Streaking Service Check - Lexmark Optra C Service Manual

5045-001

Streaking Service Check

Streaking is described as small particles or streaks pointing
downward from multicolored, horizontal lines. It appears as if the
lines were "squashed" together. This should not be confused with
cartridge streaking.
FRU
1 Paper
Is the paper
damp?
2 Separation
voltage
3 Separation
charging unit
Fuser unit
4 Paper Path
5 Cleaning brush
2-70
Action
Replace the paper.
Is the corona wire broken? Does it improve when
you forcibly turn OFF the separation voltage from the
density adjustment panel? If the problem remains,
go to step 3.
Replace and check as follows:
1. Separation charging unit
2. Fuser unit
Check the entire paper path for debris, especially
the photoconductor and cleaning brush assembly.
Check to ensure the cleaning brush disengages
from the transfer drum, at the end of a print cycle.