Oki MICROLINE 1120 Users Guide 1 - Page 73

Problem Cause Action SEL indicator is illuminated but no printing takes place. Interface cable is disconnected. Wrong interface cable has been used. Reconnect the interface cable. Use correct interface cable. The print head is moving but no printing takes place. The ribbon cartridge has not been installed. Install the ribbon cartridge. Print position offset The horizontal printing position is offset. The start position may change after the printer is powered on. When the printer is powered ON, switch from off-line mode to on-line mode by pressing the SEL button. Reset the start position. You must set the Power Switch to OFF before you change the start position. 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 Correct the Paper Thickness position does not match the lever setting. paper. The printer is set to print at Set the speed to normal. high speed. The ribbon has reached its Replace the ribbon by a new end of life. one. The ribbon cartridge is not Reinstall the ribbon cartridge installed correctly. 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. ML1120/ML1190 User's Guide - Troubleshooting > 73