Ricoh Pro C900 User Guide - Page 60

PROBLEM 3: VERTICAL STRIPES, CAUSE, Step 1, Replace the drum unit

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3.1.3 PROBLEM 3: VERTICAL STRIPES Vertical stripes (less than 1 mm wide) appear, parallel to the direction of paper feed. CAUSE: 1. The drum unit has worn out or the drum is scratched. 2. The blade of the drum cleaning unit has worn out and cannot clean properly. NOTE: See the following page for an actual sample. The sample image is not at 1:1 scale. 1. If the drum is scratched: Step 1 Replace the drum unit. Step 2 If replacing the drum unit does not solve the problem, call for service. 2. If the drum is not scratched but is stained with toner: Step 1 Replace the drum cleaning unit. Step 2 If replacing the drum cleaning unit does not solve the problem, call for service. 11

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3.1.3 PROBLEM 3: VERTICAL STRIPES
Vertical stripes (less than 1 mm wide) appear, parallel to the
direction of paper feed.
CAUSE
:
1. The drum unit has worn out or the drum is scratched.
2. The blade of the drum cleaning unit has worn out and cannot
clean properly.
NOTE
: See the following page for an actual sample. The sample
image is not at 1:1 scale.
1. If the drum is scratched:
Step 1
Replace the drum unit
.
Step 2
If replacing the drum unit does not solve the problem, call for service.
2. If the drum is not scratched but is stained with toner:
Step 1
Replace the drum cleaning unit
.
Step 2
If replacing the drum cleaning unit does not solve the problem, call for
service.
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