Error messsage; iMac not backing up to Time Capsule

Hi everyone,
I have three computers backing up on my Time Capsule. All are currently working except my iMac. I am getting an error message when it wants to try backing up that says,
"The backup disk image “[volume name].sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error 107)."
Any ideas of what I should do to restore? I tried turning Time Machine on and off, but beyond that I am lost.
Help! Thanks in advance.

Try Repairing the sparse bundle, per #A5 in the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip,* also at the top of the +Time Machine+ forum.
If that doesn't help, try a "full reset" per #A4 there.
Also, Time Machine sometimes gets picky about the names of some things. Check all the names mentioned in #C9 there, and apply the recommendations listed.

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