PQ 11 Deletions (spots)
Symptom/ check
Localized areas of deletion in the solid or
halftone areas in the print feed direction.
Probable Cause
1. Damp media
2. T/DT Corotrons
3. Developer Housing
4. Insufficient toner resulting in developer bead
carryover.
5. The surface of the heat roll is damaged.
6. Defective drum
7. Media transport
8. The Fabric Guide is contaminated, wrinkled
or incorrectly tensioned.
Corrective Action
1A. Refer to BSDs 7.1 and 7.3 to check for
correct operation of the Paper heaters.
1B. Ensure that the Customer is storing the
media correctly.
2. Perform GP1, HVPS Checkout Procedure.
3A. Ensure that the housing is latched
securely.
3B. Check the mag roll for damage or binding.
4A. Perform Electrostatic Series (ADJ 9.2).
4B. Perform Image Density (ADJ 9.3).
5. Determine and fix the cause of the damage
to the heat roll. Replace the heat roll (REP
10.2)
6. Replace the drum (REP 9.3)
7. Check for correct gap (ADJ 8.4).
8. Check/replace the Fabric Guide (PL 10.2).
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PQ11 Deletions (spots)