Oki ML1190 User Manual page 73

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SEL indicator is
illuminated but no printing
takes place.
The print head is moving
but no printing takes
place.
Print position offset
The horizontal printing
position is offset.
Printing slows down
Print direction
changes suddenly to
unidirectional.
Pe warning
The print carriage does
not operate.
Print blurring
The characters are too
pale to display properly
on the paper.
A line of print is missing.
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Interface cable is
disconnected.
Wrong interface cable has
been used.
The ribbon cartridge has
not been installed.
The start position may
change after the printer is
powered on.
When the print head
overheats, the printer
automatically starts
unidirectional split printing.
There is contamination on
the carriage shaft.
The Paper Thickness lever
position does not match the
paper.
The printer is set to print at
high speed.
The ribbon has reached its
end of life.
The ribbon cartridge is not
installed correctly.
The ribbon has been
wound incorrectly.
The ribbon is not
transferring properly.
Broken wire pins.
ACtIon
Reconnect the interface
cable.
Use correct interface cable.
Install the ribbon cartridge.
When the printer is powered
ON, switch from off-line mode
to on-line mode by pressing
the SEL button. Reset the
start position. You must set
the Power Switch to OFF
before you change the start
position.
When the print head
temperature drops sufficiently,
the printer will return to its
original operation.
Clean any paper dust and
contamination from the
carriage with a dry cloth.
Correct the Paper Thickness
lever setting.
Set the speed to normal.
Replace the ribbon by a new
one.
Reinstall the ribbon cartridge
correctly.
Replace the ribbon cartridge
by a new one.
Replace the ribbon cartridge
by a new one.
Contact your dealer.