Blurry Barcodes on Plastic

[blackcat4866]

Are you out there, mojorolla? Is there a way of separately increasing 2nd transfer, like it does with the media setting? =^..^=

[Albonline]

Are you out there, mojorolla? Is there a way of separately increasing 2nd transfer, like it does with the media setting? =^..^=

you are asking for trouble if you increase just 2nd xfer, the latent image is used as lube for belt cleaning blade.

[Albonline]

First off... maybe calling it Blurry is inaccurate, more like faded... I guess a faded barcode looks blurry *shrug*
So, for the most part, the 4&8 series are working well so long as we use heavy 1 paper type.


So, I'm attaching an image to show what's going on with this 364e. Not an image of the barcodes (HIPAA), but did a copy of a meter page on the arm band media.
The top is what comes out of a 364e normally (different machine), the bottom is what I'm getting out of this new 364e. Both devices have the exact same settings as far as I can tell.
To be clear, not all 4&8 series are having this issue, but enough ARE that it's a concern.


I'm honestly wondering if there was a bad developer or toner batch that might be causing this.Attachment 54587

looking at the image i see what was at one time referred to as ac blowout in the plastic area. how to combat it in these series? no clue, (you may try setting to a lighter stock) but you say some units of the same series do not have this problem? I would go back to basics in this case. do a full print quality adjustment series on one that's having the issue.

[tsbservice]

Are you out there, mojorolla? Is there a way of separately increasing 2nd transfer, like it does with the media setting? =^..^=

I don't have documentation handy but second transfer can be manipulated in service mode. Another question is should it be increased and by how much.
I think you reached for dealer with great reputation but was answered from direct with great reputation

[Crowfeather]

I would have thought if you are upping the fuser temperature as a matter of course you should decrease the toner density to avoid blurring, as this will allow the higher temperature to be maintained more consistently across the print.

[Madnhain]

+10 Points for L0rdC!

it seems to be a secondary transfer problem

Alright guys, sorry for the delay... It's update time.

2nd xfer was the culprit. This is a very low click device and I've never had issues with the transfer rollers on these, So I immediately ruled it out as a possibility because these never go bad (for me anyway).

I swapped the transfer roller out for a new one and the problem was resolved. Thank you all for your input!
This stupid thing is in a secure part of the facility (psych ward) and is a pain in the butt to get to and I had to make FAR too many trips in there to troubleshoot this thing... all for a stupid transfer roller.

[copyman]

+10 Points for L0rdC!


Alright guys, sorry for the delay... It's update time.

2nd xfer was the culprit. This is a very low click device and I've never had issues with the transfer rollers on these, So I immediately ruled it out as a possibility because these never go bad (for me anyway).

I swapped the transfer roller out for a new one and the problem was resolved. Thank you all for your input!
This stupid thing is in a secure part of the facility (psych ward) and is a pain in the butt to get to and I had to make FAR too many trips in there to troubleshoot this thing... all for a stupid transfer roller.

Thanks for taking the time to update!

If this went on much longer you may of ended up a permanent "psych ward" resident