Vertical White Lines Or Bands-1 (Dull Or Blurred) - Ricoh A151 Field Service Manual

1.6 VERTICAL WHITE LINES OR BANDS—1 (DULL OR
BLURRED)
- Problem -
Dull or blurred white lines appear on the copy.
- Possible Causes -
1. Dirty or deteriorated charge corona wire
2. Dirty or deformed grid plate
3. Damp or deformed inlet seal on the development unit
- Action -
Are the charge corona wires or grid plate dirty?
No Yes
Clean the charge corona wires or grid plate.
Is the inlet seal damp or deformed.
No Yes
Clean the inlet seal with a dry cloth. If the problem is not corrected,
replace the inlet seal plate and the seal as a set.
Is the grid plate deformed?
No Yes
Replace the grid plate.
Replace the charge corona wire.
A151/A152 6-10 FSM