Samsung ML-2150 Users Manual

SAMSUNG LASER PRINTER

User’s Guide

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-2150 and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

•PCL and PCL 6 are trademarks of Helett-Packard Company.

•Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

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

•Apple, AppleTalk, TrueType, LaserWriter and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

•Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Micorsoft Corporation.

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

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION

Special Features ..................................................	1.2
Printer Components .............................................	1.4
Front View .....................................................	1.4
Inside View ....................................................	1.5
Rear View ......................................................	1.5
Understanding the Control Panel ............................	1.6
On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs ...................	1.6
Cancel button .................................................	1.7

Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

Unpacking ..........................................................	2.2
Selecting a Location ........................................	2.3
Installing the Toner Cartridge ................................	2.4
Loading Paper .....................................................	2.6
Changing the Paper Size in the Tray ..................	2.8
Connecting a Printer Cable ....................................	2.9
Turning the Printer on .........................................	2.11
Printing a Demo Page ..........................................	2.12
Installing Printer Software ...................................	2.13
Printer Driver Features ...................................	2.14
Installing Printer software in Windows ..............	2.15
Installing the USB Driver in
Windows 98/Me .............................................	2.18

Chapter 3: USING PRINT MATERIALS

Choosing Paper and Other Materials .......................	3.2
Sizes and Capacities .......................................	3.3
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials ..........	3.4
Selecting the Output Location ................................	3.5
Printing to the Top Output Tray (Face down) ......	3.5
Printing to the Rear Output Tray (Face up) .........	3.6
Loading Paper .....................................................	3.7
Using the Tray ................................................	3.7
Using the Manual Feeder .................................	3.8
Printing on Envelopes ..........................................	3.10
Printing on Labels ...............................................	3.12
Printing on Transparencies ...................................	3.13
Printing on Card Stock or
Custom-sized Materials .......................................	3.15

Chapter 4: PRINTING TASKS

Printing a Document ............................................	4.2
Canceling a Print Job .......................................	4.4
Using a Favorite Setting ..................................	4.5
Using Help .....................................................	4.5
Setting Paper Properties .......................................	4.6
Using the Toner Save Mode ...................................	4.8
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
(N-Up Printing) ...................................................	4.10
Scaling Your Document .......................................	4.12
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size ......	4.13
Printing Posters ..................................................	4.14
Setting Graphic Properties ...................................	4.16
Printing Watermarks ...........................................	4.19
Using an existing Watermark ...........................	4.19
Creating a Watermark ....................................	4.20
Editing a Watermark ......................................	4.21
Deleting a Watermark ....................................	4.21
Printing Overlays ................................................	4.22
What is an Overlay? .......................................	4.22
Creating a New Page Overlay ..........................	4.22
Using a Page Overlay .....................................	4.24
Deleting a Page Overlay .................................	4.25
Using the Status Monitor .....................................	4.26
Opening the Status Monitor .............................	4.26
Setting Up Locally Shared Printer ..........................	4.28
Windows 98/Me .............................................	4.28
Windows NT/2000/XP .....................................	4.29

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Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge .............................	5.2
Redistributing Toner ........................................	5.3
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ..........................	5.4
Cleaning the Printer .............................................	5.5
Cleaning the Outside .......................................	5.5
Cleaning the Inside .........................................	5.5
Consumables and Replacement Parts .....................	5.8

Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting Checklist .....................................	6.2
Solving General Printing Problems ..........................	6.3
Clearing Paper Jams .............................................	6.7
In the Paper Exit Area .....................................	6.7
In the Paper Feed Area ....................................	6.9
Around the Toner Cartridge .............................	6.10
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams ...........................	6.11
Solving Print Quality Problems ..............................	6.11
Print Quality Checklist ....................................	6.11
Solving Print Quality Problems .........................	6.12
Troubleshooting Error Messages ...........................	6.17
Common Windows Problems ................................	6.18
Common Macintosh Problems ...............................	6.19
Problems in the Chooser .................................	6.19
Printing Errors ...............................................	6.19
Common Linux Problems .....................................	6.20
Common DOS problem ........................................	6.22
Chapter 7: APPENDIX
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh .......................	7.2
Installing Software for Macintosh ......................	7.2
Printing a Document .......................................	7.4
Using Advanced Printing Features .....................	7.6
Using Your Printer in Linux ...................................	7.10
Installing the Printer Driver .............................	7.10
Changing the Printer Connection Method ...........	7.14
Using the Configuration Tool ...........................	7.16
Changing LLPR Properties ...............................	7.18
Printing from DOS Applications .............................	7.20
About the Remote Control Panel ......................	7.20
Installing the Remote Control Panel ..................	7.20
Selecting Print Settings ..................................	7.22

Printer Specifications ...........................................	7.29
Paper Specifications ............................................	7.30
Overview ......................................................	7.30
Supported Sizes of Paper ................................	7.31
Guidelines for Using Paper ..............................	7.32
Paper Specifications .......................................	7.33
Paper Output Capacity ....................................	7.33
Printer and Paper Storage Environment ............	7.34

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 followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:

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.

