IBM S544-5361-01 quick start Dirty Prints or Background, Vertical Lines on Print

Table 6: Dirty Prints or Background

Step Action

1.Make sure that the paper loaded in the printer meets the specifications listed in “Choosing Paper” on page 2–2.

2.Inspect the entire paper path for dirt and toner. Clean the paper path as required (see “Cleaning the Paper Path” on page 8–3).

3.Replace the photoconductor drum cartridge (see “Replacing the Photoconductor Drum Cartridge” on page 5–33).

Table 7: Vertical Lines on Print

Step Action

1.Run several full-color gradient test prints from the density control panel (see “Printing Test Prints from the Density Control Panel” on page 6–24).

•If the vertical line appears on 1 color only, replace the toner cartridge for that color (see “Replacing Toner Cartridges” on page 5–4).

•Otherwise, go to step 2.

2.Replace the photoconductor drum cartridge (see “Replacing the Photoconductor Drum Cartridge” on page 5–33).

<2-6> CAUTION:

High temperature. Switch off printer power and allow at least 15 minutes for parts in this area to cool before handling.

3.Check the fuser rollers for flaws or dirt buildup.

•If you see flaws on the fuser rollers, replace the fuser unit (see “Replacing the Fuser” on page 5–19).

•If you see dirt on the fuser rollers, try to remove it using the procedure described in “Cleaning the Fuser Rollers” on page 8–5.

•If you cannot remove all of the dirt, replace the fuser unit.

4.Inspect the entire paper path for dirt and toner. Clean the paper path as required (see “Cleaning the Paper Path” on page 8–3).

5.Clean the separation corona wire (see “Cleaning the Separation Corona Wire” on page 8–3.

6.Replace the separation corona unit (see “Replacing the Separation Corona Unit” on page 8–10).

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