Print Quality Fip - Epson AcuLaser C2800 Service Manual

AcuLaser C2800/C2800D/C3800/C3800D

3.5.3 Print Quality FIP

FIP-P1 THE PRINTED IMAGE IS LIGHT OR FAINT
Symptom
Overall density of image is too light or faint.
Possible Parts
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Before starting troubleshooting, inspect the paper feed path of the printer paper. Check
the paper feed path for metal staples, paper clips, paper scraps, and other foreign
matter.
Step Check
1 Check the IMAGING CARTRIDGE (Y/M/
C/K)
Is the specified IMAGING CARTRIDGE (Y/
M/C/K) installed correctly?
Check the paper
2
Is it a new standard paper free from moisture?
Check the installation of the TRANSFER
3
UNIT
Reinstall the TRANSFER UNIT and make a
test print. Does the printing density get back to
normal?
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom / Possible Parts
IMAGING CARTRIDGE (Y/M/C/K)
TRANSFER UNIT
ROS ASSY
DISPENSER ASSY
PWBA MCU
BOARD ASSY, MAIN
HVPS
Yes
Go to Step [2]. Replace the
specified
IMAGING
CARTRIDGE (Y/
M/C/K).
Go to Step [3]. Replace it with a
new standard
paper free from
moisture.
End of procedure Go to Step [4].
Print Quality Trouble FIP
Step
Check the laser beam path
4
Is there any foreign material between the ROS
ASSY and the IMAGING CARTRIDGE?
Check the installation of the IMAGING
5
CARTRIDGE (Y/M/C/K)
Reinstall the IMAGING CARTRIDGE (Y/M/
C/K) and make a test print. Does the printing
density get back to normal?
Check the DISPENSER ASSY
6
Is the DISPENSER ASSY (toner supply motor)
operating normally?
No
(p.271)
Check Yes
Remove the
foreign material.
End of procedure Go to Step [6].
Replace the
PWBA MCU.
(p.343)
Revision C
No
Go to Step [5].
Replace the
DISPENSER
ASSY. (p.271)
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