Samsung ML-1210SF, ML-1210H, ML-1210E, ML-1010H User Manual [hi]

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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.

• ML-1200 Series and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

• Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

• IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and XP are

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Apple, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Adobe and Adobe Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems.

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

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Introduction

Special Features Printer Components

Setting Up Your Printer

: Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1

STEP 1

: Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2

STEP 2

Loading Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4

STEP 3

: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6

STEP 4

: Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7

STEP 5

Print a Demo Page! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7

STEP 6

: Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.8

STEP 7

Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– 2.13

Using Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1 Control Panel Lights ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.3

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1.1

1.3

Print Media

Choosing Paper and Other Media ––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1 Selecting the Output Location ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.4 Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5 Printing on Envelopes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.7 Printing on Heavy Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9 Printing on Labels –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.10 Printing on Transparencies ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11 Printing on Preprinted Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.12 Printing on Card Stocks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.13

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Printing Tasks

Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Fitting a Document to a selected Paper Size Printing Posters Setting Graphic Properties ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11 Printing Watermarks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.13 Using Page Overlay ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.16 Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.20 Printing in a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.21

Maintaining Your Printer

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge –––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1 Cleaning the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4

Problem Solving

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5.7

5.8

5.9

Troubleshooting Checklist ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.1 Solving General Printing Problems –––––––––––––––––––– 7.2 Clearing Paper Jams ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.6 Solving Print Quality Problems –––––––––––––––––––––– 7.11 Troubleshooting Error Messages ––––––––––––––––––––– 7.17 Common Windows Problems––––––––––––––––––––––––7.20

Appendix

Printer Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1 Paper Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2 Installing USB driver in Windows ----––––––––––––––––––A.10 Using Your Printer with Macintosh––––––––––––––––––––A.17 Linux Driver Installation–––––––––––––––––––––––––––A.24

INDEX

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Environmental and Safety Consideration

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 OPEN. DO

NOT OPEN THIS COVER.

VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT

DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DAN

GEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENZIONE -RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA.

EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.

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Ozone Safety

Power Saver

Environmental and Safety Consideration

During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area.

If you need additional information about ozone, please request your nearest Samsung dealer.

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.

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

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Environmental and Safety Consideration

Radio Frequency Emissions

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 must first 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.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

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Environmental and Safety Consideration

Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications

The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated:

January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment.

January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of the laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility.

March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.

A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can be obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative.

EC Certification

Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (FAX)

This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan-European single terminal connection to the analogue public switched telephone network (PSTN) in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European countries:

In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance.

The product has been tested against TBR21 and TBR 38. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals. The product has been designed against, and is fully compliant with, all of the relevant advisory notes contained in this document.

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Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1200 Series printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics:

◆ Special Features

◆ Printer Components

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Special Features

Samsung ML-1200 Series is a versatile, productive printer equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can:

Print with excellent quality and high speed

• You can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.11.

• Your printer prints 12 pages-per-minute.

Handle paper flexibly

• Standard 150-sheet automatic input tray and a 1-sheet manual input tray support various sizes and types of paper.

• Two output locations: Select either the face-down output tray or the face-up output slot for the most convenient

access.

Save your time and money

• You can use Toner Save mode to use less toner. See page

5.6.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper (N-up printing). See page 5.7.

• One-touch last page printing is allowed in the Ready mode. See page 5.20.

• The printer automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not printing.

• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Special Features

Print in various environments

• You can print in Window 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP.

• Your printer is compatible with the Linux system.

Create professional documents

• You can customize your documents by using Watermarks such as “Confidential.” See page 5.13.

• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain paper. See page 5.16.

• Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the selected sheet of paper. After the document has printed, trim off the white edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to form a poster. See page 5.9.

Print in various environments

• You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP.

• Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh.

• The ML-1200 Series printer comes with both Parallel (ML-1210 Only) and USB interfaces.

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Printer Components

Front View

Paper output support

Face-down output tray

Paper support

Automatic input tray

Paper guides

Output lever

Manual input tray

Front cover

Face-up output slot

Control panel

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Inside View

Toner cartridge

Printer Components

Rear View

Power switch

Power receptacle

Front cover

Parallel port (ML-1210 Only)

USB port

NTRODUCTION

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This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. Topics included in this chapter are:

◆

: Unpack Your Printer

STEP 1

◆

: Install the Toner Cartridge

STEP 2

◆

◆ Installing Software from Diskette

Load Paper

STEP 3

: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable

STEP 4

(ML-1210 Only)

Turn on the Printer

STEP 5

: Print a Demo Page!

STEP 6

: Install the Printer Software

STEP 7

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Unpack Your Printer

Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that your printer has been packed with the following items:

Notes:

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

• Components may differ from one

country to another.

• The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, the Adobe Acrobat Reader program and the Make Your Own Diskette setup software.

Carefully remove all packing tapes from the printer.

Toner cartridge

CD-ROM*

Setup Guide

Power cord

Paper Output Support

USB Cable

(ML-1220M Only)

Attach the supplied paper output support as shown.

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Install the Toner Cartridge

Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open.

Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge completely out of the cartridge. Discard the paper.

Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes.

If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

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Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side.

Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place.

Install the Toner Cartridge

Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.

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

2,500 pages.

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Loading Paper

Pull the paper support on the automatic input tray up, until it stops.

Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them.

Tap the edges of the stack on a table top to straighten them to prevent paper jams.

Load a stack of paper into the automatic input tray with the print side facing up.

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Do not load too much. This tray holds up to 150 sheets.

Keep the paper below this height mark.

Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper stack.

Load Paper

Notes:

• Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp.

• If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam.

• If you are needed to add more sheets of paper while printing, remove the remaining paper from the tray at first. Then, reinsert them with the new paper. Note that adding new paper into the remains in the tray may cause paper jams or multiple feeding.

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Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only)

Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer

requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy the IEEE1284 compliant cable.

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

Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer.

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

Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on your computer, and tighten the screws.

See your computer documentation if you need help.

If you are using a USB interface

Go to “Installing USB driver in Windows” on

page A.10.

➜

To the parallel

port on PC

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Turn on the Printer

ML-1210 / ML-1220M / ML-210

Excellent Performance

Saving & Convenience

Compatibility

Laser Beam Printer

Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back of the printer.

Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet.

Turn on the power.

Print a Demo Page!

➜

To AC outlet

As the printer powers up, all the printer control panel lights turn on briefly. When only the Data light remains on, press and hold the Demo button.

Hold down the button for about 2 seconds until all lights blink slowly, then release, the demo page will print.

The demo page provides a sample of the print quality and helps you verify the printer is printing correctly.

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Install the Printer Software

Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer driver 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 that the printer understands.

If you are printing with a parallel interface (ML-1210 Only)

Go to page 2.9 for information on installing the print software on a computer that is attached directly to the printer with a parallel cable.

If you are printing with a USB interface

Go to “Installing USB driver in Windows” on page A.10, for

information on installing the print software on a USB-enabled computer.

If you are printing from Macintosh

Go to “Using Your Printer with a Macintosh” on page A.17, for

information on installing the print software and printing from Macintosh.

If you are printing in Linux

Go to “Linux Driver Installation” on page A.24, for information

on installing the Linux driver.

Before Installing the Printer Software

Verify the following:

• At least 16 MB or more of RAM is installed on your PC.

• There is at least 50 MB of free disk space on your PC.

• All applications are closed on your PC before beginning installation.

• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP.

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Install the Printer Software

Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM

Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will

start automatically.

If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:

Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.

Note: If the New Hardware Found box appears during the installation procedure, click the x in the upper right corner of the box, or click Cancel.

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate

language.

Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.

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Install the Printer Software

The Welcome window opens. Click Next.

The files are copied into the appropriate directory.

Click Finish.

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Software Installation Tips

Install the Printer Software

I do not have a CD-ROM drive

How do I access printer features ?

How do I remove the printing software ?

If you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can use Make diskette utility in Windows to create the disks you need for the installation. Go to “Installing Software from Diskette” on page 2.13.

Some printer features, such as paper size and page orientation, may be available through your application settings. Use application settings, if available, because they override printer driver settings.

Access advanced printer features through your printer driver. See the chapter 5, “Printing Tasks” for instructions on using your printer driver features.

In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in the Samsung ML-1200 Series program group allows you to select and remove any or all of the Samsung ML-1200 Series printing system components. If you are upgrading the printer driver, or if your installation fails, uninstall the driver doing as the following instructions.

From the Start menu, select Programs.

Select Samsung ML-1200 Series, and then Samsung

ML-1200 Series Driver Maintenance.

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Install the Printer Software

When your computer confirms your selection, click OK.

The Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver and all of its

components are removed from your computer.

If you have installing problems

Can I use this printer in the other OS?

Click Finish.

• Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer and the printer. Turn on the printer, then turn on the computer.

• Close any virus protection programs that are running on your computer.

• Uninstall the printer software using the instruction above, then repeat the installation procedure.

The Samsung ML-1200 Series Printer supports the Linux

system. Go to “Linux Driver Installation” on page A.24 for

information on installing the Linux driver.

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Installing Software from Diskette

If you do not have a CD-ROM drive and if you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can copy software installation files from your printer software CD-ROM onto floppy diskettes, then use the diskettes instead of the CD-ROM to install the software.

Making Installation Diskettes

You can make the installation diskettes for Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver. Make sure that you have several formatted diskettes ready, then follow these steps:

Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into the

CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically.

If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:

Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate

language.

Click Make your own Diskette set of software.

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Installing Software from Diskettes

Shows the number of

disks required to copy

the selected component.

The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears.

Select the floppy disk drive you will use to insert the diskette.

Select the floppy drive you will use.

Shows the path of the selected component.

Click Copy all disk images.

If you want to copy a portion of the selected component, select the disk you want to copy in the Disk Images window, then click Copy selected disk image.

When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into

the floppy drive, and click Yes to copy the first diskette. For multiple diskettes, when the first diskette is finished, you are prompted to insert disk 2.

Make sure you label each diskette in order as you create it: Samsung ML-1200 Series driver, disk 1 of 2, etc.

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Installing Software

Installing Software from Diskettes

If you have more than one disk, insert the next disk and

click Yes.

When copying to diskettes has been completed, click

Close in the Copy to Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit in the SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box.

To install the printer driver from the diskettes, take the following steps:

Insert the first diskette (if the selected software diskettes

are more than one).

From the Start menu, select Run.

Type A:\setup.exe in the Open box and click OK. (if

your floppy drive is not A, substitute the correct letter.)

Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the

installation.

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This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel. It provides information on the following topics:

◆ Control Panel Buttons

◆ Control Panel Lights

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Control Panel Buttons

The printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo.

Demo

Print demo page

Press and hold Demo for about 2 seconds until the control panel lights blink slowly to print a demo page. The printer must be in the Ready mode.

Start manual feeding

When you select Manual for Paper Source from your software application, you should press Demo each time you load a sheet of paper manually. For further information, see “Using the Manual Input tray” on page 4.5.

Clean the inside of the printer

Press and hold Demo for about 10 seconds until the control panel lights remain lit. After cleaning the printer, one cleaning sheet prints. For further information, see page 6.5.

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Control Panel Buttons

Cancel/Reprint

Toner Save

Cancel job

Press Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panel lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently printing. The Error light will blink while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and then return to the Ready mode. This may take some time, depending on the size of the print job.

Note: If the Cancel/Reprint button is accidentally

pushed, the job must be reprinted. There is no undo function.

Reprint last page of the job

If you press Cancel/Reprint in the Ready mode, the printer prints the last page of the last print job. See page 5.20.

Turn the Toner Save Mode on/off

USING CONTROL PANEL

3.2

(on)

Toner Save

(off)

Press Toner Save to turn the Toner save mode on or off. The printer must be in the Ready mode.

• If the button backlight is on, toner save mode activates and the printer uses less toner to print a document.

• If the button backlight is off, toner save mode is disabled and you will print in normal quality.

To enable or disable the Toner Save mode using this button, the Toner Save Mode option in the printer driver must be set to Printer Setting.

For further information on the Toner Save mode, see page 5.6.

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Control Panel Lights

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

The control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the Error light is on, the printer is experiencing an error. See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.17.

Control Panel Light Message

Ready mode

The Data light is on and the printer is ready to print.

