Samsung ML-4600 User 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7

STEP 5

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

:

STEP 6

: Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.8

STEP 7

Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– 2.13

Using Control Panel

3

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

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1.1

1.3

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 Stock or Custom-sized Media –––––––––– 4.13

I

Printing Tasks

5

Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1
Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size ––––––––– 5.8
Printing Posters ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9
Setting Graphic Properties ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11
Printing Watermarks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.14
Using Page Overlay ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.17
Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.21
Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.22

Maintaining Your Printer

6

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

Problem Solving

7

––––––––––

5.7

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
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable ––––––––––––––––– A.10
Using Your Printer with Macintosh ––––––––––––––––––– A.16
Printing from DOS Applications ––––––––––––––––––––– A.23
Linux Driver Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.28
Installing Optional Memory Card ––––––––––––––––––––– A.30

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-4600 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 contact
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-4600 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 your purchase of a Samsung ML-4600
printer! This chapter provides information on the
following topics:

◆ Special Features

◆ Printer Components

Special Features

Samsung ML-4600 is a versatile, productive printer equipped
with special features that will improve print quality, giving you
a competitive edge. You can:

Print with excellent quality and high speed

• You can print at 1200 dpi class. See page 5.12.

• Your printer prints 8 pages-per-minute.

• The PCL 6 printer language enables fast printing
performance.

Flexible paper handling

• Standard 150-sheet automatic feeder and a 1-sheet
manual feeder supports 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

• If you select Toner Save mode, your printer will use less
toner. See page 5.6.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper
(N-up printing). See page 5.7.

• One-touch last page printing is available in the Ready
mode. See page 5.21.

• The printer conserves electricity by automatically reducing
power consumption when it is not active.

• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.

INTRODUCTION

1.1

WORLD BEST

Dear ABC

Regards

Special Features

Create professional documents

• You can customize your documents by using Watermarks
such as “Confidential.” See page 5.14.

• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain
paper. See page 5.17.

• 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 5.9.

Expand the printer capacity

The ML-4600 is shipped with 4 MB of memory included. You
can expand the memory capacity of your printer (up to 68 MB
maximum) by installing optional memory modules. See page

A.30.

Print in various environments

• You can print in Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000.

• Your printer is compatible with Linux, DOS, and Macintosh.

• The ML-4600 printer comes with both Parallel and USB
interfaces.

1.2

INTRODUCTION

Printer Components

Front View

Paper output support

Face-down output
tray

Paper support

Automatic input
tray

Paper guides

Output lever

Manual input
tray

Front cover

Face-up output slot

Control panel

INTRODUCTION

1.3

Printer Components

Inside View

Toner cartridge

Rear View

Power switch

Power receptacle

Front cover

Parallel port

1.4

USB port

INTRODUCTION

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

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆ Installing Software from Diskette

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.

Toner cartridge

Power cord

Parallel cable

CD-ROM*

Paper Output Support

Setup Guide

2

Carefully remove all packing tapes from
the printer.

3

Attach the supplied paper output
support as shown.

* contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, the Adobe

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

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.1

Install the Toner Cartridge

1

Grasp both sides of the front cover and
open it by pulling it towards you.

2

Remove the toner cartridge from its bag
and then remove the paper covering it.
Discard the paper.

3

Gently shake the cartridge from side to
side to evenly distribute the toner 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, and then
fan them.

Tap the edges of the stack on a table top
to straighten them and 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 so far that
it causes the paper to warp.

• Failure to adjust the width guide
properly can result in paper jams.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.5

Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable

1

Make sure that 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

➜

If you are using a USB interface

Go to “Using Your Printer with a USB Cable” on
page A.10.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.6

Turn on the Printer

Laser Beam Printer

Excellent Performance, High Quality

Cost Saving, Convenience

Compatibility

ML-4600

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.

Print a Demo Page!

➜

To AC outlet

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 button and the demo page will print.

The demo page provides a sample of
print quality to help you verify that the
printer is printing correctly.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.7

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.

If you are printing with a parallel interface

Go to page 2.9 for information on installing the print software
on a computer that is attached directly to the printer with a
parallel cable.

If you are printing with a USB interface

Go to “Using Your Printer with a USB Cable” on page A.10, for
information on installing the print software on a USB-enabled
computer.

If you are printing from Macintosh

Go to “Using Your Printer with a Macintosh” on page A.16, for
information on installing the print software and printing from
Macintosh.

If you are printing in DOS

Go to “Printing from DOS Application” on page A.23, for
information on installing the DOS RCP utility and printing from
DOS applications.

If you are printing in Linux

Go to “Linux Driver Installation” on page A.28, for information
on installing the Linux driver.

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 NT 4.0 or Windows 2000.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.8

S

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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. Install will start

1

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), and 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.

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate

2

language.

Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.

3

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.9

Install the Printer Software

4

The Welcome window opens. Click Next.

The files are copied into the appropriate directory.

5

Click Finish.

6

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.10

Software Installation Tips

Install the Printer Software

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 tne Make Diskette utility in Windows to create the
disks you need for the installation. Go to “Installing Software
from Diskette” on page 2.13.

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 chapter 5, “Printing Tasks” for instructions on using your
printer driver features.

In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in the
Samsung ML-4600 program group allows you to select and
remove any or all of the Samsung ML-4600 printing system
components. If you are upgrading the printer driver, or if your
installation fails, uninstall the driver following these
instructions.

From the Start menu, select Programs.

1

Select Samsung ML-4600, and then Samsung ML-4600

2

Driver Uninstall.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.11

Install the Printer Software

When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes.

3

The Samsung ML-4600 printer driver and all of its

4

components are removed from your computer.

If you have
problems installing

Click OK.

5

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

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

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

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.12

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G

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4

6

0

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Installing Software from Diskette

If you do not have a CD-ROM drive and if you have access
to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can copy
software installation files from your printer software
CD-ROM onto floppy diskettes, and then use the diskettes
instead of the CD-ROM to install the software.

Making Installation Diskettes

You can make installation diskettes for the Samsung
ML-4600 PCL 6 printer driver. Make sure that you have
several formatted diskettes ready, and then follow these
steps:

Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into the

1

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), and then click OK.

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate

2

language.

Click Make your own Diskette set of software.

3

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.13

Installing Software from Diskette

4

Shows the number

of disks required to

copy the selected

component.

The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears.

Select the desired components you want to copy to the
diskette from the Select box. You can select PCL 6 Printer
Driver, DOS RCP and USB Port Driver.

Select the floppy disk drive that you will be inserting the
diskette into.

Select the floppy
drive you will use.

Shows the path of
the selected
component.

Select the
component you
want to copy.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.14

Click Copy all disk images.

5

If you want to copy a portion of the selected component,
select the disk you want to copy in the Disk Images
window, and then click Copy selected disk image.

