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    							Troubleshooting Guide439
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    Random spots/Blurred images
    3 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit.
    aReplace the PHD unit. See Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    bAfter you replace the PHD unit, test print 
    your document again.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
    Action Yes No
    1 Ensure that the toner cartridges are installed 
    correctly. See 
    Installing a Toner Cartridge.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 2.
    2 Ensure that the PHD unit is installed correctly. 
    See 
    Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 
    and Installing a PHD Unit.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 3. Action Yes No
     
    						
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    The entire output is blank
    3 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit.
    aReplace the PHD unit. See Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    bAfter you replace the PHD unit, click Chart 
    Print 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    cClick the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
    The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
    Action Yes No
    1 The toner cartridges may be low or need to be 
    replaced. Confirm the amount of toner left in 
    each toner cartridge. 
    aCheck the toner level in the St at us tab in the 
    Status Monitor.
    bReplace the toner cartridges as necessary.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 2.
    2 If you are using non-Dell brand toner cartridges, 
    disable the Non-Dell Toner option.
    aLaunch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell 
    To n e r
     on the Printer Maintenance tab.
    bEnsure that the On check box is not selected.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 3. Action Yes No
     
    						
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    3 Disable the Toner Saving Mode in the printer 
    driver.
    aOn the Advanced tab, ensure that the To n e r  
    Saving Mode
     check box is not selected.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 4.
    4 The print media surface may be uneven. Try 
    changing the Paper Type setting in the printer 
    driver. For example, change the plain paper to 
    thick.
    aOn the Paper/Output tab, change the Paper 
    Ty p e
     setting.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 5.
    5 Verify that the correct print media is being used. 
    See Supported Paper Types. If not, use the print 
    media recommended for the printer.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 6.
    6 Ensure that eight yellow ribbons are correctly 
    removed from the PHD unit. See 
    Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit
     and Installing a 
    PHD Unit. If not, remove the ribbons.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 7.
    7 Ensure that the developer motor functions 
    properly.
    aLaunch the Tool Box, and click Machine 
    Check 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    bSelect Main Motor Operation Check from 
    the drop-down list box and click the 
    Start 
    button.
    cClick the Play of Sound button to check the 
    motor sound.
    Does the motor function properly? Go to action 8. Contact Dell. Action Yes No
     
    						
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    Streaks appear on the output
    8 Ensure that the dispense motor for each toner 
    cartridge functions properly.
    aLaunch the Tool Box, and click Machine 
    Check 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    bSelect Dispense Motor Check (Yellow), 
    Dispense Motor Check (Magenta)
    , 
    Dispense Motor Check (Cyan), or Dispense 
    Motor Check (Black) 
    from the drop-down 
    list box, and click the 
    Start button.
    cClick the Play of Sound button to check the 
    motor sound.
    dRepeat steps b and c to perform Dispense 
    Motor Check for the rest of the toner 
    cartridges. 
     NOTE: You can perform Dispense 
    Motor Check for CMYK in any order 
    you desire. 
    Does the dispense motor function properly?Go to action 9. Contact Dell.
    9 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit.
    aReplace the PHD unit. See Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    bAfter you replace the PHD unit, click Chart 
    Print 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    cClick the 4 Colors Configuration Chart 
    button.
    The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell. Action Yes No
     
    						
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    Part or the entire output is black
    Action Yes No
    1 The toner cartridges may be low or need to be 
    replaced. Confirm the amount of toner left in each 
    toner cartridge. 
    aCheck the toner level in the Status tab in the 
    Status Monitor.
    bReplace the toner cartridges as necessary.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 2.
    2 If you are using non-Dell brand toner cartridges, 
    disable the Non-Dell Toner option.
    aLaunch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell 
    To n e r
     on the Printer Maintenance tab.
    bEnsure that the On check box is not selected.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 3.
    3 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 
    aReplace the PHD unit. See Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    bAfter you replace the PHD unit, click Chart 
    Print 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    cClick the 4 Colors Configuration Chart 
    button.
    The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
     
