Vertical Black Band; Unfused Copies - Ricoh 5510L Service Manual

14 June, 2002

4.1.12 VERTICAL BLACK BAND

Possible Cause (Printer)
• A deformed, damaged, or incorrectly positioned doctor blade.
Action:
• Replace the cartridge.

4.1.13 UNFUSED COPIES

Possible Cause (Printer)
• The thermistor is defective.
• The spring mechanism for the fusing pressure roller is defective.
• Incorrect toner type.
• Non-recommended paper type.
Action:
1. Check to see if the correct type of paper and toner are in use.
• If it is, go to step 2.
• If not, use recommended types of paper and toner.
2. Try replacing the fusing unit.
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