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Chapter 1 Troubleshooting
FIP-1.P6 Vertical stripes
Trouble substance
There are vertical black stripes along the paper.
ESS and possible causative parts
- EP CARTRIDGE
- HVPS/MCU (PL12.1.19)
- GUIDE ASSY CRU R (PL8.1.25)
- BTR ASSY (PL8.1.21)
- 150 FEEDER ASSY (PL5.1.1)
- ROS ASSY (PL8.1.1)
- PWBA ESS (PL12.1.13)
- 250 FEEDER ASSY (PL6.1.11)
- 550 FEEDER ASSY (PL7.1.10)
Before commencing troubleshooting, check the paper transfer course. Make sure there is no foreign
articles on the transfer course, such as staples, paper clips, scraps of paper and so on.
Step Check Yes No
1
Check the paper transfer course.
Check if there are any stains or obstacles on the paper
transfer course between the paper feeding entrance and
the exit.
Are there any obstacles on the paper transfer course?
Go to step 2.
Remove the
obstacles or
stains from the
paper transfer
course.
2
Checking the laser beam course
Make sure there is no obstacle between ROS ASSY and
Drum.
Are there any obstacles on the laser beam course?
Check if any stains on ROS ASSY window.
Go to step 3.
Remove all the
obstacles from
the laser beam
course and/or
clean ROS ASSY
window.
3
Checking EP CARTRIDGE
Install a new EP CARTRIDGE.
Carry out a test printing.
Have the vertical black stripes gone?
End of work Go to step 4.
4
Checking BTR ASSY
Remove BTR ASSY. (RRP8.10)
Check if any stains and/or wear on BTR ASSY.
Are there any stains and/or wear on BTR?
Go to step 5.
Replace BTR
ASSY. (RRP8.10)
5
Checking ROS ASSY
Are the connectors on ROS ASSY surely connected?
Go to step 6.
Reconnect the
connectors.
6
Checking Heat Roll and Pressure Roll
Remove FUSER ASSY. (RRP8.8)
Warning; Start the operation after the FUSER ASSY
have cooled down.
Turn the Gear HR with a finger, and check the Heat Roll
and Pressure Roll.
Are the Heat Roll and Pressure Roll damaged or stained?
Go to FIP2.19
Electrical Noise.
Replace FUSER
ASSY. (RRP8.8)