Samsung ML-1615 User Manual
SAMSUNG Laser Printer User's Guide
ML-1610 Series
About the User’s Guide
This
User’s Guide
It also provides all of the detailed instructions for using your printer and information for
maintaining and troubleshooting the printer.
The
Software User’s Guide
you need for installing the supplied software and using its features.
provides information you need for setting up your printer.
which is the second section of this guide provides information
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.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1:
Chapter 2:
INTRODUCTION
Special Features .................................................. 1.2
Printer Driver Features ......................................... 1.3
Printer Components ............................................. 1.4
Front View ..................................................... 1.4
Rear View ...................................................... 1.5
Understanding the Control Panel ............................ 1.6
On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs ................... 1.6
Cancel button ................................................. 1.7
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
Unpacking .......................................................... 2.2
Selecting a Location ........................................ 2.3
Installing the Toner Cartridge ................................ 2.4
Loading Paper ..................................................... 2.7
Connecting a Printer Cable .................................... 2.9
Turning the Printer on ......................................... 2.10
Printing a Demo Page .......................................... 2.11
Installing Printer Software ................................... 2.12
System Requirements .................................... 2.12
Chapter 3:
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USING PRINT MATERIALS
Choosing Paper and Other Materials ....................... 3.2
Type and Capacities ........................................ 3.3
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials .......... 3.3
Verifying the Output Location ................................ 3.6
Loading Paper ..................................................... 3.6
Using the Tray ................................................ 3.6
Using Manual Feed Mode ................................. 3.7
Printing on Special Materials ................................. 3.8
Canceling a Print Job ........................................... 3.10
Chapter 4:
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge ............................. 4.2
Redistributing Toner ........................................ 4.3
Replacing the Toner Cartridge .......................... 4.5
Using the Toner Save Mode ................................... 4.5
Cleaning the Printer ............................................. 4.6
Cleaning the Outside ....................................... 4.6
Cleaning the Inside ......................................... 4.6
Consumables and Replacement Parts ..................... 4.9
Chapter 5:
Chapter 6:
SOLVING PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting Checklist ..................................... 5.2
Solving General Printing Problems .......................... 5.3
Clearing Paper Jams ............................................. 5.6
In the Paper Exit Area ..................................... 5.6
In the Paper Feed Area .................................... 5.8
Around the Toner Cartridge .............................. 5.9
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams ........................... 5.10
Solving Print Quality Problems .............................. 5.10
Print Quality Checklist .................................... 5.10
Solving Print Quality Problems ......................... 5.11
Troubleshooting Error Messages ........................... 5.16
Common Windows Problems ................................ 5.17
Common Linux Problems ..................................... 5.18
SPECIFICATIONS
Printer Specifications ............................................ 6.2
Paper Specifications ............................................. 6.3
Overview ....................................................... 6.3
Supported Sizes of Paper ................................. 6.4
Guidelines for Using Paper ............................... 6.5
Paper Specifications ........................................ 6.6
Paper Output Capacity ..................................... 6.6
Printer and Paper Storage Environment ............. 6.7
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Important Precautions and Safety Information
When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people:
1
Read and understand all instructions.
2
Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.
3
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature
accompanying the machine.
4
If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the
safety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If
you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for
assistance.
5
Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.
6
Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall, causing
serious damage.
7
Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator, heater, air
conditioner or ventilation duct.
8
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not locate your machine
where the cords will be abused by persons walking on them.
9
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish
performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
10
Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords.
11
Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or cabinet
openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a risk of fire or
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine.
12
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly could cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.
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13
Unplug the machine from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
•When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or
frayed.
•If liquid has been spilled into the machine.
•If the machine has been exposed to rain or water.
•If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.
•If the machine has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged.
•If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance.
14
Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive
work by a qualified service technician to restore the machine to normal
operation.
15
Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC power for the duration of
the lightning storm.
16
If you continuously print multiple pages, the surface of the output tray may
become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and keep children away from
the surface.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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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.
