Samsung ML-1710 Users Manual
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 that come with the
printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to
the list.
Using an existing Watermark
1
When you change the print settings from your software
application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
2
Click the Extras tab, and select the desired watermark in
the Watermark drop-down list. You will see the selected
watermark in the preview image.
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3
Click OK to start printing.
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Creating a Watermark
1
When you change the print settings from your software
application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
2
Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the
Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears.
3
You can enter the desired text message in the Watermark
Message box.
This will be displayed in the preview window. The preview
image is provided so that you can see how the watermark
will appear on the printed page.
If the
First Page Only
printed on the first page only.
4
Select the desired watermark options.
You can select the font type and size, and color from the
Font Attributes section, and set the angle of the
watermark from the Message Angle section.
5
Click Add to add a new watermark to the list.
6
When you complete editing, click OK and start printing.
To stop printing the watermark, select <No Watermark> in the
Watermark drop-down list.
box is checked, the watermark will be
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Editing a Watermark
1
When you change the print settings from your software
application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
2
Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the
Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears.
3
Select the watermark you want to edit in the Current
Watermarks list, and change the watermark message and
the options. Refer to “Creating a Watermark” on page 4.20.
4
Click Update to save the changes.
5
Click OK.
Deleting a Watermark
1
When you change the print settings from your software
application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
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2
From the Extras tab, click the Edit button in the
Watermark section.
3
Select the watermark you want to delete in the Current
Watermarks list, and click Delete.
4
Click OK.
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Dear ABC
Regards
WORLD BEST
Printing Overlays
What is an Overlay?
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard
disk drive(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.
Creating a New Page Overlay
To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay
containing your logo or image.
1
Create or open a document containing text or an image for
use in a new 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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2
When you change the print settings from your software
application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
3
Click the Extras tab, and click Edit button in the Overlay
section.
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In the Overlays window, click Create Overlay.
5
In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight
characters in the File name box. Select the destination
path, if necessary. (The default is C:\Formover).
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6
Click Save. You will see the name in the Overlay List.
7
Click OK or Yes until you complete creating.
The file is not printed out. Instead it will be stored on your
computer HDD disk.
Note: The overlay document size must be the same as documents
you will print with the overlay. Do not create an overlay with a
watermark.
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Using a Page Overlay
After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with
your document. To print an overlay with a document:
1
Create or open the document you want to print.
2
When you change the print settings from your software
application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
3
Click the Extras tab.
4
Select the desired overlay from the Overlay drop-down list
box.
5
If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay
list, click Edit button and Load Overlay, and select the
overlay file.
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If you have stored the overlay file you want to use into an
external source, you can also load the file when you access
the Load Overlay window.
After you 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.
6
If necessary, click Confirm page Overlay When Printing.
If this box is checked, a message window will appear each
time you submit a document for printing, asking you to
confirm your wish to print an overlay on your document.
Answering Yes to the window means that the selected
overlay will be printed with your document. Answering No
to the window cancels overlay printing.
If this box is empty and an overlay has been selected, the
overlay will be automatically printed with your document.
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Click OK or Yes until the printing starts.
The selected overlay will be downloaded with your print job
and printed on your document.
Note: The resolution of the overlay document must be the same
as that of the document you will print with the overlay.
Deleting a Page Overlay
You can delete page overlays that are no longer used.
1
In the printer properties window, click the Extras tab.
2
Click Edit in the Overlay section.
3
Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay
List box.
4
Click Delete Overlay.
5
Click OK until you exit the Print window.
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Using the Status Monitor
If you installed the Status Monitor software, you can check the
current status of the printer whenever you want. If an error
occurs in your printer, the Status Monitor window appears,
showing the error.
Opening the Status Monitor
1
Double click the Status monitor icon on the Windows task
bar.
Double click
this icon.
Or, select Programs from Start, Samsung ML-1710 Series ,
and Samsung Printer Status Monitor.
2
The Samsung ML-1710 Series Status monitor window
appears.
You can change the
Status Monitor
program setting.
To use Help, click
this icon.
You can check the
version of the
Status Monitor.
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Changing the Status Monitor Program Setting
From the Status Monitor window if you click the configuration
icon , you can see the following window.
• Always On Top always shows the Status monitor window on
the top of the window regardless opening other programs.
• Pop up the Status Monitor Screen when print error
occurs shows the Status monitor window when an error
occurs in the printer.
• Enable Error Indicator with Tray icon shows the blinking
tray icon which indicates an error occurs in your printer.
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Note: When the Status monitor window appears to indicate an
error, you can see the corresponding solution.
Click this icon
to cancel the
current print
job.
Error message
is displayed.
To solve the problem,
follow this solution.
