Samsung ML-1430 User Manual

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SAMSUNG LASER PRINTER

User's Guide

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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-1430 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Printer Components –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3

Setting Up Your Printer

STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: STEP 4: STEP 5: STEP 6: STEP 7:

Using Control Panel

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

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

Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1 Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––– 2.2 Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4 Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable – 2.6 Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7 Print a Demo Page! –––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7 Install the Printer Software –––––––––––––––– 2.8 Installing USB driver in Windows ––––––––––– 2.13

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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 ––––––– 5.7 Fitting a Document to a selected Paper Size ––––––––– 5.8 Printing Posters ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9 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

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 Common Macintosh Problems –––––––––––––––––––– 7.21 Common Linux Problems –––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.22

Appendix

Printer Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1 Paper Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2 Using Your Printer with Macintosh ––––––––––––––––– A.10 Using Printer in Linux –––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.17

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.

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

RAYO.

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UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

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STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

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URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

Caution! Hot Surface. Avoid Contract.

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Ozone Safety

Power Saver

Environmental and Safety Consideration

During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1430 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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CHAPTER

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1430 Series printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics:

◆ Special Features

◆ Printer Components

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Special Features

Samsung ML-1430 Series is a versatile, productive printer equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can:

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

• Your printer prints 14 pages-per-minute(A4 size), 15 pages-per-minute(Letter size).

Print with excellent quality and high speed

Handle paper flexibly

Save your time and money

• 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.

• 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

WORLD BEST

Dear ABC

Regards

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-1430 Series printer comes with both Parallel 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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Printer Components

Inside View

Toner cartridge

Rear View

Power switch

Power receptacle

Front cover

Parallel port

USB port

1.4

INTRODUCTION

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Memo

Printer Components

INTRODUCTION

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CHAPTER

Setting Up

Your Printer

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

◆

STEP 1:

◆

STEP 2:

◆

STEP 3:

◆

STEP 4:

Unpack Your Printer

Install the Toner Cartridge

Load Paper

Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable

◆

STEP 5:

◆

STEP 6:

◆

STEP 7:

Turn on the Printer

Print a Demo Page!

Install the Printer Software Installing USB driver in Windows

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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.

Toner cartridge Power cord

CD-ROM

Paper Output Support

Carefully remove all packing tapes from the printer.

Attach the supplied paper output support as shown.

Setup Guide

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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 (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).

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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

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 2.13.

➜

To the parallel

port on PC

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Turn on the Printer

Demo

ML-1430

Excellent Performance

Saving & Convenience

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

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 2.13, 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.10, for information on installing the print software and printing from Macintosh.

If you are printing in Linux

Go to “Using Printer in Linux” on page A.17, for information on installing the Linux driver.

Before Installing the Printer Software

Verify the following:

• At least 32 MB(Windows 9x/Me/NT), 128 MB(Windows 2000/XP) or more of RAM is installed on your PC.

• There is at least 200 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 or 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

How do I access printer features ?

How do I remove the printing software ?

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-1430 Series program group allows you to select and remove any or all of the Samsung ML-1430 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-1430 Series, and then Samsung ML-1430 Series Driver Maintenance.

The Samsung ML-1430 Series Driver Maintenance dialog box appears. Check Remove and then click Next.

When you are asked to confirm your selection, click OK.

The Samsung ML-1430 Series printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer.

Click Finish.

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Install the Printer Software

If you have installing problems

Can I use this printer in the other OS?

• 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.

• If you fail the installation, you will have to reinstall.

1. From the Start menu, select Programs.

2. Select Samsung ML-1430 Series, and then

Samsung ML-1430 Series Driver Maintenance.

3. The Samsung ML-1430 Series Driver Maintenance dialog box appears. Check Repair and then click Next.

4. When you finish reinstallation, click Finish.

The Samsung ML-1430 Series Printer supports the Linux system. Go to “Using Printer in Linux” on page A.17 for information on installing the Linux driver.

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Installing USB driver in Windows

If you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, you can connect your printer to the USB chain of devices.

Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer

requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy the USB

1.0 or 1.1 compliant cable.

Installing USB driver in Windows 98/Me

1. Connect printer with USB cable

and install USB

driver

Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned ON.

Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer.

➜

To the USB port

on PC

Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer.

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Installing USB driver in Windows

The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next.

Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next.

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Installing USB driver in Windows

Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose D:\USB (where D is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Next.

Click Next. The USB driver will be installed.

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Installing USB driver in Windows

Click Finish.

Note: If you already installed the printer driver, the

International Setup Version

screen doesn’t appear.

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language.

Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.9.

