How do you reset the image drum on a OKI printer?

How do you reset the image drum on a OKI printer?

ANSWER

1. Start the Status Monitor for the printer.
2. Click on Printer Setup tab – Printer Menu button – Maintenance 1 tab.
3. Click the [Reset] button next to Drum Counter, then click on the [OK] button to reset the drum counter.

How do I clean a picture drum in Oki?

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 I know if my imaging drum is bad?

The most obvious is most common on laser color printers and can be detected by a flashing message on the printer display screen. Other signs of a bad printer drum include printing blank pages, printing gray pages and strange sounds coming from the printer as it prints.

How do I know if my printer drum needs replacing?

The drum unit may need replacing if you notice the printer producing blurry, low-quality images. Black or colored toner spots on printouts also indicates a failing drum unit. In some cases, horizontal lines may develop across the printout every time the paper passes the failing part of the drum.

How do I check drum life on Oki printer?

You can set when to display the “Image Drum Near Life” message. Press [Device Settings] > [Admin Setup] > [User Install] > [Drum Near Life Timing] on the touch panel to change the setting. Available values are from 500 to 3,000 (in 500 increments).

How do I reset my Oki drum counter?

Press and hold the “Online” and “Enter” buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds and wait for the “Executing Reset” message to appear on the display screen. Release the “Online” and “Enter” buttons after the message appears.

How do you clean a picture drum?

To clean the drum manually, wipe its surface (or just the area bearing the offending marks) with a cotton swab. The swab can be dry. For extra cleaning power, dip it in rubbing alcohol, then clean carefully But do not use a scrubbing or wiping motion, which might damage the drum.

When should I replace my imaging drum?

As a general rule, you should always replace your drum unit after using three to four toner cartridges just to be safe. Page yields are also calculated, with only 5% of the page being filled as an entire page. Depending on your usage, you may need to change your drum unit faster than before.

Can you clean a printer drum?

Look for chunks of toner on the drum unit. After you have removed the chunks of toner, dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol. Carefully wipe off any dirty areas visible on the drum. If the drum unit is dirty, apply some rubbing alcohol onto your lint-free cloth and carefully wipe the body of the drum unit.

How do I change my Oki drum?

How to Replace the Image Drum Cartridge

1. Open the cover and remove the used image drum cartridge.
2. Unwrap the new Image drum cartridge and remove the protective sheet.
3. Insert the new image drum cartridge and press it down.
4. Remove the toner well cover and discard.
5. Install a new toner cartridge.