Repeating Defects; Color Misregistration - IBM InfoPrint 1634 User Manual

Repeating defects

Example Cause
If marks occur repeatedly only in one color and
multiple times down a page, a toner cartridge or
photoconductor may be defective.
If marks occur down the page repeatedly in all
colors, the fuser may be defective.

Color misregistration

Example
ABCDE ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Adjusting the color alignment
1
Make sure the printer is turned off.
2
From the control panel, press and hold
3
Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears.
The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then CONFIG MENU appears.
4
Press until Color Alignment appears, and then press
5
Press again to print the alignment page.
6
Press until Set A appears, and then press
7
From the printed sheet, find the straightest of the 20 lines beside the letter A.
8
Press or until that number is displayed, and then press
Submitting Selection appears.
9
Repeat steps 6 through 8 to align sets A through L.
Cause
Color has shifted outside of the
appropriate area or has been
superimposed over another color area.
and while turning the printer on.
.
Solution
Replace the toner cartridge if the defects occur
every:
•
33.5 mm (1.32 in.)
•
35.7 mm (1.41 in.)
Replace the photoconductor if the defects occur
every:
•
28.3 mm (1.11 in.)
•
72.4 mm (2.85 in.)
Replace the fuser if the defects occur every
116.2 mm (4.58 in.).
Solution
•
Adjust the color alignment. For more
information, see "Adjusting the color
alignment" on page 85.
•
Remove and reinstall the
photoconductors. For more
information about installing supplies,
see the User's Guide on the Software
and Documentation CD.
Note: If you have not resolved the issue,
adjust the color alignment again.
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