Notes:

• If you want to use your printer with the Parallel cable, remove the USB cable and connect the Parallel cable. Then reinstall the printer driver.

• If your printer doesn’t work properly, reinstall the printer driver.

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Installing USB driver in Windows

Installing USB driver in Windows 2000/XP

1. Connecting USB

2. Installing USB driver

Note: All applications must be

closed on your PC before beginning installation.

Connect your printer with the USB cable. For the information on connecting the cable, see page 2.13.

The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. Click Cancel, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CDROM drive.

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language.

Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.9.

Notes:

• If you want to use your printer with the Parallel cable, remove the USB cable and connect the Parallel cable. Then reinstall the printer driver.

• If your printer doesn’t work properly, reinstall the printer driver.

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Installing USB driver in Windows

Frequently Asked Questions About USB

What is USB?

Universal Serial Bus (USB) makes it easy to connect devices to

your computer without having to open the PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras. It also offers the benefit of being able to add, remove, and move devices.

Because USB is a relatively new technology, we recommended using a parallel printing connection. However, USB is an option to customers who want to print from Windows 98/Me/2000/XP across the USB cable. If your computer’s USB port is enabled and properly setup, you can connect your printer via a USB cable.

How can I determine if my computer’s USB port is enabled?

In Windows 98/Me, select Start ➝ Settings ➝ Control Panel.

Double-click the System icon.

Click the Device Manager tab.

Click the plus (+) icon before the Universal Serial Bus

Controller item.

If you see a USB host controller and a USB root hub listed, then the USB is properly enabled. If you have multiple hubs on the USB chain, try connecting your printer to a different hub or to another USB device. Also, insure the cable connections are firm. (USB hubs are hardware devices into which you can plug multiple USB cables.)

If you do not see these devices listed, refer to your computer’s documentation or contact the manufacturer for more information on enabling and setting up the USB. Remember, you can also use a parallel cable to connect your printer’s parallel port to your computer. (If you decide to switch to a parallel cable connection, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. )

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Installing USB driver in Windows

Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-1430 Series

printer on the USB chain?

Yes. Windows 98/Me/2000/XP allows you to “share” your printer

After I install my printer, why isn’t my ML-1430 Series printer

assigned to an LPT printer port in the Print dialog box of my software application?

using software settings on your computer. After others on the USB chain have installed the printer software for your specific printer, they can print to your shared printer.

USB uses a different naming convention for USB devices. After the

How can I increase printing speed and quality?

printer has been installed, you see SSUSB:(your printer name) instead of LPT.

When operated on a USB chain, your printer may print slower if other USB devices are being used while you’re printing. For optimal print performance, avoid using other devices in the USB chain while printing.

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CHAPTER

Using the

Control Panel

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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Toner Save Cancel/Reprint

Demo

DataPaperError

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

3.2

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

(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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Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Control Panel Lights

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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CHAPTER

Print Media

This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with the Samsung ML-1430 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.

RINT MEDIA

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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)

5 5

1 1

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.

Thin Paper Mode is selected in case of the 16lb paper such as Georgia Pacific 16lb, Boise cascade 16lb or less than 16lb paper and 16lb cotton paper such as Fox river 16lb.

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Paper Guidelines

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

Choosing Paper and Other Media

• 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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Demo

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.

Press Demo to start feeding.

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 loading.

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.

Press Demo to start feeding.

Note: If you select Auto Select in the Paper Source and load the envelope one by one, you need not press the Demo button.

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.

Press Demo to start feeding.

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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.

Press Demo to start feeding.

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.

Press Demo to start feeding.

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-1430 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.

Press Demo to start feeding.

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CHAPTER

Printing Tasks

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

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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 Use Printer Default 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.



Landscape



Portrait

You can also see the printable area.

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Printing a Document

Notes:

• Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the

• The settings you change remain in effect only while you are using

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.

printer driver. Change all print settings available in the software application first, then change any remaining settings using the printer driver.

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.

(Windows 9x/Me/2000) Select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP)

3. Select the Samsung ML-1430 Series printer icon.

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

properties window. (Windows 9x/Me) Click the right mouse button and select Document Defaults to open the document defaults window. (Windows NT) Click the right mouse button and select Printing Preferences to open the printing preferences window. (Windows 2000/XP)

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Cancel/Reprint

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-1430 Series icon.

3. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP).

The Samsung ML-1430 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-1430 Series printer driver.

To restore the default printer properties setting when you change the print settings, click Default in the Samsung ML-1430 Series Properties dialog box.

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Toner Save

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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Printing 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.

4 pages per sheet

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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.

