Oki 490 There are dots missing in my printouts, The ALARM light is flashing, Problem, Solution

Problem

There are dots missing in my printouts.

Solution

The head gap may not be set correctly. Try moving the headgap lever to a lower setting. If that doesn’t help, the printhead may be damaged; call for service.

Problem

The ALARM light is flashing.

Solution

Try turning the printer off and then back on again. If the light still blinks, call for service.

Problem

The ALARM light is on and the Character Pitch 10 light is flashing.

Solution

This indicates that the paper lever is set at the wrong position for the paper you are trying to use. Move it to the proper setting.

Problem

The ALARM light is on and the Character Pitch 15 light is flashing.

Solution

This indicates a paper jam. Press the SEL key and correct the paper jam situation. See “Clearing Paper Jams,” in Chapter 4.

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