Vertical streaks
Step
Dirt on the paper feed system
1
FG harnesses or FG plate
attachment failure (not grounded
2
correctly)
Dirt on the fuser unit
3
Laser unit failure
4
<Bottom surface of paper tray>
Paper tray
<User Check>
- Clean the corona wire of the drum unit.
- Return the corona wire cleaning tab to the "▲" position.
- This problem may disappear after printing multiple
sheets of paper.
- Refer to the User's Guide to remove the dirt from the
exposure drum using a cotton applicator.
- Replace the drum unit with a new one.
- Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
Cause
Fig. 2-13
2-71
Remedy
Wipe off the dirt.
Retighten the screws to secure the FG
harnesses or FG plate.
Fix the bent tray ground spring of the paper
tray (Refer to the figure below).
Replace the fuser unit.
Replace the laser unit.
Tray ground spring
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