Vertical Bands, Voids Or Streaks In Any Or All Colors - Xerox Phaser 6360 Service Manual

Print-Quality Troubleshooting

Vertical Bands, Voids or Streaks in Any or All Colors

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There are areas of the image that are extremely light or missing entirely.
These missing areas form bands that run along the paper from the leading
edge to the trailing edge, in the direction of paper travel.
Initial Actions
■ Using a flashlight, carefully examine the area around the Laser window
and the openings between the Developer Assemblies. Small obstructions,
such as hair or fibers, can create streaks.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts
Imaging Unit, PL6.1.1
■
Fuser, PL5.1.1
■
Transfer Roller, PL5.1.4
■
Developer Frame Assembly, PL7.1.1
■
Engine Control Board, PL9.1.16
■
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Actions and Questions
Check for obstructions between
1
the Laser Unit and the Imaging
Unit.
Remove the Imaging Unit and
inspect each OPC Drum and
corresponding area. Remove any
debris such as hair, foam or paper.
Replace the Imaging Unit
2
(page 8-7).
Does the image quality improve?
Replace the Transfer Roller
3
(page 8-7).
Does the imaging quality improve?
Replace the Fuser (page 8-7).
4
Does the image quality improve?
Example Print
Yes
Remove the
obstruction or
debris.
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No
Go to Step 2.
Go to Step 3.
Go to Step 4.
Go to Step 5.