
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
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Skips and Smears
Initial Actions:
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Check to ensure that the paper is within specification.
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Check that the paper supply is new, dry, and loaded correctly.
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Check the paper path for any obstructions or debris.
Skips/Smears Troubleshooting Reference
Applicable Parts
Example Print
■
Drum Cartridge
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Transfer Roller
■
Fuser
Skips/Smears Troubleshooting Procedure
Step
Actions and Questions
Yes
No
1
Replace the Drum Cartridge.
Does the printed image still have
skips/smears?
Go to Step 2.
Problem solved.
2
Replace the Transfer Roller.
Does the printed image still have
skips/smears?
Go to Step 3.
Problem solved.
3
Replace the Fuser.
Does the printed image still have
skip/smears?
Go to Step 4.
Problem solved.
4
Replace in sequence as necessary:
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Registration Transport
Assembly (page 8-49)
■
Main Motor (page 8-84)
■
Take Away Bracket
(page 8-40)
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