
  5. Store the drum in a cool, dry place away from heat.
  6. Take care not to scratch the drum, because the drum layer is thin and is easily damaged.
  7. Never expose the drum to corrosive gases such as ammonia gas.
  8. Always keep the drum in the protective sheet when keeping the drum unit, or the drum itself, out of the main machine. This avoids exposing it to bright light or direct sunlight, and will protect it from light fatigue.
  9. Dispose of used drums in accordance with local regulations.
  10. When installing a new drum, execute SP2962 (Auto Process Control Execution).