Offsetting - Xerox 3050 Service Manual

CQ 13 Offsetting Probable Cause
1.
There is Offsetting or Residual Image.
2. There is insufficient oil on the fuser.
3.
The Fuser temperature is out of
specification.
4.
The lmage Density i s too high.
4. Media
is
damp.
5.
Pressure Plates are deformed.
6. Fabric Guide is not smooth.
Corrective Action
Go t o the
CQ
28 Isolation procedure t o
determine i f the problem is offsetting or
residual image. Return t o
this
RAP
if
the
problem is offsetting.
Replace Oil Pads (REP
10.9),
and replace
the Wick (REP 10.1 1).
Perform the procedure, Initialization of
the Fuser Roll (General Procedures).
ChecWadjust
the
Fuser Temperature
(ADJ
10.1).
Note: If the Fuser temperature is reduced
too much, poor toner fix could occur.
Reduce lmage Density
(AD1
9.4).
4a. Cut sheet media:
Make a copy, using a sheet of media from
a new pack of media.
If the problem i s corrected, ensure that the
roll media i s being stored correctly.
4b. Roll media:
Remove and discard the first 3 t o 6 feet (1
to 2 metres) of media from the roll. Make
a copy on the new media.
If the problem
is
corrected, check that the
media heater is working and ensure that
the roll media is being stored correctly.
5.
Replace Pressure Plates (PL 10.3).
6. Replace the Fabric Guide (PL 10.3).
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