Skew Adjustment - Panasonic DP-CL18 Service Manual

11.3. Skew Adjustment

When performing the following, this adjustment must be done.
· Replace LSU or Print Cartridge Unit Holder
· Reassemble Print Cartridge Holder and reinstall it
11.3.1. Check of Skew
Check of Skew
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Remove the left and rear covers (see section 8.5. Rear, Left and Top Covers).
Turn on the toner cartridge access cover detection switch by inserting a long main control
board screw into the opening as shown below (Fig-1).
Long Main Control
Board Screw
(Part No. PJNEB0019Y)
Opening for
Toner Cartridge Access Cover
Detection Switch
Push the switch S1 (self print button : see the following Fig-2) on the engine control
board. The print job is done, and a skew check pattern is printed as shown below (Fig-3).
Check the skew check pattern using a magnifying glass.
If a black line is in between 3 color lines [ Area (A) ], it is good. If not so, the skew
adjustment must be performed. See section 11.3.2 "Skew Adjustment".
Opening of Engine Shield Cover
(Top Edge of Paper)
Black Line
Color (Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow) Line
If the skew is good, reinstall the access panel, left cover, rear cover and long main control
board screw.
Fig-1
Top Cover
Fig-2
Switch S1 : Self Print Button
Fig-3
Area (A)
Outputted
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