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    Blank Copy MP171SPF

    Hi.. Just finished servicing a MP171SPF (no replacements) just a general cleaning and vacuuming as the toner had spilt inside the machine. Now there is no print/copy. Even the "counter copy (from engine)" is blank. Tried changing PCU's from different machines but no luck. Pls give me some suggestions. Thanks in advance.

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    Re: Blank Copy MP171SPF

    Hi there!
    On the drum-shaft is black grease, clean it, also the contact inside the drum (q-tip). Take a close look at the little groundplate at the back of the paper-cassette. If itīs bend and not in contact with the frame you can get very strange efects ( bad or no image, sc-codes, etc...).
    Greetings...

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    Re: Blank Copy MP171SPF

    Thank you for your response Zelderman, I checked the cassette earth plate and cleaned the grease on the drum shaft but still same 'blank copy' issue. Greeting to U too.

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    Re: Blank Copy MP171SPF

    Hi

    Stupid suggestion - but here goes:

    You didn't leave anything (like a cloth) in the cavity to the left of the toner hopper? This will effectively stop the laser light from reaching the drum = blank copy.

    Else I would suggest starting a copy then stop the machine midway to see if there is any image on the drum - if so it is a transfer issue (check the right door).

    If blank then there is an issue between laser and drum.
    Press the GREEN button!!

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    Re: Blank Copy MP171SPF

    Maybe anithere stupid question but is there a toner bottle in the machine? Some of these entry level machines have a lever at the back of the toner hopper that kills the laser is there is no bottle in the tray.

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    Re: Blank Copy MP171SPF

    Thank you for your responses. Whilst cleaning the toner spill inside the machine a thin film of toner had deposited onto the laser curved lens After this was cleaned everything was ok. Its yr "apparent" stupid reply's that helped . Really appreciate this.

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