Ghosting (1) - Xerox Phaser 3140 Service Manual

Ghosting (1)

Phaser 3140/3155/3160 Printer Service Manual
Troubleshooting Procedure Table (Continued)
Step Actions and Questions
5 Check the Power Supply Board
installation. Reseat the connectors
on the board if necessary.
Does the image quality improve?
There is ghosting at 75.3 mm intervals on the whole print. Charge voltage from the
Power Supply Board to the Print Cartridge is not available due to damaged or dirty
contacts or a failed Power Supply.
Initial Actions
• Check the connection between the Power Supply Board and Print Cartridge.
• Check the Print Cartridge and Transfer Roller life.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts
Power Supply Board, PL1.0.1
Transfer Roller, PL1.0.8
Print Cartridge, PL1.0.12
Controller Board, PL1.0.2
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Actions and Questions
1 Check the Print Cartridge life
counter.
Is the Print Cartridge near end of life
or damaged?
2 Check the Transfer Roller life
counter.
Is the Transfer Roller at or near end
of life?
3 Check the ambient temperature.
Is the ambient temperature below
10° C?
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
Yes
Complete.
Example Print
Digital Printer
Digital Printer
Digital Printer
Digital Printer
Digital Printer
Digital Printer
Yes
Replace the
Print Cartridge
(page 8-6).
Replace the
Transfer Roller
(page 8-8).
Relocate the
printer.
No
Replace the
Power Supply
Board
(page 8-54).
No
Go to step 2.
Go to step 3.
Go to step 4.
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