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Fix HP M452 Print Defects and Internal Errors: Complete Fuser Unit Replacement

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Having trouble replacing the Fuser Unit in your HP M452? Our step-by-step guide will help you maintain smooth printer operation with ease.

The following tutorial is for these models:

Color LaserJet Managed E45028dn 

Color LaserJet Pro M452dn 

Color LaserJet Pro M452dw 

Color LaserJet Pro M452nw 

Color LaserJet Pro M454dn 

Color LaserJet Pro M454dw 

Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn 

Color LaserJet Managed MFP E47528f 

Color LaserJet Pro MFP M377dw 

Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn 

Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw

When Do You Need to Replace the Fuser Unit?

If you're getting error messages, this may indicate it's time to replace the fuser unit. Listed here are all the errors that indicate a problem:

50.00 = Generic Fuser error 

50.10 = Low Fuser temperature error 

50.11 = High sub thermistor area 3 fuser error 

50.12 = Low sub thermistor area 3 fuser error 

50.20 = Slow fuser error 

50.30 = High fuser temperature error 

50.40 = Fuser drive circuit error

50.70 = Fuser open error 

50.80 = Low sub thermistor fuser error 

50.90 = High sub thermistor fuser error

Step-by-Step Guide: Replacing the Fuser Unit

Prior to starting, it is imperative to remember power off the device and disconnect from its power source at the back.

This step-by-step tutorial will further break down the steps to remove and replace the fuser unit for the HP M452. Let’s begin!


Step One: Remove Paper Tray

To begin, remove the paper tray. 

removing the paper tray on a hp m452

Step Two: Open Front Door Assembly

Open the front door assembly.

opening the front door assembly on a hp m452

Step Three: Open Rear Door Assembly

Then, open the rear duplexing door assembly.

opening the rear door assembly on a hp m452

Step Four: Remove Right Cover

Begin taking off the right cover by removing the screws at the front and rear. Next, release the locking tabs on the front, bottom, and rear to loosen the cover. Utilize a pick tool or flat-head screwdriver to carefully disengage each tab. As you release the tabs, gently pull the cover off, using this method around all sides for full removal.

removing the right cover on a hp m452

Step Five: Remove Left Cover

Next, start taking off the left cover by removing the screw at the front. Then, release the locking tabs at the front, bottom, and rear to free the cover. To assist with this, use a pick tool or flat-head screwdriver to carefully disengage each tab. As you release each one, gently pull the cover off. Follow this method on all sides for full removal.

removing the left cover on a hp m452

Step Six: Remove Fuser Guide

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the fuser guide by unscrewing the four screws.  

removing the fuser guide assembly on a hp m452

Step Seven: Disconnect Fuser Cables

Next, disconnect the two fuser cables on the left and eight on the right.  

disconnecting the fuser cables from engine controller board on a hp m452

Step Eight: Remove Fuser Screws

Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the three screws holding the fuser.

removing the fuser screws on a hp m452

Step Nine: Remove Old Fuser

Then,  Carefully slide out the old fuser.

removing the old fuser on a hp m452

Step Ten: Install New Fuser

Carefully slide in the new fuser.  

installing the new fuser on a hp m452

Step Eleven: Fasten Fuser Screws

Lock the fuser in place by fastening the 3 screws.  

fastening the fuser screws on a hp m452

Step Twelve:  Reconnect the Fuser Cables

Reconnect the fuser cables on both the left and right sides, pressing them firmly to ensure they are securely in place. When reconnecting the wire harnesses, verify that the pin count matches and that the connectors fit securely into the port. Do not force the connector into the port.

reconnecting the fuser cables on both sides on a hp m452

Step Thirteen: Install Fuser Guide

Install the fuser guide and fasten the four screws. 

installing the fuser guide assembly on a hp m452

Step Fourteen: Install Left Cover

While the rear door assembly remains open, attach the left cover by securing all the tabs. Once the tabs are in place, fasten the screw at the front. To make this process easier, start by attaching the cover at the rear and then gradually work towards the front.

installing the left cover on a hp m452

Step Fifteen: Install Right Cover

Attach the right cover by securing all the tabs in place. Afterward, fasten the screws at the front and rear. To make this step easier, start by securing the cover at the rear and then gradually work your way to the front.

installing the right cover on a hp m452

Step Sixteen: Close Front and Rear Doors

Next, close both the front and rear door assemblies.

closing the front and rear door assemblies on a hp m452

Step Seventeen: Insert Paper Tray

Insert the paper tray and turn the printer on.

inserting the paper tray on a hp m452

Order Your Replacement Parts Today!

Order the replacement parts needed for this step-by-step tutorial right here:

CF388-69008, RM2-6418, RM2-6418-000, RM2-6418-000CN, RM2-6460, RM2-6460-000, RM2-6460-000CN - HP - Fuser, 110V, Duplex

CF388-69007, RM2-1833, RM2-1833-000, RM2-1833-000CN, RM2-6431, RM2-6431-000, RM2-6431-000CN - HP - Fuser, 110v, Simplex

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