Radio Frequency Emissions

FCC regulations

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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3Connect 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: Changes 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.

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.

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/or 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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NOTE

1INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your Printer!

This chapter includes:

•Special 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

•You can print at 1200 dots per inch (dpi). See page 4.16.

•Prints 17 pages-per-minute (Letter size), 16 pages-per-minute (A4 size).

Handle paper flexibly

•Standard 250-sheet tray and a 1-sheet Manual Feeder support various sizes and types of paper.

•Two output tray; select either the top output tray (facedown) or the rear output tray (face-up) for the most convenient access.

Dear ABC

Regards

WORLD BEST

Create professional documents

•You can customize your documents using Watermarks, such as “Confidential.” See page 4.19.

•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 4.14.

Save your time and money

•Allows you to use the Toner Save mode to save toner. See page 4.8.

•Allows you to print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper to save paper (N-Up printing). See page 4.10.

•This printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

1.2 INTRODUCTION

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.

•Your printer comes with both the Parallel and the USB interface.

INTRODUCTION 1.3

Printer Components

Front View

Output Support	Top output
	tray (Face	Control Panel
	down)	Control Panel

Front

Cover

ManualFeeder
guide	Tray	Power switch

Manual Feeder	Paper level indicator

1.4 INTRODUCTION

Inside View

Toner cartridge

Front Cover

Rear View

Rear output tray

(Face up)



Power


	Parallel	USB
receptacle	port	port

INTRODUCTION 1.5

Understanding the Control Panel

On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs

LED	Description

If the On Line/Error lights green, the printer is ready to print.

If the On Line/Error lights red, the printer is experiencing an error, such as jammed paper, the open cover or the empty toner cartridge. See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 6.17.

If you press the Cancel button while the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED blinks red to cancel printing.

In Manual Feed mode, if there is no paper in the Manual Feeder, the On Line/Error LED blinks red. Load paper into the Manual Feeder and the LED stops blinking.

If the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED slowly blinks green.

If the printer is printing the received data, the On Line/ Error LED blinks green fast.

If you press the Cancel button in Ready mode, this LED is on 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.

1.6 INTRODUCTION

LED	Description	1

	If the On Line/Error and Toner save LEDs blink, your
	If the On Line/Error and Toner save LEDs blink, your
	system has some problems. To solve the problem, see
	“Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 6.17

Cancel button

Function	Description

Printing demo page	In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 2
	seconds until all LEDs blink slowly, and release.

Printing	In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 6
configuration sheet	seconds until all LEDs blink fast, and release.

Manual feeding	Press this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the
	manual feeder, when you select Manual Feed for Source
	from your software application. For detailed information,
	see “Using the Manual Feeder” on page 3.8.

Cleaning inside	In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 10
printer	seconds until all LEDs turn on, and release. After cleaning
	the printer, one cleaning sheet prints.

Canceling print job	Press this button during printing. The On Line/Error LED
	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
	the Manual Feeder” on page 3.8.

Toner Save mode	In Ready mode, press this button to turn the Toner Save
on/off	mode on or off.
	For detailed information, see page 4.8.

INTRODUCTION 1.7

NOTE

1.8 INTRODUCTION

2SETTING 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

1Remove the Printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items:

Toner Cartridge

Power Cord

CD-ROM

Setup Guide

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, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program.

2Carefully remove all of packing tapes from the printer.

Tape

2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

	Selecting a Location
	Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air
	circulation. Allow extra space for opening covers 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 set the printer close to the edge of your	2
	desk or table!	2
	desk or table!

Clearance

Space

100 mm	(3.9 in.)
100 mm	100 mm	in.)
		in.)
(3.9 in.)	(3.9 in.)	mm(37.5954.6
(3.9 in.)	(3.9 in.)
482.6 mm(18.8 in.)
552 mm(21.7 in.)

•Front: 482.6 mm (enough space so that tray can be removed)

•Back: 100 mm (enough space to allow opening of the rear out tray)

•Right: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)

•Left: 100 mm

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.3

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