MPC 5503 Banding Issue
MPC 5503 Banding Issue
MPC 5503 Banding Issue
Model: MET-C1d
PAGE: 1/1
Date: 17-Feb-14
No.: RD149064
Subject: Trouble shooting: Horizontal banding (rainbow image) Prepared by: M.Kumagai
From: 1st Tech Service Sect., MFP/P Tech Service Dept.
Classification:
Troubleshooting
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Tier 2
SYMPTOM
Horizontal banding (rainbow image) may occur at random pitch when printing out at 600dpi
or 1200dpi with 4C gradation.
CAUSE
Slight vibrations are transmitted to the image transfer area, which are then visible as
banding.
SOLUTION
This can be improved by changing the rotational speed of the OPC from -0.2% to -2.8%,
as described below.
1. SP1-801-133: Change from -20 to -280.
2. SP2-111-004: Execute