When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into

6

the floppy drive, and click Yes to copy the first diskette.
For multiple diskettes, when the first diskette is finished,
you are prompted to insert disk 2.

Make sure you label each diskette in order as you create
it: ML-4600 PCL 6 driver, disk 1 of 2, etc.

Installing Software

Installing Software from Diskette

If you have more than one disk, insert the next disk and

7

click Yes.

When copying to diskettes has been completed, click

8

Close in the Copy to Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit in
the SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box.

To install the printer driver from the diskettes, follow this
procedure:

Insert the first diskette (if you have more than one

1

software diskette).

From the Start menu, select Run.

2

Type A:\setup.exe in the Open box and click OK. (if

3

your floppy drive is not A, substitute the correct letter.)

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

4

installation.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.15

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 Feeder 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 the printer will 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 5.21.

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 5.6.

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 for the Demo button to be pressed

In the Manual Feed mode, the printer is waiting for 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 to understand what kind of paper
you can use with the Samsung ML-4600 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 the Output Location

◆ Loading Paper

◆ Printing on Envelopes

◆ Printing on Heavy Paper

◆ Printing on Labels

◆ Printing on Transparencies

◆ Printing on Preprinted Paper

◆ Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media

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 following:

• 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 conform 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

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5
5
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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.

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4.2

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Paper Guidelines

Choosing Paper and Other Media

When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special
media, keep these guidelines in your mind:

• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper
can cause paper jams and poor print quality.

• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper.

• Use only high-quality, copier grade paper.

• Do not use paper that has been already printed on or that
has been fed through a photocopier.

• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or
staples.

• Do not attempt to load any tray during printing and never
overfill the tray. This could cause a paper jam.

• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or
texture that is too smooth or too rough.

• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white
photocopy paper. The pigments must withstand the printer’s
fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second without
deterioration. Do not use paper with a colored coating that
was added after the paper was produced.

• Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heat­resistant inks that do not melt, vaporize, or release
hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s
approximately 400°F (205°C) fusing temperature for 0.1
second.

• Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready to use. Place
cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it
is packaged or unpackaged.

• Keep paper away from moisture, direct sunlight or other
conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.

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4.3

Selecting the Output Location

The printer has two output locations: the face-up output slot and the face-down output
tray. You can select the output location by changing the position of the output lever on the

front of the printer. To use the face-down output tray, be sure the output lever is in upper
(normal) position. To use the face-up output slot, push it down to open the slot.

• If paper coming out of the face-down output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try
printing to the face-up output slot.

• To avoid paper jams, do not change the position of the output lever while the printer is
printing.

Printing to the Face-Down Output Tray

The face-down output tray collects paper
face-down, in correct order. Make
sure that the output lever is in the upper
position. (If not, push it up)

The face-down output tray should be
used for most print jobs and is
recommended for printing over 100
sheets of paper, continuously.

Printing to the Face-Up Output Slot

The printer prints to the face-up output
slot if it is open. Push the output lever
down to open the slot. Paper comes out
of the printer face-up.

Using the face-up output slot might
improve output quality with the following:

• envelopes

• labels

• paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m

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4.4

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Loading Paper

Proper paper loading helps to prevent paper jams and ensure
trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper from the tray(s)
while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam.

Using the Automatic Input Tray

The automatic input tray holds 150 sheets of plain paper and
5 sheets of special media. See “Media Sizes and Capacities” on
page 4.2 for acceptable paper size and capacities for each
input tray.

Load a stack of paper into the automatic input tray and print.
For details on loading paper in the automatic input tray, see
“Load Paper” on page 2.4.

Note: Before using the automatic input tray, you must remove

paper from the manual input tray.

Using the Manual Input Tray

When you change the print settings, if you select Manual Feeder in the Paper Source
option, you can manually load paper in the manual
helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed.

If you experience a paper jam from the automatic
time into the manual

Note: To avoid a paper jam, use the manual tray with the automatic input tray loaded with paper.

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Load the print media in the manual
input tray with the print side up.

Adjust the paper guide against the
stack of print media without bending.

input tray

.

input tray

input tray,

. Manually loading paper can be

load one sheet of paper at a

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4.5

Loading Paper

2

Push the output lever down to open the
face-up output slot.

3

When you print a document, you must
select Manual Feeder for Paper
Source from the software application,
and then select the correct paper size
and type. For details, see page 5.3.

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Print the document.

5

If you are printing multiple pages, load
the next sheet after the first page
prints out.

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Press Demo to start feeding.

Notes:

• The face-up output slot may not hold the printed pages properly.

• The printed pages will not stack in the face-down output tray unless you change output lever
position. After you finish using the face-up output slot, you must change the position of the
output lever to the normal position. Push it up.

4.6

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Printing on Envelopes

Guidelines

• Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the
input tray, make sure that they are undamaged and that they are not stuck together.

• Do not feed stamped envelopes.

• Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives.
These envelopes may severely damage the printer.

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Flex or fan

them for loading.

the envelopes to prepare

2

Load the envelopes into the input tray
you want to use with the flap side
down.

The stamp area is on the right side
and the end of the envelope with the
stamp area enters the tray first.

3

Adjust the guide to the edge of the
envelope stack.

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4.7

Printing on Envelopes

4

Push the output lever down.

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When you print on envelopes, configure
the paper source, type and size
properly in the software application. For
details, see page 5.3.

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Print the document.

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After printing, push the output lever up.

4.8

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Printing on Heavy Paper

Guidelines

• Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m2). For cotton papers, you can use
24 lb paper. The maximum paper weight available for your printer is 43 lb (163g/m

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• Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 43 lb, or 163 g/m
Misfeeds, mis-stacking, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessive
mechanical wear can result.

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Load paper in the input tray you want
to use with print side up.

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the
labels.

2

Push the output lever down.

bond).

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).

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When you print on heavy paper, select
Bond in the Paper Type section, and
then configure the paper source, and
size in the software application. For
details, see page 5.3.

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4.9

Printing on Labels

Guidelines

• Only use labels recommended for laser printers.

• Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 200°C
(392°F) for 0.1 second.

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

• Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing
is designed for one pass through the printer.

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

1

Load labels in the input tray you want
to use with print side up.

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the
labels.

2

Push the output lever down.

3

When you print on labels, configure the
paper source, type and size in the
software application. For details, see
page 5.3.

Note: To prevent them from sticking

together, do not let the printed label
sheets stack up as they are printed out.

4.10

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Printing on Transparencies

Guidelines

• Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers.

• Make sure that the transparencies are not wrinkled or curled, and that they do not have
any torn edge.

• Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your
fingers that are deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems.

• Be careful not to scratch the printer side or leave fingerprints on it.

1

Load the transparencies in the desired
input tray with the print side up and

the adhesive strip entering the
printer first.

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the
transparencies.

2

Push the output lever down.

