Samsung 6100N, QL 6100 User Manual

Laser Printer

User’s Guide

QQwwiikkLLaasseerr 66110000 SSeerriieess

ELECTRONICS

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If you have access to this online service, you can download
the User ’s Guide and drivers from Samsung Electronics.

P/N. JC68-00232A Rev. 1.00

Copyright

This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is
subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, direct
or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.

© 1999 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Trademark Notices

•QwikLaser 6100, QwikLaser 6100N and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd.

•Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

•HP, PCL5e, and PCL6 are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.

•IBM, IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.

•Apple, AppleTalk, TrueType, Laser Writer, Macintosh, and LocalTalk are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc.

•Microsoft, MS-Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

•PostScript, is a registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.

•CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe Inc.

•All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies or organizations.

I

Notice

FCC Regulations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason­able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv­er is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in
the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to
stop operation of the equipment.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
“Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.

II

EC Declaration of Conformity

We,

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea

declare sole responsibility that the

QwikLaser 6100, QwikLaser 6100N Laser printer

meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official
journal of the European Communities:

EN 50081-Emissions:

EN 55022 Radiated, Class B
EN 55022 Conducted, Class B
EN 61000-3-2 Power Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker

EN 50082-Immunity:

IEC 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge
IEC 801-3 RF Radiated
IEC 801-4 Fast Transient/Burst

EN 60950-Safety

III

Laser Safety Statement

The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR,
chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I
laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.

Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer
are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level
during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.

WARNING Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from

Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage
your eyes.

CAUTION -INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER IS OPEN. DO

NOT OPEN THIS COVER

VORSICHT -UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENTION -RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENZIONE -RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DIAPERTURA.

EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE ALFASCIO.

PRECAUCION -RADIACION LASER IVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE AL

RAYO.

ADVARSEL -USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER

UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

ADVARSER -USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSELÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN I

STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VARNING -OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN

ÅR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTAEJSTRÅLENSTRÅLENARFARLIG.

VARO -AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

IV

Safety Information

PRODUCT SAFETY

USA & CANADA UL 1950 Third Edition (C-UL LISTING)
EEC(Europe) EN 60950 (TÜV GS Certification)
CB IEC 60950

LASER SAFETY

EEC(Europe) EN 60825
USA 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J (CDRH Certified)

Power Saver

This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power con­sumption when it is not in active use.

When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consump­tion is automatically lowered. For potentially faster printing of the first page, you may turn
the power save off from the Remote Control Panel setting.

The energy star emblem does not represent EPAendorsement of any product or service.

V

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Introduction

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

Printer Unpacking and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

Inside Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3

Understanding Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4

Control Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5

Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6

Printer Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6

Caution and Warning Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7

Printer Setup

Installing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1

Loading Paper into the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4

Connecting to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7

Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8

USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8

Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9

LocalTalk Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9

Network Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9

Attaching the Power Cord and Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . 2.10

Printer Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11

Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11

Windows 3.1x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11

Printer Driver Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12

Software Utilities Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13

Installing the USB Port Driver (Windows 98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13

Installing the RCP and SM (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13

Installing Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14

Installing the PostScript PPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14

Making Installation Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17

PCL6 Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17

RCP/SM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17

PCL5e Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18

USB Port Driver (Windows 98 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18

Installing Software from Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19

PCL Printer Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19

RCP and SM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

USB Port Driver (Windows 98 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

Uninstalling the Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21

VI

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Print Media Information

Selecting Print Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Media Sizes and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Basic Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2

How to Adjust Paper Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

Using the MP(Multi-Purpose) Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5

MP Tray Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5

Loading Paper into the MP Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Closing the Mp Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10

Using Rear Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Printing

Printing in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1

Configuring the PCL Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2

Selecting Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2

Setting Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3

PCL6 Driver Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4

Manual Duplex Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5

Booklet Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6

PostScript Driver Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7

Using Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8

Remote Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8

Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

Requirements for Printing in Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Printing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1

Cleaning the Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1

Cleaning the Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2

Paper Jam in Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2

Paper Jam in Input Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4

Paper Jam Inside Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5

Paper Jam in Option Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6

Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8

Solving Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9

Solving Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12

Solving PostScript Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14

Obtaining Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15

VII

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Printer Options

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1

Memory and PostScript SIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2

Serial/LocalTalk Card or Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8

Option Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Printer Specifications

Printer Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2

Paper Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4

VIII

1

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this laser printer.
The QwikLaser 6100 is a desktop laser printer specially designed for the

demanding small office and home office users. It uses a highly innovative
printing technology, which provides all the performance and power you
need for your business, small workgroup and personal printing.

The QwikLaser 6100N comes standard with network card(PortThru).
Install the network printer driver(SyncThru) for network printing.

Printer Unpacking and Setup

1. Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton.
Save the carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the
printer for service or storage.

2. Make sure that your printer came packed with the following items:

• Toner cartridge

• Power cord

• Centronics-compatible parallel cable (IEEE 1284-compliant)

• User Guide (this book)

• Network Printer Card User Guide (QwikLaser 6100N only)

• QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM

Note: This CD-ROM contains the software required to operate your printer,

along with useful printer utilities. Should your computer not be equipped
with a CD-ROM drive, please refer to “Making Installation Diskettes”
(page 2.17) for detailed instructions for creating installation diskettes.

If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately.

3. Carefully remove any shipping tapes from the printer.

4. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface near your workstation. Leave
at least 6 inches (15 cm) behind and on each side of the printer, and at
least 1 foot (30 cm) in front of the printer, so that you can operate it
properly and allow adequate air circulation.

Do not place the printer:

• In direct sunlight.

• Near heat sources or air conditioners. Place the printer where the
temperature is stable and set for comfort.

• In dusty or dirty environments. Dust accumulation may prevent the
printer from functioning properly.

• Near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields (such
as loudspeakers or base units of cordless telephones).

Introduction

1. 1

Printer Components

Use Figures 1.1 through 1.3 to identify the main components of your
printer.

Front View

Face down

output stacker

Paper support

Multi-Purpose Tray

(MP Tray)

Cassette (250 sheet)

Option Cassette

(250 sheet)

Inside Front View

Control panel

Control board cover

(provides access to SIMM
slots for adding/removing
additional memory)

Paper level indicator

Figure 1.1

Top cover

1. 2

Toner cartridge

Top cover release
button

Figure 1.2

Introduction

Rear View

Rear cover

(with face-up output

stacker inside)

Printer cable connector

Cooling vent
Exhaust fan

Power switch

Power cord connector

Figure 1.3

Introduction

1. 3

Understanding Control Panel

ERROR

MANUAL

PAPER

READY

Indicator

Light

ERROR

MANUAL

Error during
printing or standby.

Manual ready and
waiting.

On Off

PAPER Out of paper.

READY On-line and ready.

Control Button

Control Button Operation

Control Button Function

Toggle printer on-line/off-line. Briefly press button.
Reset printer.

Turn printer off-line (all lights off). Press and
hold button for about four seconds until all
lights blink briefly, then let go of button.

No active errors.

Manual is inactive.

Printer does not
need paper.

Off-line and not
ready.

Self test. Turn printer on-line (READY light on). Press

and hold button for about four seconds until
all lights blink briefly, then let go of button.
The configuration sheet will print.

Release unprinted data. If READY light is blinking slowly and printer

does not print, press and hold button for
about four seconds.

Adjust print quality. Press and hold button for about ten

seconds until all lights stay illuminated, then
let go of button. After cleaning printer, one
cleaning sheet will print.

1. 4

Introduction

Control Panel Indicators

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

ERROR
MANUAL

PAPER

READY

Legend

BlinkingOnOff

On line

Receiving data
(slow blinking)
or
Printing (rapid blinking)

Off-line

Error:

• Printer cover open
or

• Toner cartridge not
installed

Insufficient memory
for the job

Out of paper

Paper jam

Manual feed mode

Printing with Manual

Waiting for paper to be
Manually fed

System error

Introduction

1. 5

Printer Features

Your QwikLaser 6100 is a compact, easy to use laser printer designed for
the small office environment. It is designed to provide years of high qual­ity, high performance printing.

This manual tells you how to set up, operate and maintain your new
printer, and contains advice on how you can get the best performance
from it. Please use this manual together with the documentation provided
with your computer hardware and software.

