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Troubleshooting. Print quality 3. Solid color or black image check

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Step 1
a Make sure that the toner cartridge is supported.
b Make sure that the toner cartridge and imaging unit are not empty.
c Check if the toner cartridge is new.
Is the toner cartridge new?
Go to step 2. Go to step 3.
Step 2
Make sure to remove the packing material on the toner cartridge and imaging unit.
Does the problem remain?
Go to step 3. The problem is solved.
Step 3
a Clear the paper path of debris and contamination. b Remove, and then insert the imaging unit and toner cartridge.
Note: Shake the toner cartridge and imaging unit before inserting them.
c Perform a POR.
d Enter the Diagnostics menu, and then select Advanced Print Quality Samples.
Does the problem remain?
Go to step 4. The problem is solved.
Step 4
a Make sure that the imaging unit is properly installed and free of damage.
b Make sure that the smart chip contacts are free of corrosion and contamination.
c Make sure that the photoconductor roller surface is free of damage.
d Make sure that the imaging unit HVPS contacts are free of corrosion and contamination.
e Enter the Diagnostics menu, and then select Advanced Print Quality Samples.
Does the problem remain?
Go to step 5. The problem is solved.
Step 5
Replace the imaging unit.
Does the problem remain?
Go to step 6. The problem is solved.
Step 6 a Check the imaging unit contact spring for damage and contamination.
b Make sure that the imaging unit contact spring is in proper contact with the HVPS.
Is the imaging unit contact spring properly installed, and free of damage and contamination?
Contact the next level of support. The problem is solved.
Step 7
a Make sure that the toner cartridge is properly installed and free of damage.
b Make sure that the smart chip contacts are free of corrosion and contamination.
c Make sure that the developer roller surface is free of damage.
d Make sure that the toner HVPS contacts are free of corrosion
and contamination.
e Enter the Diagnostics menu, and then select Advanced Print Quality Samples.
Does the problem remain?
Go to step 8. The problem is solved.
Step 8
Replace the toner cartridge.
Does the problem remain?
Go to step 9. The problem is solved.
Step 9
a Check the HVPS toner contact spring for proper installation and damage.
b Check the toner smart chip contact for proper installation and damage.
c Check the toner contact spring for corrosion and contamination.
Are the HVPS toner contact spring and toner smart chip contact
properly installed and free of damage and contamination?
Go to step 11. Go to step 10.
Step 10 a Make sure that the HVPS toner contact spring is in proper contact with the toner cartridge.
b Make sure that the HVPS toner contact spring is in proper contact with the HVPS.
c Reseat the smart chip contact cable.
Does the problem remain?
Contact the next level of support. The problem is solved.
Step 11
a Check the HVPS characterization.
b Reseat the HVPS cables.
c Check the HVPS cables for proper installation and damage. d Check the HVPS spring contact for proper connection to the board.
Is the HVPS properly installed and free of damage?
Contact the next level of support. Go to step 12.
Step 12
Replace the HVPS. See “HVPS removal”.
Note: Make sure to perform the HVPS characterization when replacing the HVPS.
Does the problem remain?
Contact the next level of support. The problem is solved.
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