No action is needed. If you press and hold the Demo button for about 2 seconds, a demo page will print.

Processing

The printer is receiving or processing data. Wait for the job to print.

Pressing the Cancel/Reprint button cancels the current job. One or two pages may print as the printer clears the print job. The printer will return to the Ready mode after the job has been canceled.

Paper out

The printer is out of paper.

Load paper into the printer. For the automatic tray, there is no need to press any button to reset. For the manual tray, press the Demo button after loading.

Waiting the Demo button to be pressed

In the Manual Feed mode, the printer is waiting the Demo button to be pressed.

Press the Demo button to start printing. You must press the button to print each page after loading paper into the manual input tray.

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This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer and how to properly load paper in the input trays for the best print quality.

Topics included in this chapter are:

◆ Choosing Paper and Other Media

◆ Selecting the Output Location

◆ Loading Paper

◆ Printing on Envelopes

◆ Printing on Heavy Paper

◆ Printing on Labels

◆ Printing on Transparencies

◆ Printing on Preprinted Paper

◆ Printing on Card Stocks

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Choosing Paper and Other Media

You can print on a variety of print media, including plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies and card stock. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. For the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.

When you choose print media, consider the following:

• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be appropriate for the project.

• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the adjusters of the paper tray.

• Weight : Your printer supports the following paper weights:

• 16~24 lb bond for the automatic input tray

• 16~43 lb bond for the manual input tray

• Brightness: Some paper is whiter than others and produces sharper, more vibrant images.

• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects how crisp the printing appears on paper.

CAUTION: Using media that does not conform to the

specifications listed in this section can cause problems that may require service. This service is not covered by the warranty or service agreement.

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Choosing Paper and Other Media

Media Sizes and Capacities

Media Size

Plain Paper

Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) A6 (105 x 148 mm) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) B5 (182 x 257 mm)

Envelopes

No. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 in.) DL (110 x 220 mm) C5 (162 x 229 mm) C6 (114 x 162 mm) B5 (176 x 250 mm) Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.)

Input Source/Capacity*

Automatic Input Tray

150 150 150 150 150

150

–

5 5 5 5 5 5

Manual Input Tray

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1

Labels

Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Transparency film

Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Card stock

Bond Paper

Thin Paper (12 lb ~ 16 lb)

Thick Paper (24 lb ~ 43 lb)

Depending on paper thickness, maximum capacity may be reduced.

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150

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Paper Guidelines

Choosing Paper and Other Media

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 multiply forms.

• Use only high-quality, copier grade paper.

• Do not use paper that has been printed on or that has been fed through a photocopier.

• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or staples.

• Do not attempt to overload the tray during printing.

• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or texture that is too smooth or rough.

• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white photocopy paper. The pigments must withstand the printer’s fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) 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, heatresistant inks that do not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subject to the printer’s fusing temperature.

• Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready for 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 paper away from moisture, direct sunlight or other conditions that can cause wrinkle or curl.

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Selecting the Output Location

The printer has two output locations: the face-up output slot and the face-down output tray. You can select the output location by changing the position of the output lever on the

front of the printer. To use the face-down output tray, be sure the output lever is in upper (normal) position. To use the face-up output slot, push the output lever down.

• If paper coming out of the face-down output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to the face-up output slot.

• To avoid paper jams, do not change the position of the output lever while printing.

Printing to the Face-Down Output Tray

The face-down output tray collects paper in face-down order. To use, make sure the output lever is in the upper position. (If it is not, push it up)

The face-down output tray should be used for most print jobs and is recommended when printing large jobs.

Printing to the Face-Up Output Slot

The printer prints to the face-up output slot if open. Push the output lever down to open the slot. Paper will come out of the printer face-up.

Using the face-up output slot might improve output quality with the following:

• envelopes

• labels

• Transparency films

• paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m

)

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Loading Paper

Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and insures trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper from the tray(s) while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam.

Using the Automatic Input Tray

The automatic input tray holds 150 sheets of paper and five sheets of special media. See “Media Sizes and Capacities” on page 4.2 for acceptable paper size and capacities for each input tray.

Load a stack of paper into the automatic input tray and print. For details on loading paper in the automatic input tray, see “Loading Paper” on page 2.4.

Note: Before using the automatic input tray, you must remove

the paper from the manual input tray.

Using the Manual Input Tray

If you select Manual in the Paper Source option, you can manually load paper in the manual quality after each page is printed.

If you experience a paper jam from the automatic time into the manual

Note: To avoid a paper jam, use the manual tray with the automatic input tray loaded with paper.

input tray

Load the print media in the manual input tray with the print side up.

Adjust the paper guide against the stack of print media without bending the stack.

. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print

input tray

input tray,

load one sheet of paper at a

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Loading Paper

Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slot.

When you print a document, you must select Manual for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3.

Print the document.

If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet after the first page prints out.

Press Demo to start feeding.

Notes:

• The face-up output slot may not hold the printed pages properly.

• The printed pages will not stack in the face-down output tray unless you change output lever position. After you finish using the face-up output slot, you must change the position of the output lever to the normal position by pushing it up.

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Printing on Envelopes

Guidelines

• Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the

input tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together.

• Do not feed stamped envelopes.

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

as these envelopes may severely damage the printer.

Flex or fan

the envelopes before

Load the envelopes into the input tray with the flap side down.

The stamp area is on the right side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the tray first.

Adjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stack.

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Printing on Envelopes

Push the output lever down.

When you print on envelopes, configure the paper source, type and size properly in the software application. For details, see page 5.3.

Print the document.

After printing, push the output lever up.

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Printing on Heavy Paper

Guidelines

• Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m2). For cotton papers, you can use

24 lb paper. The maximum paper weight available for your printer is 43 lb (163g/m

• Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 43 lb, or 163 g/m

Misfeeds, mis-stacking, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessive mechanical wear can result.

Load paper in the input tray with the print side up.

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the labels.

Push the output lever down.

bond).

When you print on heavy paper, select Bond in the Paper Type section, and then configure the paper source, and size in the software application. For details, see page 5.3.

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Printing on Labels

Guidelines

• Only use labels recommended for laser printers.

• Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.

• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to printer components.

• Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for one pass through the printer.

• Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.

Load labels in the input tray with print side up.

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the labels.

