Image Defect Samples
IOT
The following figures contain examples of defects and their
possible causes.
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Auger Mark
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Strobing (28mm or 14mm Pitch Density)
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White Streaks (Process Direction)
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Black Bands
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Toner Contamination
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Toner Splattering
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White Spots (Irregular)
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Transparency Offset (80mm Pitch Ghosts)
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Regular Blanks In Process Direction (Spots, Streaks,
Bands etc.)
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Regular Toner Contamination In Process Direction
(Spots, Streaks, Bands etc.)
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Regular Toner Contamination In Process Direction (Side
2)
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Transparency Blocking
IIT
The following figures contain examples of defects and their
possible causes.
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Moire Due To Interference With Copy Original
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Light Background Due To Auto Exposure In Copies Of
Originals With Frames
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Fluctuation In Auto Exposure Values For Copies Of
Originals Of Medium Density
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Gradation Jump In Text & Photo Mode For 100 lpi Photo
Originals
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CVT (Constant Velocity Transport) Scan Streaks
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Defects Related To Scan Print
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Moire In Text Mode (Fine) B/W Scan/Fax For 133 lpi
Originals
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Black Discoloration Around White Texts In Medium Den-
sity Background
Launch Version
WorkCentre 5225, 5230
Auger Mark
Figure 1 Auger Mark Defect Sample (j0st3217)
Cause
1.
The Developer Magnetic Roll magnetic field failed.
2.
There was a drop in the level of developer material.
Corrective Action
1.
Replace the Xero/Developer Cartridge.
NOTE: This may occur immediately after a new CRU is installed. -> Correct by feeding a few sheets of paper.
February, 2008
3-23
Image Quality
Auger Mark