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Xerox Phaser 6510

Troubleshooting. Image Quality. IQ3 Blank Print or Missing One Color

Initial Actions

After each action, print a test page to check if image quality improves.

  • Ensure that all four Drum Cartridges are properly installed.
  • Check CRU life counters. Replace components at end of life.
  • Clean the LED Print Heads (LPH) using the LPH Cleaning Wand.
  • Check for multi-sheet feeds.
Step Procedure Yes No
1 Print customer demonstration print from the Control Panel > Device > About > Information Pages > Demonstration Print. The print is blank or has a color missing. 3 2
2 Check the customer’s print job settings and the printer’s Ethernet or USB connections. Print job settings and network connections are good. Task is complete. Perform SCP 6 Final Actions. Correct the settings or connections.
3 Check the test print is missing one or more colors. The print is totally blank (missing all colors). 8 4
4 Remove the Drum Cartridge of the affected color and clean the electrical contacts; then, reinstall the Drum Cartridge and rerun the test print. The print is still missing the color. 5 Task is complete. Perform SCP 6 Final Actions.
5 Remove the drum cartridge again and check the connection with the LED array (flat ribbon cable). The connection is secure. 6 Reseat the connector and perform SCP 6 Final Actions.
6 Swap the LED array from the affected color with an LED array from a different (unaffected color). Repeat the test print. The defect persists with the original color. 7 Replace the defective LED array.
7 Replace the Drum Cartridge of the affected color. Repeat the test print. The defect persists. Continue with the procedure. Task is complete. Perform SCP 6 Final Actions.
8 Remove and inspect the Transfer Roller for contamination or excessive wear, and check the electrical contacts. The Transfer Roller is good. 9 Replace the Transfer Roller, REP 19.2.11.
9 Check for obstructions between the LED arrays and Drum Cartridges. The LED paths are clear.   Clear the LED paths of obstructions.
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