5-26 Phaser 6121MFP Service Manual
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
Poor Fusing Performance or Offset
The fusing process or offset is incorrect.
Initial Actions
Perform the initial actions listed on page 5-5.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Parts Example Print
■ Engine Control 
Board, PL13.0.20
■ Fuser, PL11.018
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 Check the media.
Is the paper damp or the 
incorrect media for the 
printer?
Replace with paper 
that meets the 
specifications for the 
printer. If the 
problem persists, go 
to step 2.
Go to step 2.
2 Inspect the Fuser. Are the 
green fuser separator 
levers in the correct 
position? 
Go to step 3. Close the levers. If the 
problem persists, go 
to step 3.
3 Replace the following 
units, listed in order, until 
problem is eliminated:
Engine Control Board 
(page 8-59),
Fuser (page 8-9).
Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Residual Image/Ghosting