Push the output lever down.

To print on labels, configure the paper source, type and size in the software application. For details, see page 5.3.

Note: To prevent labels from sticking,

do not let the printed label sheets stack up as they are printed out.

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Printing on Transparencies

Guidelines

• Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers.

• Insure transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edges.

• Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems.

• Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the print side.

Load transparencies in the input tray

with print side up, and the top with the adhesive strip going first.

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies.

Push the output lever down.

To print on transparencies, configure the paper source, type and size in the software application. For details, see page 5.3.

Notes:

• To prevent transparencies from sticking, do not let the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out.

• Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer.

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Printing on Preprinted Paper

Guidelines

• Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second.

• Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any printer rollers.

• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage.

• Before loading preprinted paper as forms and letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper.

Load letterhead into the input tray

with the design face up, bottom edge toward the printer.

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the paper stack.

To print on preprinted paper, configure the paper source, type and size in the software application. For details, see page 5.3.

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Printing on Card Stocks

Postcards, 3” X 5” index cards can be printed with the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer.

Guidelines

• Insert the short-edge first into the selection through the software. Inserting paper long-edge first may cause a paper jam.

• Do not print on card stock that is too small or too large. The minimum size is 76 X 127 mm (3” X 5”) for the manual input tray and 95 X 127 mm (3.8” X 5”) for the automatic input tray, and the maximum size is 216 X 356 mm (8.5” X 14”).

• Set margins at least 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) away from the edges of the media in the software application.

Load print media in the input tray with print side up, short edge first .

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the media.

Push the output lever down.

input tray

. To print in landscape mode, make this

Configure the paper source, type in the printer driver’s properties (see page

5.3) and print.

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chapter

This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks.

Topics included in this chapter are:

◆

Printing a Document

◆

Using Toner Save Mode

◆

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)

◆

Fitting a Document to a Selected Paper Size

◆

Printing Posters

◆

Setting Graphic Properties

◆

Printing Watermarks

◆

Using Page Overlay

◆

Reprinting the Last Page

◆

Printing in a Network Environment

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Printing a Document

This procedure describes the steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending upon the application program. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact printing procedure.

Open the document to print.

Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box is

displayed (the Print dialog box for your application may look slightly different.).

The basic print settings are selected within the Print dialog box. These settings include the number of copies, paper size, and page orientation.

If you see a Properties button, click it. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead; then click Properties in the next screen.

Make sure that your printer is selected.

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Printing a Document

To take advantage of the printer features, click Properties

in the application’s print dialog box and go to step 4.

If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen.

The Properties dialog box allows you to access and change

printer settings.

If necessary, click the Paper tab to display the settings shown below. The Paper tab allows you to change the settings for basic paper handling.

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Printing a Document

Select Auto Select from the Paper Source options box

unless you are printing with special media. To print with special media, select Manual and feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5.

Select Plain Paper from the Paper Type options box

unless you want to use a different kind of print media. To use a different kind of media, select the corresponding print media name in the Paper Type options box. For more information, refer to Chapter 4 ‘Print Media’.

Select the paper size you have loaded in your printer.

The Paper Orientation option allows you to select the

direction in which information is printed on a page.

Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style. Landscape prints across the length of the page,

spreadsheet style.

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Landscape

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Printing a Document

Click the other tabs on the top of the Properties dialog box

to access other features.

When you complete the print settings, click OK until the

Print dialog box is displayed.

Click OK to start printing.

Notes:

• Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the printer driver. Change all print settings available in the software application first, then change any remaining settings using the printer driver.

• The settings you change remain in effect only while you are using the current program. To make your changes permanent, make them in the Printers folder as follows:

1. Click the Windows Start button.

2. Select Settings, then Printers to open the Printers window.

3. Select the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon.

4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open

the properties window.

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Canceling a Print Job

There are two ways to cancel a print job.

To stop a print job from your printer

Press the Cancel/Reprint button and hold until the control panel lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently printing.

The printer will finish printing the page and delete the rest of the print job while the Error light is blinking. Pressing Cancel/Reprint cancels only the current job in the printer. If more than one print job is in the printer memory, Cancel/Reprint must be pressed once for each job.

Printing a Document

Using Help

To stop a print job from the Printers folder

1. From the Start menu, select Settings.

2. Select Printers to open the Printers window, then doubleclick the Samsung ML-1200 Series icon.

3. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing

(Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel(Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP).

The Samsung ML-1200 Series printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer’s properties dialog box. You can also click ? from the upper right hand corner, and then click on any setting.

These help screens give detailed information regarding the printer features provided by the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver.

To restore the default printer properties setting when you change the print settings, click Default in the Samsung ML-1200 Series Properties dialog box.

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Using Toner Save Mode

Toner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page without a significant reduction in print quality.

There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode:

To enable this feature from your printer

Press the Toner Save button on the control panel. The printer must be in Ready mode (Data light is on).

• If the button backlight is on, toner save mode activates and the printer uses less toner to print a page.

• If the button backlight is off, toner save mode is disabled and the printer prints in a normal mode.

Note: To enable or disable the Toner Save mode from the control

panel, the Toner Save Mode option in the printer driver must be set to Printer Setting. See below.

To enable this feature from the software application

To change the print settings from your software application,

access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

Click the Graphic tab, and select the Toner Save Mode

option. You have the following options:

• Printer Setting: If you select this option, this feature is determined by the setting you’ve made on the control panel of the printer.

• Standard: If you don’t need to save toner to print a document, select this option.

• Save: Select this option to allow the printer to use less toner on each page.

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Click OK.

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rinting Multiple Pages on

One Sheet of Paper

You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet.

To change the print settings from your software application,

access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

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From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source, size and type.

Click the Output tab, and choose Multiple Pages per

Side in the Type drop-down list. Then select the number of pages you want to print per sheet (1, 2, 4, 9 or 16) in the Pages per Sheet drop-down list.

Click Print Page Borders to print a border around each

page on the sheet. Print Page Borders is enabled only if the Pages per Sheet is 2, 4, 9, or 16.

(N-Up Printing)

Click OK to start printing.

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Fitting a Document To a Selected Paper Size

This feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful for checking fine details on a small document.

