Copy Quality RAPS
List of various copy quality defects, categorized for analysis and correction.
Image Quality Definitions
Definitions of common terms used to describe copy quality issues like background, density, and smears.
Copy Defects Flowchart
A visual flowchart categorizing different types of copy defects for easier troubleshooting.
Damaged Media RAP
Troubleshooting guide for copy defects caused by damaged or improperly handled media.
CQ 1 Uniform Background
Analysis and corrective actions for uniform background defects caused by dry ink contamination.
CQ 3 Black Copy
Procedure for diagnosing black copy issues, related to exposure lamp or illumination sensor problems.
CQ 4 Blank Copy
Troubleshooting for blank copies, focusing on corotrons, magnetic roll, and HVPS output.
CQ 5 Border Line
Procedure for addressing border lines on copies, often related to registration or media size mismatch.
CQ 6 Cold Flow
Troubleshooting guide for cold flow defects, related to cleaning blade or photoreceptor drum issues.
CQ 8 Edge Banding
Procedure for addressing edge banding defects, potentially caused by background or corotron voltage issues.
CQ 9 Length Distortion
Troubleshooting guide for image length distortion, related to media speed or platen static.
CQ 10 Dry ink Disturbance
Procedure for diagnosing dry ink disturbances before the fuser, related to corotron or toner concentration.
CQ 13 Offsetting
Troubleshooting guide for offsetting or residual image defects, related to fuser lubrication or temperature.
CQ 14 Registration
Procedure for correcting registration issues, often caused by sensor or feed roll alignment problems.
CQ 15 Residual Image
Troubleshooting guide for residual images, related to photoreceptor drum cleaning or electrostatic settings.
CQ 16 Resolution
Procedure for improving copy resolution, focusing on lens, document handler, and platen condition.
CQ 17 Skewed Image
Troubleshooting guide for skewed images, related to media feed alignment or static on the platen.
CQ 18 Skips
Procedure for diagnosing skips, caused by document disturbance or drive belt slippage.
CQ 19 Smears
Troubleshooting guide for smears, related to media speed differences or fuser issues.
CQ 20 Spots
Procedure for diagnosing spots, related to photoreceptor drum contamination or developer material issues.
CQ 22 Unfused Copy
Troubleshooting guide for unfused copies, related to fuser temperature or damp media.
CQ 27 Exposure RAP
Procedure for diagnosing exposure problems, such as no exposure or excessive exposure.
CQ 29 Partial Image RAP
Troubleshooting guide for partial images caused by foreign accessory software configuration.
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