The maximum print speed for the QwikLaser 6100 is 12 pages per
minute. It offers true 600 x 600 dpi print resolution and 1200 dpi image
quality. The printer features one 250 sheet paper tray and a 100 sheet
multi-purpose tray. The printer understands PCL6 and PCL5e printer
languages, and has an option for PostScript Level 2 Compatible*. Other
options include a option cassette, and a Serial/LocalTalk interface board
for Apple Macintosh compatibility.

* Contains the PowerPage

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

®

Level 2J interpreter from

Printer Documentation

Your Qwik Laser 6100 is packaged with the following documentation and
information:

• This User Guide, which shows you how to set your printer up and

running, and provides you with all of the information you will need to
use, maintain, upgrade and troubleshoot your printer.

• The QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM, which contains the following:

— Printer Drivers
— Remote Control Panel and Status Monitor
— USB Port Driver
— PostScript PPD Files

Note: For the printer drivers contained on the CD-ROM, the majority of

documentation is provided via the on-line Help included with the drivers.
Features and functionality of the drivers are discussed in Chapter 4:
Printing.

1. 6

Since the CD-ROM contains so much information of importance, please
ensure that you save it and keep it in a safe place.

Introduction

Caution and Warning Symbols

Throughout this User Guide, several symbols are used to emphasize
useful, important and critical information. They are as follows:

This symbol indicates a caution against performing any action that may
damage your printer or degrade performance.

This symbol indicates a warning against performing any action
that may lead to physical injury.

Introduction

1. 7

2

Printer Setup

Installing the Toner Cartridge

1. Open the printer cover by pressing the cover release button.

2. Raise the printer cover.

3. Unpack the toner cartridge, and carefully pull the sealing tape
completely out of cartridge.

Printer Setup

2. 1

4. Gently shake the cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute
the toner evenly inside the cartridge.

5. Find the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side.

2. 2

6. Grasp the handle and slide the cartridge down between the cartridge
slots, until it drops into place.

Printer Setup

7. Close the printer cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.

Notes:

• Do not expose cartridge to direct sunlight or strong room light.

• To avoid damaging photo-sensitive drum, never open drum shutter.

• To avoid damaging cartridge, complete cartridge installation as quickly as possible.

• If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in

cold water.

• When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of

approximately 6,000 pages.

Printer Setup

2. 3

Loading Paper into the Cassette

You can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in the paper cassette. If
you purchase an option cassette and attach it below the standard paper
cassette (see ‘Option Cassette’ on page 6.14), you can also load paper in
the option cassette.

The window on the front of the paper cassette shows the amount of
paper currently left in the cassette. When the cassette becomes empty, the
window turns into red.

Paper full Paper empty

To load a stack of paper:

1. Remove the paper cassette by pulling it toward you.

2. Press the bottom plate until it locks into place.

2. 4

Printer Setup

3. Fan the paper and load the paper in the cassette with the print side

XXXXXXXXXX

facing down. The print side is usually indicated on the paper package.

If you are using a preprinted stock, such as letterhead, place the printed
design side face down with the top edge of the page toward the front
of the cassette.

4. Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip and

A

the plastic tabs on the end guides. Paper overloading may cause paper
jams.

Make sure that paper is
under this metal clip.

A

Printer Setup

2. 5

5. Make sure that the stack of paper does not exceed the line indicated
by mark on the left inside wall of the cassette.

6. Pinch side guide as shown below to adjust it to proper paper width.

2. 6

The paper cassette is preset to load letter size paper. If you want to load
A4 or legal size paper, adjust the cassette for the paper you want to load.
For details on how to adjust the paper cassette, see ‘How to Adjust Paper
Guides’ on page 3.3.

7. Insert the cassette back into the printer.

Printer Setup

Connecting to the Computer

Your printer can be connected to a Windows-based PC or to an Apple
Macintosh computer.

Interface Windows PC Macintosh

Parallel Yes Not available
USB Yes* Yes

†

Serial
LocalTalk
Network

* Windows 98 systems only.

†

Requires installation of the Serial/LocalTalk or Network interface option card. Refer to
“Printer Options”.

There are three interfaces for Apple Macintosh computer

†

†

Yes Not available
Not available
Yes

Yes
Yes

1. LocalTalk interface

Mininum System requirements for Macintosh

•Mac OS 7.0 or later

•LaserWriter 8

•Macintosh System with LocalTalk port

QwikLaser 6100 Option required

•Postscript Option (Postscript Simm and 8 MB Ram Simm)

•Serial/LocalTalk Option

2. USB interface

Mininum System requirements for Macintosh

•Mac OS 8.6 or later

•Macintosh System with USB port

QwikLaser Option required

•Postscript Option (Postscript Simm and 8 MB Ram Simm)

3. Network(Ethertalk) interface

Mininum System requirements for Macintosh

•Mac OS 7.0 or later

•LaserWriter 8

•Macintosh System with Network(Ethertalk) port

QwikLaser Option required

•Postscript Option (Postscript Simm and 8 MB Ram Simm)

•Network card Option

If you do not have these option cards, contact your authorized Samsung
dealer. For more information about installation instructions, see “Printer
Options”.

Once you have installed the required options and connected your printer,
you will need to install the PostScript driver. This driver is provided on
the CD-ROM that came with your printer. For more information about
installation, see “Installing the PostScript PPD” on the page 2.14.

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Parallel Interface

1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off.

2. Plug the cable into the connector on the back of the printer. Push the

metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on
your computer. See your computer documentation if you need help.

USB Interface

1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off.

2. Plug the USB interface cable into the connector on the back of the
printer.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer.

See your computer documentation if you need help.

Note: To print using USB interface, you must install the USB driver.

See page 2.13.

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Printer Setup

Serial Interface (Requires option: See page 6.8)

1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off.

2. Plug the Serial interface cable into the connector on the back of the
printer.

LocalTalk Interface (Requires option: See page 6.8)

1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off.

2. Plug the LocalTalk interface cable into the connector on the back of
the printer.

Network Interface (Requires option: See page 6.8)

1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off.

2. Plug the Network interface cable into the connector on the back of
the printer.

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2. 9

Attaching the Power Cord and Testing the
Printer

1. Plug one end of the power cord into the connector on the printer.

2. Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet.

3. Turn the printer on.

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4. As the printer powers up, all operator panel lights turn on briefly.

When only the READY light is steadily on, press and hold the operator
panel button until all lights are blinking (approximately four seconds),
then release the button. Atest page should print out. If this does not
happen, re-check the installation.

ERROR

MANUAL

PAPER

READY

The test page lists your printer model and default settings along with the
data streams available for your printer model.

Printer Setup

Printer Driver Installation

Use the following instructions to install the PCL6 and/or PCL5e printer
drivers on a Windows-based PC. The printer driver enables you to
control the QwikLaser 6100’s features and capabilities (see the table on
the next page). Use the driver ’s on-line help for a complete description of
its functionality. If necessary, consult your Windows documentation for
instructions on accessing the driver.

For other software installation procedures, including printer utilities, see
the section “Software Utilities Installation” (page 2.13).

Before installing the software, verify the following:

• Your PC has at least 16 MB of RAM installed.

• There is at least 20 MB of free disk space on your PC.

• ALLAPPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED ON YOUR PC BEFORE

BEGINNING INSTALLATION. (Asystem reboot may be required after
the software is installed.)

Windows 95/98/NT 4.0

1. Insert the QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

If Windows automatically runs the CD-ROM, skip to Step 4.

2. Select Run from the Start menu.

3. Type d:\setup.exe on the command line (where “d” is your CD-ROM
drive letter), then click OK.

4. Select the appropriate language.

5. Select Printer Driver and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.

For Windows 95/98, please reboot once you have completed installation.

Note: The manufacturer recommends the minimal installation of the PCL6

driver, which contains all the features described in the product description.
Advanced features include Manual Duplex, Multiple Images,
Watermarks, and Booklet Printing.

Windows 3.1x

1. Turn on the printer, then turn on the computer and start Windows.

2. Insert the QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

3. Open the Program Manager and select Run from the File menu.

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4. Type d:\setup16.exe on the command line (where “d” is your
CD-ROM drive letter), then click OK.

