Samsung ML1640 Users Manual

Mono Laser Printer

User’s Guide

ML-1640 Series
ML-2240 Series

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features of your new laser product

Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print.
With the machine, you can:

SPECIAL FEATURES

Print with excellent quality and speed

• You can print with a resolution of up to 1200*600 dpi.

• Your machine prints A4-sized paper at up to 16 ppm,(ML­1640 series), 22 ppm (ML-2240 series) and lettersized
paper at up to 17ppm (ML-1640 series), 23ppm(ML-2240
series).

Handle many different types of printable material

• The 150-sheet tray supports plain paper in various sizes,
letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized media,
postcards, and heavy paper.

Create professional documents

• Print watermarks. You can customize your documents with
words, such as “Confidential”. See Software section.

• Print posters. The text and pictures of each page of your
document are magnified and printed across the sheet of
paper and can then be taped together to form a poster. See
Software section.

• You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with plain
paper. See Software section.

Save time and money

• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on one single
sheet of paper.

• This machine automatically conserves electricity by
substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.

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Print in various environments

• You can print with Windows 2000 and Windows XP/2003/
Vista as well as Linux and Macintosh systems.

• Your machine is equipped with a USB interface.

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FEATURES BY MODELS

The machine is designed to support all of your document needs.
Basic features of this machine include;

FEATURES ML-1640 ML-2240

USB 2.0 Full speed

Duplex (2-sided) printing (Manual)

( : Included)

ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE

This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step during the actual usage. Both novice
users and professional users can refer to this guide for installing and using the machine.

Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:

• Document is synonymous with original.

• Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.

• The explanation in this user guide is mainly based on ML-2240 Series. Some illustrations might be different for ML-1640 Series.
Following table offers the conventions of this guide:

CONVENTION DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE

Bold Used for texts on the display or actual prints on the machine. Start

Note Used to provide additional information or detailed specification of the machine

Caution Used to give users information to protect the machine from possible mechanical

Footnote Used to provide more detailed information on certain words or a phrase. a. pages per minute

(See page 1 for more
information)

function and feature.

damage or malfunction.

Used to guide users to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for more information)

The date format may differ from
country to country

Do not touch the green underside of
the toner cartridge.

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FINDING MORE INFORMATION

You can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either as a print-out or onscreen.

Quick Install Guide Provides information on setting up your machine and this requires that you follow the instructions in the guide to prepare the machine.

Online User’s Guide Provides you with step-by-step instructions for using your machine’s full features, and contains information for maintaining your

Printer Driver Help Provides you with help information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up the properties for printing. To access a

Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website,

machine, troubleshooting, and installing accessories.
This user’s guide also contains a Software section to provide you with information on how to print documents with your machine in
various operating systems, and how to use the included software utilities.

printer driver help screen, click

www.samsungprinter.com

You can access the user’s guide in other languages from the Manual folder on the printer software CD.

Help

from the printer properties dialog box.

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safety information

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety

CAUTION

precautions:

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the MFP is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe
place for future reference.

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.

17. The Power cord supplied with your machine should be used for safe operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 m with

110 V machine, then it should be 16 AWGa or bigger.

18. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

19. This machine can be operated only in the country you have purchased. (Due to different voltage, frequency, telecommunication

configuration and etc)

a.AWG: American Wire Gauge

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 followed 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, request 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.

ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.

For more information on the ENERGY STAR program see http://www.energystar.gov

RECYCLING

Recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its
working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, separate this from other types of
wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and
how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed
with other commercial wastes for disposal.

RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS

FCC Information to the User

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 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 experienced radio TV technician for help.

Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to oper­ate the equipment.

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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.

REPLACING THE FITTED PLUG (FOR UK ONLY)

Important

The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the
fuse, you must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse. You then need to replace the fuse cover. If you have lost the fuse cover, do not use the plug until
you have another fuse cover.

Contact the people from you purchased the machine.
The 13 amp plug is the most widely used type in the UK and should be suitable. However, some buildings (mainly old ones) do not have

normal 13 amp plug sockets. You need to buy a suitable plug adaptor. Do not remove the moulded plug.

If you cut off the moulded plug, get rid of it straight away.
You cannot rewire the plug and you may receive an electric shock if you plug it into a socket.

Important warning:

You must earth this machine.

The wires in the mains lead have the following color code:

• Green and Yellow: Earth

• Blue: Neutral

•Brown: Live
If the wires in the mains lead do not match the colors marked in your plug, do the following:
You must connect the green and yellow wire to the pin marked by the letter “E” or by the safety ‘Earth symbol’ or colored green and yellow or

green.
You must connect the blue wire to the pin which is marked with the letter “N” or colored black.
You must connect the brown wire to the pin which is marked with the letter “L” or colored red.
You must have a 13 amp fuse in the plug, adaptor, or at the distribution board.

