Phaser 4500/4510 Service Manual 5-23
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
2 1.Exit Service Diagnostics.
2.When the printer has restarted, 
select Information, then 
press the OK button.
3.Scroll to Information Pages, 
then press the OK button.
4.Scroll to Configuration 
Page, then press the OK 
button.
Do the prints have horizontal 
deletions?
Verify the harness 
connections on the 
image processor 
board. If the 
problems persist, 
replace the image 
processor board 
(page 8-75).
The problem appears 
to be with the host 
computer or the 
cables. If the 
problems persist, 
replace the image 
processor board 
(page 8-75).
3 1.Load fresh, dry paper.
2.Print a test print.
Is the problem still present?
Go to step 4. Problem solved.
4 1.Install a new print cartridge.
2.Print a test print.
Is the problem still present?
Go to step 5. Problem solved.
5 Inspect the transfer roller 
assembly for contamination and 
wear.
Is the transfer roller free of 
contamination and wear?
Go to step 6. Replace the transfer 
roller assembly 
(page 8-45).
6 1. Print a test print.
2.Switch OFF the printer power 
halfway through the print cycle.
3.Carefully remove the print 
Cartridge and inspect the toner 
image on the drum just before 
the transfer area (transfer 
roller).
Is the image on the drum 
completely developed with 
sharp, black, easy-to-read areas 
and no horizontal deletions?
Go to step 7. Go to “HVPS/Engine 
Logic Board” on 
page 4-32.
7 Inspect the toner image on the 
drum immediately after the 
transfer area (transfer roller).
Was the toner image on the 
drum transferred to the paper?
Go to step 8. Go to “HVPS/Engine 
Logic Board” on 
page 4-32.
Horizontal Deletions Troubleshooting Procedure (continued)
Step Actions and Questions Yes No