CHAPTER 3 IMAGE TROUBLESHOOTING
4.The copy has uneven density (darker at front).
5.The copy has uneven density (lighter at front).
Cause | Step | Checks | YES/NO | Remedies |
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Scanner | 1 | Clean the scanning lamp, | YES | End. |
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| reflecting plate, and lens. |
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Cartridge, Scanning | 2 | Press the Copy Start key, and | YES | 1. Replace the cartridge. |
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| switch the copier OFF in the |
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| middle of operation; then, open |
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| the top cover. |
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Transfer charging roller |
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| photosensitive drum before |
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6. The copy is foggy (overall).
Cause | Step | Checks | YES/NO | Remedies |
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Scanner | 1 | Clean the scanning lamp, | YES | End. |
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| reflecting plate, and lens. |
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Scanning lamp, | 2 | Is continuity present between | YES | 1. Check if the scanning |
Developing bias |
| photosensitive drum PCB and |
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| grounding spring? |
| 2. Check the developing |
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| bias. |
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Grounding spring |
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| erly attached in front of the |
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| cartridge. |
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