MX492 - Blurry Print and Text , Even After Auto and Manual Print Head Alignment.

[HyeVltg3]

I really thought I found a solution after finding out that I could do a Manual Print Head Alingment.

Alas, no.

I've done about 3 auto PHAs, the one where you Print and then take the page to the scanner and hit Start.

Still my output is blurry, I admit that after the Manual Alingment the blurryness got a tad bit clearer (ex: Pre-Manual Print Head Alignment, I printed a sheet with numbers, the at about font size 10-12 but the text and numbers appear to be quadrupled. Post-PHA, now the numbers look like they are down to 2-3 afterimages. minor improvement)

I need to print some important docs and this issue is really making me want to file for RMA.

[BillS]

Hi HyeVltg3,

Many print quality issues can be resolved by cleaning the encoder (timing) strip.  I have included full instructions for cleaning the encoder HERE.

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[HyeVltg3]

I cannot believe that was it.
Can't think of any time I even opened that and when I did just now there was an actual smudge on it like a bug exploded on it or something clear landed directly in there.
Cleaned with alcohol as I work with PCs alot (cleaning) and bam, Clear Prints right after.
Thank you a lot. Back in business!