To change the print settings from your software application,

access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

Click the Output tab, and select Fit to Page in the Type

drop-down list.

You’ll see the Application page size and be prompted to

select the Fit to Paper Size. Select the correct size from the drop-down list.

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Click OK to start printing.

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Printing Posters

Poster printing allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, which can be pasted together to form one poster-size document.

To change the print settings from your software application,

access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source, size and type.

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Click the Output tab, and select Poster in the Type

drop-down list.

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Printing Posters

To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3,

4x4, 5x5 or 6x6.

For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover four physical pages.

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Use the following options to adjust the print quality for specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page

5.1 for more information on accessing printer properties.

Click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below.

Setting Graphic Properties

You can select the printing resolution b y choosing either 300 dpi or 600 dpi. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarit y o f printed characters and graphics. Higher settings may increase the time it tak es to print a document.

Resolution

When the "Dark Text" is check ed, all text in y our document is allowed to print darker than normal document.

When the "All Text To Black" is check ed, all text in y o ur document is allowed to print solid black, regardless of the color it appears on the screen.When it is not checked, colored text is allowed to print in shades of gra y.

Click here to save the changes when setting is done.

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Setting Graphic Properties

Darkness

Reprint

Reprint When Jam

Use this option to lighten or darken the image appearance of your print jobs.

• Normal – For normal documents.

• Light – For bolder line widths or darker gray-scale images.

• Dark – For finer line width, higher definition in graphics, and lighter gray-scale images.

You can set the printer to reprint the last page of the last job when the Cancel/Reprint button is pressed. For details, see ‘Reprinting the Last Page’ on page 5.20.

With this option On, the printer stores the image for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer. If a paper jam occurs, the printer will automatically reprint all jammed pages after the jam is cleared.

5.12

Power Save Mode

Altitude Correction

PRINTING TASKS

To conserve power when the printer is idle, set the printer to enter a reduced power state after completing a print job, according to a time specified in the Power save Mode box.

Select the desired length of time from the drop-down list.

If your printer is constantly in use, select OFF to keep the printer ready with the minimum warm-up time. This uses more energy to keep the printer ready to print.

With this option checked, you can optimize the print quality for a low pressure area, such as a high ground.

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Printing Watermarks

The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “Draft” or “Confidential” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document.

There are several predefined watermarks in the ML-1200 Series printer, these can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.

To change the print settings from your software application,

To use an existing

watermark

access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

Click the Watermark tab and select the desired watermark

in the Message drop-down list. You will see the selected watermark in the preview window.

Click OK to start printing.

preview window

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Printing Watermarks

To create or edit a

watermark

To change the print settings from your software application,

access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text

message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the preview window. The preview window is provided so that you can see how the watermark will appear on the printed page.

Select the desired watermark options. You can select the

font type and size, color and angle. There are three checkboxes at the bottom of the dialog box:

• Transparent Text – Allows the document to show through the watermark.

• As Outline Only – Prints the text outline of the

watermark. This setting globally effects all watermarks in the list.

• On First Page Only – Prints the watermark only on the

first page.

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Use these scroll bars to adjust the position.

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Printing Watermarks

If you have created a new or edited an existing watermark,

the Add and Update button is enabled.

To add a new watermark to the list, click Add.

To edit, select the desired watermark from the list, edit,

and then click Update.

To complete the edit, click OK, and start printing.

To stop printing the watermark, select None in the Message drop-down list.

To delete a watermark

To change the print settings from your software application,

access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

From the Watermark tab, select the watermark for

deletion from the Messages drop-down list.

Click Delete.

Click OK.

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Using Page Overlay

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WORLD BEST

What is an Overlay?

Creating a New Page

Overlay

An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDD as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing the exact same information that is currently on your letterhead. To print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document.

To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image.

Create or open a document containing text or an image for

use in page overlay. Position the items exactly as you wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. If needed, save the file for later use.

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PRINTING TASKS

Select Print from the File menu. Then click Properties in

the application’s Print dialog box to access the printer properties. For details, see page 5.1.

Click the Overlays tab, and click Create Overlay.

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Using Page Overlay

In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up to

eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path if necessary. (The default is C:\FORMOVER).

Using Page Overlay

Click OK. You will see the name in the Overlay List box.

Click OK or Yes until you complete the creation.

The file is not printed out. Instead it is stored on your computer HDD disk.

Note: The overlay document size must be the same as

documents you will print with the overlay.

After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document:

Create or open the document to print.

To change the print settings from your software application,

access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

Click the Overlays tab, and select the desired overlay from

the Overlay List box.

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Using Page Overlay

If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay

List box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file.

If the stored overlay file is from an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window.

To select the file, click OK. The file is now shown in the Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select the overlay from the Overlay List box.

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Using Page Overlay

If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. When this box is

checked, a message box appears each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to print an overlay on your document.

Answering Yes to the message box means that the selected overlay will be printed with your document. Answering No to the message box cancels overlay printing.

If this box is empty, and an overlay has been selected, the overlay will be automatically printed with your document.

Click OK or Yes until the printing starts.

The selected overlay will be downloaded with the print job and printed on the document.

Deleting a Page Overlay

You can delete page overlays that are no longer used.

In the printer properties dialog box, click the Overlays tab.

Select the overlay to delete from the Overlay List box.

Click Delete Overlay.

Click OK to exit the Print dialog box.

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Reprinting the Last Page

The Samsung ML-1200’s memory stores the last page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper jam or other problems and want to know which page was printed last, reprint the last page.

Press Cancel/Reprint in Ready mode to reprint the last page.

Note: To prevent someone from reprinting your document, you can disable the reprinting

feature in the printer’s properties dialog box. When you turn the feature off in the printer’s properties, the

reprinting operation.

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Printing in a Network Environment

If you work in a network environment, you can connect the ML-1200 Series printer directly to a selected computer (called the “host computer”) on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a

Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP network printer connection.

Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer

driver on each computer that will send documents to the printer.

Setting Up the Host Computer

Start Windows.

From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and

double-click on the Network icon.

Check the File and Print Sharing box, then click OK.

Close the window.

Click Start and select Printers from Settings, then

double-click your printer name.

Select Properties in the Printers menu.

Click the Sharing tab, then check the Shared As box.

