Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual 5-19
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
Black Spots
The background image of all copies includes black spots.
Initial Actions
Perform the initial actions listed on page 5-5.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Example Print
■ Scanner Unit, PL2.0.4
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 This defect can occur 
when foreign material is 
on the document glass. 
The scanhead detects the 
foreign material while 
scanning, and the defect 
appears as spots on the 
copy output.
Thoroughly clean the 
document glass. Does the 
defect still occur?
Go to step 2. Complete.
2 Reseat all connectors and 
cables between the 
Scanner Unit and the 
Image Processor Board, 
and then make another 
copy.
Does the defect still 
occur? 
Replace the Scanner 
Unit (page 8-31).
Complete.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Random Spots