OKI 460 Benutzerhandbuch

164 • Troubleshooting

As well as the suggestions provided in “Dealing with unsatisfactory printing” on 

page 163, ensure that the scanner unit glass is clean at all times. Refer to “...the 

Vertical lines 

appear.

The image drum cartridge is 

damaged.

Replace the image drum cartridge.

The toner is low.

Open the top cover and tap the cartridge 

a few times to evenly distribute any 

remaining toner. If symptoms persist, 

replace the toner cartridge.

Horizontal Lines 

and spots 

appear 

periodically.

When the interval is about 

94mm (4in), the image drum 

(the green tube) is damaged or 

dirty.

Wipe it lightly with a soft cloth. Replace 

the image drum cartridge when it is 

damaged.

When the interval is about 

42mm (1.5in), there may be 

foreign particles in the image 

drum cartridge.

Open/close the top cover, and print 

again.

When the interval is about 

87mm (3.5in), the fuser unit is 

damaged.

Replace the fuser unit.

The image drum cartridge has 

been exposed to light.

Replace the image drum cartridge if the 

problem is not resolved.

White area of 

paper is lightly 

stained.

Paper contains static.

Use paper stored in proper temperature 

and humidity conditions.

Too thick paper is used.

Use thinner paper.

The toner is low.

Open the top cover and tap the cartridge 

a few times to evenly distribute any 

remaining toner. If symptoms persist, 

replace the toner cartridge.

Periphery of the 

letters is 

smudged.

The LED head is dirty.

Wipe the LED head with a soft, lint-free 

cloth.

Toner comes off 

when it is 

rubbed.

The thickness and type of the 

paper are incorrectly set.

Set the correct value of Media Type and 

Media Weight in the Printer menu or set 

one value thicker for Media Weight.

Recycled paper is used.

Set one value thicker for Media Weight in 

the Printer menu.

Glossiness is not 

uniform.

The thickness and type of the 

paper are incorrectly set.

Set the correct value of Media Type and 

Media Weight in the Printer menu or set 

one value lighter for Media Weight.