2RV/2RW/2RX/2RY/3RA-3
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 (2-13) Horizontal uneven density
 (2-14) Vertical uneven density
Step Check description Assumed cause Measures Reference
1 Cleaning the DS pulley The DS pulleys are dirty. Clean the DS pulleys at both 
ends of the developer unit.
2 Replacing the developer 
unit
The DS pulleys are faulty. Replace the developer unit.
3 Checking the developer 
bias contact
The conduction is not sta-
bilized due to the dirty 
developer bias contact.
Clean the developer bias 
contact.
4 Replenishing toner in the 
developer unit
Toner in the developer unit 
is degraded.
Consume degraded toner in 
the developer unit with test 
prints and replenish the toner.
5 Executing Drum refresh Toner smudges in the 
shape of a streak are on 
both ends of the drum sur-
face.
Execute Drum refresh.
6 Changing the settings The electric charge 
remains on the drum sur-
face due to insufficient dis-
charging.
Execute [MC] at [System 
Menu/Counter] key > [Adjust-
ment/Maintenance] > [Ser-
vice Settings] to reduce the 
main charger output value.
7 Replacing the drum unit The drum surface is worn 
down.
Replace the drum unit.
8 Replacing the LSU The laser emission is 
uneven.
Replace the LSU.
Step Check description Assumed cause Measures Reference
1 Executing Drum refresh The drum surface has con-
densation.
Execute Drum refresh.
2 Replacing the LSU The laser is not evenly 
emitted from the LSU (The 
internal mirror comes off).
Replace the LSU.
3 Cleaning the main charger 
wire
Dirt adheres to the main 
charger wire.
Clean the main charger wire 
surface. If not repaired, 
replace the main charger 
unit.
4 Replacing the drum unit The drum surface is worn 
down.
Replace the drum unit.
5 Replacing the developer 
unit
The toner layer on the 
developer roller is uneven.
Replace the developer unit.