Why is my printer printing faded color?

Why is my printer printing faded color?

Why is my printer printing faded color?

A common cause of faded, faint printouts from your inkjet printer is dried ink particles causing a blockage in your printer. The printheads on an ink cartridge can be become blocked if the printer is not used for a period of time, so it is recommended to print a few pages each month to maintain the print quality.

How do you make OKI print darker?

To darken a little, select +1 to +3, to lighten a little, select -1 to -3.

How do I clean the printhead on my Oki printer?

LED head cleaning (B411dn/B431dn)

  1. Press the “OPEN” button on the left side of the top of the printer and open the top cover.
  2. Lightly wipe left and right across the entire surface of the LED head (black glass face) with soft tissue paper or a soft cloth.
  3. Close the top cover. DID FAQ SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM?

How do I calibrate my Oki printer?

Changing Gamma Value or Hue

  1. Click [Start] and select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Color Correct Utility] > [Color Correct Utility].
  2. Select [Hue & Saturation Tuning.]
  3. Select the machine and click [Next].
  4. Select the standard mode and click [Next].
  5. Apply settings as necessary by adjusting the slide bar.

Why is my printer printing light?

Here are the most common causes of a printed printing faded text or images: Low ink or toner levels. Toner sticking to the fuser roller or problems with the transfer roller. Low ink or toner density settings.

How do I clean the drum on my Oki printer?

ANSWER

  1. Insert your finger into the recess on the right side of the machine and pull the front cover open lever (1) to open the front cover (2) forward.
  2. Press the open button (3) and open the output tray (4).
  3. Remove the image drum.
  4. Wipe the light-shielding film (5) with soft tissue paper.

How do you clean an OKI LED head?

Cleaning the LED Head

  1. Turn the machine off.
  2. Open the scanner unit.
  3. Press the top cover open button.
  4. Open the top cover. Burns may result. The fuser is extremely hot. Do not touch it.
  5. Wipe the lens of the LED head with a soft tissue paper lightly.
  6. Close the top cover.
  7. Close the scanner unit.

Why is my printer printing poor quality?

If you notice that your print quality is uneven, too light, too dark, or there are vertical or horizontal lines in the print (banding), try these solutions: Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary. Align the print head.

How do I fix the color problem on my printer?

If your printouts have incorrect colors, try these solutions:

  1. Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper you loaded.
  2. Make sure the Black/Grayscale or Grayscale setting is not selected in your printer software.
  3. Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.