MINOLTA-QMS 2200 User Manual page 124

Symptom Cause
There are Toner cartridge misinstalled
toner or defective.
smudges or
residual
images.
The image transfer roller
needs cleaning.
There are The fuser oil roller is dirty or
dark spots on worn.
the image.
The transfer belt is defective. Remove the transfer belt and check for damage.
There are
The paper transport rollers
toner may be dirty.
smudges on
the back side
The media path is dirty with
of the page
toner.
(whether or
not it has
The fuser oil roller is dirty or
been
worn.
duplexed).
The toner cartridge is
defective.
The OPC drum cartridge is
defective.
The fuser unit is defective.
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Solution
If the toner smudges are on only the front of the page:
Remove the toner cartridges and gently rock them five
or six times to redistribute the toner. Then, reinstall the
cartridges.
One or more toner cartridges may be defective. Check
the toner cartridges. Install new ones, if necessary.
If toner smudges are on the front and back of the page:
Open the printer front cover once and close it again to
clean the image transfer roller.
Remove the fuser oil roller and check the roller surface.
If it is very dirty, replace it.
If necessary, replace it.
Clean the paper transport, pressure, and fuser oil rollers.
Check the transport roller. If necessary, replace it.
Print several blank sheets and the excess toner should
disappear.
Remove the fuser oil roller and check the roller surface for
dirt or worn places. If necessary, replace the fuser oil roller.
Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage.
If necessary, replace it.
Remove the OPC drum cartridge and check for damage.
If the cartridge is damaged, replace the entire drum kit.
Replace the fuser unit.
Solving Problems with Printing Quality