How to Reseat the Formatter

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise CM4540 MFP Series

Note: It may be helpful to print out these instructions before you start to reseat the formatter.

Figure Step

Figure 1: Turn the Printer off

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1. Turn the printer off.

Figure 2: Disconnect the Cables

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2. Disconnect all cables and USB devices connected to the formatter, pull out the EIO card (if installed), and unplug the power cord.

Note: Before disconnecting the cables, be sure to know where they are connected, so you will be able to reconnected them later.

Figure 3: Locate the Thumb Screws

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3. Locate the thumb screws at the top and bottom of the formatter.

Figure 4: Loosen the Thumb Screws

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4. Loosen the thumb screws at the top and bottom of the formatter.

Figure 5: Release the Formatter

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5. Grasp the thumb screws at the top and bottom of the formatter and pull it toward yourself to release the formatter from its slot.

Note: Just pull the formatter out of the printer a couple of inches. You do not need to pull the formatter all the way out.

Figure 6: Insert the Formatter

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6. Push the formatter firmly into its slot until it clicks into place.

Figure 7: Tighten the Thumb Screws

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7. Tighten the thumb screws at the top and bottom of the formatter.

Figure 8: Reconnect the Cables

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8. Reconnect the power cable, interface cables, and any USB devices or EIO card.

Figure 9: Turn the Printer on

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9. Turn the printer on.

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