Ghost (2) - Ricoh G186 Service Manual

from toner particles between the high
voltage terminal in the main body and
the electrode of the print cartridge.
2. Bad contacts caused by contamination
from toner particles between high
voltage terminal of the main body and
the one in the HVPS board.
3. The life of print cartridge has expired.
4. Transfer roller lifetime (150,000 sheets)
has been exceeded.
5. Abnormal, low temperature (below
10°C).
6. Damaged cleaning blade in the print
cartridge.

4.2.10 GHOST (2)

Description:
Ghost occurs at 95 mm intervals of the OPC drum on all pages of print jobs. (When
printing on card stock or transparencies using manual feeder)
Check and Cause
When printing on card stock thicker than
normal paper or transparencies such as
OHP, higher transfer voltage is required.
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The causes and solutions of Bad images
contaminated by toner particles.
2. For the print cartridge, replace the print
cartridge and try to print out.
3. Replace the engine board if not solved
by steps 1 and 2 above.
4. If not solved by the step 3, check the
transfer roller lifetime and replace it.
5. Wait about 1 hour after power on
before using printer.
6. For the print cartridge, replace the print
cartridge and try to print out.
Solution
Select Card stock or OHP Film on paper
type menu from the software application
setting. After using, it is recommended that
the mode should be returned to the original
setting.
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