5016-001

All Black or Color Page Service Check

Note: An all black or a page that is all one color is generally caused by a problem in the high voltage system, or incorrect high voltage in the printing process resulting in the development of toner on the entire PC drum.

 

FRU

Action

 

 

 

1

Print Cartridge

Try a new print cartridge corresponding to the

 

 

color on the page.

 

 

 

2

High Voltage

Check the high voltage contacts in grid block 1

 

Contacts

and 2 to ensure they are clean, not bent, deformed

 

Grid Block 1

or pitted. If incorrect, replace the failing grid block

 

Grid Block 2

assembly.

 

HVPS

Be sure the HVPS is correctly installed and

 

 

securely mounted to the HVPS mounting bracket

 

 

and grid block assemblies. If correct, remove the

 

 

HVPS and check to be sure the high voltage

 

 

contacts align with the contacts on the HVPS. Also

 

 

look for signs of pitting or damage.

 

 

 

3

HVPS to Engine

Check the cable for correct installation and

 

Board Cable

continuity. If incorrect, replace the cable.

 

 

 

4

Engine Board

Check the cable for proper installation and

 

Printhead Cable

continuity.

 

Engine Board

If the continuity is incorrect, replace the cable.

 

If incorrect, replace the engine board.

 

 

 

 

 

5

Printhead

The printhead can cause this problem, but should

 

 

only be replaced after a new toner cartridge(s) or

 

 

ITM has been replaced.

 

 

 

 

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