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Chapter 9: Problem Solving

Most of the printing difficulties you might encounter have a simple solution. This chapter can help you troubleshoot problems concerning:

•Paper jams

•Printer messages

•Print quality

•Software

•Hardware

If you are unable to solve your printer problem, see Appendix A for Service and Support information.

Paper Jams

If a paper jam occurs, a message will display which indicates the location of the jam. Once the jam is cleared, the cover is closed and Warming Up is complete, the printer prints all the pages affected by the jam.

Paper Jam Messages

PAPER INPUT JAM

Paper jammed as it was being fed in from the paper tray or other source.

PAPER FEED JAM

Paper jammed somewhere between the input and the paper exit.

PAPER EXIT JAM

Paper jammed as it was exiting the printer.

DUPLEX INPUT JAM

Paper jammed as it was being fed in from the paper tray.

DUPLEX OPEN JAM

Paper tray was opened as the paper was being fed through the Duplex Feeder.

DUPLEX FEED JAM 1

Paper jammed as it was being fed to the reverse roller in the Duplex Feeder.

DUPLEX FEED JAM 2

Paper jammed as it was being reversed in the Duplex Feeder.

DUPLEX FEED JAM 3

Paper jammed as it was being fed through the Duplex Feeder.

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Contents Okidata Okidata Publications DepartmentContents Duplex Printing English-iii Important Safety InstructionsOKI Extend Warranty Enhancement ProgramsOKI On-Site For more informationEnglish-v FCC/IC/CE StatementsFCC/IC/CE Check the contents Setting UpSelect a Suitable Location UnpackFront View Getting to Know Your PrinterPrepare the Image Drum Setting UpInstall the Toner Paper Specifications Load PaperPaper Feed Paths Paper Tray Gauge Load the Paper TraySelect a Paper Exit Path Storing PaperRear Paper Exit Top Paper ExitConnect to Your Computer Bi-Directional Parallel ModeParallel Connection Attach the Parallel CableECP Parallel Interface Pin AssignmentsSerial Connection RS232-C Serial ModeAttach the Serial Cable RS232-C Serial InterfaceInstall the Printer Software Connect to PowerCheck the Menu Model 20DX Only Print the DemoControl Panel Paper Size IndicatorSelect the Display Language Control Panel LightsButton Function Summary Control Panel Button FunctionsSelecting Printer Features Using the Printer Main Menus Selecting Printer Features Using Your Printer DriverHow to Use the Main Menus Printer MenusUsing the Level-1 Menu Quick Access MenusLevel-1 Menu Settings Printer MenusSummary of Level-1 Categories Light to Heavy weight values are same as specified for Tray Fonts & Symbols Default settings below are in italic Using the Level-2 Menu Level-2 Menu SettingsSummary of Level-2 Categories Auto Operation Clearable Wrnings Maintenance Menu Settings Summary of Maintenance Menu CategoriesDUP ADJ Page Front Feeder English-27Envelopes Using the Front Feeder to Print Multiple Pieces of Media Front Feeder Printing Individual Pieces Manual Feed Setting up Manual Feed for Standard Weight PaperManual Feed Standard Paper Front FeederManual Feed Envelopes Setting up to Print an EnvelopeManual Feed Labels Setting up to Print LabelsManual Feed Transparencies Setting up to Print a TransparencyHeavy Card Stock Specifications Setting up to Print Heavy StockManual Feed Heavy Card Stock Printer goes off-line Using the Automatic Tray Switch FeaturePortrait Versus Landscape Duplex PrintingDuplex Printing Windows NT Duplex Printing WindowsClick Document Defaults Click Start, Settings, PrintersClick Properties Click Print on Both Sides Duplex PrintingAvailable Fonts FontsPrinting a Sample of Resident Fonts Summary of Available FontsUnivers Condensed 61 Symbol Sets CG Omega 61 Symbol SetsAntique Olive 61 Symbol Sets Garamond 61 Symbol SetsSymbol Sets Using Bar Code FontsSelecting Fonts Adobe PostScript Fonts OptionPage Accessories Optional Paper Handling AccessoriesAdditional Options Simm Configurations Expanded Memory SIMMsMB P/N General Consumables Information MaintenanceToner Cartridge Type 7 P/N Image Drum Type 7 P/NReplacing the Toner Cartridge P/N Maintenance Replacing the Image Drum Cartridge P/N PrecautionsDisplays Generating a Drum Cleaning Cleaning the LED ArrayPaper Jams Problem SolvingPaper Jam Messages English-49Why Paper Jams Occur Clearing Paper JamsClearing a Paper Input Jam Clearing a Paper Feed Jam Problem SolvingClearing a Paper Exit Jam Clearing Duplex Feeder Paper JamsClearing Duplex Feeder Input Jams Clearing a Duplex Feeder Open JamClearing Duplex Feeder Jams 1 Clearing Duplex Feeder Jam Printer Display MessagesMessage Error Message Paper OUT Message OFF-LINEMessage Reset Print Quality ProblemsMessage Printing Blank sheets printedPrints all black Has gray backgroundHas repeating marks An oblong area of faint print appears on eachPrint is smeared or blotched Faded print after installationPrinted page is light or blurred Bold characters and dark lines are smearedSoftware Problems Adjusting Print QualityMaintenance Menu Level-1 MenuLast page of document is not printed Strange symbols appear during normal printingFirst line on page won’t print Graphics won’t position properlyOdors Hardware ProblemsHow to Get Service Appendix a Service & SupportPurchasing Supplies Okidata Service CentersInternet Ways to PurchaseGeneral Specifications Appendix B SpecificationsPaper Handling Specifications Environmental SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsPower Specifications are subject to change without noticeAppendix C Installing SIMMs Installing SIMMsEnglish-67 Pull the side panel out and remove it from the printer Appendix C Installing SIMMs Print Menu displays then the menu prints Limited Warranty On-Site RepairEnglish-71 Canada United StatesArgentina ChileOkipage 20 Toner Material Safety Data SheetSpecial Precautions Spill Cleanup and DisposalHealth Hazard Data Reactivity DataEnglish-75 IndexIBM Proprinter emulation 65-66 IndexPage