Epson EPL-5500 Printer User Manual


 
5.4.2 Print Quality Anomalies
This section describes how to isolate possible causes of a print quality problem .
Table 5-28. Print Quality Anomalies
Symptom Possible Cause Part Name Check Item Remedy
Low image density Poor development PWB-F board Replace the PWB-F
board.
Image transfer
problem
Image transfer
unit
Check to see if the
surface of image
transfer unit is
damaged.
Replace the image
transfer unit.
PWB-F board Replace the PWB-F
board.
Defective PC drumPhotoconduc-
tor unit
Replace the
photoconductor unit.
Improper print
density setting
Adjust the print density
using printer settings.
Foggy background Poor development Toner cartridge Replace the toner
cartridge.
Improper charging Drum charge Replace the PWB-F
board.
Check the wiring of the
PC drum charging bias
line.
Replace the
photoconductor unit.
Improper print
density setting
Adjust the print density
in printer settings.
EPL-5500 Service Manual Troubleshooting
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