Kyocera ECOSYS FS-C8500DN, Operation Manual

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Troubleshooting 6-3
Print Quality Problems
The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality
problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the
problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the
printer.
If the suggested corrective action will not solve the problem, call for
service.
Printed Results Corrective Action
Skewed-color printout Conduct color registration using the printer operation panel.
For details, refer to
Color Regist. (Color registration [Standard]) on page 4-
106 .
Completely blank printout Clean the LSU.
For details, refer to
LSU (LSU cleaning mode setting) on page 4-116 .
Conduct color calibration either by switching the printer off then on or using
the printer operation panel.
For details, refer to
ColorCalibration on page 4-106 .
Depending on the environmental conditions, correct printing may not be
possible. Refer to
page xvi for the temperature and humidity ranges in
which the printer can be used.
A problem may have occurred on your computer. Check if an error has
occurred or the settings are correct in the application.
Dropouts or stray dots Clean the LSU.
For details, refer to
LSU (LSU cleaning mode setting) on page 4-116 .
Clean the separator and transfer roller.
Open the printer left cover 1 and clean the separator and transfer roller
with a cleaning brush.
Refer to
Cleaning the Printer on page 5-8 .