Problem Solving 4

Symptom:

Page prints all black.

Problem:

Damaged image drum cartridge causes repetitive

 

marks every 1.6 inches due to surface nicks and

 

scratches.

Solution:

Install new image drum cartridge.

Symptom:

Vertical white streaking or faint areas on page.

Problem:

Toner is low and does not distribute properly or the

 

drum is worn out.

Solution:

Replace toner cartridge. Check drum and replace the

 

drum, if necessary. Contact service.

Problem:

LED array dirty.

Solution:

Clean LED array. (See Section 3)

Symptom:

Vertical black lines.

Problem:

Scratched image drum.

Solution:

Replace the image drum cartridge.

Problem:

Hardware problem.

Solution:

Contact service.

Symptom:

Fuzzy print

Problem:

Dirty LED array.

Solution:

Clean LED array.

Symptom: Distorted print

Problem: Paper path, lamp assembly, or fusing unit problem.

Solution: Generate Cleaning Page. Contact service.

Symptom: Faded print after installation.

Problem: Toner cartridge is not correctly installed.

Solution: Install toner cartridge correctly.

Symptom: Smeared or blotched print.

Problem: Dirty or defective fuser assembly or other hardware problem.

Solution: Generate Cleaning Page. Contact service.

Symptom: Printed page is light or blurred.

Problem: Is toner low?

Solution: Replace toner cartridge.

Problem: Is paper meant for laser printers?

Solution: Use recommended paper.

Problem: LED array is dirty.

Solution: Clean LED array.

Symptom: Bold characters and dark lines are smeared.

Problem: Toner is low.

Solution: Install new toner cartridge.

Symptom: Print is darker than usual.

Problem: Darkness setting is too high.

Solution: Change darkness setting in the printer menu.

Symptom: Pages curl excessively

Problem: Printing on wrong side of paper. High humidity.

Solution: Turn paper over in tray. Note arrow on paper package. Install paper print side down in tray.

Problem: Moisture in paper. Improper storage.

Solution: Avoid storing paper in areas of excessive temperature changes and humidity.

Problem: High Humidity.

Solution: Recommended operating humidity: 20-80%

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