Samsung ML-4500 User Manual

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subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, direct
or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.

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Contents

Introduction

1

Special Features
Printer Components

Setting Up Your Printer

2

: Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1

STEP 1

: Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2

STEP 2

Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4

:

STEP 3

: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6

STEP 4

: Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.6

STEP 5

Print a Demo Page! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7

:

STEP 6

: Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7

STEP 7

Using Control Panel

3

Control Panel Buttons –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1
Control Panel Lights ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.3

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1.1

1.2

Print Media

4

Choosing Paper and Other Media ––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1
Selecting the Output Location ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.4
Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5
Printing on Envelopes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.7
Printing on Heavy Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9
Printing on Labels –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.10
Printing on Transparencies ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11
Printing on Preprinted Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.12
Printing on Card Stocks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.13

I

Printing Tasks

5

Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Setting Print Resolution –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.7
Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.8
Using Power Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9
Using Other Graphic Options ––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.10
Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.12
Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.13

Maintaining Your Printer

6

Maintaining Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1
Cleaning the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4

Problem Solving

7

––––––––––

5.6

Troubleshooting Checklist ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.1
Solving General Printing Problems –––––––––––––––––––– 7.2
Clearing Paper Jams ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.6
Solving Print Quality Problems –––––––––––––––––––––– 7.11
Troubleshooting Error Messages ––––––––––––––––––––– 7.17
Common Windows Problems –––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.19

Appendix

Printer Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1
Paper Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2
Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– A.10
Linux Driver Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.13

INDEX

II

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.

CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER OPEN. DO

NOT OPEN THIS COVER.

VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT

DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DAN

GEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENZIONE -RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA.

EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.

PRECAUCION -RADIACION LASER IVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE AL

RAYO.

ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER

UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN I

STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÄR

URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

III

Ozone Safety

Power Saver

Environmental and Safety Consideration

During normal operation, the Samsung ML-4500 printer 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 request
your nearest Samsung dealer.

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 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 an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IV

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you must first stop operation of the
equipment.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.

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.

EC Declaration of Conformity

We,

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea

declares sole responsibility that the

Samsung ML-4500 Laser printer

meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official journal of
the European Communities:

EN 50081-Emissions:

EN 55022 Radiated, Class B
EN 55022 Conducted, Class B
EN 61000-3-2 Power Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker

EN 50082-Immunity:

IEC 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge
IEC 801-3 RF Radiated
IEC 801-4 Fast Transient/Burst

EN 60950-Safety

V

1

1

Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-4500
printer! This chapter provides information on the
following topics:

◆ Special Features

◆ Printer Components

Special Features

Samsung ML-4500 is a versatile, productive printer equipped
with special features that improve print quality, giving you a
competitive edge. You can:

Print with excellent quality and high speed

• You can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.7.

• Your printer prints 8 pages-per-minute.

Handle paper flexibly

• Standard 150-sheet automatic input tray and a 1-sheet
manual input tray support various sizes and types of paper.

• Two output locations: Select either the face-down output
tray or the face-up output slot for the most convenient

access.

Save your time and money

• You can use Toner Save mode to use less toner. See page

5.8.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper
(N-up printing). See page 5.6.

• One-touch last page printing is allowed in the Ready mode.
See page 5.12.

• The printer automatically conserves electricity by
substantially reducing power consumption when not printing.

• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.

Print in various environments

• You can print in Window 95/98/2000/NT 4.0.

• Your printer is compatible with the Linux system.

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Printer Components

Front View

Paper output support

Face-down output
tray

Paper support

Automatic input
tray

Paper guides

Output lever

Face-up output slot

Manual input
tray

Front cover

Control panel

1.2

INTRODUCTION

Inside View

Toner cartridge

Printer Components

Rear View

Power switch

Power receptacle

Front cover

Parallel port

INTRODUCTION

1.3

2

2

This chapter provides step by step information on setting up
your printer. Topics included in this chapter are:

◆

: Unpack Your Printer

STEP 1

◆

: Install the Toner Cartridge

STEP 2

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Load Paper

:

STEP 3

: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable

STEP 4

: Turn on the Printer

STEP 5

Print a Demo Page!

:

STEP 6

: Install the Printer Software

STEP 7

Unpack Your Printer

1

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

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, the Adobe
Acrobat Reader program and the Make
Your Own Diskette setup software.

Toner cartridge

CD-ROM*

Setup Guide

Power cord

Paper Output Support

Printer cable

2

Carefully remove all packing tapes from
the printer.

