Ghosting
Step
Questions and Actions
This problem can occur from prints being
1
1.
stacked in the output tray, causing the
pressure of the stack and the heat of the
system to cause "blocking" which has the
appearance of ghosting.
Try printing the images again, without letting
2.
them stack in the output tray.
Did this correct the problem?
3.
Run multiple prints; the first 2-sided print will
2
1.
have the worst ghosting. Some transfix roller
ghosting is inherent to the system but will
improve with multiple prints.
Does this correct the problem?
2.
Inspect and clean the maintenance kit wiper
3
1.
blade.
If necessary, replace the maintenance kit.
2.
Did this correct the problem?
3.
Run service diagnostics to verify the drum
4
1.
maintenance system is operating correctly.
Inspect or replace the following parts:
2.
Drum maintenance pivot plate
Drum maintenance cam shaft
Did this correct the problem?
3.
Run service diagnostics to check the
5
1.
temperature of the drum.
Verify the drum termperature sensor is clean
2.
and properly installed.
Did this correct the problem?
3.
Image-Quality Troubleshooting
The image from a previous print is on the current print.
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Yes
Complete.
Go to Step 2.
Complete.
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Complete.
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Complete.
Go to Step 5.
Complete.
Replace the
drum
temperature
sensor.
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