Skips/Smears - Olivetti DR N17 Service Manual

7.5.23 Skips/Smears

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Initial Action
Run five (5) System Controller Test Patterns.
Procedure
1 There are skips and/or smears on the test prints.
Y: Perform the following in sequence to resolve a Skips or Smears problem:
- Paper stock meets specifications.
- Inspect the Drive Assembly for damaged and worn gears. Replace, if necessary.
- Inspect the Main Drive Motor for smooth operation and wear of drive gear. Replace, if
necessary.
- Inspect the BTR Chute Assembly for damage/wear.
- Inspect the Fuser Assembly and Feedout Rolls for smooth operation and wear.
Replace worn part(s) if necessary.
- Replace the EP Cartridge if the problem still exists.
N: Go to step 2.
2 There are skips/smears on the customer documents.
Y: Ask the customer to ensure their application is operating properly.
N: Problem resolved. Go to Final Actions.
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Definition
Smear-
Skip: Loss or stretching of the image in bands across the process
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Smear: The distortion of the image in bands across the process
direction that cause it to appear to be blurred or compressed.
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