3

Attach the supplied paper output
support as shown.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.1

Install the Toner Cartridge

1

Grasp the front cover by both sides of
the cover and pull it toward you to open.

2

Remove the toner cartridge from its bag
and remove the paper covering the toner
cartridge completely out of the cartridge.
Discard the paper.

3

Gently shake the cartridge from side to
side to distribute the toner evenly inside
the cartridge.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage, do not expose the
toner cartridge to light for more than a few
minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if
left exposed for more than a few minutes.

If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off
with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold
water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.2

4

Locate the cartridge slots inside the
printer, one on each side.

5

Grasp the handle and insert the
cartridge in the printer until it snaps into
place.

Install the Toner Cartridge

6

Close the front cover. Make sure that the
cover is securely closed.

Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately

2,500 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.3

Load Paper

1

Pull the paper support on the automatic
input tray up, until it stops.

2

Before loading the paper, flex the sheets
back and forth to loosen them, then fan
them.

Tap the edges of the stack on a table top
to straighten them to prevent paper jams.

3

Load a stack of paper into the automatic
input tray with the print side facing
up.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.4

4

Do not load too much. This tray holds
up to 150 sheets.

Keep the paper below this height
mark.

5

Adjust the paper guides to the width of
the paper stack.

Load Paper

Notes:

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

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

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.5

Connect to the Computer
with a Parallel Cable

1

Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.

2

Plug the parallel printer cable into the
connector on the back of the printer.

Push the metal clips down to fit inside
the notches on the cable plug.

3

Connect the other end of the cable to
the parallel interface port on your
computer, and tighten the screws.

See your computer documentation if
you need help.

To the parallel

➜

port on PC

Turn on the Printer

1

Plug the power cord into the power
receptacle on the back of the printer.

2

Plug the other end into a properly
grounded AC outlet.

3

Turn on the power.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.6

➜

To AC outlet

ML-4500

Excellent Performance, High Quality

Cost Saving, Convenience

Compatibility

Print a Demo Page!

As the printer powers up, all the printer
control panel lights turn on briefly. When
only the Data light remains on, press and
hold the Demo button.

Hold down the button for about 2 seconds
until all lights blink slowly, then release,
the demo page will print.

The demo page provides a sample of the
print quality and helps you verify the
printer is printing correctly.

Install the Printer Software

Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer
driver for some of the most popular Windows software
applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer
driver, which translates data from your application into data
that the printer understands.

Before Installing the Printer Software

Verify the following:

• At least 16 MB or more of RAM is installed on your PC.

• There is at least 50 MB of free disk space on your PC.

• All applications are closed on your PC before beginning
installation.

• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.7

S

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M

S

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G

M

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4

5

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Install the Printer Software

Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM

Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will

1

start automatically.

If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:

Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe
in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM
drive), then click OK.

Note: If the New Hardware
Found box appears during
the installation procedure,
click the x in the upper
right corner of the box,
or click Cancel.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.8

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate

2

language.

Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.

3

Install the Printer Software

The Welcome window opens. Click Next.

4

The files are copied into the appropriate directory.

5

Click Finish.

6

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.9

Install the Printer Software

Software Installation Tips

I do not have a
CD-ROM drive

How do I access
printer features ?

How do I remove the
printing software ?

If you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive,
you can use Make diskette utility in Windows to create the
disks you need for the installation. Go to “Installing Software
from Diskette” on page A.10.

Some printer features, such as paper size and page
orientation, may be available through your application settings.
Use application settings, if available, because they override
printer driver settings.

Access advanced printer features through your printer driver.
See the chapter 5, “Printing Tasks” for instructions on using
your printer driver features.

In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in the
Samsung ML-4500 program group allows you to select and
remove any or all of the Samsung ML-4500 printing system
components. If you are upgrading the printer driver, or if your
installation fails, uninstall the driver doing as the following
instructions.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.10

From the Start menu, select Programs.

1

Select Samsung ML-4500, and then Samsung ML-4500

2

Driver Uninstall.

Install the Printer Software

When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes.

3

The Samsung ML-4500 printer driver and all of its

4

components are removed from your computer.

If you have installing
problems

Can I use this printer in
the other OS?

Click OK.

5

• Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer and
the printer. Turn on the printer, then turn on the computer.

• Close any virus protection programs that are running on your
computer.

• Uninstall the printer software using the instruction above,
then repeat the installation procedure.