Click this to see the
video clip of the
solution.
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Setting Up Locally Shared Printer
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer,
which is called “host computer”, on the network. The printer can
be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 98,
Me, 2000 or XP network printer connection.
Windows 98/Me
Setting Up Host Computer
1
Start Windows.
2
From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and doubleclick on the Network icon.
3
Check the File and Print Sharing box, and click OK.
4
Click Start and select Printers from Settings, and double-
click your printer name.
5
Select Properties in the Printer menu.
6
Click the Sharing tab, and check the Shared As box. Fill in
the Shared Name field, and then click OK.
Setting Up Client PC
1
Right-click Start, and select Explorer.
2
Open your network folder in the left column.
3
Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer
Port.
4
Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on
box, and then click OK.
5
From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers.
6
Double-click your printer icon.
7
From the Printer menu, select Properties.
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Press the Details tab, select the printer port, and click OK.
Windows 2000/XP
Setting Up Host Computer
1
Start Windows.
2
From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers.
(Windows 2000)
From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes.
(Windows XP)
3
Double-click your printer icon.
4
From the Printer menu, select Sharing.
5
Check the Shared As box. (Windows 2000)
Check the Share this printer box. (Windows XP)
Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.
Setting Up Client PC
1
Right-click Start, and select Explorer.
2
Open your network folder in the left column.
3
Click the shared name.
4
From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers.
(Windows 2000)
From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes.
(Windows XP)
5
Double-click your printer icon.
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6
From the Printer menu, select Properties.
7
Press the Ports tab, and click Add Port.
8
Select Local Port, and click New Port.
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Fill in the Enter a port name field, and enter the shared
name.
10
Click OK, and click Close.
11
Click Apply, and click OK.
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Maintaining Your Printer
This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner
cartridge and the printer.
This chapter includes:
• Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
• Cleaning the Printer
• Consumables and Replacement Parts
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
Toner cartridge storage
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 the toner cartridge. 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.
Toner cartridge life expectancy
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 3,000 pages. (The
original toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an
average of 1,000 pages.)
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Saving toner
To save toner, press the Cancel button on the printer control
panel. The button will be lit. You can also enable the Toner Save
in the printer properties. Refer to “Using the Toner Save Mode”
on page 4.8. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner
cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the
print quality.
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Redistributing Toner
When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed
page. You may be able to temporarily improve the print quality
by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow
you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner
cartridge.
1
Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open.
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2
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.
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3
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.
4
Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Ensure that the
toner cartridge snaps into place.
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5
Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely
closed.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
If the print remains light after redistributing toner (see
page 5.3), replace the toner cartridge.
Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See
“Installing the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.4.
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Cleaning the Printer
To maintain the 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). 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. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be
careful not to be let any water drip onto the printer or inside of
it.
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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
1
Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait
for the printer to cool.
2
Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge.
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With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled
toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge
cavity.
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.
4
Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover.
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Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on.
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Printing a cleaning 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.
1
Ensure that the printer is turned on and in the Ready mode
with paper loaded in the tray.
2
Press and hold down the Cancel button on the control
panel for about 10 seconds.
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3
Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from
the tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with dust or toner
particles on it.
Note: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. To stop
printing, turn the power off.
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Consumables and Replacement
Parts
From time to time, you will need to replace the roller and fuser
unit to maintain top performance and avoid print quality
problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts.
The following items should be replaced after you have printed a
specified number of pages. See the table below.
Items Yield (Average)
Paper Feeding Roller 60,000
Transfer Roller 60,000
Pick-up roller 60,000
Fuser Unit 60,000
The purchase the consumables and replacement parts, contact
Samsung dealer or the place where you bought your product.
We strongly recommend that items be installed by a trained
service.
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Solving Problems
This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if
you encounter an error while using your printer.
This chapter includes:
• 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
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 Solution
Check the power cord
and the power switch.
Make sure that the
Line/Error
Press and hold the
Cancel
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.
LED is on.
button to print a
On
Check the power source by plugging into another
outlet.
In the Ready mode, the
green. If the
go to “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 6.17.
• 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 6.7.
If there is a print quality problem, go to “Solving Print
Quality Problems” on page 6.11.
• If the page does not print, check the cable connection
between the printer and the 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 6.3.
On Line/Error
On Line/Error
LED lights red or blinks,
LED lights
If completing the
checklist does not
resolve the printer
problem, check the
following troubleshooting
sections.
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OLVING PROBLEMS
• “Solving General Printing Problems” on page 6.3.
• “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 6.17.
• “Common Windows Problems” on page 6.18.
• “Common Macintosh Problems” on page 6.19.
• “Common Linux Problems” on page 6.20.
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