Samsung ML-2240/XAA User Manual

ML-1640 Series ML-2240 Series

Mono Laser Printer

User’s Guide

imagine the possibilities

Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.

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 mate ria l

• 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.

Print in various environments

• You can print with various operating system such as Windows, 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

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.

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

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,

Please visit www.samsung.com for open source information.

printer driver help screen, click

www.samsungprinter.com

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 AWG

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.

or bigger.

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.

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 on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them 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 these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic

accessories 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.

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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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:

The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.samsung.com/printer, go to Support > Download center and enter your printer

name to browse the EuDoC.

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 la se r product 5 Safety information

INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED

SELECTING AND LOADING PRINT MEDIA

11 Printer overview

11 Front view 11 Rear view

12 Control panel overview 13 Understanding the control panel

13 On-Line/Error LED 13 Cancel button

14 Supplied software 14 Printer driver features

14 Printer driver

15 Setting up the hardware 15 Printing a demo page 16 System requirements

16 Windows 16 Macintosh

17 Installing the software

18 Selecting print media

19 Specifications on print media 20 Guidelines for special print media

21 Loading paper

21 Loading paper in the tray

22 Printing on special print medias 23 Setting the paper size and type

BASIC PRINTING

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

24 Printing a document 24 Canceling a print job

25 Cleaning your machine

25 Cleaning the outside 25 Cleaning the inside

27 Maintaining the cartridge

27 Toner cartridge storage 27 Handling instructions 27 Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge 27 Estimated cartridge life 27 Redistributing toner

28 Replacing the toner cartridge

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

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33 Printing problems 35 Printing quality problems 37 Common Windows problems 37 Common Linux problems 38 Common Macintosh problems

ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

GLOSSARY

INDEX

39 Supply 39 Maintenance parts 39 How to purchase

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

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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

‘

Rear guides

Paper cover

Side guides

a. ML-2240 only.

Rear view

USB port

Top cover

Output tray (face down)

Output support

Control panel

Front cover handle

Front cover

Paper input tray

Toner cartridge

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Power switch

Power receptacle

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

On-Line/Error LED

Toner LED Shows the status of the toner cartridge. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 13 for more information.)

Cancel Stops an operation at any time and there are more functions. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 13 for more

Shows the status of your machine. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 13 for more information.)

information.)

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL

Cancel button

The color of the On-Line/Error LED and toner LED indicates the machine's current status.

On-Line/Error LED

STATUS DESCRIPTION

Green On The machine is warming up or ready to receive the

data.

Blinking The machine is printing data.

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

open cover, paper empty, 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.

Orange On The machine is experiencing an error such as

jammed paper.

Toner LED

STATUS DESCRIPTION

Red On A toner cartridge has reached its estimated

cartridge life. The printer stops printing. Replace the toner cartridge. (See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 28.)

STATUS DESCRIPTION

Printing demo page In ready mode, press and hold this

button until the On-Line/Error LED blinks, and release.

Canceling print job Press this button during printing. The

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.

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.

Blinking Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The

Rapidly blinking

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

Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752. (See "Specifications" on page 40.) The number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even when the red LED turned on and the printer stops printing.

Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung cannot guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.

estimated cartridge life of toner is close. Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing quality by redistributing the toner. (See "Redistributing toner" on page 27)

A toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life. Replace the toner cartridge. (See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 28.)

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SUPPLIED SOFTWARE

After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you must install the printer software. If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/ printer) and install.

OS CONTENTS

Windows •

Linux

Printer driver

printer’s features.

•

Smart Panel

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

• 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.

: Use this driver to take full advantage of your

: This program allows you to monitor the

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 O (2,4) O

Macintosh

• 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.

Scale printing OX O Watermark OX X Overlay OX X

Toner Save OX O Duplex (Manual) OX X

a. This feature is supported only in MAC OS X 10.4~10.6

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getting started

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine.

This chapter includes:

• Setting up the hardware

• Printing a demo page

• System requirements

• Installing the software

SETTING UP THE HARDWARE

This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in

the Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read Quick Install Guide and

complete the following steps.

