Ghosting 1; Ghosting 2 - Xerox Phaser 3150 Service Manual

7.1.9 Ghosting 1

Example
There is ghosting at 75.5 mm intervals from the OPC drum while printing on card stock, transparencies or using the
MPT.
1. When printing on card stock, thick
paper or transparenices a higher
transfer voltage is required.
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7.1.10 Ghosting 2

Example
Ghosting appears at 75.5 mm on the whole print.
1. Bad contacts caused by
contamination from toner particles
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the toner cartridge.
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contamination from toner particles
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between the high voltage terminals
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the printer, and the one on the high
voltage supply board.
3. The toner life has expired.
4. The transfer life has expired.
5. The ambient temperature is too
low.
6. There is a damaged cleaning blade
in the toner cartridge.
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Sequence of Repair Actions
a. Ensure supported media is being used and
the correcy type is selected in the printer
driver and software application.
Sequence of Repair Actions
a. Clean all high voltage contacts.
b. Replace the HVPS.
c. Replace the toner cartridge.
d. Replace the transfer roller.
e. Replace the main board.
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Troubleshooting