I have a Minolta EP 1083 the copies that it gives smudge

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remove all image units. clean the class where the laser writes on the drum with machine no laser. so clean. smudge what color replace the that color image unit.

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Hi Mike13660,

Usually the fault you are describing is caused by the fuser section being left in envelope mode.
Open the right hand side door, then lift the grey fuser cover up. Look at the levers on the fuser unit, make sure they aren't pointing at the envelope symbol. If they are, push them upwards. then close everything and try again.

Regards

M-PRESS.BIZ

If they are smudged and the toner is set when the print comes out, there is something catching on the paper before the heated roller. If the toner smudges after the print comes out there is a fault with the heater and it is not setting the toner.

Sounds like you need a new black drum. If the smudge looks the same each time, you may have something on the drum that can be cleaned off, such as adhesive from a label. If that's the case, you can sometimes get away with cleaning the drum with a soft cloth and rubbing alcohol if necessary. Alcohol will leave a void spot for few copies, but will eventually go away unless the drum is really old, then it may not.

Hi,

Your problem is due to a worn fuser unit (upper fuser roller).

The teflon coating has worn again, alowing the toner to stick to the roller and then "repeat" about 3x down the paper (getting fainter each time).

You need to order a new fuser unit.

Click here to go to HP direct

RM1-1083-070CN Fuser assembly - 110 VAC - For LaserJet 4250/4350 series RM1-1083-070CN Fuser assembly - 220 VAC - For LaserJet 4250/4350 series

Make sure you order the currect voltage (US or UK)

Regards

Vince.

When you say smudges, do you mean toner spot or blobs of toner on you pages? If you get random blobs of toner... You need to take out the drum unit & remove the primary charge unit & remove the drum & vac. out a small little grove that seats right below the developer mag roller... It is most likely filled with toner and is dropping on to you paper as copies are being made. Good Luck

did you try to cleane the optic section ,make sure to remove the lens cover and clean mirror on the right side too underthe len cover,2 remove drum check and c if toner on drum?

Press on keyboard, stop o stop 1. Press 4 to enter counter mode., the first counter should be the pm, displaying a counter with a negative sign. Press cancel key to reset to 0. Exit service mode by pressing panel reset 2 or 3 times and you should be back in business.

Yes the image drum is the most likely cause, but it is unlikely you will be able to see the defect on it. Replace it