The same spots or lines appear at regular intervals.
Interval  | Possible cause  | Necessary actions  | 
|---|---|---|
At intervals of 33.6 mm (1.32 inches)  | Defective charge roller  | Replace the PCDU.  | 
At intervals of 20.9 mm (0.82 inches)  | Defective development roller  | Replace the PCDU.  | 
At intervals from 55.0 (end) to 55.4 (center) mm (from 2.16 to 2.18 inches)  | Defective paper transfer roller  | Replace the paper transfer roller unit.  | 
At intervals of 75.4 mm (2.96 inches)  | Defective OPC drum  | Replace the PCDU.  | 
At intervals of 78.5 mm (3.09 inches)  | Defective pressure roller  | Replace the pressure roller or fusing unit.  | 
At intervals of 78.5 mm (3.09 inches)  | Defective fusing belt  | Replace the fusing unit.  | 
At intervals of 40.82 mm (1.60 inches)  | Defective image transfer roller  | Replace the image transfer roller.  |