Longitudinal black stripes

Possible cause

Image drum is damaged.

Toner is low.

Periodic black lateral lines or spots.

Remedy

Replace image drum.

Change toner cartridge.

If the lines or spots occur at intervals of approximately 44 - 94 mm, the image drum (green tube) is damaged or dirty. If damaged, replace the image drum cartridge. If dirty, wipe the image drum gently with soft tissue. If this does not work, replace the image drum.

If the lines or spots occur at intervals of approximately 113 mm, the fuser roller is damaged. Change the fuser unit.

The image drum has been exposed to light.

Remove the image drum from the printer and store it in a dark place for several hours. If this does not work, replace the image drum.

Faint shading on unprinted sections

Possible cause

Remedy

 

 

Paper has been affected by static electricity.

Store paper within specified temperature and humidity levels.

Paper is too thick.

Use recommended paper.

Toner is low.

Change toner cartridge.

Blurred letter edges

Possible cause

Remedy

LED is dirty.

Clean LED with lens cleaner or soft tissue.

 

 

Cannot print desired color

Replace toner cartridge.

because toner is low.

 

 

 

Black formation method does not match application.

Open the printer driver and set black formation to CMYK.

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Oki ES3037 manual Longitudinal black stripes, Faint shading on unprinted sections, Blurred letter edges