Cq 17 Skewed Image - Xerox 3001 Service Manual

CQ 17 Skewed Image Probable Cause Corrective Action
Definition
A skewed image defect is when the copy
image is not parallel with the edges of the
copy media.
1. Clean the platen with Anti-Static Fluid.
Replace the platen (PL 5.1) if it is damaged.
Skew Isolation Procedure. 1. Static on the platen or the platen i s 2. Clean the rolls (PL8.1) with:
1. Figure 1 : Place a piece of opaque tape damaged. USO: Formula A Cleaner and water
across the width of the Platen. Place
the tape so that when a copy is made
EO: Formula A Cleaner or General
the image of the tape will be a few
Purpose Cleaner and water.
inches in from the edge of the copy
media.
Replace the rolls if damaged (PL 8.1).
2. Make a copy. 2. Contaminated or damaged document 3. Clean the rolls (PL8.1) with:
3. If the copy looks like one of the strips idler rollers.
in Figure 2, the problem i s in the
3. Contaminated or damaged upper media
USO: Formula A Cleaner and water
media feed. feed rolls or media idler rolls. EO: Formula A Cleaner or General
Purpose Cleaner and water.
Replace the rolls if damaged (PL 8.1).
4 . If the copy looks like Fi 3, the 4. Obstruction in the document return path. 4. Check the document return path.
problem
IS
i n the documen? feed.
5.
Refer t o the appropriate Probable
Cause t o correct the problem.
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Installing the Tape
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CQ 17 Skewed Image