3

When you print on transparencies,
configure the paper source, type and
size in the software application. For
details, see page 5.3.

Notes:

• To prevent transparencies from sticking
together, do not let the printed sheets stack
up as they are printed out.

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

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4.11

Printing on Preprinted Paper

Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent through
the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example).

Guidelines

• Letterheads must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or
release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 400°F
(205°C) for 0.1 second.

• Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any printer
rollers.

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

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

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Load letter-heads into the input tray
you want to use with the design face

up, and the bottom edge toward
the printer.

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the
paper stack.

2

When you print on the preprinted
paper, configure the paper source, type
and size in the software application. For
details, see page 5.3.

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Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media

Postcards, 3 by 5 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized media can be printed with the ML­4600 printer.

Guidelines

• Always insert the short edge into the
mode, make this selection through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may
cause a paper jam.

• Do not print on card stocks that is too small or too large. The minimum size is 76 by 127
mm (3 by 5 in.) for the manual input tray and 95 by 127 mm (3.8 by 5 in.) for the
automatic input tray, and the maximum size is 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.).

• Set margins at least 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) away from the edges of the media in the software
application.

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Load print media in the input tray you
want to use with the print side up,
and the short edge first .

Adjust the guide to fit the width of the
media.

2

Push the output lever down.

input tray first

. If you want to print in landscape

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Configure the paper source, type in the
printer driver’s properties (see page

5.3) and print.

Note: If the size of your print media is not

listed in the Paper Size box in the Paper
tab of the printer driver properties, select
Custom Size and set the paper size
manually.

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4.13

5

5

This chapter explains your printing options and gives common
printing tasks.

Topics included in this chapter are:

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Printing a Document

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Using Toner Save Mode

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Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)

◆

Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size

◆

Printing Posters

◆

Setting Graphic Properties

◆

Printing Watermarks

◆

Using Page Overlay

◆

Reprinting the Last Page

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Printing on a Network Environment

Printing a Document

The following procedure describes the steps required for
printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps
for printing a document may vary depending on the
application program. Refer to your software application’s
documentation for the exact printing procedure.

Open the document you want to print.

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Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box for

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your application will be displayed (the Print dialog box for
your application may look slightly different).

The basic print settings you require are usually selected
within this Print dialog box. These settings include the
number of copies, paper size, and page orientation.

If you see a Properties button,
click it. If you see Setup,
Printer, or Options, click that
button instead; then click
Properties in the next screen.

Make sure that your
printer is selected.

PRINTING TASKS

5.1

Printing a Document

To take advantage of the printer features provided by your

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ML-4600 printer, click Properties in the application’s Print
dialog box and go to step 4.

If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button
instead. Then click Properties in the next screen.

The Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 Properties dialog box allows

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you to access and change printer settings.

If necessary, click the Paper tab to display the settings
shown below. The Paper tab allows you to access and
change the settings for basic paper handling.

5.2

PRINTING TASKS

Printing a Document

Select Automatic Feeder from the Paper Source options

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box unless you are printing with special media. To print
with special media, select Manual Feeder and feed one
sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5.

Select Plain Paper from the Paper Type options box

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unless you want to use a different kind of print media. To
use a different kind of media, select the corresponding print
media name in the Paper Type options box. For more
information, please refer to Chapter 4 ‘Print Media’.

Select the paper size you have loaded in your printer.

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Printable area

The Paper Orientation option allows you to select the

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direction in which information is printed on a page.

Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style.
Landscape prints across the length of the page,

spreadsheet style.

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Landscape

You can also see the printable area.

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Portrait

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5.3

Printing a Document

Click the other tabs on the top of the Properties dialog box

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to access other features, if needed.

When you complete the print settings, click OK until the

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Print dialog box is displayed.

Click OK to start printing.

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Notes:

• Most Windows applications will override settings you specify
in the printer driver. Change all print settings available in the
software application first, and then any remaining settings
using the printer driver.

• The settings you change remain in effect only while you are
using the current program. To make your changes permanent,
make them in the Printers folder as follows:

1. Click the Windows Start button.

2. Select Settings, and then Printers to open the Printers

window.

3. Select the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 printer icon.

4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open

the properties window.

5.4

PRINTING TASKS

Canceling a Print Job

There are two ways to cancel a print job.

To stop a print job from your printer

Press the Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panel
light blink to cancel job the printer is currently printing.

The printer will finish printing the page that is moving through
the printer and delete the rest of the print job while the Error
light is blinking. Pressing Cancel/Reprint cancels only the
current job in the printer. If more than one print job is in
printer memory, Cancel/Reprint must be pressed once for
each job.

Printing a Document

Using Help

To stop a print job from the Printers folder

1. From the Start menu, select Settings.

2. Select Printers to open the Printers window, then double­click the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 icon.

3. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing
(Windows 9x) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000).

The Samsung ML-4600 printer has a help screen that can be
activated by the Help button in the printer’s properties dialog
box. You can also click ? from the upper right hand corner,
and then click on any setting.

These help screens give detailed information about the printer
features provided by the Samsung ML-4600 printer driver.

To restore the default printer properties setting when you
change the print settings, click Defaults in the Samsung ML­4600 PCL 6 Properties dialog box.

PRINTING TASKS

5.5

Using Toner Save Mode

Toner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each
page. Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner
cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print
quality.

There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode.

To enable this feature from your printer

Press the Toner Save button on the control panel. The printer
must be in Ready mode (Data light is on).

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

• If the button backlight is off, toner save mode is disabled
and the printer prints in a normal mode.

Note: To enable or disable the Toner Save mode from the control

panel, the Toner Save Mode option in the printer driver must be
set to Printer Setting. See below.

To enable this feature from the software application

When you change the print settings from your software

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application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to
access the printer properties.

Click the Graphic tab, and then select the Toner Save

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Mode option. You can select from:

• Printer Setting: If you select this option, this feature is
determined by the setting you’ve made on the control
panel of the printer.

• Standard: If you don’t need to save toner to print a
document, select this option.

• Save: Select this option to allow the printer to use less
toner on each page.

5.6

PRINTING TASKS

Click OK.

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rinting Multiple Pages on

P

One Sheet of Paper

You can select the number of pages you want to print on a
single sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than one
page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and
arranged on the sheet. You can specify up to 16 pages.

When you change the print settings from your software

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application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to
access the printer properties.

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9 pages per sheet

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From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source,
size and type.

Click the Output tab, and choose Multiple Pages per

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Side in the Type drop-down list. Then select the number of
pages you want to print per sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 16) in
the Pages per Sheet drop-down list.

Click Print Page Borders if you want to print a border

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around each page on the sheet. Print Page Borders is
enabled only if Pages per Sheet is 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16.

(N-Up Printing)

Click OK, then start printing.

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PRINTING TASKS

5.7

Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size

This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any
selected paper size regardless of the digital document size.
This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a
small document.

