5-16 Phaser 5500 Printer Service Manual
Blank Print (No image)
No visible image anywhere on the output print as shown here.
Initial Actions
â– Inspect the paper path for items, such as staples, paper clips, and paper
scraps.
â– Check the installation of the Drum Cartridge.
â– Check that the Drum Cartridge ground contact points are clean.
â– Ensure there are no obstructions in the Laser path.
â– Ensure the blank prints are not the result of multi-sheet feeds.
Blank Print Troubleshooting Reference
Applicable Parts Example Print
â– Laser Assembly
â– Drum Cartridge
â– Transfer Roller
â– High-Voltage Power
Supply
â– Image Processor Board
â– Engine Logic Board
Blank Print Troubleshooting Procedure
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1
Check the Print Engine.
Print a Test Print.
Is the Test Print Normal?
Print a Configuration
Page. Go to Step 2.
Go to Step 4.
2
Check Confirguration Page.
Print the Configuration Page.
Is the Configuration Page normal?
Verfiy the
Customer’s print job.
Go to Step 3.
Go to Step 4.
3
Check the Customer’s Print Job.
Is the Customer’s Print Job
blank?
Verify printer
connections. If
problem persists,
Replace the I/P
Board (
page 8-91).
Go to Step 4.
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