Samsung ML-4500 User Manual

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Introduction

Special Features Printer Components

Setting Up Your Printer

: 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

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

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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1.1

1.2

Print Media

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

Printing Tasks

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

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

Problem Solving

––––––––––

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Carefully remove all packing tapes from the printer.

Attach the supplied paper output support as shown.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.1

Install the Toner Cartridge

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

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

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

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

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

Install the Toner Cartridge

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

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

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.

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

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.4

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

Keep the paper below this height mark.

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

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

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.

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

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

Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet.

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

Install the Printer Software

Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM

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

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

language.

Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.

Install the Printer Software

The Welcome window opens. Click Next.

The files are copied into the appropriate directory.

Click Finish.

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.

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

Driver Uninstall.

Install the Printer Software

When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes.

The Samsung ML-4500 printer driver and all of its

components are removed from your computer.

If you have installing problems

Can I use this printer in the other OS?

Click OK.

• 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

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

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

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

1 1

+ 72 hidden pages

Samsung ML-4500 User Manual

Contents

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Laser Safety Statement

Ozone Safety

Power Saver

Radio Frequency Emissions

Special Features

Printer Components

Front View

Inside View

Rear View

Before Installing the Printer Software

Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM

Software Installation Tips

Control Panel Buttons

Control Panel Lights

Choosing Paper and Other Media

Media Sizes and Capacities