Xerox 5400N - Phaser B/W Laser Printer, Service Quick Reference Manual

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200 Phaser 5400 Laser Printer Service Guide
RAP 80 Background
There is toner contamination on all or part of the
page. The contamination appears as a very light gray
dusting.
Figure 28 Background
Table 111 Background Troubleshooting Procedure
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 INITIAL ACTIONS
■
Inspect the printer paper path for items such as
staples, paper clips, paper scraps and/or debris.
■
Check the installation of the Print Cartridge.
■
Check that the Print Cartridge ground contact points
are clean.
■
Ensure the machine covers are in place and fit well so
no outside light can enter.
2 PRINT CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
1. Install a new Print Cartridge.
2. Run a Test Print.
Is the background gone?
Problem
solved. Go to
Step 3.
3 “NO” FROM STEP 2 ABOVE
1. Generate a Test Print and switch printer power OFF
halfway through the print cycle.
2. Carefully remove the Print Cartridge and inspect the
toner image on the drum just before the transfer area
(BTR).
Are the undeveloped areas of the drum clean
and without background?
Go to
Step 4. Go to
RAP 59,
page 153