When you change the print settings from your software

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application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to
access the printer properties.

Click the Output tab, and select Fit to Page in the Type

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drop-down list.

You’ll see the Application page size and be prompted to

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select the Fit to Paper Size. Select the correct size from
the drop-down list.

5.8

PRINTING TASKS

Click OK, then start printing.

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Printing Posters

This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto
4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, which can be pasted together to
form one poster-size document.

When you change the print settings from your software

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application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to
access the printer properties.

From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source,
size and type.

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Poster printing

with 2x2 style

Click the Output tab, and select Poster in the Type drop-

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down list.

PRINTING TASKS

5.9

Printing Posters

To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3,

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4x4, or Custom.

For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be
automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages.

If you select Custom, you can adjust the scaling factor
manually. For example, if you specify 150%, the image will
be printed across 4 pages with 150% scaled.

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2 x 2

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You may specify an overlap in pixel to make it easier to

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reconstruct the resulting poster.

25 pixels

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Overlap=0

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Click OK, then start printing.

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Overlap=25

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Custom (150%)

5.10

PRINTING TASKS

Setting Graphic Properties

Use the following options to adjust the print quality for your
specific printing needs when you access the printer properties.
See page 5.1 to access the printer properties.

If necessary, click the Option tab to display the settings shown
below.

Click here to save
the changes when
setting is done.

PRINTING TASKS

5.11

Setting Graphic Properties

Resolution

SRT Mode

You can select the printing resolution; 600 dpi, or 300 dpi.
The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed
characters and graphics. Higher settings may increase the time
it takes to print a document.

Some printed characters or images appear to have jagged or
uneven edges. Set this Samsung Resolution enhancement
Technology (SRT) option to improve the print quality of your
text and image and make the characters and images appear
smoother.

Note: When 600 dpi is selected in the Resolution section,

selecting Text Enhanceor Image Enhance gives you an image
quality of 1200 dpi class .

5.12

• Printer Default - This is determined by the setting on the
printer.

• Normal - SRT mode is disabled. Choose this setting if

graphics, particularly scanned images, are not
printing clearly.

• Text Enhance - This setting refines the print quality of

characters by smoothing out jagged edges
that can occur on the angles and curves of
each character.

• Image Enhance - This setting refines the print quality of a

photo image using SRT.

PRINTING TASKS

Setting Graphic Properties

Graphic Mode

Halftoning

Configure the printer to process graphics as raster or vector
images. Setting this option tells Windows how to send graphic
images to the printer. All graphics can be printed as raster
images, however some geometric shapes or patterns print
faster if they are printed as vector graphics.

• Vector – The Vector mode represents a graphic as point,
lines and other geometric entities. If you select the
Vector setting, Windows will send graphics to the
printer as a mixture of vector and raster images.

• Raster – The Raster mode represents a graphic as a mix of
dots. When you select the Raster setting, Windows
will send all graphics to the printer as bit map
raster images.

Note: Not all graphic images can print using the Vector setting.

If you are using the Vector setting, and your graphic images do
not print as they appear on your computer screen, select the
Raster setting and reprint your graphic.

This option can be used for configuring the halftone of the
printed illustration. The best way to choose a Halftoning setting
for your graphic image is to experiment. Print a graphic image
at each setting and choose the one you like best.

What is Halftone?

Gray-scale objects (such as
photographs) whose gray dots
have been converted to a
pattern of groups of black dots.
These groups, which are of
various sizes, along with the
white dots (pixels turned off),
create illusions of gray shading:
larger groups make the image
appear black or dark gray, while
smaller groups make the image
appear light gray.

• Device - Choose this setting to allow the printer to

determine a halftoning setting.

• Fine - Choose this setting when you want printed images to

have a smooth, realistic, and photographic
appearance. This setting provides soft contrasts
between various shades of gray. This setting also
works well for images originally designed with color.

• Coarse - Choose this setting if your graphic images were
originally scanned in through a scanner.

• Line art - Choose this setting for graphic images with

intricate lines and fine detail, like clip art graphics.
This setting provides solid lines and sharp
contrasts between shaded areas.

PRINTING TASKS

5.13

Printing Watermarks

The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing
document. For example, you may want to have large gray
letters reading “Draft” or “Confidential” printed diagonally
across the first page or all pages of a document.

There are several predefined watermarks that come with the
ML-4600 printer, and they can be modified or you can add new
ones to the list.

When you change the print settings from your software

To use an existing

watermark

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application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1
to access the printer properties.

Click the Watermark tab, and select the desired

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watermark in the Message drop-down list. You will see
the selected watermark in the preview window.

5.14

PRINTING TASKS

Click OK, then start printing.

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preview window

Printing Watermarks

To create or edit a

watermark

When you change the print settings from your software

1

application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to
access the printer properties.

Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text

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message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the
preview window. The preview window is provided so that you
can see how the watermark will appear on the printed page.

Select the desired watermark options. You can select the

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font type and size, color and angle. There are three
checkboxes at the bottom of the dialog box:

• Transparent Text – Allows the document to show
through the watermark.

• As Outline Only – Prints the text outline of the

watermark. This setting globally effects
all watermarks in the list.

• On First Page Only – Prints the watermark only on the

first page.

Use these scroll
bars to adjust the
position.

PRINTING TASKS

5.15

Printing Watermarks

If you have created a new or edited an existing watermark,

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the Add and Update button is enabled.

To add a new watermark to the list, click Add.

If you want to edit, select the desired watermark from the

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list, edit, and then click Update.

When you complete the edit, click OK, and then start

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printing.

To stop printing the watermark, select None in the Message
drop-down list.

To delete a watermark

When you change the print settings from your software

1

application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to
access the printer properties.

From the Watermark tab, select the watermark you want

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to delete in the Messages drop-down list.

Click Delete.

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Click OK.

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5.16

PRINTING TASKS

Using Page Overlay

What is an Overlay?

Creating a New Page

Overlay

An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDD
as a special file format that can be printed on any document
you choose. Overlays are often used to take the place of
preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using
preprinted letterhead, for example, you can create an overlay
containing the exact same information that is currently on
your letterhead. Then when you want to print a letter with
your company’s letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted
letterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printer
to print the letterhead overlay on your document.

To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay
containing your logo or image.

Create or open a document containing a text or image you

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want to use for page overlay. Position the items exactly as
you wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. If
needed, save the file for later use.

Select Print from the File menu. Then click Properties in

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the application’s Print dialog box to access the printer
properties. For details, see page 5.1.

Click the Overlays tab, and click Create Overlay.

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PRINTING TASKS

5.17

Using Page Overlay

In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up to

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eight characters in the File name box. Select the
destination path if necessary. (The default is
C:\FORMOVER).

Using Page Overlay

Click OK. You will see the name in the Overlay List box.

