Horizontal Lines and Spots Appear Periodically

Cause

Solution

Reference

If the intervals of lines or spots are approximately 94 mm (3.7 inches), the green tube of the image drum is damaged or dirty.

Lightly wipe the image drum with a soft tissue paper.

Replace the image drum if it is damaged.

Replacing the Image Drum

If the intervals of lines or spots are approximately 30 mm (1.2 inches), there may be foreign objects in the image drum.

Open and close the output tray, and then print again.

Names of Components

The image drum has been exposed to light.

Place the image drum back into the machine, and then do not use for a few hours. If the problem persists, replace the image drum.

Replacing the Image Drum