5. Select the appropriate language.

6. Select Printer Driver and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.

Printer Driver Features

Setting

Number of copies

Select 1-99 copies. * * *

Usage/Description PCL6 PCL5e PS

Page orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. * * *
Paper size Select from supported paper sizes (see 7.3) * * *

Paper source

Graphic quality

Graphic mode Select vector or raster mode. * *
TrueType fonts Select font printing. * *
EconoMode Select draft mode printing capability. *

Select printing from the cassette,
MP Tray or option cassette (if installed).

Select enhancement for graphical and/or
text printing.

***

***

2

2

2

*
Overlays Include overlays in printed documents. *
Manual duplex Print two-sided documents. *
Multiple images (N-Up) Select 1-16 images per physical page. *

1

4

*

3

*
Watermarks Create and use watermarks on documents. *
Booklet printing Create booklets from documents. *

1 PostScript
2 This setting is not available in the Windows NT 4.0 version of the PCL5e driver.
3 Select 1, 2, or 4 images per page in Windows 95/98. Select 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16 images per page

in Macintosh. This setting is not available in Windows NT 4.0 of the PostScript driver.

4 This setting is not available in Macintosh.

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Printer Setup

Software Utilities Installation

Installing the USB Port Driver (Windows 98)

The USB port driver must be installed in order to print to the
QwikLaser 6100 via a USB connection. Currently, USB printing is only
available through Windows 98.

1. Insert the QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If

Windows automatically runs the CD-ROM, skip to Step 3.

2. Select Run from the Start menu. Type d:\setup.exe on the command
line (where “d” is your CD-ROM drive letter), then click OK.

3. Select the appropriate language, then select USB Port Driver.

Installing the RCP and SM (Windows)

The RCP (Remote Control Panel) and the SM (Status Monitor) software
are Windows-based programs that allow the user to set default printer
values as well as monitor the status of the printer.

These two utilities can be used when the printer is connected via the
parallel and USB(Windows 98 only) interface.

1. Insert the QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If
Windows automatically runs the CD-ROM, skip to Step 3.

2. For Windows 95/98/NT 4.0:
Select Run from the Start menu. Type d:\setup.exe on the command
line (where “d” is your CD-ROM drive letter), then click OK.

For Windows 3.1x:

Open the Program Manager and select Run from the File menu.
Type d:\setup16.exe on the command line (where “d” is your
CD-ROM drive letter), then click OK.

3. Select the appropriate language.

4. For Windows 3.1x, 95 and 98, select RCP and SM.
For Windows NT 4.0, select RCP.

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Installing Optional Software

Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing printer drivers for
some of the most popular Windows software applications. To operate
your printer, you must install a printer driver, which translates data from
your application into data the printer understands.

In addition, the CD-ROM shipped with your printer contains the
PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files for Windows and Macintosh to
allow PostScript printing.

Installing the PostScript PPD

Your QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM contains PostScript printer description
(PPD) files for both Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 and Macintosh.

Installing the PostScript printer driver may require the use of the
operating system files on the original CD-ROM or diskettes that came
with your system.

Using the PostScript printer driver requires installation of the PostScript
option. Installation instructions for this option are provided in Chapter 6:
Printer Options.

indows 95/98 and NT 4.0 Installation

W

1. Insert the QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Select Run from the Start menu.

3. Type d:\setup.exe on the command line (where “d” is your CD-ROM
drive letter), then click OK.

4. Select the appropriate language.

5. Select PostScript Driver.

6. Click on Have Disk, click Browse, then choose:

• for Windows 95/98, d:\XX\ps\win95_98

• for Windows NT 4.0, d:\XX\ps\winnt
(where “d” is your CD-ROM drive letter and XX indicates the language
code*, i.e. EN for English) and click on OK.

7. Continue following the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.

* Refer to Chapter 7 for language codes.

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Printer Setup

Macintosh Installation

1. Make sure that the Macintosh and your printer are connected to each

other with the proper cable. Turn on the printer and Macintosh
computer.

2. Insert the QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM shipped with your printer into
your CD-ROM drive.

3. Open the CD-ROM icon.

4. Open the XX folder (where XX indicates the language code*), then
open the PS folder, and then the Mac folder.

5. Drag and drop the ML-6100.ppd file to the Printer Descriptions
folder located inside the Extensions folder.

6. Open Chooser in the Apple menu.

7. Click on LaserWriter8 (provided with your Macintosh). Then the
name of your printer appears, QwikLaser 6100.

8. Click on the QwikLaser 6100 printer.

9. Click on the Setup button.

Note: If there is a Create button, click on it. The installation is completed, and

you do not need to proceed with the following steps.

10. Click on the Auto Setup button.

Note: The ML-6100.ppd file will be installed automatically. If Auto Setup does

not complete successfully, click Select PPD and choose ML-6100.ppd.
If prompted for CD, click Cancel.

11. Make sure the PPD file is installed correctly. Click on the OK button,

then close Chooser.

* Refer to Chapter 7 for language codes.

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2. 15

Macintosh Installation (When using USB)

1. Make sure that the Macintosh and your printer are connected with the

USB cable. Turn on the printer and Macintosh computer.

2. Insert the QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM shipped with your printer into
your CD-ROM drive.

3. Open the CD-ROM icon.

4. Open the XX folder (where XX indicates the language code*), then
open the PS folder, and then the Mac folder.

5. Drag and drop the ML-6100.ppd file to the Printer Descriptions
folder located inside the Extensions folder.

6. Open Desktop Printer Utility. Its location is Macintosh HD ➝ Apple

Extras ➝ Apple LaserWriter Software.

7. Click on the Printer(USB) and OK button.

8. Click on the Change button of USB Printer Selection section.

Then the name of your printer appears, 6100.

9. Click on the 6100 printer and OK button.

10. Click on the Auto Setup button of PostScript Printer

Description(PPD) file section. The ML-6100.ppd file will be installed
automatically. If AUTO Setup does not complete successfully, click
Select PPD and choose ML-6100.ppd. If prompted for CD, click Cancel.

11. Make sure the PPD file is installed correctly. Click on the Create

button, then close Desktop Printer Utility.

* Refer to Chapter 7 for language codes.

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Printer Setup

Making Installation Diskettes

Use the following procedures to copy software installation files from the
QwikLaser 6100 CD-ROM onto floppy diskettes for installation onto com­puters that do not have a CD-ROM drive. To install the software, see
“Installing Software from Diskette” (page 2.19).

PCL6 Printer Driver

1. Label a new or freshly formatted diskette “QwikLaser 6100 PCL6
Driver” and insert it into the floppy drive.

2. Windows 95/98 and 3.1x:

Copy d:\XX\pcldrv\pcl6\win9x3x\*.* a:\

(where “d” is the CD-ROM drive letter, XX is the language code1, i.e.
EN for English, and “a” is the floppy drive letter).

Windows NT 4.0:

Copy d:\XX\pcldrv\pcl6\winNT\*.* a:\

(where “d” is the CD-ROM drive letter, XX is the language code1, i.e.

EN for English, and “a” is the floppy drive letter).

RCP/SM

1. Windows 95/98 and 3.1x:
Label a new or freshly formatted diskette “QwikLaser 6100 RCP/SM”
and insert it into the floppy drive.

Windows NT 4.0:

Label a new or freshly formatted diskette “QwikLaser 6100 RCP” and
insert it into the floppy drive.

2. Copy d:\XX\rcp_sm\*.* a:\
(where “d” is the CD-ROM drive letter, XX is the language code1, i.e.
EN for English, and “a” is the floppy drive letter).

1 Refer to the table on the last page for language codes.

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2. 17

PCL5e Printer Driver

1. Label a new or freshly formatted diskette “QwikLaser 6100 PCL5e
Driver” and insert it into the floppy drive.

2. Windows 95/98 and 3.1x:

Copy d:\XX\pcldrv\pcl5e\win9x3x\*.* a:\

(where “d” is the CD-ROM drive letter, XX is the language code

1

, i.e.

EN for English, and “a” is the floppy drive letter).

Windows NT 4.0:

Copy d:\XX\pcldrv\pcl5e\winNT\*.* a:\

(where “d” is the CD-ROM drive letter, XX is the language code1, i.e.

