January 2007
3-10
WorkCentre 7132
IQ9
Reversion 4.0
Image Quality
IQ9 Skew/Misregistration RAP
This RAP is used when Skew, System Registration, or Magnification are out of specification.
For Color-to-Color-Misregistration, go to the IQ8 RAP.
Initial Actions
Load some new, dry 24 lb. 11X17/A3 Xerox COLOR Xpressions (USSG), or 90 GSM Colortech
+ (ESG) into each paper tray (use 8.5X11/A4 in Tray 1). Make 3 full color copies from each
paper tray. Mark the appropriate paper tray on these copies.
Procedure
The problem is still present when using the proper paper.
YN
Explain to the customer that new, dry, 24 lb. Xerox COLOR Xpressions (USSG), or 90
GSM Colortech + (ESG) paper is specified for is machine.
The problem occurs only in the printer mode.
YN
The defect occurs when the document is manually registered on the platen glass.
YN
Ensure that the Document Transport Belt is clean. Check the Document Handler
Adjustments (ADJ 15.1.1 through ADJ 15.1.6). If the problem continues, check the
DADF drive rolls and pinch rolls for wear or glossing.
The problem is Skew
YN
The problem is Misregistration
YN
Adjust the IIT Lead Edge/Side Edge Registration (ADJ 11.1.1) and the IOT
Lead Edge/Side Edge Registration (ADJ 9.1.1).
Print Pattern 58. Misregistration is present on the copy
YN
Adjust the IOT Lead Edge/Side Edge Registration (ADJ 9.1.1), then the IIT
Lead Edge and Side Edge Registration (ADJ 11.1.1).
The defect occurred on copies from all five paper trays.
YN
Check the IOT Lead Edge/Side Edge Registration (ADJ 9.1.1) for that tray.
Check the feeder for the affected tray for wear, slipping, damage, or contami-
nation.
• Tray 1 Feeder (PL 14.3)
• Tray 2 Feeder (PL 14.3)
• Tray 3 Feeder (PL 14.1)
• MSI Feed Assembly (PL 9.2)
Registration varies from copy to copy.
YN
Go to ADJ 9.1.1, Lead/Side Edge Adjustment.
Check the components in the Registration Transport Assembly (PL 2.5) for wear,
slipping, damage, or contamination. Clean/replace as required
The defect occurred on copies from all five paper trays.
YN
Check the components in the Registration Transport Assembly (PL 2.5) for wear,
slipping, damage, or contamination. Clean/replace as required
Check the IOT Lead Edge/Side Edge Registration (ADJ 9.1.1) for that tray.
Check the feeder for the affected tray for wear, slipping, damage, or contamination.
• Tray 1 Feeder (PL 14.3)
• Tray 2 Feeder (PL 14.3)
• Tray 3 Feeder (PL 14.1)
• MSI Feed Assembly (PL 9.2)
The problem occurs on all jobs.
YN
Have the customer re-evaluate affected jobs and resend.
Refer to the User Guide.
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