(19) Faded image (low density, color reproduction defect, gray balance defect)

Feeding direction

Cause/Defect area

Step

Check items

Measures

Toner empty

1

“ADD TONER” symbol flashing?

Replace toner cartridge.

Auto-toner circuit

2

Enough toner in cartridge?

Check auto-toner circuit function.

 

3

Toner density in developer material too

 

 

 

low?

 

Toner motor

4

Toner motor malfunctioning?

Check motor drive circuit.

Toner cartridge

5

Any abnormalities in toner cartridge?

Replace toner cartridge.

Developer material

6

Developer material life ended?

Replace developer material.

Developer unit

7

Magnetic brush in proper contact with

Check developer unit installation.

 

 

drum?

Adjust doctor-sleeve gap and pole position.

Main charger

8

Main charger dirty?

Clean it or replace charger wire.

Drum

9

Film formed on drum surface?

Clean or replace drum.

High-voltage transformer

10

High-voltage transformer settings im-

Adjust high-voltage transformer output.

 

 

proper?

 

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