EN for English, and “a” is the floppy drive letter).

USB Port Driver (Windows 98 only)

1. Label a new or freshly formatted diskette “QwikLaser 6100 USB Port
Driver” and insert it into the drive.

2. Copy d:\XX\usb\*.* a:\
(where “d” is the CD-ROM drive letter, XX is the language code1, i.e.
EN for English, and “a” is the floppy drive letter).

1 Refer to the table on the last page for language codes.

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Printer Setup

Installing Software from Diskette

PCL Printer Drivers

The following instructions specify the PCL6 driver. To install the PCL5e
driver, substitute PCL5e for PCL6 in the instructions.

Windows 95/98

1. Insert the diskette “QwikLaser 6100 PCL6 Driver.”

2. From the Start menu, select Settings ➝ Printers.

3. Double-click Add Printer. Click Next.

4. Select Local Printer. Click Next.

5. Click Have Disk.

6. In the field Copy manufacturer’s files from:, type A:\ then click OK.

7. Select Samsung 6100 Series PCL6. Click Next.

8. Select the port (by default LPT1:). Click Next.

9. We recommend that the PCL6 driver be the default driver. Click Next.

10. Click Finish.

Windows NT 4.0

1. Insert the diskette “QwikLaser 6100 PCL6 Driver.”

2. From the Start menu, select Settings ➝ Printers.

3. Double-click Add Printer.

4. Select My Computer. Click Next.

5. Select the port (by default LPT1:). Click Next.

6. Click Have Disk.

7. In the field Copy manufacturer’s files from:, type A:\ then click OK.

8. Select Samsung 6100 Series PCL6. Click Next.

9. We recommend that the PCL6 driver be the default driver. Click Next.

10. Decide whether you want to share this printer or not. Then click Next.

11. Click Finish.

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2. 19

Windows 3.1x

1. Insert the diskette “QwikLaser 6100 PCL6 Driver.”

2. Open Main ➝ Control ➝ Printers.

3. Click Add.

4. In List of Printers: highlight Install Unlisted or Updated Printer and
click Install.

5. In the field Insert unlisted, updated, or vendor-provided printer
driver disk in:, type A:\ then click OK.

6. Select Samsung 6100 Series PCL6. Click OK.

7. We recommend that the PCL6 driver be the default driver. Highlight
the driver and click Set as Default Printer.

8. Click Close.

RCP and SM

Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0

1. Insert the diskette “QwikLaser 6100 RCP/SM.”

Note: RCP only for Windows NT 4.0.

2. From the Start menu, select Run.

3. Type a:\setup.exe. Click OK.

4. Follow on-screen instructions.

Windows 3.1x

1. Insert the diskette “QwikLaser 6100 RCP/SM.”

2. Open the Program Manager and select Run from the File menu.

3. Type a:\setup.exe. Press Enter.

USB Port Driver (Windows 98 only)

1. Insert the diskette “QwikLaser 6100 USB Port Driver.”

2. From the Start menu, select Run.

3. Type a:\setup.exe. Click OK.

4. Follow on-screen instructions.

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Printer Setup

Uninstalling the Printer Driver

An uninstall utility is supplied with the printer driver to enable you to
remove the driver and all associated files from your hard disk, if so
required.

To uninstall the driver, proceed as follows

1. Select Start ➝ Programs ➝ Samsung 6100 Series ➝
Uninstall 6100 Series Driver from the windows task bar.

2. PLC6 and PCL5e drivers are removed from your hard disk.

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3

Print Media
Information

Selecting Print Media

One of the most important things you can do to assure the best possible
print quality from your printer is to select the correct paper. Your printer
produces letter quality output on most plain bond papers, including
cotton bond and photocopying papers; it does not require special papers.
However, the print quality varies with different paper types. Be sure to
test a small quantity of paper before you purchase a large quantity.

Media Sizes and Capacities

Table 3.1 shows the QwikLaser 6100 supported media sizes and input
capacities.

Table 3.1

Size

Input Source/Capacity*

Cassette or Option cassette MP Tray

Paper

Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

ISO-B5 (176 x 250 mm)

A5 (148 x 210 mm)

Envelopes

Com-10 (4.125 x 9.5 in.)
Monarch (3.875 x 7.5 in.)
C5 (162 x 229 mm)
DL (110 x 220 mm)
B5 (176 x 250 mm)

Card stock†
Transparency film†
Labels†

* Depending on paper thickness, maximum capacity may be reduced.
† If you are experiencing excessive jamming, feed one sheet at a time.

250
250
250
250
250
250

-

-

-

-

-

-

-10

100
100
100
100
100
100
100

10
10
10
10
10

30
25

Print Media Information

3. 1

Basic Guidelines

When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special media, keep
these guidelines in mind:

• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause

paper jams and poor print quality.

• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multipart paper.

• Use only high quality, copier grade paper. Avoid paper with embossed

lettering, perforations, or texture that is too smooth or too rough.

• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white photocopy

paper. The pigments must withstand the printer’s fusing temperature

o

of 400

F (205oC) for 0.1 second without deterioration. Do not use paper

with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced.

• Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heat-resistant

inks that do not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when
subject to the printer ’s approximately 400oF (205oC) fusing temperature
for 0.1 second.

• Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready to use. Place cartons on

pallets or shelves, not on the floor. Do not place heavy objects on top of
the paper, whether it is packaged or unpackaged. Keep it away from
moisture, or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.

Print Media Information

3. 2

How To Adjust Paper Guides

LENGTH GUIDES

There are two main and one auxiliary guide as shown below to adjust for
the paper length. One of mains is for legal, A4, or folio size, and the other
is for letter (LTR), executive (EXEC), or B5 size paper. When you load let­ter size paper, it is recommended to use the auxiliary guide on the upper
right corner of the cassette with the appropriate main guide.

Use for A4, legal,
Folio size paper

Use for letter, executive,

B5 size paper

Auxiliary guide for letter
size paper

The cassette is preset to a letter size. If you want to load legal, A4, or folio
size paper, remove the auxiliary guide, and place it in the side slot as
shown.

1

LTR

EXEO

JIS B5

ISO B5

2

LTR

EXEO

JIS B5

ISO B5

If the left main guide is set inside the cassette, slide it fully out, then
squeeze the right guide and slide it until the both guides lightly rest
against the edge of the paper stack.

Print Media Information

3. 3

When you load letter, executive, or B5 size paper, it is recommended to

1

2

use the auxiliary guide with the main guide before loading paper.
To adjust the auxiliary guide, remove the guide , then insert it to the
appropriate position .

2

1

LTR

EXEO

LTR

EXEO

JIS B5

ISO B5

JIS B5

ISO B5

To adjust for letter (LTR), executive (EXEC), JIS B5, or ISO B5 size paper,
squeeze the left guide and slide it until it lightly rests against the paper
stack.

WIDTH GUIDE

Squeeze the guide as shown and slide the guide to the left until it lightly
rests against the edge of the paper stack.

Note: Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the paper to move up. If

you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jams.

Width

Paper

guide

Print Media Information

3. 4

Using the MP(Multi-Purpose) Tray

The MP tray is located in the front of your printer. It can be closed when
you are not using it, making the printer more compact.

The MP tray can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as
transparencies, post cards, note cards, and envelopes. You may also want
to use the MP tray for single page print jobs on letterhead, colored paper
for use as separator sheets, or other special paper you do not keep in a
paper cassette.

You can load approximately 100 sheets of paper, 10 envelopes,
30 transparencies, or 25 paper labels at a time. Print material is loaded
face up in the MP tray.

When you print from the MP tray, you must select the paper source from
your software application, and then select the paper size and type from
the software application for the print material you have loaded.

MP Tray Guidelines

• Load only one size of paper or envelopes at a time in the MP tray.

• To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality print

media that is designed for use in laser printers.

• To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the

MP tray. This applies to other types of print materials, too.

• Print material should be loaded face up with the top of the print

material going into the MP tray first.

• Do not place objects on the MP tray. Also avoid pressing down or

applying excessive force on it.

