Table 7-16. Dirt on Back

Possible Cause

Action

Dirt inside printer

1.

Print at least 10 pages to see if the problem goes

(Tray Separation

away.

Roller, Feed Roller,

2.

Print a cleaning page (page 4-4).

Transfer Roller,

Identify and clean the dirty part according to the

Fuser, Toner

“Repetitive Defect Ruler” on page 7-72. If dirt cannot

Cartridge).

be removed, replace the dirty part.

 

3.

Check for toner leaks.

Paper does not meet

1.

Print a few more pages to see if the problem

printer specifications

corrects itself.

or is stored

2.

Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try

improperly.

rotating the paper 180°.

 

3.

Check the paper (or other print media) type and

 

quality. Replace the paper, and advise the customer

 

to use the recommended paper and store it properly.

 

 

 

Table 7-17. Distorted Image

Possible Cause

Action

Paper does not meet

1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem

printer specifications

corrects itself.

or is stored

2. Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try

improperly.

rotating the paper 180°.

 

3. Check the paper (or other print media) type and

 

quality. Replace the paper, and advise the customer

 

to use the recommended paper and store it properly.

Printer’s operating

Make sure the printer’s operating environment meets

environment does not

specifications.

meet specifications.

 

Wrong output bin for

Print to a different output bin.

paper type.

 

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