Vertical White Lines - Xerox Phaser 3140 Service Manual

Vertical White Lines

Phaser 3140/3155/3160 Printer Service Manual
There are faded or completely non-printed lines along the page in the process
direction. Possible causes include dust or debris blocking the path between the
Laser Unit and Print Cartridge, or a build up of debris on the OPC drum cleaning
blade.
Initial Actions
• Clean the Laser Unit window.
• Ensure there is no dust or debris on the Print Cartridge or Fuser components.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts
Print Cartridge, PL1.0.12
Transfer Roller, PL1.0.8
Laser Unit, PL6.0.79
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Actions and Questions
1 Check the Print Cartridge life usage.
Is the Print Cartridge empty?
2 Check the Laser Unit window.
Is there contamination on the Laser
Unit window?
3 Check the Print Cartridge for debris.
Is there any debris on the OPC
drum?
4 Check the OPC Drum on the Print
Cartridge for damage.
Is the OPC Drum damaged?
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
Example Print
Vertical Blank Lines
Yes
Replace the
Print Cartridge
(page 8-6).
Clean the Laser
Unit window.
Clean the
drum.
Replace the
Print Cartridge
(page 8-6).
No
Go to step 2.
Go to step 3.
Go to step 4.
Go to step 5.
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