MINOLTA-QMS 2200 User Manual page 127

Symptom Cause
Lateral lines The printer is not on a level
or bands enough surface.
appear on
The media path is dirty with
image.
toner.
The fuser oil roller is dirty or
worn.
The toner cartridge is
defective or damaged.
The OPC drum surface is
scratched.
The transfer belt is misin-
stalled or defective.
Lateral lines Lateral lines have 1–2 mm
appear cycli- spacing.
cally (evenly
Lateral lines have 35 mm
spaced) on
spacing.
image.
Lateral lines have 75 mm
spacing.
Lateral lines have 95 mm
spacing.
Lateral lines have 204 mm
spacing.
Trailing edge 35 mm, other
spacing
Solving Problems with Printing Quality
Solution
Level the printer (not exceeding 1.0° slant).
Print several 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 the green
photosensitive surface for scratches. If necessary,
replace the entire drum kit.
Remove the transfer belt and reinstall it. If necessary,
replace it.
Replace the entire drum kit.
Replace the color toner cartridge.
Replace the image transfer roller.
Replace the entire drum kit.
Replace the fusing unit
Replace the entire drum kit.
119