February, 2008
3-1
WorkCentre 5225, 5230
Image Quality
Launch Version
3 Image Quality
Image Quality RAPs
IQ1 IOT Image Quality Entry RAP .................................................................................. 3-3
IQ2 IIT Image Quality Entry RAP .................................................................................... 3-3
IQ3 Low Image Density RAP .......................................................................................... 3-4
IQ4 Wrinkled Image RAP................................................................................................ 3-4
IQ5 Residual Image (Ghosting) RAP .............................................................................. 3-5
IQ6 Background RAP...................................................................................................... 3-5
IQ7 Deletion RAP............................................................................................................ 3-6
IQ8 Skew/Misregistration RAP........................................................................................ 3-6
IQ9 Process Direction Bands, Streaks and Smears RAP............................................... 3-7
IQ10 Unfused Copy/Toner Offset RAP ........................................................................... 3-8
IQ11 Repeating Bands, Streaks, Spots and Smears RAP.............................................. 3-8
IQ12 Mottle RAP ............................................................................................................. 3-9
IQ13 Spots RAP.............................................................................................................. 3-9
IQ14 Black Prints RAP.................................................................................................... 3-10
IQ15 Blank Image RAP................................................................................................... 3-10
Copy Quality Specifications
Copy Quality Specifications ............................................................................................ 3-11
IQS1 Solid Area Density Specification............................................................................ 3-13
IQS2 Uniformity Specification ......................................................................................... 3-13
IQS3 Exposure Level Specification................................................................................. 3-14
IQS4 Lead Edge Registration Specification.................................................................... 3-14
IQS5 Side Edge Registration Specification..................................................................... 3-15
IQS6 Skew Specification................................................................................................. 3-16
IQS7 Lead Edge Deletion Specification.......................................................................... 3-17
IQS8 Trail Edge Deletion Specification........................................................................... 3-18
IQS9 Side Edge Deletion Specification........................................................................... 3-18
IQS10 Resolution Specification....................................................................................... 3-19
IQS11 Skips And Smears Specification.......................................................................... 3-20
IQS12 Magnification Specification .................................................................................. 3-21
IQS13 Background Specification .................................................................................... 3-22
Defect Samples
Image Defect Samples.................................................................................................... 3-23
Auger Mark......................................................................................................................3-23
Strobing (28mm or 14mm Pitch Density) ........................................................................ 3-24
White Streaks (Process Direction) .................................................................................. 3-24
Black Bands .................................................................................................................... 3-25
Toner Contamination....................................................................................................... 3-25
Toner Splattering............................................................................................................. 3-26
White Spots (Irregular).................................................................................................... 3-26
Transparency Offset (80mm Pitch Ghosts)..................................................................... 3-27
Regular Blanks In Process Direction (Spots, Streaks, Bands etc.)................................. 3-27
Regular Toner Contamination In Process Direction (Spots, Streaks, Bands etc.).......... 3-28
Regular Toner Contamination In Process Direction (Side 2) .......................................... 3-29
Transparency Blocking.................................................................................................... 3-29
Moire Due To Interference With Copy Original ............................................................... 3-30
Light Background Due To Auto Exposure In Copies Of Originals With Frames ............. 3-30
Fluctuation In Auto Exposure Values For Copies Of Originals Of Medium Density........ 3-31
Gradation Jump In Text & Photo Mode For 100 lpi Photo Originals ............................... 3-31
CVT (Constant Velocity Transport) Scan Streaks........................................................... 3-32
Defects Related To Scan Print........................................................................................ 3-32
Moire In Text Mode (Fine) B/W Scan/Fax For 133 lpi Originals...................................... 3-33
Black Discoloration Around White Texts In Medium Density Background ...................... 3-33