Defects Associated with Specific Printer Components
Some print-quality problems can be associated with specific assemblies, the most
common problems and the associated assemblies are listed below. Also, refer to the
printer's Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems pages or a specific print-quality
troubleshooting procedure for more information.
Developer Assembly
Blank Prints
Light Prints
Uneven Density
Voids (White spots)
Streaks (Dark/ light)
Repeating Defects
Imaging Unit
Streaks
Ghosting
Fine Lines
Banding in Process Direction
Uneven Density
Voids
Repeating Defects
Note
See "Cleaning the Imaging Unit" on page 7-3 for instructions on how to clean the
Imaging Unit rollers.
Transfer Roller
Toner on the back side of the printed page (simplex mode)
Light Prints
Repeating Defects
Fuser
Hot or Cold Offsetting
Repeating Defects
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
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