Skips And Smears - Xerox Phaser 4500 Service Manual

Skips and Smears

Initial Actions:
Check to ensure that the paper is
within specification.
Check that the paper supply is dry,
fresh, and loaded correctly.
Check the paper path for any
obstructions or debris.
Skips/Smears Troubleshooting Procedure
Step Actions and Questions
1 Replace the Print Cartridge.
Does the printed image still have
skips/smears?
2 Replace the Transfer Roller.
Does the printed image still have
skips/smears?
3 Replace the Fuser.
Does the printed image still have
skip/smears?
4 Replace in sequence as necessary:
Registration Rollers
Gear Assembly Housing
(page 8-71)
Gear Assembly Plate (page 8-73)
Main Motor (page 8-69)
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
XEROX
XEROX
XEROX
Yes
Go to step 2.
Go to step 3.
Go to step 2.
s4500-261
No
Problem solved.
Problem solved.
Problem solved.
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