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How do I Troubleshoot an Okidata C3400 Printer?

noreply@blogger.com (Ask About Printer) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:03:00 +0000

Normally your Okidata C3400 laser printer will produce color and black and white printouts without problems. You may notice that printouts from the printer come with defects, or that error scripts display on the computer or lights flash on the printer as the printer stops working. By troubleshooting the Okidata C3400, you will be able to correct any simple problems. If your are unable to fix the problem, then seek a qualified repair shop to service the printer

Paper Jams

1. Grasp and pull out any paper that has become stuck while feeding into the output tray. If the paper will not come out with a reasonable amount of force, leave it for removal later.
2. Press the release button on the top left of the printer. Lift the top cover up and remove each of the four print cartridges.
3. Place each toner cartridge on a sheet of paper to prevent stains or damage to the cartridges. Place a second piece of paper over the cartridges so they are not exposed to light.
4. Pull out any stuck pieces of paper. Pull forward on the release lever on the fuser if any sheets of paper are stuck inside.
5. Reinstall the print cartridges and lower the cover, but do not press it down so it latches into place. Open the printer's rear door and pull out any stuck pieces of paper, then close the door.
6. Press the button next to the printer's front door to open it. Open the input paper drawer and check both areas for stuck paper, then close the drawer as well as the top cover and front door.

Solving an OKI C3400 Toner Sensor error

noreply@blogger.com (Ask About Printer) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:28:00 +0000

If you receive one of the following error codes carry out these instructions.
•540 Toner Sensor Error, Color:Yellow

•541 Toner Sensor Error, Color:Magenta

•542 Toner Sensor Error, Color:Cyan

•543 Toner Sensor Error, Color:Black

The C3400 Colour Laser printer contains four image drums: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. 1. Press the cover release and open the printer’s top cover fully.

2. Note the positions of the four cartridges.
1.Cyan cartridge

3.Magenta cartridge

5.Yellow cartridge

7.Black cartridge

3. Make sure the Toner Cartridge in question is correctly positioned and the right hand clip is pushed back

4. Holding it by its top centre, lift the image drum, complete with its toner cartridge, up and out of the printer.

5. On the Right hand side of the toner look for a sensor patch, make sure this is not dirty. This patch may be different depending how old your consumable is. If the patch is dirty it can be cleaned with a soft object such as cotton wool.
Now look inside the printer opposite to where the sensor patch would sit. There is a black square with a sensor located inside. Also check to make sure this is not dirty.

6. Replace the drum and toner, and close the printer cover.

Intermittent 002 Fatal Error on Dell PC

noreply@blogger.com (Ask About Printer) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:43:00 +0000

This issue occurs with Dell computers printing via the network connection only. When the customer sends a print job the customer receives an intermittent fatal error 002. The Dell Network Setup Assistant software may be causeing the issue by randomly sending empty packets to the printer.
In order to resolve the issue you must uninstall the Dell Network Setup Assistant. This should resolve the issue until Dell works on a fix for it.

To uninstall:

Go to EITHER: Start | Settings | Control Panel
OR: Start | Control Panel, depending on what your Start menu looks like.
Windows 2000/XP only: Click "Switch to Classic View" (if necessary - if it says 'Switch to Category View' it is already in Classic View). Double click on "Add Or Remove Programs" and look for "Dell Network Assistant". Click on it once to highlight it and then click Remove. Reboot if you are asked to do so.
Windows Vista only: Click "Classic View". Double click on "Programs and Features" and look for "Dell Network Assistant". Click on it once to highlight it and then click Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. Reboot if you are asked to do so.

