Print-Quality Troubleshooting 5-3
Defects Associated with Specific Printer Components
Some print-quality problems can be associated with specific assemblies, the most 
common problems and the associated assemblies are listed below. Also, refer to the 
printer’s Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems pages or a specific print-quality 
troubleshooting procedure for more information.
Developer Assembly
■ Blank Prints
■ Light Prints
■ Uneven Density
■ Voids (White spots)
■ Streaks (Dark/ light)
■ Repeating Defects
Imaging Unit
■ Streaks
■ Ghosting
■ Fine Lines
■ Banding in Process Direction
■ Uneven Density
■ Voi d s
■ Repeating Defects
Note
See "Cleaning the Imaging Unit" on page 7-3 for instructions on how to clean the 
Imaging Unit rollers.
Transfer Roller
■ Toner on the back side of the printed page (simplex mode)
■ Light Prints
■ Repeating Defects
Fuser
■ Hot or Cold Offsetting
■ Repeating Defects