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HP LaserJet M304 M305 M404 M405 M329 M428 M429 MFP Printer Fuser Maintenance Kit Replacement VIDEO

Updated: Nov 13, 2019

In today's printer service instructions, we will be reviewing the HP LaserJet M304 M305 M404 M405 M329 M428 M429 MFP Printer fuser & maintenance kit replacement.


This series is the next generation from the HP 402 426 427. In fact, many of some parts are interchanged. Minor update


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The RM2-2554 and M404-Kit HP LaserJet Maintenance Kit consist of:

  • 1 Fuser RM2-2554

  • 1 RL2-0656 - Tray 1 pickup roller

  • 1 RL2-0657 - Tray 1 separation pad

  • 1 RM2-5452 - Tray 2 pickup roller

  • 1 RM2-5397 - Tray 2 separation pad

  • 1 RM1-4023 - Transfer Roller

Fits the following HP laser printer models:

  • HP LaserJet Pro M404d - #W1A51A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M404n (W1A52A)

  • HP LaserJet Pro M404dn (W1A53A)

  • HP LaserJet Pro M404dw (W1A56A)

  • HP LaserJet Pro M304a - #W1A66A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M305d - #W1A46A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M305dn - #W1A47A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M405d - #W1A58A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M405n - #W1A57A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M405dn - #W1A59A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M405dw - #W1A60A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M329dn W1A23A

  • HP LaserJet Pro M329dw W1A24A

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdn W1A29A

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw W1A30A

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M429dw W1A33A

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M429fdn W1A34A

  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M429fdw W1A35A

HP M304 M305 M404 M405 M329 M428 M429 symptoms that will tell you it is time to replace the fuser and kit :

  • Image defects

  • Noises

  • Paper jams

  • Paper feeding problems

  • Error code 502 service

  • We will be using the M404 as our demo printer today for the installation. The procedure is similar across all the models described.

Start by making sure the printer is off and unplugged. Approach the printer from the front and open access door.


HP LaserJet M304 M305 M404 M405 M329 M428 M429 Printer Repair Notes

  • Repair time of fewer than 15 minutes.

  • The is no page count reset for this model laser printer.

  • It has a recommended 150,000-page yield.

  • This M304 M305 M404 M405 M329 M428 M429 fuser and maintenance are available in a number of different options on metrofuser.com

  • HP M304 M305 M404 M405 M329 M428 M429 printer diagrams can be found at metrofuser.com click on the blog

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