DO YOU REALLY KNOW ENOUGH OF COMPATIBLE TONER CARTRIDGES?

noreply@blogger.com (Ask About Printer) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:28:00 +0000

DO YOU REALLY KNOW ENOUGH OF COMPATIBLE TONER CARTRIDGES? What do you really know about compatible toner cartridges? Do you know how much a quality compatible toner cartridge will save on your printer budget? Every time you purchase an OEM replacement toner cartridge, you pay twice what you should pay. Most people don't know enough about compatible toner cartridges. Some think compatible toner cartridges will void their warranty. That's not true. In fact, it's against the law. Others believe the quality and quantity of print will not be as good. That's also not true. Compatible toner cartridges are manufactured to the exact OEM standards of your laser printer. They are guaranteed to be as good as or better than the original cartridge. They will p
rint the same number of pages with the same quality. Perhaps the real reason most people haven't discovered how to cut their replacement toner cost in half is they believe what major printer companies are saying. Major printer companies spend thousands of dollars every year to discourage you from trying a compatible toner cartridge. It's ironic. Did you know many major printer companies are selling you compatible and remanufactured toner cartridges? The problem is, you're paying full price for their brand name toner cartridge. Look at your package label. See if it says, "manufactured from new and recycled parts"... enough said. When you purchase original replacement toner cartridges, you will pay nearly seven times as much for toner cartridges as you paid for your laser printer. This is based on a normal printer life expectancy of five years. If your laser printer lasts more than five years, which many do, you will pay more. The first thing people notice when they use compatible is that the prints of these toner cartridges are as good as the original toner cartridge. In fact, some compatible cartridges actually print more pages than the original toner cartridge. After doing some extensive research, you can find out that many original toner cartridges are not filled to capacity. These toner cartridges print the number of pages given in the company specifications. However, when the toner cartridge is completely filled with toner, you get more pages from the same toner cartridge. When you purchase a compatible toner you will not only get more pages of print with the same quality, but you’ll also pay less than half of what the OEM charges you. Tips: -Only purchase your toner cartridges from a reputable supplier. This is very important. -Compare their compatible toner cartridge cost with what you've been paying. -Check out their toner cartridge guarantee. You will be glad you made this deal!!!!

Okidata Printer Models & Toner Cartridges

noreply@blogger.com (Ask About Printer) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:45:00 +0000

Okidata is known for it’s various printer models and toner cartridges available on the market today. This company offers printing solutions for all kinds of situations, whether you’re running a home business or a corporate office. Regardless of your needs, these printers are a fantastic choice.
For instance, when you choose an Okidata printer, you should know what sort of toner cartridges you will be needing as well, brand or compatible. This can easily be learned off of any toner company website. With a quick visit to www.imagetoner.com, you can discover which specific toner you need. Whether you have a color printer, or one that prints in monochrome, toner cartridges are readily available from any Toner company website.
You may have one of their all-in-one type printers and need supplies for all of it’s functions, from printing, to scanning to copying. Is a fax machine more your style? Regardless of the specific product you own, rest assured, you can and will find the correct toner online. While everyone will need toner cartridges at some point for their printer, you can also find online other printer supplies such as remanufactured and toner refills. It can definitely be frustrating sometimes, as you may always seem to run out of toner cartridges at the worst possible times.
When you have a big report due for your boss in the afternoon, or what about when you need to print out contracts but can’t because your out of toner? Regardless of what your need to print is, having supplies on hand is the smart thing to do. Rather than waiting until the moment you run out of toner, stock up on extras. It’s a good rule of thumb to have an extra toner cartridge on hand for those emergency situations. Instead of going into a state of panic, you can just replace the toner get on with your life. You can also save a considerable amount of money by buying off the Internet ahead of time. You save money on shipping by purchasing more than one toner cartridge at a time and buying compatible is the best deal.

Oki C3400 Useful Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Ask About Printer) — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:19:00 +0000

The Oki C3400/3400n printer overall is a solid option. It is important to understand the limitations of the machine. Many users don’t follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer in terms of paper weights and sizes, it is important to understand rationally what the machine is able to do. Remember to keep it serviced and clean reducing waste and obtaining more page yield per cartridge. Follow the instructions to replace the cartridges correctly.

1. Lift Printer Platform, Press button and open top cover.

2. Turn handle to unlocking position and remove the used toner cartridges.

3. Place used toner into a bag.

4. Take out the new toner cartridge from its packing, shake it for a while, then tear off whitestripe

5. Install new the toner cartridge into the developer.

6. Hold the toner cartridge with one hand, and turn the handle to lock it. Arrows in the cartridge should align with each other.

7. Use a cloth to clean LED lamp in the printer.

8. Close top cover and printer platform