Print Media Information

3. 5

Loading Paper into the MP Tray

1. To open the MP tray, hold both sides of the tray and pull it out
toward you.

2. Pull the extender to extend the tray to its full-length position to hold
longer paper.

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3. 6

3. Prepare the print material for loading.

• For paper and envelopes:

Flex paper or fan envelopes back and forth. Do not fold or crease the

paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Note: If envelopes jam while printing, try reducing the number of envelopes in

the MP tray.

• For transparencies:

Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print
side.

Fan the stack of transparencies to prevent feeding failures. Be careful

not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the print side.

4. Notice the print materials stack height limit mark on the inner
side of the paper guide. Use it as a guide for stack height when

loading print materials.

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3. 7

5. Load one type of print material in the MP tray. Do not mix types.
See the following directions to load each type of print material.

• Load paper with the left edge of the stack against the left edge of the

tray with the print side face up.

• Load envelopes with the flap side down. The stamp area is on the left

side. The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the MP tray
first.

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3. 8

Note:

• Do not feed stamped envelopes. The stamp is shown for placement only.

• Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick

adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.

• Load transparencies or label sheet with a paper backing, load with the

paper side down.

• Load letterhead paper with the design face up. The top edge of the

XXXXXXXXXX

sheet with the logo should enter the printer first.

6. Slide the print material into the MP tray as far as it will go. Do not
force it. Forcing causes buckling of the print material.

7. Make sure you have not loaded too much print material. The stack

8. Slide the paper width guide to the left until it lightly touches the

should be under the stack height limit mark. The print material buckles
if you load a stack that is too deep or push the stack in too far.

stack of print material. Do not bend the print material.

Print Media Information

3. 9

Closing the MP Tray

If you want to close the MP tray, push the extender straight back to
collapse the MP tray to its short-length position.

Then close the MP tray door.

3. 10

Print Media Information

Using Rear Output Tray

If you open the rear output tray, the printed paper is placed on the tray
with the printed side facing up. If you experience paper jams, especially
when you load paper, envelopes, or other special media into the MP tray,
use the rear output tray.

1. To use the rear output tray, open the rear cover. The cover functions as
an output tray.

2. Pull the extender to extend the output tray to its full-length position
to hold longer paper.

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3. 11

3. Printed pages are stacked with print side facing up.

Samsung

Printer

Note: The printed pages do not stack on the standard output bin located on top

of the printer unless you close the rear output tray. If you want to stack
the printed pages on the standard output bin, close the rear output tray.

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Print Media Information

Memo

Print Media Information

3. 13

4

Printing

Printing in Windows

The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing
from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a
document may vary depending on the application program you are
using. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact
printing procedure.

Notes:

• To use your QwikLaser 6100, you must install a printer driver. The way you

access the driver varies depending on the software programs you use.

• To use the PostScript driver, you must install the PostScript option, described

in Chapter 6: Printer Options.

1. Start the program you are using to create the document, and open the
document you want to print.

2. Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

Note: Most Windows applications allow you to make changes to the print

settings, such as number of copies, sequence of the pages,
paper orientation, and margins.

If you go to the File➝Print ➝Properties dialog box
(In Windows 3.1x, the equivalent command is File ➝Print
Setup➝Options), you’ll access the printer driver’s Print Setup dialog
box, in which you can set other printer properties such as Manual
Duplex, Images per Sheet, Booklet Printing, Watermarks or Overlays,
available in the PCL6 driver. See the section “Setting Properties”
(page 4.3). When done, click OK to close the Print Setup dialog box.

➝

3. After making any necessary changes to the print settings, click OK to
start the print job.

Printing

4. 1

Configuring the PCL Drivers

Selecting Your Printer

To use all of the features of your QwikLaser 6100, make sure the PCL6
driver is selected as the default printer. When you install the printer
driver, QwikLaser 6100 is automatically set as the default printer. If you
use more than one printer, you can select the QwikLaser 6100 as the
default printer as follows:

Windows 95/98/NT 4.0

1. Select Start ➝ Settings ➝ Printers.

2. Double-click Samsung 6100 Series PCL6.

3. Select Set As Default from the Printer menu.

4. To set the printer’s properties, select Properties from the Printer
menu and change the settings as described in the section “Setting
Properties” (page 4.3).

Windows 3.1x

1. Double-click Main from the Program Manager. Then double-click
Control Panel, then Printers.

2. Select Samsung 6100 Series PCL6.

3. Click Set As Default Printer.

4. To set the printer’s properties, click Setup and change the settings as
described in the section “Setting Properties” (page 4.3).

4. 2

Printing

Setting Properties

The QwikLaser 6100 printer driver ’s Print Setup dialog box allows you to
set various printer properties.

Note: Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the

printer driver. Change all print settings available in the software
application first, and any remaining settings with the printer driver.

The Samsung 6100 Series PCL6 Print Setup dialog box includes five tabs:

• Paper/Output

• Image Quality

• Overlays

• Watermarks

• About

Note: To use the PCL5e driver, follow the same instructions.

Overlays and Watermarks are not available in the PCL5e driver for
Windows 3.1x/95/98 and NT 4.0.

The basic capabilities of the printer driver are described here. For detailed
explanations and assistance with specific settings, use the driver’s Help
functionality, accessed by clicking the Help button in the dialog box.

Printing

4. 3

PCL6 Driver Features

Paper/Output

Use this tab to change the number of copies, page orientation, paper size,
paper source and output format.

Source setting identifies the default paper source. Option cassette source
is available if the option cassette is installed.

Manual Feed source is used when printing on special media. The default
Auto Continue value of the printer is 15 seconds, meaning that
the printer will wait up to 15 seconds for you to press the control panel
button before printing. Afterwards the printer will attempt to print from
whatever paper source is available. If the paper source is set to
Auto Select, the printer automatically selects the print material according
to the following priority: MP Tray, Cassette, Option cassette.

If Reverse Print Order is selected, the job will be printed in reverse order,
i.e. the last page printed is the first page of the document.

The Images per Sheet feature will print multiple pages of an electronic
document onto one physical sheet. The driver has the following selections
for this feature:

1-Up, 2-Up, 4-Up, 6-Up, 9-Up, 16-Up

For example, if you have a four-page electronic document and you select
Images per Sheet to be 2-Up , each physical sheet printed will
contain 2 electronic pages per sheet.

For more information on Manual Duplex Printing, see page 4.5. For
more information on Booklet Printing, see page 4.6.

4. 4

Image Quality

Use this tab to change resolution and enhancement, graphic settings,
graphic mode, grayscale, and graphic quality. It also includes settings that
determine how the printer handles TrueType fonts.

Overlays

Use this tab to create and use overlays. Please see the on-line help in the
PCL6 driver to obtain more detailed help.

Watermarks

Use this tab to create, modify and delete watermarks. You can control the
font size, font type and placement of watermarks. Please refer to the
on-line help in the PCL6 driver.

About

This tab shows the software version and copyright information.

Printing

Manual Duplex Printing

Your QwikLaser 6100 will print duplex (two-sided) pages by specifying
duplex printing from the PCL6 driver when you print from your
applications.

This feature will also print an instruction sheet to assist you. To select this
option, check Instruction Page. For more detailed information, refer to
the on-line help.

You can print the first side on paper loaded in either cassette or option
cassette, or the MP Tray (stacked or manual feed), but the reverse side
must be fed from the MP Tray.

Figure 4.1 shows proper paper orientation and binding direction for
duplex print jobs.

Figure 4.1

Orientation: Portrait
Binding: Long Edge

Orientation: Landscape
Binding: Long Edge

Orientation: Portrait
Binding: Short Edge

Orientation: Landscape
Binding: Short Edge

Printing

4. 5

Booklet Printing

Your Samsung 6100 Series PCL6 driver gives you the capability to print
your document in a booklet format. To perform booklet printing, follow
these steps:

1. Ensure the Samsung 6100 Series PCL6 driver is the default printer.

2. In the Windows application (for example, MS Word), in File ➝
Page Setup, select one of the valid booklet formats available.

3. Create your document using this page setup.

4. Print the document to the QwikLaser 6100 using the PCL6 driver.

5. In the driver properties, select:

• Paper size to correspond to what was selected in Step 2.

• Output format to Booklet Printing.

• For more assistance, check Instruction Page under Manual 2 Sided

Printing. This will generate an instruction page to aid in printing the
second side. For more detailed information, refer to the on-line help.

