Vertical Band Deletions - Oki B6100 Technical Manual

Primary FIPs:Image Quality Problems

5.4 Vertical Band Deletions

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Step
PAPER CONDITIONS
1
Is there moisture in the paper?
Is the paper wrinkled?
LASER BEAM PATH
Inspect the laser beam path, between the ROS Assy and the
2
Drum, for contamination or obstructions.
Is the laser beam path free of obstacles?
BTR Assy
3
Inspect the BTR Assy for contamination.
Is the BTR free of contamination?
CRU FAILURE
4
Install a new CRU.
Is the problem solved?
5-10
PROBLEM
There are areas of the image that are extremely light or missing entirely.
These missing areas form wide bands that run vertically along the page, in
the direction of paper travel.
INITIAL ANALYSIS
1. Inspect the following components. Are they compatible with your printer
version, correctly installed, not damaged, deformed, or contaminated?
• CRU
• Fuser Assy
• ROS Assy
2. Inspect the printer paper path. Is it clear of foreign matter such as staples,
paper clips, and paper scrap?
Actions and Questions
• PWBA HKB26 MCU
• BTR Assy
OKI B6100 Laser Printer - Base Engine Technical Manual
Yes No
Replace with Go to step 2
fresh, dry
paper
Go to step 3 Remove
obstructions
or contamina-
tion.
Go to step 4 Replace the
BTR Assy.
Problem Return to Ini-
solved tial Analysis
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