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Chapter 1   Troubleshooting
Epson AcuLaser C2900N
Revision B
Confidential
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Checking the TONER CARTRIDGE (Y, M, C or K) for 
installation.
Shake and reseat the suspected TONER CARTRIDGE (Y, 
M, C, or K).
Is the image printed correctly?
End of work. Go to step 5
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Checking the TONER CARTRIDGE (Y,M,C or K).
Is the toner cartridges installed to the printer the toner for 
C2900?
Go to step 7 Go to step 6
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Set the Non-GenuineToner option to [Off].
Is the image printed correctly?
End of work. Go to step 7
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Checking the DRUM CARTRIDGE sealing ribbon.
After turning the printer off, open the front cover and remove 
the DRUM CARTRIDGE from the printer. Remove any of 
the 8 pieces of sealing ribbon that may be left on the DRUM 
CARTRIDGE. Then, install the DRUM CARTRIDGE into the 
printer. If the ribbon is found, it takes a long time until the 
density is recovered. To use the printer immediately, change 
the DRUM CARTRIDGE to another one.
Is the image printed correctly?
End of work. Go to step 8
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Checking the TRANSFER ASSY for connection.
Open the COVER ASSY FRONT MG.
Are four HV terminals on the right side of the TRANSFER 
ASSY, and four springs on the frame (PL4.1.11, 12, 13 and 
14) dirty and/or deformed?
Clean or replace 
the TRANSFER 
ASSY or 
SPRING(s), then 
go to step 9.
Go to step 9.
Step Check
Remedy
Yes No