C. Troubleshooting Image Faults
1. The copy is too light. (halftone area only)
Cause
Step
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Developing
assembly
Developing
assembly
Lamp regulator PCB
DC controller PCB
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Checks
1
Perform the Image Adjustment Basic
Procedure. Is the problem corrected?
2
Clean the mirror, lens, and dust-
proofing glass. Is the problem
corrected?
3
Are the rollers of the developing
assembly in firm contact with the
drum during copying operation?
4
Is the coating of toner on the
developing cylinder even?
5
Replace the lamp regulator PCB. Is
the problem corrected?
CANON NP7161/NP7160 REV.0 AUG. 1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON)
CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING
Yes/No
Actions
YES
End.
YES
End.
NO
Check the developing assembly
locking lever.
NO
Check the developing assembly.
YES
End.
NO
Replace the DC controller PCB.
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