1. Select a stable location.

Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space to open covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.

7. Turn the machine on.

When you move the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or bad print quality. This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.

PRINTING A DEMO PAGE

Print a demo page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly. To print a demo page:

In ready mode, press and hold the Cancel button for about 2 seconds.

Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the altitude setting to optimize your printing. Place the machine on a flat and stable surface, not letting it lean more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). Otherwise, it may affect the printing quality.

2. Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.

3. Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.

4. Install all four of the toner cartridge.

5. Load paper. (See "Loading paper" on page 21.)

6. Make sure that all the cables are connected to the machine.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

Windows

Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems.

Macintosh

OPERATING

SYSTEM

REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED)

CPU RAM

FREE

HDD

SPACE

REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED)

OPERATING

SYSTEM

Windows 2000

Windows XP Pentium III 933 MHz

Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2008

Windows Vista

Windows 7 Pentium IV 1 GHz 32-bit

Windows Server 2008 R2

Pentium II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz)

(Pentium IV 1 GHz)

Pentium III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz)

Pentium IV 1 GHz (Pentium IV 2 GHz)

Pentium IV 3 GHz 512 MB

or 64-bit processor or higher

• Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory(to enable the Aero theme).

• DVD-R/W Drive

Pentium IV 1 GHz(x86) or

1.4GHz(x64) processors(2GHz or faster)

CPU RAM

64 MB (256 MB)

128 MB (256 MB)

128 MB (512 MB)

512 MB (2048 MB)

(1024 MB)

1 GB (2 GB)

512 MB (2048 MB)

FREE HDD

SPACE

300 MB

1GB

1.25 GB to 2 GB

10 GB

15 GB

16 GB

10 GB

Mac OS X 10.4 or lower

Mac OS X 10.5 • 867MHz or

Mac OS X 10.6 •Intel

• Power PC G4/G5

•Intel processors

faster Power PC G4 /G5

•Intel processors

processors

• 128 MB for a Power PC based Mac (512 MB)

• 512 MB for an Intel based Mac (1 GB)

512 MB (1 GB) 1 GB

1 GB (2 GB) 1 GB

Linux

ITEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating system • RedHat 8.0, 9.0 (32bit)

CPU Pentium IV 2.4 GHz (IntelCore2)

• RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64bit)

• Fedora Core 1~7 (32/64bit)

• Mandrake 9.2 (32bit), 10.0, 10.1 (32/64bit)

• Mandriva 2005, 2006, 2007 (32/64bit)

• SuSE Linux 8.2, 9.0, 9.1 (32bit)

• SuSE Linux 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.1 10.2 (32/64bit)

• SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 9, 10 (32/64bit)

• Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04 (32/64bit)

• Debian 3.1, 4.0 (32/64bit)

1 GB

• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems.

• Users who have an administrator right can install the software.

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RAM 512 MB (1024MB) Free HDD space 1GB (2GB)

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

You have to install the machine software for printing. The software includes drivers, applications, and other user friendly programs.

The following procedure is based on the Windows XP operating system. The procedure and popup window which appear during the installation may differ depending on the operating system, the printer feature, or the interface in use.

1. Make sure that your machine is connected to the computer.

2. Insert the Printer Software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

The CD-ROM should automatically run, and an installation window appears.

If the installation window does not appear, click Start > Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the letter which represents your drive and click OK.

If you use Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2

click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run, and type X:\Setup.exe. If the AutoPlay window appears in Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2 click Run Setup.exe in Install or run program field, and click Continue in the User Account Control

window.

3. Click Next.

4. Select Typical, and then click Next.

5. After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a

test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung machines in order to receive information from Samsung. If you desire, select the

corresponding checkbox(es) and click Finish.

• If your machine does not work properly after the installation, try

to reinstall the printer driver. See Software section.

• During the printer driver installation process, the driver installer detects the location information for your operating system and sets the default paper size for your machine. If you use a different Windows location, you must change the paper size to match the paper you usually use. Go to printer properties to change the paper size after installation is complete.

