Solving Problems with Printing Quality118

Image
defects cycli-
cal (evenly
spaced).
Lateral image defects have
1–2 mm spacing. Replace the entire drum kit.
Lateral image defects have
35 mm spacing. Replace the color toner cartridge.
Lateral image defects have
75 mm spacing. Replace the image transfer roller.
Lateral image defects have
95 mm spacing. Replace the entire drum kit.
Lateral image defects have
204 mm spacing. Replace the fusing unit.
Lateral image defects have
other spacing. Replace the entire drum kit.
Abnormal
areas (white
or black belt
or spots)
appear.
The toner cartridge may be
defective. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage.
If necessary, replace it.
The OPC drum cartridge
may be defective or
scratched.
Remove the OPC drum cartridge and check the photosen-
sitive surface (the green surface) for scratches.
If necessary, replace the entire drum kit.
The fuser oil roller is dirty or
worn. Remove the fuser oil roller and check the roller surface for
dirt or sc ratches . If necessary, replace the fuser oil roller.
The fuser belt may be dirty. Clean the fuse r belt .
The fusing unit may be
defective. Replace the fusing unit.
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