Note: Booklet Printing is a specialized form of duplex printing. Once the first

side (side one) is completed, a dialog box will appear indicating to you to
reinsert the sheets into the MP Tray. Once sheets have been reinserted in
the MP Tray, click OK to complete printing.

4. 6

Printing

PostScript Driver Features

Table 4.1 lists the features that can be set in the PostScript driver
under each supported operating system.

Table 4.1

Feature

Paper Selection

N-up

Resolution 300, 600 300, 600 300, 600
Image Enhancement Yes Yes Yes
Toner Saver

Miscellaneous
Graphics Options

Print As Negative
Image

Print as Mirror Image No Yes Yes
Scaling Yes Yes Yes

Macintosh

Auto
MP
Cassette
Option cassette
Manual

Yes: 1, 2, 4, 6,

9, 16

No Yes Yes

No Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Win 95/98 Win NT 4.0

Auto
MP
Cassette
Option cassette
Manual

Yes: 1, 2, 4 No

Auto
MP
Cassette
Option cassette
Manual

Printing

4. 7

Using Printer Utilities

Your QwikLaser 6100 CD contains the following utilities, which can be
installed when you install the printer drivers:

• Remote Control Panel

• Status Monitor

Note: Remote Control Panel and Status Monitor can be used when the printer is

connected via the parallel and USB(Windows 98 only) interface.

To access any of these programs, from Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0: Select

Start ➝ Programs ➝ Samsung 6100 Series Utility.

Remote Control Panel

The Remote Control Panel (RCP) is a program that allows you to set
printer-specific settings in the printer. It also allows you to properly set
up your printer to work with DOS applications which run inside the
Windows MS-DOS Command Prompt window.

Note: After you change RCP settings, you must send it to the printer by

pressing the Send button.

The screen includes the following tabs.

PRINTING

Use this tab to control the following printer features:

• Paper Size sets the paper size.

• Paper Source sets the default paper source.

• Copies sets the number of copies printed for each page.

• Quality sets the printer resolution to either 300 or 600 dpi. The higher

the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics.

• Orientation determines how the output is printed on the page.

• Top Margin sets the top margin of the print material.

• Left Margin sets the left margin of the print material.

• Auto CR sets how the printer performs a carriage return.

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Printing

CONFIG

Use this tab to control the following printer features:

• Power Save determines the length of time the printer waits after a job

is printed before it goes to a reduced power state. If the printer is used
frequently, select OFF which keeps the printer ready to print with the
minimum warm-up time. This uses more electricity to keep the printer
warm and ready to print.

• Econo Mode determines the toner quantity the printer should use

when printing. If set to ON, the printer conserves toner when printing.
The default value is OFF, which provides 100% usage.

• Auto Continue determines what action the printer should take when a

manual feed print job is sent to the printer and there is no paper in the
MP Tray. If set to ON, the printer will pick up the paper from cassette
after fifteen seconds. Otherwise, the printer will wait for you to load
paper in the MP Tray.

• Jam Recovery determines what action the printer should take when a

paper jam occurs. When set to OFF, the printer does not reprint a page
that has jammed. When set to ON, the printer keeps the image in
memory for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has
successfully printed. The printer reprints all jammed pages.

• Altitude helps the printer optimize its output depending on the air

pressure of the region. If you are close to sea level, it should be set to
“Low.” If at a high elevation (1,500 m / 5,000 ft or higher), set it to
“High.”

JOB

Use this tab to control the following printer features:

• Timeout determines the amount of time (in seconds) the printer will

wait before printing the last page of a print job that does not end with a
command to print the page or a formfeed character. Valid range is 0 to
300 seconds.

• Paper Type provides the printer with information about the type of

paper to be used for a print job. If you use paper with a weight of more
than 42 lb. (90 g/m2), or an envelope, set this to Thick and use the MP
Tray’s manual feed slot. Otherwise use the Normal setting.

• Toner Density determines the overall density of the printed image.

Valid selections are Light, Medium and Dark.

• Image Quality mode makes the printer optimize the print quality to

1200 dpi image quality.

Printing

4. 9

INTERFACE

Use this tab to control the following printer features (when using the
serial port only):

• Baud rate (bps) sets the rate at which data is being sent to or from the

computer.

• Robust XON sets XON/XOFF pacing (if the handshaking protocol uses

XON/XOFF pacing). When set to ON, the printer sends a continuous
stream of XONs to the host computer to indicate that the serial port is
ready to receive more data. An XON is sent every second as long as no
data is received across the serial port in the last second, the last XON is
accepted by the host computer, and the printer is ready to receive data
from the serial port.

TEST

Use this tab to control the following printer features:

• Configuration Page prints the configuration sheet. A list of the user

default settings, the installed options, and the amount of printer
memory available prints.

• Demonstration Page prints the demonstration page. It shows the

printer features and specifications.

PCL5e

These settings are used by DOS applications. Be aware that Windows
applications will override these settings.

• Typeface allows you to select the desired typeface. This setting is

ignored when the software application specifies a font.

• Symbol Set determines the symbol set. A symbol set is a set of

alphabetic and numeric characters, punctuation, and special symbols
used when printing with a selected font.

• Pitch sets the font pitch (only if you have selected a scalable mono-

spaced font). Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a
horizontal inch of type.

• Lines Per Page sets the number of lines that print on each page. The

setting can range from 5 to 128 lines per page.

• Point Size sets the font point size (only if you have selected a scalable

typographic font). Point size refers to the height of the characters in the
font. One point equals approximately 1/72 of an inch. You can select
point sizes from 1 to 1008 in increments of 0.25 points.

• Courier determines the courier font type: Regular or Dark.

• Font List prints the font list showing all the fonts available for PCL

emulation.

4. 10

Printing

PS II

This will allow printing of the PostScript font list (only available when
the PostScript option is installed).

• Font List prints the font list showing all the fonts available for

PostScript.

ABOUT

This tab shows the software version and copyright information.

Status Monitor

Status Monitor is a program that runs in the background and
automatically displays a message on your computer screen whenever the
printer status changes. This utility is available only in Windows 95/98
and 3.1x.

Printing

4. 11

Requirements for Printing in Macintosh

There are three interfaces for Macintosh

1. LocalTalk interface

Mininum System requirements for Macintosh

•Mac OS 7.0 or later

•LaserWriter 8

•Macintosh System with LocalTalk port

QwikLaser 6100 Option required

•Postscript Option (Postscript Simm and 8 MB Ram Simm)

•Serial/LocalTalk Option

2. USB interface

Mininum System requirements for Macintosh

•Mac OS 8.6 or later

•Macintosh System with USB port

QwikLaser 6100 Option required

•Postscript Option (Postscript Simm and 8 MB Ram Simm)

3. Network(Ethertalk) interface

Mininum System requirements for Macintosh

•Mac OS 7.0 or later

•LaserWriter 8

•Macintosh System with Network(Ethertalk) port

QwikLaser 6100 Option required

•Postscript Option (Postscript Simm and 8 MB Ram Simm)

•Network card Option

4. 12

Printing a Document

The following procedure describes general steps required for printing
from various Macintosh applications. The exact steps for printing a
document may vary depending on the application program you are
using. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact
printing procedure.

1. Start the program you are using to create the document and open the
document you want to print.

2. Select Print from the File menu.

3. Ensure that the QwikLaser 6100 is the selected printer.

4. After making any necessary changes to the print settings, click Print to
start the print job.

Printing

Memo

Printing

4. 13

5

Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Printer

This section contains some general guidelines for keeping your
QwikLaser 6100 clean.

Do not use ammonia-based sprays or volatile solvents such as thinner to
clean the printer, as these can damage the printer surface.

Keep the front cover closed when cleaning the outside of the printer.
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the inside of the printer.

Cleaning the Outside

Wipe the outside surfaces of the printer with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let
any water drip onto the printer or inside it.

Cleaning the Inside

When paper jams occur, unfused toner on the paper can fall off the
paper and build up inside the printer.

1. Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the toner cartridge.

3. Use a soft cloth to wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the
cartridge.

Note: You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any

water drip onto the printer or inside it.

4. Reinsert the toner cartridge.

Another method of cleaning is to use the built-in cleaning cycle.