• The window above may slightly differ, if you are reinstalling the driver.

• View User’s Guide: Allows you to view the User’s Guide. If your

computer does not have Adobe Acrobat, clicking on this button will automatically install Adobe Acrobat Reader for you, and then open the User’s Guide.

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selecting and loading print media

This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine.

This chapter includes:

• Selecting print media

• Loading paper

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

SELECTING PRINT MEDIA

You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meets the guidelines for use with your machine. Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following problems:

• Poor print quality

• Increased paper jams

• Premature wear on the machine. Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors that affect the machine’s performance and the output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:

• The type, size and weight of the print media for your machine are described later in this section.

• Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate for your project.

• Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images.

• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.

• Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control.

• Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.

• Printing on special print medias

• Setting the paper size and type

Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements.

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Specifications on print media

TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS

Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)

Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)

Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.26 x 11.69 inches)

Oficio 216 x 343 mm (8.5 x 13.5 inches)

JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.16 x 10.11 inches)

ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)

Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches)

A5 148 x 210 mm (5.82 x 8.26 inches)

A6 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.82 inches)

Envelope Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.87 x 7.5 inches)

No. 10 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 inches)

DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)

C5 162 x 229 mm (6.37 x 9.01 inches)

C6 114 x 162 mm (4.48 x 6.38 inches)

Thick paper Refer to the Plain

Refer to the Plain paper section

paper section

Labels

Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section

Transparency Letter, A4 Refer to the Plain paper section Card stock Post card 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches)

WEIGHT

• 60 to 90 g/m the tray

•60~165g/m

(16 to 24 lb bond) for

(16 to 40 lb bond) for

manual feeding in the try

75 to 90 g/m

90 to 105 g/m

120 to 150 g/m

138 to 146 g/m

90 to 163 g/m

(20 to 24 lb bond)

(24 to 28 lb bond)

(32 to 40 lb bond)

(37 to 39 lb bond)

(24 to 40 lb bond)

CAPACITY

• 150 sheets of 75 g/m

(20 lb

bond) paper for the tray

• 1 sheet for manual feeding in the tray

1 sheet for manual feeding in the tray

Minimum size (custom) 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)

60 to 165 g/m

Maximum size (custom) 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)

a.If media weight is over 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond), load a paper into the tray one by one. b.Maximum capacity may differ depending on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions. c. Smoothness: 100 to 250 (sheffield)

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(16 to 40 lb bond)

Guidelines for special print media

MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES

Envelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the

quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:

- Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 or jamming may occur.

- Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm curl, and should not contain air.

- Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.

- Temperature: You should use envelopes that are compatible with the heat and pressure of the machine during operation.

• Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and well creased folds.

• Do not use stamped envelopes.

• Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.

• Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.

• Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.

Labels • To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels

Card stock or custom-sized materials

designed for use in laser machines.

- When selecting labels, consider the following factors:

- Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at your machine’s fusing temperature. Check your machine’s specification to view the fusing temperature, see page 40.

- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.

- Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction.

- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.

• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine components.

• Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through the machine.

• Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.

• Do not print on media smaller than 76 mm wide or 127 mm long.

• In the software application, set margins at least

6.4 mm away from the edges of the material.

1 Acceptable 2 Unacceptable

• Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second. Check your machine’s specification to view the fusing temperature, see page 40. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser.

• For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm from the edges of the envelope.

• Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.

Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only

transparencies designed for use in laser printers.

• Transparencies used in the machine must be able to withstand 180 °C, the machine’s fusing temperature.

• Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the machine.

• Do not leave them in the paper tray for long periods of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate on them, resulting in spotty printing.

• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle them carefully.

• To avoid fading, do not expose printed transparencies to prolonged sunlight.

• Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edges.

• Do not use transparencies that separates from the backing sheet.

• To prevent trancsparencies from sticking to each other, do not leave the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out.

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MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES

Preprinted paper • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink

that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the machine’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second. Check your machine’s specification to view the fusing temperature, see page 40.

