Phaser 6130 Color Laser Printer Service Manual 5-37
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
Horizontal Stripes
There are black lines running parallel with the leading edge of the print, 
perpendicular to the direction of the paper travel.
Initial Actions
■ Check the paper transfer path.
■ Ensure there are no debris on the transfer path.
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To prevent burns, allow the Fuser to cool down before starting the 
procedure.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Notes Example Print
■ Laser Unit Kit (PL4.1.99)
■ Imaging Unit (PL4.1.21)
■ Toner Cartridge K (PL5.1.21)
■ Toner Cartridge C (PL5.1.22)
■ Toner Cartridge M (PL5.1.23)
■ Toner Cartridge Y (PL5.1.24)
■ Fuser (PL6.1.1)
■ Transfer Unit (PL6.1.7)
■ IP Board (PL8.1.9)
■ MCU Board (PL8.2.13)
Troubleshooting Procedure Table
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 Run the Contamination Check test 
print: Service Mode > Test Print > 
Contamination Chk
Compare any horizontal dropout 
bands with the Pitch Chart 
(page 5-21). 
Do any of the horizontal bands match 
the chart?
Replace the 
corresponding 
parts.
Go to step 2.
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