18 mm leading edge blur
Figure 2-106 18 mm leading edge blur
Description of the defect
A dark and usually sharp band occurring 18 mm from the leading edge. This impulse band is caused by the
leading edge of the media impacting the OPC and causing a disturbance on the developer.
Conditions that can cause the defect
This defect occurs in ll areas where the leading edge of the media does not follow the correct path into the
transfer nip. This does not occur in text regions
Solutions for the defect
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Resend the job.
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If the defect is persistent, try printing in Quiet Mode (1/2 speed) which, because of the slower process
speed, allows the media to enter the transfer nip more reliably and with less impact force.
At the printer control panel open the following menus: Settings > General > Quiet Mode > On.
Parts related to the defect
NOTE: The following item(s) might need to be repaired or replaced to prevent this defect form occurring.
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Media
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Paper path
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