Tektronix PHASER 780 - Manual (Page 42)

40 Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems
If you notice a problem with the quality of your prints, the
probable solution is replacing one of the consumables.
Keep in mind these general guidelines:
■ If the symptom appears in a single color:
Replace the toner cartridge.
■ If the symptom appears in all colors:
Replace the imaging unit or the fuser roll
cartridge.
To diagnose the problem:
1 Check the front panel for a message on replacing a
consumable.
2 From the front panel Help Pages menu, print the
Consumables Page to determine if consumables are
running out, which can affect print quality.
3 From the front panel Help Pages menu, print
Service Print 1 . Examine the prints for
symptoms, referring to the examples that follow. 3040-26
1
2
Service Print 1
Black
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
3
Replace Magenta Toner Cartridge
Press i for information
Help Pages
Consumables Page Print
Help Pages
Service Print 1 Print
Toner Black
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
Your average coverage/page: 20.0%
Fuser Roll
Imaging Unit
Count (Pages): 1061
Count (Pages): 1061 S/N: 00:00:00:00:00:00 Avg. toner coverage/color: 20% Date installed: 11/1/98
0% 50% 100%
10 % Life Remaining
0% 50% 100%
10 % Life Remaining
Fuser Roll Imaging Unit Toner
0% 50% 100%
25 % Life Remaining
Your average coverage/page: 50.0% 0% 50% 100%
50 % Life Remaining
Your average coverage/page: 30.0% 0% 50% 100%
75 % Life Remaining
Your average coverage/page: 40.0% 0% 50% 100% 33 % Life Remaining
Phaser ® 780 Color Printer
Consumables