When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be fo l lowed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
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Ozone Safety
During normal operation, this machine 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 contact your nearest Samsung
dealer.
Power Saver
This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power
consumption when it is not in active use.
When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power
consumption is automatically lowered.
The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or
service.
Recycling
Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this pr oduct in an
environmentally responsible manner.
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Radio Frequency Emissions
FCC regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This device 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:
1
Reposition the receiving antenna.
2
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
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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Declaration of Conformity (European Countries)
Approvals and Certifications
The CE marking applied to this product symbolizes 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.
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Printer!
This chapter includes:
• Special Features
• Printer Driver Features
• Printer Components
• Understanding the Control Panel
Special Features
Your new printer is equipped with special features that improve
the print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can:
Print with excellent quality and high speed
Dear ABC
Regards
WORLD BEST
• You can print at
• Up to
16 ppm in A4 (17 ppm in Letter
600 dots per inch
(dpi).
).
Handle paper flexibly
•
Standard 150-sheet tray
supports various sizes and types
of paper.
• 50-sheet output tray supports convenient access.
Create professional documents
• You can customize your documents using
as “Confidential.” For details, See
• Print
Posters
. The text and pictures of each page of your
Software User’s Guide
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. For details, see
Software User’s Guide
Watermarks
.
, such
Save your time and money
• Allows you to use the
details, see
Software User’s Guide
Toner Save
mode to save toner. For
and page 4.5.
.
1.2
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• Allows you to print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper
to save paper (
User’s Guide
N-Up printing
.
). For details, see
Software
• You can use preprinted forms and letterhead on plain paper.
For details, see
• This printer meets
Software User’s Guide
Energy Star
guidelines for energy
.
efficiency.
Print in various environments
• You can print in
• Your printer is compatible with various
• Your printer comes with the
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Linux OS
USB
interface.
.
.
Printer Driver Features
Your printer
features:
• Paper source selection
• Paper size, orientation and media type
• number of copies
Table below lists a general overview of features supported by
your printer
Ton e r S ave Y
Print quality option Y
Poster printing Y
Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Y
Fit to page printing Y
Scale printing Y
drivers will support the following standard
drivers.
Printer Driver
Feature
Win98/Me/2000/XP
1
Watermark Y
Overlay Y
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Output support
Printer Components
Front View
Front cover
Paper input tray
Paper output tray
(Face down)
Top cover
Control panel
Inside view
1.4
Rear guide
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Toner cartridge
Side guides
Rear View
1
Power switch
USB port
Power receptacle
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Understanding the Control Panel
On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs
LED Description
If the
On Line/Error
print.
lights green, the printer is ready to
If the
On Line/Error
an error, such as jammed paper, no paper, the open top or
front cover, or the empty toner cartridge.
See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 5.16.
If you press the
data, the
In Manual Feed mode, if there is no paper in the tray, the
Line/Error
Load paper into the tray and the LED stops blinking.
If the printer is receiving data, the
blinks green.
If the printer is printing the received data, the
Error
On Line/Error
LED blinks green.
LED blinks green fast.
lights red, the printer is experiencing
Cancel
button while the printer is receiving
LED blinks red to cancel printing.
On Line/Error
On Line/
On
LED slowly
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LED Description
If you press the
and the Toner Save mode is enabled.
If you press this button once again, this LED is off and the
Toner Save mode is disabled.
If the
On Line/Error
system has some problems.
To solve the problem, see “Troubleshooting Error Messages”
on page 5.16
Cancel
and
button in Ready mode, this LED is on
Cancel button
Function Description
Printing demo page
Manual feeding
In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 2
seconds until all LEDs blink slowly, and release.
Press this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the
tray, when you select
software application.
For detailed information, see “Using Manual Feed Mode” on
page 3.7.
Manual Feed
Toner Save
LEDs blink, your
for
Source
from your
1
Canceling print job
Toner Save mode
on/off
Press this button during printing. The
blinks while the print job is cleared from both the printer
and the computer, and then return to Ready mode. This
may take some time depending on the size of the print job.
