Chapter 3 Image Quality Troubleshooting
3.1 Preface
3-1
3.1 Preface
3.1.1 Entry Chart for Image Quality Problems
When an image quality problem occurs during printing, output a sample print to determine and grasp the
nature of the problem and take proper steps, and then perform a troubleshooting efficiently using "3.2 Image
Quality Troubleshooting".
If the problem persists even after the troubleshooting with the Image Quality Troubleshooting, check using the
Image Quality Troubleshooting again, and then replace the "Possible causative parts" listed in the Image
Quality Troubleshooting one by one, and also perform the troubleshooting using "Chapter 6 General" and oth-
ers.
Start
No
Yes
Test Printing
Carry out the corresponding troubleshooting.
End
The trouble is restored?
Is there a corresponding FIP?
No
Yes
Remove TONER CARTRIDGE, shake
it several times, and reinstall it.
End
The trouble is restored?
Yes
No
Replace TONER CARTRIDGE,
Drum Cartridge, and FUSING UNIT
one by one.