TAG 800: Prints Blank or With Dark Horizontal Bands

Error Code:

800

Possible Defects: Photoconductor unit,

Printhead assembly

IGS board

Main drive gear assembly

Connectors or wiring

Transfer charger

High voltage unit

Upper paper guide assembly

Developer unit

If there is a developed image on the paper other than dark horizontal bands, follow TAG

804: Prints With Light Horizontal Bands.

1Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

• Verify that J/P7, J/P27, J/P41, J/P23, J/P30, J/P31, and transfer charger high voltage unit lead are connected properly.

• Perform the every-call cleaning procedure, described in Chapter 9, “General Printer Mainte- nance” .

• Run test prints.

Has the problem been resolved? No: Continue.

Yes: Loose connectors or contamination were at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

2Check the voltages, as outlined in Chapter 9, “General Printer Maintenance” .

Are the voltages correct?

No: Replace the high voltage power supply unit, then turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

Yes: Continue.

3Have the photoconductor unit, main charger, developer unit, and toner cartridge been replaced recently?

No: Continue.

Yes: Go to #6 in this TAG.

4Replace the photoconductor unit and main charger.

• Run test prints.

Has the problem been resolved?

No: Reinstall original photoconductor unit and main charger and continue.

Yes: The photoconductor unit was at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

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