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OKI C824dn 580 Error: Paper Sensor

The OKI C824dn 580 error is a system warning indicating a fault with the registration paper sensor. This error means the printer is unable to track the precise location of the sheet as it moves through the print path. If you are wondering why does OKI C824dn show 580 error, it is frequently caused by dust or paper debris obstructing the optical path of the sensor.

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Common causes

  • 1Dust on the paper registration sensor.
  • 2Paper debris in the registration path.
  • 3Worn-out feed rollers.
  • 4Registration sensor electronic failure.

Solutions

Quick Diagnosis

The 580 error usually occurs immediately after the printer attempts to feed paper. Carefully check the entry path to ensure no small paper scraps are blocking the registration sensor.

Step-by-step Solution

  1. Access: Open the main paper tray and the front cover.
  2. Clean: Use an alcohol-dipped cotton swab to gently wipe the registration sensors.
  3. Rollers: Clean the paper feed rollers to prevent uneven feed.
  4. Restart: Shut down, close the door, and power up.

Prevention and Maintenance

Use high-quality media to reduce fluff accumulation. Routine cleaning of the rollers keeps paper moving correctly, preventing the jams that often precede this error.

When to Call a Technician

If cleaning the sensors does not resolve the 580 error, the internal electronic component may have reached its end-of-life.

Technical Data

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Open access

    Open the paper tray and the front door.

  2. 2

    Clean

    Clean the paper registration optical sensors using a swab.

  3. 3

    Restart

    Close all panels and power cycle the printer.

Frequently asked questions

The registration sensor is not correctly detecting the paper position as it enters the printing unit.

Cleaning the paper sensors usually fixes the issue in most cases.

Yes, the printer will not function until the sensor successfully registers the paper.

Clean the feed rollers with a damp cloth every 5,000 pages.