Oki MC160N User Manual page 235

Symptom Cause
Abnormal The print head win-
areas (white, dow is dirty.
black, or
A toner cartridge may
color) appear
be defective.
in a regular
pattern.
The imaging cartridge
may be defective.
Image The print head win-
defects. dow is dirty.
A toner cartridge may
be leaking.
A toner cartridge may
be defective.
The imaging cartridge
may be defective.
Lateral lines The machine is not
or bands level.
appear on
The media path is
image.
dirty with toner.
One or more of the
toner cartridges may
be defective.
The imaging cartridge
may be defective.
Colors look One or more of the
drastically toner cartridges may
wrong. be defective.
Solution
Clean the print head window.
Remove the toner cartridges with the
color causing the abnormal image.
Replace it with a new toner cartridge.
Remove the imaging cartridge and
check for damage. If it is damaged,
replace it.
Clean the print head window.
Remove the toner cartridges and
check for damage. If it is damaged,
replace it.
Remove the toner cartridge with the
color causing the abnormal image.
Replace it with a new toner cartridge.
Remove the imaging cartridge and
check for damage. If it is damaged,
replace it.
Place the machine on a flat, hard, level
surface.
Print several sheets and the excess
toner should disappear.
Remove the toner cartridges and
check for damage. If it is damaged,
replace it.
Remove the imaging cartridge and
check for damage. If it is damaged,
replace it.
Remove the toner cartridges and verify
that the toner is distributed evenly on
each cartridge roller, and reinstall the
toner cartridges.
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