12/2004
3-1
CCC118, WCM118
Image Quality
Initial Issue
3 Image Quality
Image Quality RAPs
IQ1 IOT Image Quality Entry RAP ................................................................................. 3-3
IQ2 IIT Image Quality Entry RAP ................................................................................... 3-3
IQ3 Low Image Density RAP ......................................................................................... 3-4
IQ4 Wrinkled Image RAP............................................................................................... 3-4
IQ5 Residual Image (Ghosting) RAP ............................................................................. 3-5
IQ6 Background RAP..................................................................................................... 3-5
IQ7 Deletion RAP........................................................................................................... 3-6
IQ8 Skew/Misregistration RAP....................................................................................... 3-6
IQ9 Process Direction Bands, Streaks and Smears RAP .............................................. 3-7
IQ10 Unfused Copy/Toner Offset RAP .......................................................................... 3-8
IQ11 Repeating Bands, Streaks, Spots and Smears RAP............................................. 3-8
IQ12 Mottle RAP ............................................................................................................ 3-9
IQ13 Spots RAP............................................................................................................. 3-9
IQ14 Black Prints RAP................................................................................................... 3-10
IQ15 Blank Image RAP.................................................................................................. 3-10
Copy Quality Specifications
Copy Quality Specifications ............................................................................................ 3-11
IQS1 Solid Area Density Specification............................................................................ 3-13
IQS2 Uniformity Specification ......................................................................................... 3-13
IQS3 Exposure Level Specification................................................................................. 3-14
IQS4 Lead Edge Registration Specification.................................................................... 3-14
IQS5 Side Edge Registration Specification..................................................................... 3-15
IQS6 Skew Specification................................................................................................. 3-16
IQS7 Lead Edge Deletion Specification.......................................................................... 3-17
IQS8 Trail Edge Deletion Specification........................................................................... 3-18
IQS9 Side Edge Deletion Specification........................................................................... 3-18
IQS10 Resolution Specification....................................................................................... 3-19
IQS11 Skips And Smears Specification.......................................................................... 3-20
IQS12 Magnification Specification .................................................................................. 3-21
IQS13 Background Specification .................................................................................... 3-22
Image Defect Samples
Image Defect Samples.................................................................................................... 3-23
IDS 1 Auger Mark........................................................................................................... 3-23
IDS 2 Strobing (28mm or 14mm Pitch Density) ............................................................. 3-24
IDS 3 White Streaks (Process Direction) ....................................................................... 3-24
IDS 4 Black Bands ......................................................................................................... 3-25
IDS 5 Toner Contamination............................................................................................ 3-25
IDS 6 Toner Splattering.................................................................................................. 3-26
IDS 7 White Spots (Irregular)......................................................................................... 3-26
IDS 8 Transparency Offset (80mm Pitch Ghosts).......................................................... 3-27
IDS 9 Regular Blanks In Process Direction (Spots, Streaks, Bands etc.)...................... 3-27
IDS 10 Regular Toner Contamination In Process Direction (Spots, Streaks, Bands etc.) 3-28
IDS 11 Regular Toner Contamination In Process Direction (Side 2) ............................. 3-29
IDS 12 Transparency Blocking....................................................................................... 3-29
IDS 13 Moire Due To Interference With Copy Original .................................................. 3-30
IDS 14 Light Background Due To Auto Exposure In Copies Of Originals With Frames 3-30
IDS 15 Fluctuation In Auto Exposure Values For Copies Of Originals Of Medium Density 3-31
IDS 16 Gradation Jump In Text & Photo Mode For 100 lpi Photo Originals .................. 3-32
IDS 17 CVT (Constant Velocity Transport) Scan Streaks.............................................. 3-33
IDS 18 Defects Related To Scan Print........................................................................... 3-33
IDS 19 Moire In Text Mode (Fine) B/W Scan/Fax For 133 lpi Originals......................... 3-34
IDS 20 Black Discoloration Around White Texts In Medium Density Background ......... 3-34
IIT Image Quality Troubleshooting
IIT Image Quality Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 3-35