(N-Up Printing)

9 pages per sheet



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.

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.

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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Poster printing

with 2x2 style

Click the Output tab, and select Poster Printing in the Type drop-down list.

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Printing Posters

To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4.

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

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2 x 2

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You may specify an overlap in millimeter or inch to make it

➛➛

3 x 3

easier to reconstruct the resulting poster.

0.25 inch

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Overlap=0



Click OK to start printing.

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Overlap=0.25



0.25 inch

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Setting Graphic Properties

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.

Resolution

Click here to save the changes when setting is done.

When the "Dark Text" is checked, all text in your document is allowed to print darker than normal document.

When the "All Text To Black" is checked, all text in your 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 gray.

You can select the printing resolution by choosing either 300 DPI or 600 DPI. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics. Higher settings may increase the time it takes to print a document.

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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.

Power Save Mode

Altitude Correction

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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-1430 Series printer, these can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.

To use an existing

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 WaterMarks 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 WaterMarks 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 WaterMarks tab, select the watermark for deletion from the Messages drop-down list.

Click Delete.

Click OK.

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WORLD BEST

Dear ABC

Regards

WORLD BEST

Using Page Overlay

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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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 Save. 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 Open. 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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Cancel/Reprint

Reprinting the Last Page

The Samsung ML-1430’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 Cancel/Reprint button on the control panel does not perform the reprinting operation.

To disable this feature:

1. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers.

2. Click the right mouse button on the Samsung ML-1430 Series printer icon and select Properties to

open the properties window.

3. From the Graphic tab, Select OFF from the Reprint drop-down list.

With this option OFF, you cannot reprint the last page from the control panel.

When you want to reprint the last page on the control panel, you must select ON from the list.

4. Click OK.

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Printing in a Network Environment

If you work in a network environment, you can connect the ML-1430 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-1430 Series printer driver on each computer that will send documents to the printer.

Windows 9x/Me

Setting Up 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 Printer menu.

Click the Sharing tab, then check the Shared As box. Fill in the Shared Name field, then click OK.

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Printing on a Network Environment

Setting Up Client PC

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 Printer menu, select Properties.

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

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Windows NT/2000/XP

Setting Up Host

Computer

Start Windows.

From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows NT/2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP)

Double-click your printer icon.

From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

Printing on a Network Environment

Check the Shared box. (Windows NT) Check the Shared As box. (Windows 2000) Check the Share this printer box. (Windows XP)

Fill in the Share Name field, then click OK. (Windows NT) Fill in the Shared Name field, then click OK. (Windows 2000/XP)

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Printing on a Network Environment

Setting Up Client PC

Right-click Start, and select Explorer.

Open your network folder in the left column.

Click the shared name.

From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows NT/2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP)

Double-click your printer icon.

From the Printer menu, select Properties.

Press the Ports tab, click Add Port.

Select Local port, and click New Port.

Fill in the Enter a port name field, enter the shared name.

Click OK, and click Close .

Click OK. (Windows NT) Click Apply, and click OK. (Windows 2000/XP)

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CHAPTER

Maintaining

Your Printer

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. (The original toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an average of 1,000 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.

Toner Cartridge

Firmly

If the print remains light

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

close the cover.

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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

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.

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.

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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Toner Save Cancel/Reprint

Demo

DataPaperError

Cleaning the Printer

Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover.

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

Printing a cleaning

Note: The cartridge

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

sheet

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

Problem Solving

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

◆ Common Macintosh Problems

◆ Common Linux 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.

• “Common Macintosh Problems” on page 7.21.

• “Common Linux Problems” on page 7.22.

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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-1430 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-1430 Series printer is 14 pages per minute.

If using Windows 9x/Me, 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-1430 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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PROBLEM SOLVING

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” on page A.2.

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.

Make sure that no paper remains inside the printer.

Clearing Paper Jams

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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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” on page 6.4.

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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” on page 6.4.

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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PROBLEM SOLVING

• 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.

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

• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service

occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages.

representative.

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Misformed characters

Problem

Background scatter

Page skew

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.

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

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• 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

Back of printouts are

dirty

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.

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

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

Black pages

• The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove

• The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing.

• The printer may require repair. Contact a service

the cartridge and reinsert.

Install a new toner cartridge.

representative.

PROBLEM SOLVING

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Samsung ML-1430 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

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

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 USB driver in Windows

Installing USB driver in Windows 98/Me

Installing USB driver in Windows 2000/XP

Frequently Asked Questions About USB

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

Windows 9x/Me

Windows NT/2000/XP

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

Print Quality Checklist

Solving Print Quality Problems