Oki 6300FB - Page 49

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PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION
Printing slows down
Print direction
changes suddenly to
unidirectional.
When the print head
overheats, the printer
automatically starts
unidirectional split
printing.
When the print head
temperature drops
sufficiently, the printer
will return to its original
operation.
PE warning
The print carriage does
not operate.
There is contamination
on the carriage shaft.
Clean any paper dust and
contamination from the
carriage with a dry cloth.
Print blurring
The characters are too
pale to display properly
on the paper.
The Paper Thickness
lever position does not
match the paper.
Correct the Paper
Thickness lever setting.
The printer is set to print
at high speed.
Set the speed to normal.
The ribbon has reached
its end of life.
Replace the ribbon by a
new one.
The ribbon cartridge is
not installed correctly.
Reinstall the ribbon
cartridge correctly.
The ribbon has been
wound incorrectly.
Replace the ribbon
cartridge by a new one.
The ribbon is not
transferring properly.
Replace the ribbon
cartridge by a new one.
A line of print is missing. Broken wire pins. Contact your dealer.