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
â– Blank Prints
â– Light Prints
â– Uneven Density
â– Voids (White spots)
â– Streaks (Dark/ light)
â– Repeating Defects
Imaging Unit
â– Streaks
â– Ghosting
â– Fine Lines
â– Banding in Process Direction
â– Uneven Density
â– Voi d s
â– Repeating Defects
Note
See "Cleaning the Imaging Unit" on page 7-3 for instructions on how to clean the
Imaging Unit rollers.
Transfer Roller
â– Toner on the back side of the printed page (simplex mode)
â– Light Prints
â– Repeating Defects
Fuser
â– Hot or Cold Offsetting
â– Repeating Defects