• Letterhead ink must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect printer rollers.

• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage.

• Before you load preprinted paper, such as forms and letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality.

Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements.

LOADING PAPER

Loading paper in the tray

Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray. The tray can hold a maximum of 150 sheets of 75 g/m

paper.

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

Because the machine 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 machine.

2. Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning them back and

forth. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

(20 lb bond) plain

3. Load paper with the print side facing up. Make sure that all four corners

are flat in the tray.

Pay attention not to overload paper. Paper overloading may cause paper jams.

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4. 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.

• Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the material to warp.

• If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam.

PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MEDIAS

The machine can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes. Especially, it is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper.

Feeding the print material manually

• Load only one size of print media at a time in the tray.

• To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the tray. This also applies to other types of print media.

• Print media should be loaded face up with the side you want to print, and the top edge going into the tray first. Place print materials in the center of the tray.

• Always load only the specified print media to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. (See "Selecting print media" on page 18.)

• Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into 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

5. If necessary, close the paper cover to keep the paper loaded in the tray

from dust.

Because the machine 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 machine.

2. Place the dust cover on the paper input tray.

(For ML-1640 Series, skip this step and go to the next step.)

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3. Load the paper in the manual tray.

(For ML-1640 Series, load paper in the paper input tray.

Envelope Preprinted paper Transparency

Label Card stock Letterhead paper

For printing on labels or cardstocks using the manual tray, feed one paper at a time. We recommend you to first fill the paper input tray with papers for smooth printing.

4. When you print in application, start the print menu.

5. Open printer properties.

6. Press the Paper tab in printer properties, and select an appropriate

paper type.

If you want to use a label, set the paper type to Label.

SETTING THE PAPER SIZE AND TYPE

After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to set the paper size and type using the printer driver. Follow these steps to make your changes permanent.

The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.

1. Click the Start button on the computer screen.

2. Select Printers and Faxes.

3. Right-click on the printer driver icon and select Printing Preferences.

4. Click the Paper tab, and change the settings on Paper Options.

5. Click OK.

If you want to use special sized paper such as a billing paper, select

Custom in the Paper tab in the printer properties. See Software

section.

7. Select Manual Feeder in paper source then, press OK.

8. Start printing in application.

9. Press and hold the Cancel button until machine starts operating.

• If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet after first

page prints out, and press the Cancel button. Repeat this

step for every page to be printed.

• The settings you change remain in effect only while you are using the current application.

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basic printing

This chapter explains common printing tasks.

This chapter includes:

• Printing a document • Canceling a print job

PRINTING A DOCUMENT

Your machine allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use.

For details about printing, see the Software section.

CANCELING A PRINT JOB

If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows:

1. Click the Windows Start menu.

2. For Windows 2000, select Settings and then Printers.

For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista/2008, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. For Windows 7, select Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Devices and Printers. For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel → Hardware →

Devices and Printers.

3. For Windows 2000, XP, 2003, 2008 and Vista, double-click your

machine. For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, right click your printer

icon→ context menus → See what’ s printing.

4. From the Document menu, select Cancel.

You can also access this window by simply double-clicking the printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.

You can also cancel the current job by pressing Cancel on the control

panel.

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maintenance

This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.

This chapter includes:

• Cleaning your machine

• Maintaining the cartridge

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

• Replacing the toner cartridge

CLEANING YOUR MACHINE

To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur.

• Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.

• If your machine or its surrounding is contaminated with toner, we recommend you to use cloth or tissue dampened with water to clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blown into the air may be harmful.

Cleaning the outside

Clean the cabinet of the machine with a soft lint-free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the machine.

Cleaning the inside

During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears or reduces these problems.

1. Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord, then wait for the

machine to cool down.

2. Open the front cover.

3. Pull the toner cartridge out and remove it from the machine.

Because the machine 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 machine.

4. Remove the manual tray by pulling it out.

ML-1640 series does not have a manual tray, go to step 5.

For ML-2240 Series, if you have installed the dust cover, remove the dust cover before opening the front cover.

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