In Manual Feed mode, you can’t cancel the print job by
pressing this button.
For detailed information, see “Using Manual Feed Mode” on
page 3.7.
In Ready mode, press this button to turn the Toner Save
mode on or off.
For detailed information, see
page 4.5.
Software User’s Guide
On Line/Error
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LED
and
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Setting Up Your Printer
This chapter provides step by step information on setting up
your printer.
This chapter includes:
•Unpacking
• Installing the Toner Cartridge
• Loading Paper
• Connecting a Printer Cable
• Turning the Printer on
• Printing a Demo Page
• Installing Printer Software
Unpacking
1
Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing
carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the
following items:
2
Toner Cartridge
CD-ROM
Paper Cover
a.
The paper cover is to prevent dust and moisture from
contaminating your paper loaded in the tray. When you
need to open the machine (for example, cleaning inside of
the machine, removing the jammed paper or installing the
toner cartridge), remove the paper cover from your machine.
Power Cord
Quick Install Guide
a
Notes:
• If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer
immediately.
• Components may differ from one country to another.
• The appearance of the power cord is differ depending on the
country.
• The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, and
the Adobe Acrobat Reader program.
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2.2
2
Carefully remove all of packing tape from the printer.
Tap e
Selecting a Location
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation.
Allow extra space for opening cover and tray. The area should be
well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat,
cold, and humidity. See the image below for clearance space. Do not
place the printer close to the edge of your desk or table!
Clearance Space
•
Front
: 482.6 mm (enough space to allow opening of the paper
input tray)
•
Back
: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)
•
Right
: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)
•
Left
: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)
100 mm
(3.9 in.)
100 mm
(3.9 in.)
482.6 mm(18.8 in.)
552 mm(21.7 in.)
100 mm
(3.9 in.)
954.6 mm(37.5 in.)
2.3
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Installing the Toner Cartridge
1
Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open.
Note:
Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you
use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/
removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer.
2
2
Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the
paper protecting the cartridge by pulling the packing tape.
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2.4
3
Gently roll the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner.
Thoroughly rolling the cartridge will assure maximum
copies per cartridge.
Note:
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.
Cautions:
• To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for
more than few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if left
exposed for more than a few minutes.
• Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the
handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.
2.5
4
Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each
side.
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5
Unfold the toner cartridge handle and grasp it. Insert the
cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place.
Note:
Carefully insert or pull out the toner cartridge not to scratch
against the printer.
6
Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely
closed. If the cover is not firmly closed, printing errors may
occur when you print.
2
Note:
When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner
cartridge life of approximately 2,000 pages (1,000 pages for the
toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).
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2.6
Loading Paper
You can load approximately 150 sheets of paper in the tray.
1
Grasp the paper input tray and pull it toward you to open.
Pinch the rear guide and pull it out to extend the tray.
Note:
Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you
use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/
removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer.
2
Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning
them back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
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3
Load paper
Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray.
4
Pay attention not to overload paper. Paper overloading may
cause paper jams.
5
Pinch the rear guide to adjust for the paper length and
pinch the side guide and slide it to the left flush against the
paper.
with the print side facing up
.
2
Notes:
• Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the material to
• If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam.
warp.
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2.8
6
If necessary, close the paper cover to keep the paper
loaded in the tray from dust.
Connecting a Printer Cable
To print from your computer, you need to connect your printer
to your computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable.
Note:
Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer
requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 1.1
compliant cable that is within 3m in length.
1
Make sure that both the printer and the computer are
turned off.
2
Plug the USB printer cable into the connector on the back of
the printer.
To the USB port on your
computer
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3
Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your
computer.
See your computer User’s Guide if you need help.
Turning the Printer on
1
Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back
of the printer.
2
Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet and
turn on the printer using the power switch.
2
1
To the AC outlet
2
Cautions:
• The fusing area at the rear portion of the inside of your printer is
hot when powered. Be careful not to be burned when accessing
this area.
• Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered. Doing so may
give you an electric shock.
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