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  • RSCA
    Trusted Tech

    100+ Posts
    • Jul 2008
    • 112

    #1

    Aficio 2027

    This is the Gestetner version DSM627. 324K. Recently replaced the PCU. Customer complained about washed out printed pictures. If I run a sky shot there is white lines front to back. No set pattern but bad enough to definitely affect picture quality. Line copy is ok, not enought solids. I replace the PCU again. Much better but still there. This machine is in a woodworking shop. Lots of sawdust. Could this be laser?
  • totoro
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    500+ Posts
    • Apr 2008
    • 568

    #2
    Have you cleaned the optics?
    Totoro

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    • RSCA
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      • Jul 2008
      • 112

      #3
      Yes, especially in this environment it's an automatic.

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      • fitsy.13
        senior tech
        50+ Posts
        • Feb 2009
        • 64

        #4
        Originally posted by RSCA
        This is the Gestetner version DSM627. 324K. Recently replaced the PCU. Customer complained about washed out printed pictures. If I run a sky shot there is white lines front to back. No set pattern but bad enough to definitely affect picture quality. Line copy is ok, not enought solids. I replace the PCU again. Much better but still there. This machine is in a woodworking shop. Lots of sawdust. Could this be laser?
        try cleaning the slit glass infront of the laser unit they are forever getting dirty and causing the copy quality to be washed out

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        • RSCA
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          100+ Posts
          • Jul 2008
          • 112

          #5
          Did that also. In this model you have to remove 1 screw on a small plastic cover to access the glass.

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          • fitsy.13
            senior tech
            50+ Posts
            • Feb 2009
            • 64

            #6
            Originally posted by RSCA
            Did that also. In this model you have to remove 1 screw on a small plastic cover to access the glass.
            what state is the transfer is it covered in muck

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            • RSCA
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              100+ Posts
              • Jul 2008
              • 112

              #7
              I had that same thought so I vacuumed the roller. It made no difference. If it had improved somewhat I would have gone ahead and replaced but since there was no change I'm pretty sure it's something else.

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              • copytechman
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                500+ Posts
                • Nov 2008
                • 926

                #8
                Is this anything like the transfer roller in an aficio 220/270 series? If so, random white marks are one sign that the xfer roller is on it's way out.
                Vacuuming one doesnt help, it's conductivity decreases over time.
                Regards!
                A.

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                • Jomama46
                  Field Supervisor

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                  • Apr 2008
                  • 2900

                  #9
                  Print a checkered or other solid print from the memory to eliminate the scanner
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                  You never realize how cheap a professional is until after you let an amateur do it.
                  A+; Network +; PDI+

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                  • rthonpm
                    Field Supervisor

                    2,500+ Posts
                    • Aug 2007
                    • 2847

                    #10
                    It sounds like you definitely need a new transfer roller. The latest and greatest part number is B2033831. When this goes, the first problems start showing up in anything with a halftone pattern, like pictures.

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                    • totoro
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                      • Apr 2008
                      • 568

                      #11
                      Sorry it took so long I answered just before I left for work. I agree with the others, transfer roller.
                      Totoro

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