Kyocera TASKalfa 6052ci
Troubleshooting. Abnormal Noise 4
13. Abnormal noise from inside the machine
Smudges / foreign objects adhesion or the toner condensation in the developer section
Step | Check description | Assumed cause | Measures |
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1 | Checking the developer unit | The shaft or the bushing of the developer roller is dirty or foreign objects are on them. | Check if the developer roller rotates. If not rotating smoothly, clean the shaft or the bushing of the developer roller. |
2 | Checking the developer unit | The torque inside the developer unit increased due to the toner condensation, etc. | Clean the developer unit. Then, replace it if the issue is not resolved. |
14. Abnormal noise from inside the machine
Frictional wear, smudges / foreign objects adhesion, or the waste toner clogging in the drum section
Step | Check description | Assumed cause | Measures |
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1 | Executing Drum refresh | Toner is not enough on the drum. | Execute the drum refresh to supply the toner to the cleaning unit. |
2 | Checking the drum screw | The drum screw does not properly rotate. | Check if the drum cleaning screw rotates. If not rotating smoothly, clean it. If it locks up, replace the drum unit. |
3 | Cleaning and applying the grease | Foreign objects are on the tooth of the drum drive gear, or the grease is not enough. | Clean the tooth of the drum drive gear and apply the grease to them. |
4 | Checking the drum unit and the developer unit | The torque inside the drum unit increased due to the waste toner clogging, etc. | Execute the drum refresh. If not repaired, replace the drum unit. |
15. Abnormal noise from inside the machine (jumping sounds)
Opening/closing operation failure, dirtiness, smudges / foreign objects adhesion of the waste toner vent of the primary transfer section
Step | Check description | Assumed cause | Measures |
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1 | Checking the shutter of the toner waste vent | The shutter of the waste toner vent is not properly opened and closed. | Check the opening and closing operation of the shutter of the toner waste vent in the transfer cleaning unit, and fix the parts if necessary. |
2 | Checking the cleaning screw | The cleaning screw does not properly rotate. | Check if the cleaning screw in the transfer cleaning unit rotates smoothly, and clean it if not rotating smoothly. |
3 | Cleaning and applying the grease | The drive gear or the bushing is dirty, or foreign objects are on them. | Clean the parts in the primary transfer unit such as the drive gear and the bushing, and apply the grease to them. |
4 | Checking the primary transfer unit | The primary transfer unit is faulty. | Replace the primary transfer unit. |
16. The drive sounds are noisy during printing.
The operation sounds in the drive section
Step | Check description | Assumed cause | Measures |
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1 | Checking the settings | The Quiet Mode is off. | Set [On] at [Adjustment/Maintenance] > [Quiet Mode] via the System Menu. |