Ricoh BRG-P1 Field Service Manual page 343

Vertical lines, vertical banding
• Image blurred, misaligned
• Poor color, uneven density
• Double printing
1. No action
Due to print head failure, the machine needs to be
swapped. It cannot be repaired. Replace the carriage unit.
1. Are all adjustments correct?
Check and adjust the head position.
2. If none of the above work
The machine needs to be repaired.
• The horizontal encoder sheet may be dirty, damaged, or installed
incorrectly.
• Clean or replace horizontal encoder strip.
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