TAG 811: Background/Residual Images/Dark Prints

Error Code:

811

Possible Causes: Contaminated toner/carrier mix

Possible Defects: Photoconductor unit

Main charger

Cleaner unit

Developer unit

Erase lamp assembly

High voltage unit

Power control #2 board

Connectors or wiring

PCL board

Main charger terminal assembly

Cleaner terminal assembly

1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

Verify J/P23, J/P24, J/P85, and the main charger high voltage lead are connected properly.

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

Clean the contacts on the main charger.

Clean the printhead lens and toner patch sensor located on the developer unit.

Turn the printer on.

Run test prints.

Has the problem been resolved?

No: Continue.

Yes: Contamination or a loose connector was at fault. Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

2 Check 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.

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

No: Continue.

Yes: Go to #5 in this TAG.

4 Replace the photoconductor unit and main charger.

Run 200+ test prints, then evaluate the test print background.

Has the problem been resolved?

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

Yes: Turn to TAG 002: Check & Problem Resolution.

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