1. Hold down the printer’s control button for approximately 10 seconds
until all lights remain steadily lit.

2. Release the control button.
The QwikLaser 6100 will produce a cleaning sheet.

Troubleshooting

5. 1

Clearing Paper Jams

By carefully selecting paper types and loading them properly, you should
be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jams occur, an error message
appears on the Status Monitor which pops up automatically each time
you use the printer. The PAPER and the ERROR indicator light both come
on steadily on the operator panel. Follow the steps below to clear jam. To
avoid tearing paper, pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly.

Paper Jam in Output Area

1. If the paper jams as it exits to the output bin and a long portion of
the paper is visible, pull the paper straight out.

Troubleshooting

5. 2

If there is resistance when you pull the paper, and it does not move
immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Continue with the next step.

2. Locate the rear cover and pull it toward you.

3. Loosen the paper if it is caught in the feed rollers. Then pull the

paper gently out.

4. Close the rear cover.

5. To resume printing, open the printer cover, then close the cover back.

Troubleshooting

5. 3

Paper Jam in Input Area

1. Pull the paper cassette half way out of the printer.

2. If you see the jammed paper, pull the paper back out of the printer
toward you .

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5. 4

3. Slide the cassette back into the printer.

Note: If a short piece is visible and you cannot grasp it, or if you do not see the

paper, the jam has occurred inside the printer. See the following page.

4. After clearing the jam, if the printer does not resume printing, open
the printer cover, then close it again.

Paper Jam Inside Printer

1. Open the printer cover by pressing the cover release button, and raise
the cover.

2. Remove the toner cartridge.

3. Gently pull the paper toward you.

4. Check that there is no other paper in the printer.

5. Reinstall the toner cartridge, then close the printer cover.

Troubleshooting

5. 5

Paper Jam in Option Cassette

1. Pull the upper paper cassette half way out of the printer.

2. If you see the paper jammed, pull the paper out.

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5. 6

3. Slide the upper cassette back into the printer.

Note: If a short piece is visible and you cannot grasp it, or if you do not see the

paper, the jam has occurred inside the option cassette. See the
following page.

4. Pull the lower paper cassette out of the printer.

5. If you see the jammed paper, pull the paper out.

6. Slide the cassettes back into the printer.

7. After clearing the jam, if the printer does not resume printing, open
the printer cover, then close it again.

Troubleshooting

5. 7

Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

By carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, you
should be able to avoid most paper jams. If jams do occur, follow the
steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” starting on page 5.2. If jams
occur frequently, make sure you are following these tips to avoid jams.

• Follow the procedures in “Loading Paper into the Cassette” on page 2.4

to load paper properly. Make sure the adjustable guides are positioned
correctly.

• Do not overload the paper cassette. Make sure the paper is under the

paper capacity mark on the inside of the paper cassette.

• Do not remove paper cassette while print jobs are in process.

• Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading it.

• Do not load stacks of labels or transparencies in the cassette. Labels or

transparencies must be fed using the MP tray.

• Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or highly curled paper.

• Do not mix paper types in one cassette.

• Use only recommended print materials. See ‘Printer Specifications’ on

page 7.1.

• Make sure the recommended print side is face down when loading the

cassette.

• Keep print materials stored in an acceptable environment.

Troubleshooting

5. 8

Solving Printing Problems

If you have any problems with the operation of your QwikLaser 6100,
refer to Table 5.1 for suggested remedies.

Table 5.1

Problem

The printer does
not print.

Possible Cause Remedy

Your printer is not selected as the
default printer.

The top cover may be open. Make sure that all covers are closed

The printer cable is not connected
properly.

The printer cable is defective. Swap the cable with one known to

The port setting is incorrect. Check the Window printer setting to

The toner cartridge is not installed
properly.

A paper jam has occurred. Clear the paper jam.

Select Samsung 6100 Series PCL6,
Samsung 6100 Series PCL5e, or
Samsung 6100 Series PS a your
default printer. See the section
“Selecting Your Printer” (page 4.2).

securely.
Check all connections.

work. If printing is now possible,
replace the bad cable.

make sure that the print job is being
sent to the correct port (for example,
LPT1).

Remove and reinsert the toner
cartridge.

Paper is not fed
into the printer.

The printer ejects
blank pages .

The printer may be configured
incorrectly.

The printer driver may be incorrectly
installed.

Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove the paper tray and reload

There is too much paper in the paper
tray.

The toner cartridge is out of toner. Replace the toner cartridge.

Check the application to make sure
that all print settings are correct.

Uninstall the printer driver, then
reinstall the printer driver. Try printing
a configuration sheet.

the paper correctly.
Remove some of the paper from the

tray.

Troubleshooting

5. 9

Problem

Possible Cause Remedy

Half of the page is
blank.

The printer prints
the wrong data, or
it prints incorrect
characters.

The page layout is too complex. Simplify the page layout and remove

any unnecessary graphics from the
document, if possible.

Install more memory. See “Memory
and PostScript SIMMs” (page 6.2).

The page orientation setting may be
incorrect.

The paper size and the software
paper size settings do not match.

The printer cable specifications may
be incorrect.

The printer cable is not connected
properly.

There may be a problem with the
printer driver software.

The printer cable specifications may
be incorrect.

Change the page orientation in your
application program.

Make sure the paper size in the
software settings matches the paper
in the tray.

Parallel connection: Replace with an
IEEE-1284 rated cable.

Serial connection: Replace with
standard 9-pin direct connection, one
to one cable.

USB connection: Replace with a
compliant cable rated USB
Specification Revision 1.0.

Check the connection.

Exit Windows and reboot the
computer. Turn the printer off and
then back on again.

Parallel connection: Replace with an
IEEE-1284 rated cable.

Serial connection: Replace with
standard 9-pin direct connection, one
to one cable.

USB connection: Replace with a
compliant cable rated USB
Specification Revision 1.0.

5. 10

The wrong printer driver is selected. Select the correct printer driver.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause Remedy

The paper keeps
jamming.

Printing is too
slow.

There is too much paper in the paper
tray.

An incorrect type of paper is being
used.

An incorrect output method is being
used.

If using Windows 3.1x, Print Manager
may be disabled.

If using Windows 3.1x, the
Background Printing item in the
Options menu of Print Manager may
be set incorrectly.

If using Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0,
the spooling setting may be set
incorrectly.

Remove excess paper from the
paper tray. If printing special media,
use the MP Tray for printing.

Use only paper that meets the
specifications required by the printer.

Items such as thick paper should not
be printed using the standard face
down stacker. Use the face-up output
stacker instead.

From the Control Panel Printers
menu, check the Use Print Manager
box.

Select Background Printing from
the Options menu in the Print
Manager.

From the Start menu, select
Settings and Printers. Click the
Samsung 6100 Series PCL6 icon
with the right mouse button, select
Properties, click the Details tab, and
then click the Spool Settings button.
Select the desired spool setting from
the available choices.

The computer may have insufficient
random-access memory (RAM).

Install more random-access memory
(RAM) in your computer. See
“Memory and PostScript SIMMs”
(page 6.2).

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5. 11

Solving Print Quality Problems

If you have any problems with the printed output of your
QwikLaser 6100, refer to Table 5.2 for suggested remedies.

Note: The causes listed in Table 5.2 are probable causes only, and may not

represent all of the possible cases which may occur under actual operating
conditions. If you experience a problem which does not seem to fall under
any of the cases listed in this table, or if you are concerned about any other
aspect of printer operation, contact the your nearest Samsung dealer.

Table 5.2

Problem

Irregular faded
patches of print.

Black staining. There is a paper quality problem. Use only paper that meets. printer

Character voids. The paper may be too dry. Try printing with a different batch of

There is a paper quality problem. Use only paper that meets the

Toner may be unevenly distributed.

A toner cartridge from another printer
has been installed.

The printer requires a print quality
adjustment.

Possible Cause Remedy

specifications required by the printer.
Remove the toner cartridge and

shake it gently to evenly distribute
the toner. Then replace the cartridge
back into the printer.

specifications. See the section
“Selecting Print Media” (page 3.1).

Always use the same toner cartridge
with the same printer. Using a
cartridge that has already been used
in another printer may not give
satisfactory results.