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Click OK or Yes until you complete the creation.

6

The file is not printed out. Instead it will be stored on your
computer HDD disk.

Note: The overlay document size must be the same as

documents you will print with the overlay.

After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed
with your document. To print an overlay with a document:

Create or open the document you want to print.

1

When you change the print settings from your software

2

application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to
access the printer properties.

5.18

PRINTING TASKS

Click the Overlays tab, and select the desired overlay from

3

the Overlay List box.

Using Page Overlay

If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay

4

List box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file.

If you have stored the overlay file you want to use into an
external source, you can also load the file when you access
this Load Overlay window.

After you select the file, click OK. The file is now shown in
the Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select
the overlay from the Overlay List box.

PRINTING TASKS

5.19

Using Page Overlay

If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. If this box is

5

checked, a message box will appear each time you submit a
document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish to
print an overlay on your document.

Answering Yes to the message box means that the selected
overlay will be printed with your document.
Answering No to the message box cancels overlay printing.

If this box is empty, and an overlay has been selected, the
overlay will be automatically printed with your document.

Click OK or Yes until the printing starts.

6

The selected overlay will be downloaded with your print job
and printed on your document.

Deleting a Page Overlay

You can delete page overlays that are no longer used.

In the printer properties dialog box, click the Overlays tab.

1

Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay

2

List box.

Click Delete Overlay.

3

Click OK until you exit the Print dialog box.

4

5.20

PRINTING TASKS

Reprinting the Last Page

The Samsung ML-4600 printer’s memory always keeps the last
page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper
jam or other problems and you want to know which page was
printed last, reprint the last page.

Press Cancel/Reprint briefly in Ready mode.

Note: If you want to prevent somebody from reprinting your document, you can turn the

Reprinting feature off in the printer’s properties dialog box. When you turn the feature
off in the printer’s properties, the Cancel/Reprint button on the control panel does not
perform the reprinting operation.

To disable this feature:

1. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers.

2. Click the right mouse button on the Samsung ML-4600
PCL 6 printer icon and select Properties to open the
properties window.

3. From the Printer tab, click Reprint to empty the
checkbox.

With the box empty, you cannot reprint the last page
from the control panel.

When you want to reprint the last page on the control
panel, you must put a check mark on this check box.

4. Click OK.

PRINTING TASKS

5.21

Printing on a Network Environment

If you work in a network environment, you can connect your
ML-4600 printer directly to a selected computer (called the
“host computer”) on the network. The printer can then be
shared by other users on the network through a Windows
9x, 2000 or NT 4.0 network printer connection.

Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-4600 printer driver

on each computer that will print documents to the printer.

Setting Up Host Computer

Start Windows.

1

From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and

2

double-click on the Network icon.

Check the File and Print Sharing box, then click OK.

3

Close the window.

Click Start and select Printers from Settings, then

4

double-click your printer name.

Select Properties in the Printers menu.

5

Click the Sharing tab, then check the Shared As box.

6

Fill in the Shared Name field, then click OK.

5.22

PRINTING TASKS

Setting Up Client PC

Printing on a Network Environment

Right-click Start, and select Explorer.

1

Open your network folder in the left column.

2

Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer

3

Port.

Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log

4

on box, then click OK.

From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers.

5

Double-click your printer icon.

6

From the Printers menu, select Properties.

7

Press the Details tab, select the printer port, then click

8

OK.

PRINTING TASKS

5.23

6

6

This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and
economical printing and information for maintaining the toner
cartridge and the printer.

Topics included in this chapter are:

◆ Maintaining Toner Cartridge

◆ Cleaning the Printer

Maintaining Toner Cartridge

Toner cartridge storage

Toner cartridge life

expectancy

To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following
guidelines in your mind.

• Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until you
are ready to use it.

• Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not

cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.

• Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer.

• Do not remove a toner cartridge from the printer except to
replace it, clean it or clear a paper jam. Replace the cartridge
immediately.

• To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to
light for more than a few minutes.

The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner
that print jobs require. When printing text at 5 % coverage, a
new toner cartridge lasts an average of 2,500 pages. (But, the
toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an average of
1,000 pages.)

Recycling toner

cartridge

Saving toner

After you install a new toner cartridge (see page 2.2), follow the
instructions included in the toner cartridge box to recycle the old
cartridge.

To save toner, press the Toner Save button on the printer
control panel. The button will be lit. You can also enable the
Toner Save Mode in your printer properties. Refer to “Using
Toner Save Mode” on page 5.6. Selecting this option will extend
the life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but
will reduce print quality.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

6.1

Maintaining Toner Cartridge

Redistributing Toner

When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to
temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may
allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge.

1

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

2

Remove the toner cartridge from the
printer.

CAUTIONS:

• Avoid reaching too far into the
printer. The fusing area may be hot.

• To prevent damage to the toner
cartridge, do not expose it to light
for more than a few minutes.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

6.2

3

Gently shake the toner cartridge from
side to side 5 or 6 times to redistribute
the toner.

Note: If the toner gets on your

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

4

Reinsert the toner cartridge into the
printer. Be sure that the toner cartridge
snaps in its place.

Maintaining Toner Cartridge

5

Firmly

If the print remains light

Remove the old cartridge and install a
new toner cartridge. See “Install the
Toner Cartridge” on page 2.2.

close the cover.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

6.3

Cleaning the Printer

To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below every time the toner cartridge
is replaced or whenever print quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer
free from dust and debris.

Notes:

• Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner, on or around the
printer. These can damage the printer.

• While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located
underneath the toner cartridge ). The oil from your hands on the roller can cause print quality
problems.

Cleaning the Outside

Wipe the outside surface of the printer with a soft, clean, lint­free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be
careful not to let any water drip onto the printer or inside it.

Cleaning the Inside

Cleaning inside the printer

Note: To prevent

damage to the toner
cartridge, do not expose
it to light for more than a
few minutes. Cover it
with a piece of paper, if
necessary. Also, do not
touch the black transfer
roller inside the printer.
By doing so, you can
damage the printer.

During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles
can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this buildup can
cause print quality problems such as toner specks or smearing.
Cleaning inside the printer will eliminate or reduce these
problems.

Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait for

1

the printer to cool.

Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge.

2

With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner

3

from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

6.4

Cleaning the Printer

Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover.

4

Then, plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on.

5

Printing a cleaning sheet

Note: The cartridge

cleaning process takes
some time. To stop the
printing, turn the power
off.

Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner
cartridge. Use this process if you are experiencing blurred,
faded or smeared printouts. This process will produce a page
with toner debris, which should be discarded.

Make sure the printer is turned on and in the Ready mode and

1

that there is paper loaded in the automatic input tray.

Press and hold down Demo on the control panel for about 10

2

seconds until all control panel lights remain lit, then release
the button.

Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from the

3

tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with the dust or toner
particles on it.

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

6.5

7

7

This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you
encounter a printer error. It provides information on the
following topics:

◆ Troubleshooting Checklist

◆ Solving General Printing Problems

◆ Clearing Paper Jams

◆ Solving Print Quality Problems

◆ Troubleshooting Error Messages

◆ Common Windows Problems

Troubleshooting Checklist

If the printer is not working properly, complete the following checklist in order. If the printer
does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions.

Check

Make sure that the Data light on
the control panel is on.

Press the Demo button to print
a demo page to verify that the
printer is feeding paper correctly.
See page 2.7.

Check the demo page to see if it
is printed correctly.

Print a short document from a
software application to verify the
computer and printer are
connected and are
communicating correctly.

Solution

• If no lights are on, check the power cord connection
and the power switch. Check the power source by
plugging into another outlet.

• If other lights are on, go to “Troubleshooting Error
Messages” on page 7.17.

• If a demo page does not print, check the paper
supply in the input tray.

• If the paper jams in the printer, go to “ Clearing
Paper Jams” on page 7.6.

• If the Error indicator light is illuminated on the
control panel, go to “Troubleshooting Error
Messages” on page 7.17.

If there is a print quality problem, go to “Solving
Print Quality Problems” on page 7.11.

• If the page does not print, check the cable
connection between the printer and computer.

• Check the print queue or print spooler to see if the
printer has been paused.

• Check the software application to make sure you
are using the proper printer driver and
communication port. If the page is interrupted
during printing, go to “Solving General Printing
Problems” on page 7.2.

If completing the checklist did
not diagnose the problem with
the printer, check the following
troubleshooting sections.

• “Solving General Printing Problems” on page 7.2.

• “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.17.

• “Common Windows Problems” on page 7.19.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.1

Solving General Printing Problems

If you have any problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested
solutions.

Problem

The printer does not
print.

Possible Cause

The printer is not
receiving power.

Your printer is not
selected as the default
printer.

Check the printer for
the following:

The printer may be in
manual feed mode and
out of paper. (The
Paper light is on.)

The connection cable
between the computer
and the printer is not
connected properly.

Solution

If no lights are on, check the power
cord connections. Check the power
switch and the power source.

Select Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 as
your default printer.

• The printer cover is not closed.

• Paper is jammed.

• No paper is loaded.

• Toner cartridge is not installed.

• Printer system error occurs.
Contact a service representative.

Add paper to the manual input tray,
and press the Demo button on the
printer’s control panel to start
printing.

Disconnect the printer cable and
reconnect it.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.2

The connection cable
between the computer
and the printer is
defective.

The port setting is
incorrect.

If possible, attach the cable to
another computer that is working
properly and print a job. You may
also try using a different printer
cable.

Check the Windows printer setting to
make sure that the print job is sent
to the correct port (for example,
LPT1). If the computer has more
than one port, make sure the printer
is attached to the correct one.

Solving General Printing Problems

Problem

The printer does not
print. (continued)

Printer selects media
from the wrong
paper source.

Paper does not feed
into the printer.

Possible Cause

The printer may be
configured incorrectly.

The printer driver may
be incorrectly installed.

The printer is
malfunctioning.

The paper source
selection in the printer
properties may be
incorrect.

Paper has not been
loaded correctly.

There is too much paper
in the input tray.

Solution

Check the printer properties to make
sure that all print settings are correct.

Uninstall the printer driver, then
reinstall the printer driver. Try printing
a demo page.

Check the lights on the control panel to
determine if the printer is indicating a
system error.

For many software applications the
paper source selection is found under
the Paper tab within the printer
properties. Select the correct paper
source.

Remove paper from the input tray and
reload it correctly.

Remove excess paper from the input
tray.

Print job is extremely
slow.

The paper is too thick.

The job may be very
complex.

The maximum print
speed of the Samsung
ML-4600 printer is 8
pages per minute.

If using Windows 95, the
Spooling Setting may be
set incorrectly.

Use only paper that meets the
specifications required by the printer.

Reduce the complexity of the page or
try adjusting the print quality settings.

Access the Start menu, and then
choose Settings and Printers. Right­click the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6
printer icon, choose Properties, click
the Details tab, and then choose the
Spool Settings button. Select the
desired spool setting from the available
choices.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.3

Solving General Printing Problems

Problem

Half of the page is
blank.

The paper keeps
jamming.

Possible Cause

The page layout is too
complex.

The page orientation
setting may be
incorrect.

The paper size and the
paper size settings do
not match.

There is too much
paper in the paper tray.

An incorrect type of
paper is being used.

An incorrect output
method is being used.

Solution

Simplify the page layout and remove
any unnecessary graphics from the
document, if possible.

Change the page orientation in your
application.

Make sure that the paper size in the
print settings matches the paper in
the input tray.

Remove excess paper from the tray.
If printing special media, use the
manual input tray.

Use only paper that meets the
specifications required by the printer.

Media such as thick paper should not
be printed using the face-down output
tray. Use the face-up output slot
instead.

The printer prints,
but the text is
wrong, garbled, or
incomplete.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.4

There may be debris
inside the machine.

The printer cable is
loose or defective.

The wrong printer driver
was selected.

Open the front cover and remove the
debris.

Disconnect the printer cable and
reconnect it. Try a print job that you
know works. If possible, attach the
cable and printer to another computer
and try a print job that you know
works. Finally, try a new printer cable.

Check the application’s printer
selection menu to make sure that your
printer is selected.

Solving General Printing Problems

Problem

The printer prints, but
the text is wrong,
garbled, or incomplete.
(continued)

Pages print, but are
totally blank.

Possible Cause

The software application
is malfunctioning.

The operating system is
malfunctioning.

The toner cartridge is
defective or out of toner.

The file may have blank
pages.

Some parts, such as the
controller, the board,
may be defective.

Solution

Try printing a job from another
application.

If printing from Windows (any
version), exit to a Dos prompt and
verify functionality with the following
command: At the C:\ prompt, type
dir LPT1, then press Enter. (This
assumes you are connected to
LPT1.) Exit Windows and reboot the
computer. Turn the printer off and
then back on again.

Replace the toner cartridge.

Check the file to make sure that it
does not contain blank pages.

Contact a service representative.

Illustrations will not
print correctly when
using Adobe Illustrator.

The setting in the
software application is
wrong.

Print the document with the Bitmap
Printing checkbox in the Print dialog
box empty.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.5

Clearing Paper Jams

Occasionally, paper can become jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include:

• The paper tray is loaded improperly or overfilled.

• The paper tray has been pulled out during a print job.

• The top cover has been opened during a print job.

• Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used. See “Paper Specifications” on
page A.2.

• Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been used. See “Paper Specifications”.

