Print-quality troubleshooting tools

Repetitive image defects ruler

If the product output has a consistent, repetitive defect, then use the table in this section to determine which part needs to be cleaned or replaced based on the measured distance between the repetitions of the defect.

NOTE: Spots can be dark or white (dropouts), bands can be all shapes and sizes.

Component

Distance between defects (mm)

Type of defects

 

 

 

Developing roller1

About 22

Dropouts

 

 

Dark, sharp bands

 

 

 

Primary charging roller1

About 26

Dropouts

 

 

 

RS roller

About 29

Dropouts

 

 

 

Secondary transfer roller

About 47

Dropouts

 

 

Dirt on the back of page

 

 

 

Fuser film

About 58

Dropouts

 

 

Dirt on page

 

 

Loose toner

 

 

 

Pressure roller

About 63

Dirt on page

 

 

Dirt on the back of page

 

 

Loose toner

 

 

 

ITB drive roller

About 76

Spots

 

 

 

Photosensitive drum1

About 95

Dropouts

 

 

Dirt on page

1The primary charging roller, photosensitive drum, and developing drum cannot be cleaned. If these rollers cause a repetitive defect, replace the corresponding cartridge, either the imaging-drum cartridge, or developing cartridge.

Calibrate the product

1.Press the Setup button to open the menus.

2.Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the System Setup menu, and then press the OK button.

3.Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Print Quality menu, and then press the OK button.

4.Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Calibrate Color item, and then press the OK button.

5.Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Calibrate Now option, and then press the OK button.

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