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5-26 QMS 3260/4032 Laser Printer - Base Engine Technical Manual
Release Version 11-97
Primary Fault Isolation Procedures
5.12 Skewed Image
PROBLEM
The printed image is not parallel with the sides of the page.
SUSPECT COMPONENTS
The followin
g
components are associated with this specific problem. One
or more of these components ma
y
have failed partiall
y
or completel
y
. If
y
ou cannot isolate the problem usin
g
this FIP, replace each component
listed below, one at a time, until the problem disappears.
• ROS Assembly (RRP 5.1)
Step Actions and Questions Yes No
1
PAPER FEED INSPECTION
Are the paper cassettes installed correctly, and is the
paper correctly loaded into each cassette?
Go to step 2 Reload the
paper and
reinstall the
cassettes.
2
PAPER PATH INSPECTION
Inspect the paper path, between the feed tray and the exit tray,
for contamination or obstructions.
Is the paper path free of obstructions?
Go to step 3 Remove
obstructions
or contamina-
tion from the
paper path.
3
FEED, NUDGER, AND RETARD ROLL REPLACEMENT
Replace the Feed Roll, Nudger Roll, and Retard Roll (RRP 2.3
or RRP 3.6, RRP 3.7, and RRP 3.9 for the MSI) for the Feeder
having the skew problem.
Is the image still skewed?
Go to step 4 Problem
solved
4
REGISTRATION ROLL REPLACEMENT
Replace the Registration Roll (RRP 4.5).
Is the image still skewed?
Replace the
EP Cartridge
Problem
solved
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