Fill in the Shared Name field, then click OK.

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Setting Up Client PC

Printing on a Network Environment

Right-click Start, and select Explorer.

Open the network folder in the left column.

Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer

Port.

Select the port, check the Reconnect at log on box,

then click OK.

From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers.

Double-click your printer icon.

From the Printers menu, select Properties.

Press the Details tab, select the printer port, then click

OK.

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chapter

This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and printer.

Topics included in this chapter are:

◆ Maintaining the Toner Cartridge

◆ Cleaning the Printer

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Maintaining the Toner Cartridge

Toner cartridge storage

Toner cartridge life

expectancy

To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind.

• Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use.

• Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not

cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.

• Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer.

• To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minute.

The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, a new toner cartridge lasts an average of 2,500 pages.

Recycling toner

cartridge

Saving toner

After installing a new toner cartridge (see page 2.2), follow the instructions included in the toner cartridge box to recycle the old cartridge.

To save toner, press the Toner Save button on the printer control panel. The button will be lit. You can also enable the Toner Save Mode in the printer properties. Refer to “Using Toner Save Mode” on page 5.6. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print quality.

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Toner Cartridge

Redistributing Toner

When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge.

Grasp the front cover at both sides and pull it toward you to open.

Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.

CAUTION:

• Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be hot.

• To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.

Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner.

Note: If the toner gets on your

clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

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Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Insure the toner cartridge snaps into place.

Firmly

close the cover.

Toner Cartridge

If the print remains light

Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See “Install the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.2.

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Cleaning the Printer

To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur.

Notes:

• Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner on or around the printer. These can damage the printer.

• While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge ). The oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems.

Cleaning the Outside

Wipe the outside surface of the printer with a soft, clean, lintfree cloth.

Cleaning the Inside

Cleaning inside the printer

Note: To prevent

damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minute. Cover it with a piece of paper, if necessary. Also, do not touch the black transfer roller inside the printer.

During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality problems such as toner specs or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the printer will eliminate or reduce these problems.

Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait for

the printer to cool.

Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge.

With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner

from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.

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Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover.

Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on.

Cleaning the Printer

Printing a cleaning sheet

Note: The cartridge

cleaning process takes some time. To stop the printing, turn the power off.

If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge. This process will produce a page with toner debris, which should be discarded.

Insure the printer is turned on and in the ready mode with

paper loaded in the automatic input tray.

Press and hold down Demo on the control panel for about ten

seconds until all control panel lights remain lit, then release.

Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from the

tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with the dust or toner particles on it.

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chapter

This chapter provides helpful information on the following topics:

◆ Troubleshooting Checklist

◆ Solving General Printing Problems

◆ Clearing Paper Jams

◆ Solving Print Quality Problems

◆ Troubleshooting Error Messages

◆ Common Windows Problems

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Troubleshooting Checklist

If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions.

Check

Insure the Data light on the control panel is on.

Press the Demo button to print a demo page.

Check the demo page to see if it is printed correctly.

Print a short document from a software application to verify that the computer and printer are connected and are communicating correctly.

Solution

• If no lights are on, check the power cord and power switch. Check the power source by plugging into another outlet.

• If other lights are on, go to “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.17.

• If a demo page does not print, check the paper supply in the input tray.

• If the paper jams in the printer, go to “ Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6.

• If the Error indicator light is illuminated on the control panel, go to “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.17.

If there is a print quality problem, go to “Solving Print Quality Problems” on page 7.11.

• If the page does not print, check the cable connection between the printer and computer.

• Check the print queue or print spooler to see if the printer has been paused.

• Check the software application to insure you are using the proper printer driver and communication port. If the page is interrupted during printing, go to “Solving General Printing Problems” on page 7.2.

If completing the checklist does not resolve the printer problem , check the following troubleshooting sections.

• “Solving General Printing Problems” on page 7.2.

• “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.17.

• “Common Windows Problems” on page 7.20.

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Solving General Printing Problems

For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions.

Problem

The printer does not print.

Possible Cause

The printer is not receiving power.

The printer is not selected as the default printer.

Check the printer for the following:

The printer may be in manual feed mode and out of paper. (The Paper light is on.)

The connection cable between the computer and the printer is not connected properly.

Solution

If no lights are on, check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and power source.

Select Samsung ML-1200 Series as your default printer.

• The printer cover is not closed.

• Paper is jammed.

• No paper is loaded.

• Toner cartridge is not installed.

• If printer system error occurs, contact a service representative.

Add paper to the manual input tray and press the Demo button on the printer’s control panel to begin printing.

Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it.

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The connection cable between the computer and the printer is defective.

The port setting is incorrect.

If possible, attach the cable to another computer that is working properly and print a job. You can also try using a different printer cable.

Check the Windows printer setting to insure the print job is sent to the correct port (for example, LPT1). If the computer has more than one port, insure the printer is attached to the correct one.

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Solving General Printing Problems

Problem

The printer does not print. (continued)

Printer selects media from the wrong paper source.

Paper does not feed into the printer.

Possible Cause

The printer may be configured incorrectly.

The printer driver may be incorrectly installed.

The printer is malfunctioning.

The paper source selection in the printer properties may be incorrect.

Paper has not been loaded correctly.

There is too much paper in the input tray.

Solution

Check the printer properties to insure all print settings are correct.

Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall the printer driver. Try printing a demo page.

Check the lights on the control panel to determine if the printer is indicating a system error.

For many software applications, the paper source selection is found under the Paper tab within the printer properties. Select the correct paper source.

Remove paper from the input tray and reload.

Remove excess paper from the input tray.

Print job is extremely slow.

The paper is too thick.

The job may be very complex.

The maximum print speed of the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer is 12 pages per minute.

If using Windows 95, the Spooling Setting may be set incorrectly.

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

Reduce the complexity of the page or try adjusting the print quality settings.

From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Right-click the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting.

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Solving General Printing Problems

Problem

Half the page is blank.

The paper keeps jamming.

Possible Cause

The page layout is too complex.

The page orientation setting may be incorrect.

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

There is too much paper in the paper tray.

An incorrect type of paper is being used.

An incorrect output method is being used.

Solution

Simplify the page layout and remove any unnecessary graphics from the document.

Change the page orientation in your application.