    						
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    Pitched color dots
    Action Yes No
    1 Ensure Output Color is set to Color (Auto) in 
    the printer driver.
    aOn the Graphics tab, ensure that the Output 
    Color
     is set to Color (Auto).
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 2.
    2 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 
    aReplace the PHD unit. See Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    bAfter you replace the PHD unit, click Chart 
    Print 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    cClick the 4 Colors Configuration Chart 
    button.
    The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
     
    						
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    Vertical blanks
    Action Yes No
    1 Locate the cause of the problem using the Pitch 
    Configuration Chart.
    aLaunch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print 
    on the 
    Diagnosis tab.
    bClick the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
    The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed.
    cCompare the pitch of the color spots on your 
    output with that on the Pitch Configuration 
    Chart, and locate the cause of the problem. 
    Is the cause of the problem located?Proceed to the 
    action 
    corresponding 
    to the location 
    of the problem:
    • PHD unit - 2
    •Fuser - 
    Contact Dell 
    and replace 
    the fuser.
    • Main unit of 
    the printer - 
    Contact Dell.
    Contact Dell.
    2 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 
    aReplace the PHD unit. See Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    bAfter you replace the PHD unit, click Chart 
    Print 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    cClick the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
    The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
     
    						
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    Ghosting
    Action Yes No
    1 Ensure the light path is not covered.
    aRemove the PHD unit, and keep it in the dark 
    place. See Replacing the Print Head Device 
    (PHD) Unit.
    bCheck the light path, and then remove the 
    shielding.
    cRe-install the PHD unit. See Installing a 
    PHD Unit.
    dLaunch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print 
    on the 
    Diagnosis tab.
    eClick the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
    The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 2.
    2 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 
    aReplace the PHD unit. See Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    bAfter you replace the PHD unit, click Chart 
    Print 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    cClick the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
    The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
     
    						
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    Action Yes No
    1 Locate the cause of the problem using the Ghost 
    Configuration Chart.
    aLaunch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print 
    on the 
    Diagnosis tab.
    bClick the Ghost Configuration Chart 
    button.
    The Ghost Configuration Chart is printed.
    Is the type of the problem identified?Proceed to the 
    action 
    corresponding 
    to the type of 
    ghosting.
    Positive ghost - 
    2a
    Negative ghost 
    - 2bContact Dell.
    2a Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 
    aReplace the PHD unit. See Replacing the 
    Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    bAfter you replace the PHD unit, click Chart 
    Print 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    cClick the Ghost Configuration Chart 
    button.
    The Ghost Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
    2b If you are using non-recommended print media, 
    use the print media recommended for the printer.
    Does this solve your problem?Go to action 3. Go to action 2a.
    3 Adjust the transfer bias.
    aOn the operator panel, press the   (Menu) 
    button and 
    selectAdmin Menu
    MaintenanceAdjust BTR
    . 
    bAdjust the setting for the type of print media 
    being used.
    cLaunch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print 
    on the 
    Diagnosis tab.
    dClick the Ghost Configuration Chart 
    button.
    The Ghost Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
     
    						
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    Light-induced fatigue
    Action Yes No
    1 Check the light fatigue pattern using the Pitch 
    Configuration Chart.
    aLaunch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print 
    on the 
    Diagnosis tab.
    bClick the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
    The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does the pattern on the output match with that on 
    the Pitch Configuration Chart?Go to action 2. Contact Dell.
    2 Execute the PHD Refresh Mode.
    aLaunch the Tool Box, and click Refresh 
    Mode 
    on the Diagnosis tab.
    bAfter you start the Drum Refresh Mode, 
    click 
    Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab.
    cClick the 4 Colors Configuration Chart 
    button.
    The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Go to action 3.
    3 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 
    See 
    Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 
    and 
    Installing a PHD Unit.
    Does this solve your problem?The task is 
    complete.Contact Dell.
     
    						
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