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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contents

2 Features of your new laser product
5 Safety information

INTRODUCTION

12

GETTING STARTED

16

SELECTING AND LOADING PRINT MEDIA

19

12 Printer overview

12 Front view
12 Rear view

13 Control panel overview
14 Understanding the control panel

14 On-Line LEDs
14 Cancel button

14 Supplied software
15 Printer driver features

15 Printer driver

16 Setting up the hardware
16 Printing a demo page
16 System requirements

16 Windows
17 Linux
17 Macintosh

17 Installing the software

19 Selecting print media

20 Specifications on print media
21 Guidelines for special print media

22 Loading paper

22 Loading paper in the tray

23 Setting the paper size and type

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BASIC PRINTING

24

MAINTENANCE

25

24 Printing a document
24 Canceling a print job

25 Cleaning your machine

25 Cleaning the outside
25 Cleaning the inside

26 Maintaining the cartridge

26 Toner cartridge storage
26 Expected cartridge life
26 Redistributing toner

28 Replacing the toner cartridge

contents

TROUBLESHOOTING

30

ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES

39

SPECIFICATIONS

40

GLOSSARY

30 Tips for avoiding paper jams
30 Clearing paper jams

30 In the paper exit area
31 In the paper feed area
32 Around the toner cartridge

32 Solving other problems

32 Paper feeding
33 Printing problems
35 Printing quality problems
37 Common Windows problems
37 Common Linux problems
38 Common Macintosh problems

39 Supply
39 Maintenance parts
39 How to purchase

40 ML-1640 Series specifications
41 ML-2240 Series Specifications

42

INDEX

46

CONTACT SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE

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introduction

These are the main components of your machine:

This chapter includes:

• Printer overview

• Control panel overview

• Understanding the control panel

The illustrations of the machine are based on ML-2240 series. ML-1640 series does not have a manual tray.

PRINTER OVERVIEW

• Supplied software

• Printer driver features

Front view

Manual tray

9

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Rear guides

10

Paper cover

11

Side guides

12

a.ML-2240 only.

Rear view

1 USB port

a

a

Top cover

1

Output tray (face down)

2

Output support

3

Control panel

4

Front cover handle

5

Front cover

6

Paper input tray

7

Toner cartridge

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2 Power switch

Power receptacle

3

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Status LED Shows the status of your machine. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 14 for more information.)

1

Cancel Stops an operation at any time and there are more functions. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 14 for more

2

information.)

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL

The color of the status and toner LED indicates the machine's current
status.

On-Line LEDs

STATUS DESCRIPTION

Green On The machine is warming up

or ready to receive the data.

Blinking The machine is printing data.

SUPPLIED SOFTWARE

You must install the printer software using the supplied CD after you have
set up your machine and connected it to your computer. CD provides you
with the following software.

CD

Printer
software CD

Windows •

•

CONTENTS

Printer driver

advantage of your printer’s features.

Smart Panel

monitor the machine’s status and alerts
you when an error occurs during printing.

: Use this driver to take full

: This program allows you to

Toner/Error LEDs

STATUS DESCRIPTION

Red On • The machine is experiencing an error, such as

open cover, paper empty, toner exhausted,
installer error, or invalid error.

• The machine is experiencing a service
required error, such as LSU error, or fuser
error. Contact your sales or service
representative.

Blinking The toner is low, replace the toner soon.

Rapidly
Blinking

Orange On The machine is experiencing an error such as

]

All printing errors will be appear in the Smart Panel program window.

The toner is empty, replace the toner soon.

jammed paper.

Cancel button

STATUS LED DESCRIPTION

Printing demo page In ready mode, press and hold this

Canceling print job Press this button during printing. The

button until the status LED blinks, and
release.

red LED blinks while the print job is
cleared from both the machine and
the computer, and then the machine
returns to ready mode. This may take
some time depending on the size of
the print job.

Linux

Macintosh

• Printer driver: Use this driver to run

your machine from a Linux computer
and print documents.

• Smart Panel: This program allows you

to monitor the machine’s status and
alerts you when an error occurs during
printing.

• Printer driver: Use this driver to run

your machine from a Macintosh
computer and print documents.

• Smart Panel: This program allows you

to monitor the machine’s status and
alerts you when an error occurs during
printing.

Manual print Press this button during printing. The

On Line/Error LED blinks while the

print job is cleared from both the
machine
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.

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PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES

Your printer drivers support the following standard features:

• Paper orientation, size, source and media type selection

• Number of copies
In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following
table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer
drivers:

Printer driver

FEATURE WINDOWS LINUX MACINTOSH

Machine quality option OO O

Poster printing OX X

Multiple pages per sheet
(N-up)

Fit to page printing OX O

Scale printing OX O

Watermark OX X

Overlay OX X

Toner Save OX X

Duplex (Manual) OX X

O O (2, 4) O (2, 4, 6, 9, 16)

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