The Samsung ML-4500 Printer supports the Linux system. Go
to “Linux Driver Installation” on page A.13 for information on
installing the Linux driver.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.11

3

3

This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control
panel. It provides information on the following topics:

◆ Control Panel Buttons

◆ Control Panel Lights

Control Panel Buttons

The printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo.

Demo

Print demo page

Press and hold Demo for about 2 seconds until the
control panel lights blink slowly to print a demo page.
The printer must be in the Ready mode.

Start manual feeding

When you select Manual for Paper Source from your
software application, you should press Demo each
time you load a sheet of paper manually. For further
information, see “Using the Manual Input tray” on
page 4.5.

Clean the inside of the printer

Press and hold Demo for about 10 seconds until the
control panel lights remain lit. After cleaning the
printer, one cleaning sheet prints. For further
information, see page 6.5.

USING CONTROL PANEL

3.1

Control Panel Buttons

Cancel/Reprint

Toner Save

Cancel job

Press Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panel
lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently
printing. The Error light will blink while the print job
is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and
then return to the Ready mode. This may take some
time, depending on the size of the print job.

Note: If the Cancel/Reprint button is accidentally

pushed, the job must be reprinted. There is no undo
function.

Reprint last page of the job

If you press Cancel/Reprint in the Ready mode, the
printer prints the last page of the last print job. See
page 5.12.

Turn the Toner Save Mode on/off

USING CONTROL PANEL

3.2

(on)

Toner Save

(off)

Press Toner Save to turn the Toner save mode on or
off. The printer must be in the Ready mode.

• If the button backlight is on, toner save mode
activates and the printer uses less toner to print a
document.

• If the button backlight is off, toner save mode is
disabled and you will print in normal quality.

To enable or disable the Toner Save mode using this
button, the Toner Save Mode option in the printer
driver must be set to Printer Setting.

For further information on the Toner Save mode,
see page 5.8.

Control Panel Lights

Error

Paper

Data

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

The control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the Error light is on, the printer
is experiencing an error. See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.17.

Control Panel Light Message

Ready mode

The Data light is on and the printer is ready to print.
No action is needed. If you press and hold the Demo button for about 2

seconds, a demo page will print.

Processing

The printer is receiving or processing data. Wait for the job to print.
Pressing the Cancel/Reprint button cancels the current job. One or two pages

may print as the printer clears the print job. The printer will return to the
Ready mode after the job has been canceled.

Paper out

The printer is out of paper.
Load paper into the printer. For the automatic tray, there is no need to press

any button to reset. For the manual tray, press the Demo button after loading.

Waiting the Demo button to be pressed

In the Manual Feed mode, the printer is waiting the Demo button to be pressed.
Press the Demo button to start printing. You must press the button to print

each page after loading paper into the manual input tray.

USING CONTROL PANEL

3.3

4

4

This chapter will help you understand what kind of paper
you can use with the Samsung ML-4500 printer and how to
properly load paper in the different paper input trays for
the best print quality.

Topics included in this chapter are:

◆ Choosing Paper and Other Media

◆ Selecting Output Location

◆ Loading Paper

◆ Printing on Envelopes

◆ Printing on Heavy Paper

◆ Printing on Labels

◆ Printing on Transparencies

◆ Printing on Preprinted Paper

◆ Printing on Card Stocks

Choosing Paper and Other Media

You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper,
envelopes, labels, transparencies, card stocks, and so on. See
“Paper Specification” on page A.2. To get the best possible
print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.

When you choose print media, consider the followings:

• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be
appropriate for the project.

• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the
paper adjusters of the paper tray.

• Weight : Your printer supports paper weight as follows:

• 16~24 lbs bond for the automatic input tray

• 16~43 lbs bond for the manual input tray

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

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

Always test a sample of paper before purchasing large
quantities.

CAUTION: Using media that does not confirm to the

specification listed in the paper specification can cause
problems that may require service. This service is not covered
by the warranty or service agreements.

PRINT MEDIA

4.1

Choosing Paper and Other Media

Media Sizes and Capacities

Media Size

Plain Paper

Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
B5 (182 x 257 mm)

Envelopes

No. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 in.)
DL (110 x 220 mm)
C5 (162 x 229 mm)
C6 (114 x 162 mm)
B5 (176 x 250 mm)
Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.)

Input Source/Capacity*

Automatic Input Tray

150
150
150
150
150
150

–

5
5
5
5
5
5

Manual Input Tray

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1

Labels

Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Transparency films

Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Card stocks

Bond

*

Depending on paper thickness, maximum capacity may be reduced.

PRINT MEDIA

4.2

5
5

5
5

5

5

1
1

1
1

1

1