Oki C 5300n User Manual
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C5300 Troubleshooting • 191
Faint printing
Fading in patches
Longitudinal black stripes
Possible cause
Remedy
The toner cartridge is
incorrectly installed.
Reinstall the toner cartridge (see “Toner Cartridge
Replacement” on page 131).
Toner is low.
Change toner cartridge (see “Toner Cartridge
Replacement” on page 131).
The paper is moist.
Store paper within specified temperature and
humidity levels (see “Specifications” on
page 195).
Paper is unsuitable for
printer.
Use recommended paper (see“Media
Recommendations” on page 11 ).
Possible cause
Remedy
The paper is moist.
Store paper within specified temperature and
humidity levels (see “Specifications” on page 195).
Possible cause
Remedy
Image drum is
damaged.
Replace image drum (see “Image Drum
Replacement” on page 138).
Toner is low.
Change toner cartridge (see “Toner Cartridge
Replacement” on page 131).
Periodic black lateral
lines or spots.
• If the lines or spots occur at intervals of
approximately 44 - 94 mm, the green surface of
the image drum is damaged or dirty. If damaged,
replace the image drum cartridge (see “Image
Drum Replacement” on page 138). 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 (see “Fuser
Replacement” on page 152).