Image quality problems, 1. troubleshooting image quality problems, 2. initial checks – Konica Minolta PagePro 1390 MF User Manual

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T-23

6.

IMAGE QUALITY PROBLEMS

6-1.

Troubleshooting Image Quality Problems

• This chapter is divided into two parts: “Initial Checks” and “Troubleshooting Specific

Image Quality Problems.”

• If an image quality problem occurs, first go through the “Initial Checks” and, if the cause

is still not identified, continue to “Troubleshooting Specific Image Quality Problems.”

6-2.

Initial Checks

• Determine if the failure is attributable to a basic cause or causes.

Section

Step

Check

Result

Action

Installation
site

1

The installation site complies with the
requirements.

NO

Change the
installation site.

Media

2

The media meets product specifica-
tions.

NO

Instruct the user
to use recom-
mended media
that meets prod-
uct specifications.

3

The paper is damp.

YES

Change the
paper.
Instruct the user
on the correct
methods for stor-
ing media.

Original
document

4

The document is not flat.

YES

Correct the docu-
ment.

5

Copies of a faint document (written in
light pencil, etc.) are being made.

YES

Instruct the user
to use a docu-
ment with an
appropriate image
density.

6

Copies of a highly transparent docu-
ment (OHP transparencies, etc.) are
being made.

YES

Instruct the user
on how to copy
transparent docu-
ments.

7

The Original Glass is dirty or
scratched.

YES

Clean or replace
the Original
Glass.

PM parts

8

PM parts relating to image formation
have reached the end of their service
life.

YES

Clean or replace
the PM parts.

Adjust-
ments

9

There are adjustments that can
improve image quality problems by
being performed again.

YES

Perform the
adjustment again.

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