Insure the paper size in the print settings matches the paper in the input tray.

Remove excess paper from the tray. If printing special media, use the manual input tray.

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

Media such as thick paper should not be printed using the face-down output tray. Use the face-up output slot instead.

The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete.

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There may be debris inside the machine.

The printer cable is loose or defective.

The wrong printer driver was selected.

Open the front cover and remove the debris.

Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect. Try a print job that you have already printed successfully. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another computer and try a print job that you know works. Finally, try a new printer cable.

Check the application’s printer selection menu to insure your printer is selected.

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Solving General Printing Problems

Problem

The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. (continued)

Pages print, but are blank.

The illustrations print incorrectly in Adobe Illustrator.

Possible Cause

The software application is malfunctioning.

The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner.

The file may have blank pages.

Some parts, such as the controller or the board, may be defective.

The setting in the software application is wrong.

Solution

Try printing a job from another application.

Replace the toner cartridge.

Check the file to insure it does not contain blank pages.

Contact a service representative.

Print the document with the Bitmap Printing checkbox in the Print dialog box.

ATTENTION: The lifetime of the transfer roller

If you have any printing problem after your printer prints about 50,000 pages, you must contact the customer service to replace the transfer roller.

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Clearing Paper Jams

Occasionally, paper can become jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include:

• The paper tray is loaded improperly or overfilled.

• The paper tray has been pulled out during a print job.

• The top cover has been opened during a print job.

• Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been used. See “Paper Specifications”.

If a paper jam occurs, the Paper and the Error lights remain lit on the control panel. Find and remove the jammed paper. If the location of the paper jam is not obvious, look inside the printer.

Output Area

Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your

clothes, wash them in cold water as hot water will set the toner into the fabric.

Pull the jammed paper carefully from the output stacker.

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If paper is jammed in the face-up output slot, carefully remove the paper as shown.

Open and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed.

Clearing Paper Jams

Input Area

Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8.

Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray.

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Clearing Paper Jams

Open and close the front cover to resume printing.

Note: If the Paper and the Error lights

do not turn off, there is still jammed paper inside the printer. Check the inside of the printer.

Inside the Printer

Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on

your clothes, wash them in cold water as hot water will set the toner into the fabric.

Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open.

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Remove the toner cartridge.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the

toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Place a piece of paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer.

Gently pull the paper toward you to remove it from the printer.

Clearing Paper Jams

Make sure that no paper remains inside the printer.

Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed.

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Clearing Paper Jams

Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6.

• Follow the procedures in “Load Paper” on page 2.4. Insure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.

• Do not overload the automatic input tray. Insure the paper is below the paper capacity mark on the inside of the tray.

• Do not remove the paper from the input tray while printing.

• Flex, fan and straighten the paper before loading.

• Do not use creased, damp or highly curled paper.

• Do not mix paper types in the input tray.

• Use only recommended print media. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• Insure that the recommended print side is facing up when loading paper into both input trays.

• Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. See “Printer and Paper Storage Environment” on page A.6.

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Checklist

Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below.

• Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge (see page 6.2).

• Clean the inside of the printer (see page 6.4).

• Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.11).

• Insure Toner Save Mode is off (see page 5.6).

• Troubleshoot general printing problems (see page 7.2).

• Install a new toner cartridge, and check print quality (see page 2.2).

Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Light or faded print

Solution

If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:

• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing the Toner” on page 6.2. If this does not improve the print quality, install a new toner cartridge.

• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too light or Toner Save Mode is on. Adjust the print resolution and Toner Save Mode in the printer properties. See page 5.6 and 5.11 respectively.

• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See “Cleaning the Printer” on page 6.4.

• The surface of LSU may be dirty. Clean the LSU. See “Cleaning the Printer”.

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Toner specs

Dropouts

Solution

• The paper may not meet specifications (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 6.4.

• The paper path may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the Inside”.

If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:

• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the job.

• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots on its surface. Try a different brand of paper. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper.

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• The toner cartridge may be defective. See “Vertical repetitive defects” on the next page.

• If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service representative.

Vertical lines

If black vertical streaks appear on the page:

• The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scratched. Install a new toner cartridge.

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Gray background

Toner smear

Solution

If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable, the procedures below may fix the problem.

• Change to a lighter weight pages. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can increase the amount of background shading.

• Install a new toner cartridge.

• Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 6.4.

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• Install a new toner cartridge.

Vertical repetitive defects

If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:

• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs on the page, print a cleaning sheet several times to clean the cartridge (see page 6.5). After the printout, if you still have the same problems, install a new toner cartridge.

• Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages.

• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative.

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Background scatter

Misformed characters

Solution

Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page.

• 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 absorb too much moisture.

• If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse side. Printing on seams can cause problems.

• If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or the printer properties.

• If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different paper. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• If characters are improperly formed and producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit may need service. Verify that it also occurs on a demo page by pressing the Demo button on the control panel when the printer is ready. For service, contact a service representative.

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PROBLEM SOLVING

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• Insure the paper or other media is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Curl or wave

Wrinkles or creases

Solution

• Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature

and humidity can cause paper curl. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try

rotating the paper 180° in the input tray.

• Push the output lever and try printing to the face up output

slot.

• Insure that the paper is loaded properly.

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper

Specifications” on page A.2.

• Push the output lever and try printing to the face up output

slot.

• Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try

rotating the paper 180° in the feeder.

Back of printouts are dirty

Black pages

• The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside”

on page 6.4.

• Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the printer.

• The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove

the cartridge and reinsert.

• The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing.

Install a new toner cartridge.

• The printer may require repair. Contact a service

representative.

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Loose toner

Character Voids

Solution

• Clean the inside of the printer.

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• Install a new toner cartridge.

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Contact a service representative.

Character voids are white areas within the parts of characters that should be solid black:

• If you are using transparencies, try another type of transparency. (Because of the composition of transparency media, some character voids are normal.)

• You may be printing on the wrong surface on the paper. Remove the paper and turn it around.

• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

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Horizontal stripes

PROBLEM SOLVING

If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:

• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert.

• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner cartridge.

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Contact a service representative.

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Troubleshooting Error Messages

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error.

