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Phaser 840 and 850 Color Printers
Poor small text resolution
Small characters appear heavy and
“plug up.”
1.
Verify that the tray is set to Paper.
2.
Inspect and clean the drum-
temperature sensor.
3.
Verify the drum temperature using
PC-based diagnostics. Ensure the
drum-temperature sensor is
properly positioned.
4.
Ensure that the X-axis drive system
is correctly assembled and
lubricated.
5.
Refer to the topic “Evaluating the
printhead and cap/wipe/purge
system” on page 80. A properly
functioning printhead maintenance
system is essential for proper
printhead operation.
6.
If the problem persists, replace the
printhead.
Vertical line appear wavy
Straight vertical lines appear to be
wavy and ill-formed.
1.
Too much oil on the drum. Inspect
the drum maintenance drawer. Is
the wiper blade damaged? If
necessary, replace the drum
maintenance drawer.
2.
Are the drum maintenance cam
roller and electric clutch operating
correctly? Test them using PC-
based diagnostics.
3.
Ensure the left and right drum
maintenance actuators operate
correctly when lifted by the cams of
the drum maintenance cam roller.
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Page 166: ...Service Guide 155 Figure 1 Cabinet FRUs 7 5 6 8 1 2 4 0388 21 3 9 9 ...
Page 170: ...Service Guide 159 Figure 3 Paper path FRUs 0388 80 2 1 5 11 10 9 12 6 4 3 7 13 8 11a 11b ...
Page 172: ...Service Guide 161 Figure 4 Motor and fan FRUs 0388 14 7 4 3 5 6 2 1 ...
Page 174: ...Service Guide 163 Figure 5 Circuit board FRUs 4 3 5 2 1 9 7 6 8 10 11 13 0388 81 12 7a ...
Page 176: ...Service Guide 165 Figure 6 Solenoid and clutch FRUs 4 5 3 2 1 0388 23 ...
Page 182: ...Service Guide 171 Figure 9 High capacity PaperTray 0388 65a 1 2 ...