Phaser 6500/WorkCentre 6505 Service Manual Xerox Internal Use Only 5-25
Print-Quality Troubleshooting
Random Spots
There are spots of toner randomly scattered across the page.
Initial Actions
• Check the paper transfer path.
• Ensure there are no debris on the transfer path.
Allow the Fuser to cool before starting the procedure.
Troubleshooting Reference Table
Applicable Notes Example Print
Imaging Unit, PL4.1.21
Laser Unit, PL4.1.99
Transfer Belt, PL6.1.7
IP Board, PL8.1.7
MCU Board, PL8.2.13
Troubleshooting Procedure
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1 Inspect the paper transfer path.
Is there any contamination on the
paper transfer path?
Clean the
paper path
(refer to
“Cleaning” on
page 7-2), then
go to step 2.
Go to step 3.
2 Is the image printed correctly? Complete Go to step 3.
3 Print the Contamination Check test
print (page 5-49): Tes t Pri nt >
Contamination Chk
Compare any blank areas with the
Pitch Chart (page 5-50).
Do any of the blank areas appear at
regular intervals, and match the
chart?
Replace the
corresponding
parts.
Go to step 4.