REPAIRING AND NOT THROWING AWAY

Richtige Fernseher haben Röhren!

Richtige Fernseher haben Röhren!

In Brief: On this site you will find pictures and technical information about Service Modes, Circuit Diagrams, Firmware Update procedure, Disassemble procedure, Universal remote control set-up codes, Troubleshooting and more....

If you go into the profession, you will obtain or have access to a variety of tech tips databases HERE IT IS Master Electronics Repair !.

These are an excellent investment where the saying: 'time-is-money' rules. However, to learn, you need to develop a general troubleshooting approach - a logical, methodical, method of narrowing down the problem. A tech tip database might suggest: 'Replace C536' for a particular symptom. This is good advice for a specific problem on one model. However, what you really want to understand is why C536 was the cause and how to pinpoint the culprit in general even if you don't have a service manual or schematic and your tech tip database doesn't have an entry for your sick TV or VCR.

While schematics are nice, you won't always have them or be able to justify the purchase for a one-of repair. Therefore, in many cases, some reverse engineering will be necessary. The time will be well spent since even if you don't see another instance of the same model in your entire lifetime, you will have learned something in the process that can be applied to other equipment problems.
As always, when you get stuck, checking out a tech-tips database may quickly identify your problem and solution.In that case, you can greatly simplify your troubleshooting or at least confirm a diagnosis before ordering parts.

Happy repairing!
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Tuesday, 2 April 2019

HP8500 - HP8550 - COLOR LASER PRINTER - TROUBLESHOOT - PRINT FAULTS

HP-8500 - HP8550 - COLOR LASER PRINTER - TROUBLESHOOT - PRINT FAULTS


Faults occurs due to defects of Transfer belt- Fuser- Transfer drum- Transfer roller- Charging roller.


Repetitive defects troubleshooting

Repetitive defects are defects that occur in the same vertical position on the page, but not necessarily on every page. Most repetitive defects are caused by problems with one of the following, and are indicated by the positioning of the defect on the page:

Developer roller (at 38 mm)

Charging roller (at 44 mm)

Cleaning roller (at 56 mm)

Developer DSD wheels (at 65 mm)

Transfer roller (at 66 mm)

Transfer drum (occurs once per 11-by-17 inch or A3-sized page, or every other letter- or A4-sized page)

Fuser (at 150.5 mm)

Imaging drum (at 195 mm)

Transfer belt (at 222 mm)

Color developer roller

Symptoms: Print defect occurring every 38 mm.

Cause: Dirty or damaged developer roller.

Actions: Replace the toner cartridge.

Charging roller

Symptoms: Print defect occurring every 44 mm.

Cause: Dirty or damaged charging roller.

Actions: Replace the imaging drum.

Black developer roller

Symptoms: Print defect occurring every 38 mm.

Cause: Dirty or damaged developer roller.

Actions: Replace the toner cartridge.

Cleaning roller

Symptoms: Print defects occurring every 56 mm.

Cause: Dirty or damaged cleaning roller.

Actions: Clean the cleaning roller with a hand wipe. If cleaning does not resolve the defect, replace the cleaning roller.

Developer DSD wheels

Symptoms: Print defect occurring every 65 mm.

Cause: Dirty or damaged developer DSD wheels. These wheels are located on the outer ends of the color toner cartridge and appear as a black bushing.

Actions: Replace the toner cartridge of the color producing the repetitive defect.

Transfer roller

Symptoms: Print defect occurring every 66 mm.

Cause: Dirty or damaged transfer roller.

Actions: Clean the transfer roller with isopropyl alcohol and a hand wipe. If cleaning does not resolve the defect, replace the transfer belt.

Transfer drum

Symptoms: Print defect occurring once per page on 11-by-17-inch-or A3-sized media, or on every other letter- or A4- sized page.

Cause: Dirty or damaged transfer drum.

Actions: Clean the transfer drums (see below). If the defect is not resolved by cleaning, replace the transfer drum.

Cleaning the transfer drum

Many, but not all, repetitive defects can be removed using the following procedures. Defects that appear as light spots in dark areas of print are more likely to be corrected by this procedure than dark spots in unprinted areas.

If the procedures are performed incorrectly or without proper care, the transfer drum can be permanently damaged.

This procedure requires the following items:

Print sample showing the repetitive defect

Clean, flat surface on which to work

A hand wipe

You can also use a dry, clean, soft, lint-free cloth, such as cheesecloth, to clean the transfer drum. To prevent scratches on the drum, do not use any paper products (such as tissue or paper towels) to clean the drum.

1 Turn the printer off and open the front door.

2 Press the button and swing the lower lever to the right.

3 Open the right upper door, and remove the transfer drum.

4 Using the print sample as a reference, inspect the transfer drum for a spot or speck that might be causing the repetitive defects.

5 Gently rub the spot or speck with a hand wipe.

6 Re-install the transfer drum.

7 Swing the lower lever to the left making sure it clicks into place.

8 Close the right upper and front doors, and turn the printer on.

9 Reprint the print job. If cleaning does not eliminate the repetitive defect, replace the transfer drum.

Do not clean the transfer drum using force. Do not use any water-based cleaners or alcohol. These actions can permanently damage the transfer drum.
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the transfer drum.


Fuser

Symptoms: Print defects occurring at about 150.5 mm. The defects will be most visible on overhead transparencies.

Cause: Defect on the upper fuser roller.

Actions:

1 Power the printer off, allow 30 minutes for the fuser to cool, and remove the fuser.

2 Turn the fuser gears and inspect the surface of the upper fusing roller. If the roller has surface defects, replace the fuser assembly.

Imaging drum

Symptoms: Print defects occurring every 195 mm.

Causes:

Damage such as scratches or dents on the imaging drum. These usually appear as dark or light marks on the page.

Paper dust adhering to the imaging drum. These usually appear as white marks in the dark printed areas of the page.

Exposure of portions of the imaging drum to light. This causes dark sections in the printed output. The life of the imaging drum is shortened by exposure to strong light.

Actions:

Print at least four configuration pages to determine if the defect repeats in the same vertical orientation.

Inspect the imaging drum for scratches, dents, or other damage. Replace if needed.

If the problem is dust, remove the dust with 70% isopropyl alcohol applied with a hand wipe. Try this only if the print defect is unacceptable and the only other alternative is replacing the imaging drum.

Defects caused by exposure to light might clear up over time. If severe, replace the imaging drum.

Do not expose the imaging drum to direct sunlight, and be careful not to scratch or get fingerprints on the drum surface during cleaning.

Transfer belt

Symptoms: Print defects occurring every 222 mm.

Cause: Defects on the transfer belt surface.

Actions: Remove the transfer belt and inspect the entire belt surface.


Use the transfer belt gears to rotate the belt through its travel.