Ghost (4); Stains On The Front Of The Page - Ricoh B173 Service Documentation

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4.6.12 GHOST (4)

Description

Ghost occurs at 47 mm intervals.

Check and Cause

The temperature of the fuser is

maintained high.

Description

The background on the face of the printed page is stained.

Check and Cause

Toner leakage due to improperly sealed

developer.

If the transfer roller is contaminated,

stains on the face of page will occur.

PRINTING QUALITY PROBLEMS

Solution

Toner particles may be contaminated

on the hot roller and/or Thermistor.

Replace the fuser.

Solution

Replace the AIO.

If the transfer roller is contaminated,

run PC Cleaning Mode Print 2 or 3

times. And perform Self-Test 2 or 3

times to remove contamination.

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Digital Printer

B173T925.WMF

Digital Printer

B173T926.WMF

B173

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