Background or gray background check
 
Leading edge
 
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
 
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Step 1 
a
 
From the home screen, touch 
Settings 
> 
Reports 
> 
Device 
>
 
Device Statistics
.
 
b
 
Check the status of the imaging unit if it was recently  replaced.
 
 
Does the status show that the imaging unit was recently replaced?
 
Step 2
 
Check if only one color is producing the background of the print 
job.
 
 
Is only one color producing the background?
 
Step 3
 
• 
If the affected color is cyan, magenta, or yellow, then replace 
the developer unit of the affected color.
 
• 
If the affected color is black, then replace the imaging unit.
 
 
Does the problem remain?
 
Step 4
 
Replace the imaging kit.
 
 
Does the problem remain?
 
Step 5
 
Reseat the HVPS cable on the HVPS and on the JHVPS1 connector 
on the controller board.
 
 
Does the problem remain?
 
Step 6
 
Check the contact pins connecting the HVPS to the transfer 
module for damage.
 
 
Are the contact pins damaged?
 
Step 7
 
Replace the HVPS. See 
“HVPS removal” on page 356
.
 
 
Does the problem remain?