image-quality Troubleshooting
Phaser® 3500 Laser Printer Service Manual
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Ghosting
Image from the previous page
prints on consecutive pages.
.
■
Operating environment
■
Media (paper)
■
Print Cartridge
■
Transfer Roller
■
Fuser assembly
■
Incorrect high-voltage
outputs.
1.
Printer is installed in specified
environment?
2.
Verify that paper meets
printer specifications. Print 20
to 30 pages using
recommended paper.
3.
Determine ghosting pitch and
replace the corresponding
assembly.
NOTE:
See
Repeating
Defects
on page 3-3
for defect
pitch
.
4.
Replace Power Supply Board.
Non-Uniform Image
The Line darkness and solid-
area density image vary across
the print.
.
■
Print Cartridge
■
Print Cartridge grounding
■
Unstable high voltage
output
■
Transfer Roller
contamination
■
Laser Window or optic
contamination
1.
Ensure that Cartridge is not
out of toner. Inspect Drum for
deterioration or
contamination.
2.
If defective, replace the Print
Cartridge.
3.
Verify Print Cartridge ground.
Check continuity between
cartridge ground contact and
frame ground. Ensure that
drum contact is clean and
undamaged.
4.
Inspect the Transfer Roller
spring tension and bearing
contacts.
5.
Remove Laser assembly,
clean window, or replace
assembly as necessary.
6.
Replace Power Supply Board.
Image Defect
Possible Causes
Solutions
s3500-047
s3500-048