Press and hold the control panel
button for ten seconds until all lights
remain steadily lit, then let go of the
button. The printer will perform the
print quality adjustment. After
cleaning, one cleaning sheet prints.

paper.

5. 12

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause Remedy

Background
scatter.

Missing character. The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of

Back of printout
dirty.

Incorrect fonts. TrueType fonts may be disabled. Use the Fonts dialog box in the

Faded graphics. Toner may be low. Remove the toner cartridge and

The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of

paper. Do not open packages of
paper until necessary so that the
paper does not aborb too much
moisture from the air.

Printing over uneven surfaces. If printing onto envelopes, change

your printing layout to avoid printing
over areas that have overlapping
seams on the reverse side.

paper. Do not open packages of
paper until necessary so that the
paper does not absorb too much
moisture from the air.

The transfer roller may be dirty. Print a few blank pages to clean the

transfer roller.

Remote Control Panel to enable
TrueType fonts.

shake it gently to evenly distribute
the toner. Then replace the cartridge
back into the printer.

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5. 13

Solving PostScript Problems

Table 5.3 contains problems that may occur with PostScript printing
(available only if the PostScript option is installed).

Table 5.3

Problem

PostScript file can
not be printed.

Error messages
are printed (i.e.,
“This job contains
binary data...”).

The printer name
does not appear in
the Chooser
(Macintosh only).

The option
cassette is not
selected in the
driver.

Possible Cause Remedy

The PostScript option may not be
installed, or the installed memory
may be insufficient.

The pure binary data option is not
supported by the PostScript driver.

The LocalTalk connection is not
secure.

The printer driver has not been
configured to recognize the optional
tray.

Print a configuration sheet and verify
that the PS version is available for
printing, and that total system
memory is at least 12 MB.

If PostScript is not available, install
the PostScript option. See “Memory
and PostScript SIMMs” (page 6.2).

If system memory is not at least
12 MB, install an 8 MB SIMM.

Open the Properties tab of the
PostScript printer driver, click on

PostScript, and click on the
Advanced button. The pure binary

data option is not supported. Choose
another.

Make sure that the printer is powered
on.

Check that the LocalTalk cable is
securely plugged into the printer and
your Macintosh.

Open the PostScript driver Properties
and set ‘Option cassette’ item of
Device option to Installed.

5. 14

Troubleshooting

Obtaining Service

If you’re unable to solve your printer problems, you may want to call for
service. Before you call, however, check these things:

• Is the power cord plugged into the printer?

• Is the power cord plugged directly into a wall outlet?

• Is your printer connected properly to your computer?

• Are all other devices attached to your printer plugged in and turned

on?

• Is the wall outlet turned off by any switches?

• Has a power outage occurred in your area?

• Is a toner cartridge installed in the printer?

• Is the cover closed completely?

Once you’ve checked all these things, turn your printer off and back on
again. If your printer is still not operating properly, call for service.

Notes:

• If the READY light is on, print out a configuration sheet by pressing and

holding down the control panel button for about four seconds until all
indicators blink briefly, then let go of the button.

• The configuration sheet lists your printer model, any options you have

installed, and your user default settings. The service representative will
probably ask for this information.

Troubleshooting

5. 15

6

Printer
Options

Introduction

Your QwikLaser 6100 is a full-featured laser printer that has been opti­mized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user
may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several
options
available to enhance the printer ’s capabilities:

• PostScript, which enables your printer to use the PostScript printing

language for text and graphics.

• Serial and LocalTalk ports, which enable your printer to interface with a

Macintosh computer.

• Network I/F card, which enables your printer to interface with a

network.

• Option cassette, which extends your printer ’s paper handling capacity.

This chapter provides detailed installation instructions for each of
these options.

Precautions

DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD:
Never remove the printer control board while the printer is plugged in.

To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, always disconnect the power
cord when installing or removing ANY internal or external printer
option.

DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY:
The control board and internal printer options (SIMMs, PostScript,
Serial/LocalTalk or Network interface) are sensitive to static electricity.
Before installing or removing an internal option, discharge static electricity
from your body by touching something metal, such as the metal back plate
on any device plugged into a grounded power source. If you walk round
before finishing the installation, again discharge any static electricity.

Printer Options

6. 1

Memory and PostScript SIMMs

Additional printer memory and the PostScript option are provided on
SIMMs (single inline memory modules). This procedure is applicable to
either option.

Note: Since PostScript requires 12 MB of printer memory and the

QwikLaser 6100 comes with 4 MB standard, installation of the PostScript
SIMM requires installation of a memory SIMM as well.

Review the precautions on page 6.1 and then follow this procedure
to install SIMMs in your printer.

1. Turn the printer power off and disconnect the power cord.

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2. Remove the control board cover.

3. Remove one screw and remove the metal plate in the direction of the

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4. Locate the PostScript SIMM slot (the first slot on the left as shown)
and the memory SIMM slot (the second slot on the right as shown)
on the control board. They are not interchangeable.

• To install a memory SIMM, continue with Step 5.

• To install the PostScript SIMM, go to Step 7 on page 6.5.

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5. Install the memory SIMM into the second slot labeled “DRAM” as
shown, slightly angled, notch side up.

6. Push back on the SIMM until it clicks into place.

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7. Install the PostScript SIMM into the first slot labeled “DRAM” as
shown, slightly angled, notch side up.

8. Push back on the SIMM until it clicks into place.

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9. Make sure the SIMM is secured in place by the metal clips.

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10. Reinsert the metal plate, then tighten one screw.

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11. Replace the control board cover.

12. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the power.

Note: For PostScript driver installation and usage information, refer to the

sections “Installing the PostScript PPD” (page 2.14) and “PostScript
Driver Features” (page 4.7).

To print documents from a Macintosh, you must install the
Serial/LocalTalk option. See the section “Serial/LocalTalk Card or Network
Card” (page 6-8).

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Serial/LocalTalk Card or Network Card

The Serial/LocalTalk option lets you connect your QwikLaser 6100 to a
PC or Macintosh serial interface, or to a Macintosh LocalTalk network.

To use the serial connection, a standard 9-pin serial cable is
required. One end has a 9-pin female connector and the other end
has a 9-pin male connector. Do not use a null-modem cable,
which is a twisted pair cable.

To use the Network I/F card, a standard RJ45 cable is required.
Review the precautions on page 6.1 and then follow this procedure

to install the Serial/LocalTalk or Network card option in your printer.

1. Turn the printer power off and disconnect the power cord and printer
cable.

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2. Remove the control board cover.

3. Remove one screw and remove the metal plate in the direction of the

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4. Unplug the two connectors from the control board.

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5. Remove the three screws securing the board and pull the board out
of the printer. Unpack the Serial/LocalTalk card or Network card.

Avoid touching its contact pins.

6. Align the connector on the Serial/LocalTalk card or Network card with
the connector on the control board.

Push the card firmly into the connector until it is completely inserted in
place. The two connectors should fit snugly together.

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Network card

Connector

Serial/LocalTalk
card Connector

7. Slide the control board back into the printer.

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8. Insert the control board in place, and tighten the two screws.

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9. Tighten the third screw as shown. Reconnect the two connectors that

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10. Reinsert the metal plate, then tighten one screw.

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11. Replace the control board cover.

12. Reconnect the power cord, printer cable and turn on the power.

Note: To print documents from a Macintosh, you must also install the

PostScript option and additional memory. See the section “Memory and
PostScript SIMMs” (page 6.2).

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Option Cassette

You can increase the paper handling capacity of your QwikLaser 6100 by
installing the option cassette, which consists of two components, as
shown in Figure 6.1.

Figure 6.1

Support unit

Paper tray

Review the precautions on page 6.1 and then follow this procedure to
install option cassette in your printer.

1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.

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2. Observe the location of the support unit’s connector and tabs.

Tab

Connector

Tab

3. Align the printer with the support unit and lower it into place on the
tabs and connector.

4. Load paper in the cassette.

5. Reconnect the power cord, then turn on the printer.

Note: To verify proper installation, print a configuration sheet.

To print from option cassette, configure the printer driver from your
application prior to printing. See “Configuring the PCL Drivers”
(page 4.2).

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