Printer Light Patterns

Light status legend

symbol for “light off”

symbol for “light on”

symbol for “light blinking”

Power off

• Check the power cord and the power switch if your printer does not power up.

Paper jam, or no toner cartridge

Paper is jammed inside the printer or the toner cartridge is not installed.

• Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6.

• Insure that the toner cartridge is correctly installed in the printer.

Paper out

The printer is out of paper in the input tray.

• Load paper into the tray. For the automatic input tray, loading paper will cancel this message and allow you to continue with the print job. tray, press the Demo button after loading paper.

For the manual input

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Troubleshooting Error Messages

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Paper

Error

Data

Error

Paper

Toner Save

Waiting for the Demo button to be pressed

While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo button to be pressed.

• Press the Demo button on the control panel to start printing. You must press the button to print each page after loading paper into the manual input tray.

Door open

The printer front cover may be open.

• Check that the printer front cover door is closed properly.

Canceling a job or memory out

If your printer is canceling a job (see page 5.5), the Error light blinks. When cancellation is complete, the message will automatically clear. The printer memory may not be sufficient for the print job. The page being printed may have been too complex for the memory capacity of the printer. Press the Cancel/Reprint button to cancel the current job.

• Try to free up memory by removing any unnecessary fonts, macros, or any data currently in printer memory.

• Simplify the image or print at a lower resolution.

LSU error

• Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again.

• If the error persists, contact a service representative.

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Troubleshooting Error Messages

Data

Error

Paper

Toner Save

Data

Error

Paper

Toner Save

Data

Error

Paper

Toner Save

Data

Error

Paper

Toner Save

Data

Error

Paper

Toner Save

Data

Error

Paper

Toner Save

Engine Over Heat error

• Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again.

• If the error persists, contact a service representative.

System error(No Heat error)

• Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again.

• If the error persists, contact a service representative.

Open Fuser error

• Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again.

• If the error persists, contact a service representative.

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Common Windows Problems

Problem

“File in Use” message appears during installation.

“Error Writing to LPTx” message appears.

“General Protection Fault”, “Exception OE”, “Spool32”, or “Illegal Operation” messages appear.

Possible Cause and Solution

Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver.

• Insure the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on, and the Data light on the control panel is on.

• If bi-directional communication is not turned on in the driver, it will also cause this message.

• From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. Right-click on the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon and select Properties. From the Details tab, click on

Port Settings. Uncheck the Check Port State before Printing box and click OK. From Spool Settings, select Print Directly to Printer and click OK. Try printing

again.

• Close all other applications, reboot Windows, and try printing again.

• Delete all temp files from the temp sub-directory. You can determine the name of the directory by editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and looking for the statement, “Set Temp =”. The name after this statement is the temp directory. It is usually C:\temp by default, but can be redefined.

Note: Refer to Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP documentation that came

with your PC for further information on Windows error messages.

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This appendix provides information on the following topics:

◆

Printer Specifications

◆

Paper Specifications

◆

Installing USB driver in Windows

◆

Using Your Printer with Macintosh

◆

Linux Driver Installation

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Printer Specifications

Item

Print Speed

Resolution

First Printing Time

WarmUp Time

Power Rating

Power Consumption

Acoustic Noise

Toner Supply

Toner Cartridge Life

Duty Cycle

Weight

Package Weight

Specifications and Description

12 PPM

600 dpi

Less than 12.5 seconds

30 seconds

AC 100 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz

250 W average during operation / Less than 10 W in sleep mode

Stand by: Less than 35 dB; Operating: Less than 47 dB

Single cartridge

2,500 pages, 5% area coverage

Monthly: 12,000 pages maximum

6.5 Kg / 13.4 lb.

Paper: 1.83 Kg Plastic: 0.33 Kg

External Dimensions (W x D x H)

Operating Environment

Emulation

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Interface

329 x 355 x 231 mm / 12.95 x 13.98 x 9.09 in.

Temperature:10 ~ 32 °C / 50 ~ 90 °F; Humidity: 20 ~ 80 % RH

PrinThru

8 MB (nonexpandable)

IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel

•

- Modes supported: Compatible, Nibble, Byte, ECP

•

USB Interface Standard

- USB 1.0 compliant

- 12 Mbps 1 port

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Paper Specifications

Overview

This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain and moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality. Paper that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this manual can cause the following problems:

• Poor print quality

•

Increased paper jams

•

Premature wear on the printer.

Notes:

• Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control.

• Before purchasing large quantities of paper, insure the paper meets the requirements specified in this user guide.

A.2

CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these

specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements.

APPENDIX

Samsung ML-1210SF, ML-1210H, ML-1210E, ML-1010H User Manual [hi]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Setting Up Your Printer

Using Control Panel

Print Media

Printing Tasks

Maintaining Your Printer

Problem Solving

Appendix

INDEX

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Laser Safety Statement

Ozone Safety

Power Saver

Radio Frequency Emissions

Special Features

Printer Components

Front View

Inside View

Rear View

Unpack Your Printer

Install the Toner Cartridge

Loading Paper

Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only)

Turn on the Printer

Print a Demo Page!

Install the Printer Software

Before Installing the Printer Software

Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM

Software Installation Tips

Installing Software from Diskette

Making Installation Diskettes

Installing Software

Control Panel Buttons

Control Panel Lights

Choosing Paper and Other Media

Media Sizes and Capacities

Paper Guidelines

Selecting the Output Location

Printing to the Face-Down Output Tray

Printing to the Face-Up Output Slot

Loading Paper

Using the Automatic Input Tray

Using the Manual Input Tray

Printing on Envelopes

Printing on Heavy Paper

Printing on Labels

Printing on Transparencies

Printing on Preprinted Paper

Printing on Card Stocks

Printing a Document

Canceling a Print Job

Using Help

Using Toner Save Mode

Fitting a Document To a Selected Paper Size

Printing Posters

Setting Graphic Properties

Printing Watermarks

Using Page Overlay

Reprinting the Last Page

Printing in a Network Environment

Setting Up the Host Computer

Setting Up Client PC

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge

Redistributing Toner

Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning the Outside

Cleaning the Inside

Troubleshooting Checklist

Solving General Printing Problems

Clearing Paper Jams

Output Area

Input Area

Inside the Printer

Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

Solving Print Quality Problems