If a paper jam occurs, the Paper and the Error lights remain lit on the control panel. Find
and remove the jammed paper. If the location of the paper jam is not obvious, look inside the
printer first.

Output Area

Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your

clothes, wash them in cold water because hot water will set the toner into the fabric.

1

Pull the jammed paper carefully out of
the output stacker.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.6

5

If paper is jammed in the face-up
output slot, carefully remove the paper
as shown.

2

Open and close the front cover.
Printing can be resumed.

Clearing Paper Jams

Input Area

Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. It is

easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area.

1

Carefully pull the jammed paper out of
the input tray.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.7

Clearing Paper Jams

2

Open and close the front cover to
resume printing.

Note: If the Paper and the Error lights

do not turn off, there is still jammed
paper inside the printer. Check the
inside of the printer.

Inside the Printer

Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on

your clothes, wash them in cold water because hot water will set the toner into the fabric.

1

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

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.8

2

Remove the toner cartridge.

CAUTION:To prevent damage to the

toner cartridge, do not expose it to
light for more than a few minutes.
Place a piece of paper over the top of
the toner cartridge to shield it while it
is out of the printer.

3

Gently pull the paper toward you to
remove it from the printer.

Clearing Paper Jams

Make sure that there is no paper
remaining inside the printer.

4

Reinsert the toner cartridge and close
the front cover. Printing can be
resumed.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.9

Clearing Paper Jams

Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

By selecting correct paper types and loading them properly,
you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jams
occur, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on
page 7.6. If jams occur frequently, make sure you are
following these tips to avoid jams.

• Follow the procedures in “Load Paper” on page 2.4 to load
the paper properly. Make sure the adjustable guides are
positioned correctly.

• Do not overload the automatic input tray. Make sure the
paper is under the paper capacity mark on the inside of the
tray.

• Do not remove the paper from the input tray while print jobs
are in process.

• Flex, fan and straighten the paper before loading it.

• Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp or highly curled paper.

• Do not mix paper types in the input tray.

• Use only recommended print media. See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• Make sure that the recommended print side is facing up when
loading the paper into both input trays.

• Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. See
“Printer and Paper Storage Environment” on page A.6.

7.10

PROBLEM SOLVING

Solving Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Checklist

General print quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below.

• Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge (see page 6.2).

• Clean the inside of the printer (see page 6.4).

• Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.12).

• Check to make sure that Toner Save Mode is off (see page 5.6).

• Troubleshoot general printing problems (see page 7.2).

• Install a new toner cartridge, then check print quality again (see page 2.2).

Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Light or faded print

Solution

If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:

• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily
extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing the
Toner” on page 6.2. If this does not improve the print
quality, install a new toner cartridge.

• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,
the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• If the whole page is light, the print resolution setting is too
light or Toner Save Mode may be on. Adjust the print
resolution and Toner Save Mode within the printer
properties. See page 5.6 and 5.12 respectively.

• A combination of faded and smeared defects may indicate
that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See “Cleaning the
Printer” on page 6.4.

• The surface of the LSU part inside the printer may be dirty.
Clean the LSU. See “Cleaning the Printer”.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.11

Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Toner specks

Dropouts

Solution

• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,
the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside”
on page 6.4.

• The paper path may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the
Inside”.

If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the
page:

• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the
job.

• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper
has moist spots on its surface. Try a different kind or brand
of paper. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can
cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or
brand of paper.

7.12

Vertical lines

PROBLEM SOLVING

• The toner cartridge may be defective. See “Vertical
repetitive defects” on page 7.13.

• If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a
service representative.

If black vertical streaks appear on the page:

• The photosensitive drum inside the toner cartridge has
probably been scratched. Install a new toner cartridge.

If white vertical streaks appear on the page:

• The surface of LSU part inside the printer may be dirty.
Clean the LSU (see page 6.4).

Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Gray background

Toner smear

Solution

If the amount of background toner shading becomes
unacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear the
condition:

• Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity)
or high humidity (higher than 80 % RH) conditions can
increase the amount of background shading.

• Install a new toner cartridge.

• Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside”
on page 6.4.

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• Try installing a new toner cartridge.

Vertical repetitive defects

If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page
at even intervals:

• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark
occurs every 95 mm or 38 mm on the page, print a
cleaning sheet several times to clean the cartridge (see
page 6.5). After the printout, if you still have the same
problems, install a new toner cartridge.

• Parts in the printer may have toner on them. If the defects
occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely
correct itself after a few more pages.

• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service
representative.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.13

Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Background scatter

Misformed characters

Solution

Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on
the printed page.

• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different
batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until
necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much
moisture from the air.

• If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change your
printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have
overlapping seams on the reverse side. Printing on seams
can cause this problem.

• If background scatter covers the entire surface of a printed
page, adjust the print resolution through your software
application or the printer properties.

• If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow
images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different
paper. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

• If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy
effect, the scanner unit may need service. Verify that it
also occurs on a demo page by pressing the Demo button
on the control panel when printer is ready. If you need
service, contact a service representative.

7.14

Page skew

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• Make sure that the paper or other media is loaded
correctly and that the guides are not too tight or too loose
against the paper stack.

Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Curl or wave

Wrinkles or creases

Solution

• Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature
and humidity will cause paper curl. See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try
rotating the paper 180° in the input tray.

• Push the output lever and try printing to the face up output
slot.

• Make sure that paper is loaded properly.

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• Push the output lever and try printing to the face up output
slot.

• Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try
rotating the paper 180° in the feeder.

Back of printouts dirty

Black pages

• The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside”
on page 6.4.

• Check if the toner is leaking. Clean inside the printer.

• The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove
the cartridge and reinsert it.

• The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing.
Install a new toner cartridge.

• The printer may require repairs. Contact a service
representative.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.15

Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Loose toner

Character Voids

Solution

• Clean the inside of the printer.

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

• Try installing a new toner cartridge.

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs.
Contact a service representative.

Character voids are white areas within the parts of
characters that should be solid black:

• If you are using transparencies when you experience this
problem, try another type of transparency. (Because of the
composition of transparency media, some character voids
are normal.)

• You may be printing on the wrong surface of the paper.
Remove the paper and turn it around.

• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See “Paper
Specifications” on page A.2.

7.16

Horizontal stripes

PROBLEM SOLVING

If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:

• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove
the cartridge and reinsert it.

• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner
cartridge.

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs.
Contact a service representative.

Troubleshooting Error Messages

Error

Paper

Data

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate error messages by the
indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow
the solutions to clear the error.

Printer Light Patterns

Light status legend

symbol for “light off”

symbol for “light on”

symbol for “light blinking”

Power off

• Check the power cord and the power switch if your printer does not generate a
response.

• Make sure that the printer is powered with the specified AC voltage.

Paper jam, or no toner cartridge

Paper is jammed inside the printer or the toner cartridge is not installed.

• Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6.

• Make sure that the toner cartridge is correctly installed in the printer.

Paper out

The printer is out of paper in the input tray.

• Load paper into the tray. For the automatic input tray, loading paper will cancel
this message and allow you to continue with the print job.
tray, press the Demo button after loading paper.

For the manual input

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.17

Troubleshooting Error Messages

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Error

Paper

Data

Paper

Error

Data

Error

Paper

Waiting for the Demo button to be pressed

While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo
button to be pressed.

• Press the Demo button on the control panel to start printing. You must press the
button to print each page after loading paper into the manual input tray.

Door open

The printer front cover may be opened.

• Check that the printer front cover door is closed properly.

Canceling a job or memory out

While your printer is canceling a job (see page 5.5), the Error light blinks.
When canceling is completed, this message will automatically be cleared.
Otherwise, the printer memory ran out of memory in the middle of a print job.
The page being printed may have been too complex for the memory capacity of
the printer. Press the Cancel/Reprint button to cancel the current job.

• Try to free some printer memory by removing any unnecessary fonts, macros, or
any data currently in printer memory.

• Simplify the image or print at a lower resolution.

• Install the optional memory card to expand the memory capacity of your printer.
See “Installing Optional Memory Card” on page A.30.

System error - Fuser or LSU error

• Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again.

• If the error persists, contact a service representative.

7.18

PROBLEM SOLVING

Common Windows Problems

Problem

“File in Use” message
appears during installation.

“Error Writing to LPTx”
message appears.

“General Protection Fault”,
“Exception OE”, “Spool32”,
or “Illegal Operation”
messages appear.

Possible Cause and Solution

Quit all software applications. Remove all software from the
StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer
driver.

• Make sure the cables are connected correctly, the printer
is on, and the Data light on the control panel is on.

• If bi-directional communication is not turned on in the
driver, it will also cause this message.

• From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers.
Right-click on the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 printer icon
and select Properties. From the Details tab, click on

Port Settings. Remove check from Check Port State
before Printing box and click OK. From Spool
Settings, select Print Directly to Printer and click OK.

Try printing again.

• Close all other applications, reboot Windows, and try
printing again.

• Delete all temp files from the Temp sub-directory. You
can determine the name of the directory by editing the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and looking for the statement, “Set
Temp =”. The name after this statement is the temp
directory. It is usually C:\temp by default, but can be
redefined.

Note: Refer to Microsoft Windows 9x or NT 4.0 documentation that came with your PC for further

information on Windows error messages.

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.19

This appendix provides information on the following topics:

◆

Printer Specifications

◆

Paper Specifications

◆

Using Your Printer with a USB Cable

◆

Using Your Printer with Macintosh

◆

Printing from DOS applications

◆

Linux Driver Installation

◆

Installing Optional Memory Card

Printer Specifications

Item

Print Speed

Resolution

First Printing Time

WarmUp Time

Power Rating

Power Consumption

Acoustic Noise

Toner Supply

Toner Cartridge Life

Duty Cycle

Weight

Package Weight

Specification and Description

8 PPM

1200 dpi class

Less than 18 seconds

Less than 30 seconds

AC 100 ~ 120 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz

180 W average during operation / Less than 10 W in sleep mode

Stand by: Less than 36 dB; Operating: Less than 47 dB

Single cartridge

2,500 pages (for starter, 1,000 pages), 5% area coverage

Monthly: 2,000 pages maximum

6.2 Kg

Paper: 1.83 Kg
Plastic: 0.33 Kg

External Dimensions
(W x D x H)

Operating Environment

Emulation

Fonts

Interface Switching

Interface

Random Access
Memory (RAM)

Fresh Time

329 x 343 x 224 mm / 12.9 x 13.5 x 8.8 in.

Temperature:10 ~ 32 °C / 50 ~ 90 °F; Humidity: 20 ~ 80 % RH

PCL 6, PCL 5e

1 bitmap, 45 scalable

Automatic (Parallel, USB)

•

8PPM (A4) Bidirectional Parallel Standard

- Modes supported: Compatible, Nibble, Byte, ECP

•

USB Interface Standard

- USB 1.0 compliant

- 12Mbps 1 port

4 MB (expandable up to 68 MB)

1 K (1024 cycles/16 mS) / 2 K (2048 cycles/32 mS)

APPENDIX

A.1

Paper Specifications

Overview

This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet
paper (including up to 100 % recycled fiber content paper),
envelopes, labels, transparencies and custom-size paper.
Properties such as weight, composition, grain and moisture
content are important factors affecting printer performance and
output quality. Paper that does not meet the guidelines
outlined in this manual can cause the following problems:

• Poor print quality

•

Increased paper jams

•

Premature wear on the printer, requiring repairs.

Notes:

• Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this manual
and still not produce satisfactory results. This might 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 paper, make sure that
the paper meets the requirements specified in this user
guide. Always test paper before buying large quantities.

A.2

CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these

specifications may cause problems for the printer, requiring
repairs. This repair is not covered by the Samsung warranty
or service agreements.

APPENDIX

Supported Sizes of Paper

Paper Specifications

Paper

Letter

A4

Executive

Legal

B5 (JIS)

Folio

Minimum Size
(custom)

Maximum Size (custom)

Transparency

b

Labels

Envelopes

Dimensions

8.5 ✕11 in. (

210 ✕297 mm (8.3 X 11.7 in.)

7.3 X 10.5 in. (191 X 267 mm)

8.5 ✕14 in. (

182 ✕257 mm

216 ✕330 mm

Automatic
Input Tray

Manual
Input Tray

216 ✕356 mm (8.5 X 14 in.)

Same minimum and
maximum paper sizes as
listed above.

216 ✕279 mm

216 ✕356 mm

(7.2 ✕10 in.)

(8.5 ✕13 in.)

95 X 127 mm
(3.8 X 5 in.)

76 X 127 mm
(3 X 5 in.)

)

)

Weight Capacity

• 150 sheets of 20 lb
Bond (75 g/m
paper for the

16 to 24 lb Bond

(60 to 105 g/m

60 to 163 g/m
Bond
(16 to 43 lb )

Thickness:
.10 X .14 mm
(0.0039 X

0.0055 in.)

up to 90 g/m
(16-24 lb)

automatic input

2

tray

)

• 1 sheet of paper
for the manual
input tray

2

• 5 sheets of 20 lb
Bond (75 g/m
paper for the
automatic input
tray

• 1 sheet paper for
the manual input
tray

2

a

2

)

2

)

a. Capacity may vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
b. Smoothness - 100 to 250 (Sheffield)

Note: You may experience some paper jams when using any media with a length of less than

127 mm (5 in.). For optimum performance, make sure you are storing and handling the paper
correctly. Please refer to “Printer and Paper Storage Environment” on page A.6.

APPENDIX

A.3