Mpc5502 blurry when printing

**mrfuser** · 02-10-2017

Some reason when client prints most of the time it is blurry. Looks like color registration is off. Internal prints and copies are fine. Any ideas?

**qbert69** · 02-10-2017

Originally Posted by mrfuser

Some reason when client prints most of the time it is blurry. Looks like color registration is off. Internal prints and copies are fine. Any ideas?

Is one color shifted off to the side in the opposite trailing direction of paper travel?

I have seen a slipping magnetic clutch for a particular color cause this issue--that is, if it has a main motor and a clutch which engages that drum unit.

**mrfuser** · 02-10-2017

Thanks. Only happens when print from pc as I stated.

**mikadonovan** · 02-10-2017

Could be a print driver issue. You need to post an example.

**mrfuser** · 02-10-2017

Example

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**geardriven** · 02-10-2017

Hi
I would start with deleting the print drivers and reload them. also try printing from another computer if that dosn`t change anything try updating the firmware and if still doing it then my guess would be the print card.

**billm** · 02-11-2017

try resetting sp 5801 8 printer ap had something similar when printing pictures

**andy227** · 02-11-2017

Forced line adjustment sp2-111. Had one the other day exactly the same. You say 'internal' prints are ok, but try the obvious first, do the forced line adjustment and go from there.

**slimslob** · 02-11-2017

Originally Posted by mrfuser

Example

IMG_4336.JPG

Originally Posted by andy227

Forced line adjustment sp2-111. Had one the other day exactly the same. You say 'internal' prints are ok, but try the obvious first, do the forced line adjustment and go from there.

The blurred text appears to be printed as composite black. If the line position is off the individual colors of the composite will not align. Before doing a forced line position adjustments, properly clean the ID sensor or the line position might fail. I have also had cleaning the sensor pull the alignment back in without forced adjustment. If it adjusts but a day or two later goes out again, replace the ITB unit, not just the belt. Ricoh had some problems with the belt slipping on the 02s and causing the line position to vary.