Background Scatter
| Laser printer print
defects - Background Scatter |
|
| Problem
|
Cause
|
Solution
|
How
common* |
Comments |
| background
scatter |
fuser assembly
is bad (esp. on fusers with ceramic heating elements) |
do half-way
test to determine if it is the fuser. |
|
|
| background
scatter |
Toner cartridge
is defective |
Install a
new toner cartridge |
10 |
|
| background
scatter |
Transfer Roller
is dirty or worn. A worn Transfer Roller can cause background scatter due
to improper bias voltages |
Clean the
Transfer Roller using a dry, lint-free cloth. DO NOT touch the Transfer
Roller with your fingers. If the problem persists, replace the Transfer
Roller Assembly |
2 |
|
| *On
a scale of 1-10, how often this problem occurs (10 being most likely). |
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