Print quality problems – Oki B 4300 User Manual
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The printer will warm up and commence printing when ready. 
The page lost through the jam will normally be reprinted.
PRINT QUALITY PROBLEMS
Before consulting a service representative regarding a print quality 
problem, check the table below to see if there is a solution, or 
something you might have overlooked.
NOTE
If the edge of the jammed paper protrudes (or can be seen) from the exit, 
reinstall the image drum, close the top cover and switch the printer on. 
Remove the jammed paper from the exit when the exit roller begins 
rotating after a few seconds after switching on. However, if the jammed 
paper cannot be removed, contact a service representative.
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Blank sheets 
printed.
Image drum cartridge 
not properly installed.
Reinstall image drum cartridge.
Empty or missing toner 
cartridge.
Install new toner cartridge.
Entire page prints 
faintly.
Empty toner cartridge. 
Pages get fainter when 
toner is used up.
Install new toner cartridge.
LED array is dirty.
Clean LED array.
Page has grey 
background.
Static electricity, 
generally from dry 
environments, causes 
toner to stick to 
background.
Change paper to a smoother laser bond 
or use a humidifier.
Page prints all black. Hardware problem.
Contact service.
Page has repetitive 
marks.
Damaged image drum 
cartridge causes 
repetitive marks every 
1.6 inches (4.06 cm) 
due to surface nicks and 
scratches.
Generate a cleaning page, repetitive 
marks may be temporary.
Oblong area of faint 
print appears on 
each page.
Drop out caused by 
using paper exposed to 
high humidity.
Change paper stocks, check paper 
storage environment or use a 
dehumidifier; check toner level.
