Samsung ML-6040 User Manual

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Introduction

Special Features Printer Components

Setting Up Your Printer

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

STEP 1

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

STEP 2

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

STEP 3

: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––––––––––– 2.7

STEP 4

: Turn on the Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7

STEP 5

: Print a Demo Page! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.8

STEP 6

: Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.9

STEP 7

Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.15

Using the Control Panel

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

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1.1

1.3

Print Media

Choosing Paper and Other Media ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1 Selecting the Output Tray –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.4 Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.6 Printing on Envelopes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9 Printing on Heavy Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11 Printing on Labels –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.12 Printing on Transparencies –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.13 Printing on Preprinted Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.14 Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media –––––––––––––––––– 4.15

Printing Tasks

Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) ––––––––– 5.7 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) –– 5.10 Scaling Your Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11 Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size ––––––––––––––– 5.12 Printing Booklets ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.13 Printing Posters –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.16 Setting Graphic Properties –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.18 Printing Watermarks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.21 Using Page Overlay ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.24 Printing on a Network Environment –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.28 Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.30

Maintaining Your Printer

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

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting Checklist –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.1 Solving General Printing Problems –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.2 Clearing Paper Jams ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.6 Solving Print Quality Problems ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.14 Troubleshooting Error Messages –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.19 Common Windows Problems ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.21

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 Linux Driver Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.23

INDEX

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Laser Safety Statement

The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.

Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.

WARNING

Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.

CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER OPEN. DO

NOT OPEN THIS COVER.

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Ozone Safety

Power Saver

Environmental and Safety Consideration

During normal operation, the ML-6040 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 Declaration of Conformity

1. Product Name : Laser Printer

2. Model Number : Samsung ML-6040

3. FCC Rules : TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15 CLASS B

4. Operating Environment : FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

5. FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 FCC rules. Operating is subject to the following two conditions : (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that can any cause undesired operation.

Environmental and Safety Consideration

6. Information to User

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

(1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

(4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Party Responsible for Product Compliance

Samsung Electronics America American QA Lab 85 West Tasman Dr. San Jose, CA 95134

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.

Environmental and Safety Consideration

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-6040 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 55024-EMS:

EN 6100-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge EN 6100-4-3 RF Electromagnetic Field EN 6100-4-4 Fast transients EN 6100-4-5 Surges EN 6100-4-6 RF Common mode EN 6100-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions

EN 60950-Safety

Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-6040 printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics:

◆ Special Features

◆ Printer Components

Special Features

Your new Samsung ML-6040 printer is equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can:

Print with excellent quality and high speed

• You can Print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.18.

• Your printer can print 12 pages-per-minute.

Flexible paper handling

• Standard 270-sheet input tray (Auto Tray) supports all standard sizes of paper.

• A 1-sheet Manual Tray supports envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized media, postcards, and heavy paper.

• Your printer has two output trays: Select either the top face- down output or the rear face-up output tray for the most convenient access.

• You can use a straight-through paper path from the Manual Tray to the rear output tray.

Cr eate professional documents

• Customize your documents by using Watermarks such as “Confidential.” See page 5.21.

• You can print Booklets. This feature enables you to easily print the pages required to create books. Once printed, all you have to do is fold and staple the pages. See page 5.13.

• You can 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 5.16.

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Special Features

Save time and money

• You can use the Toner Save mode to save toner supply. See page 5.6.

• Your printer allows you to print on both sides of the paper to save paper (Manual Duplexing). See page 5.7.

• Your printer allows you to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper (N-Up printing). See page 5.10.

• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain paper (Page Overlay). See page 5.24.

• One-touch last page printing is available when the printer is in ready mode. See page 5.30.

• The Samsung ML-6040 printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

Print in various envir onments

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

• Your printer supports Linux and Macintosh.

• ML-6040 printer comes with Parallel and USB interface.

1.2

INTRODUCTION

Printer Components

Front View

Top output tray

Control panel

(Face down output )

Manual Tray

(270-sheet paper feeder)

Rear View

Auto Tray

Top cover

(Inside)

Toner cartridge

Paper level indicator

Rear output tray door

(Face up output)

USB port

Parallel port

Power receptacle

Power switch

INTRODUCTION

1.3

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

◆

: Unpack Your Printer

STEP 1

◆

◆ Installing Software from Diskette

Install the Toner Cartridge

STEP 2

: Load Paper

STEP 3

: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable

STEP 4

: Turn on the Printer

STEP 5

Print a Demo Page!

STEP 6

: Install the Printer Software

STEP 7

Unpack Your Printer

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

Notes:

• If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately.

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Toner cartridge

CD-ROM*

IEEE 1284-compliant

printer cable

Setup Guide

Power cord

* contains printer

software, User’s Guide, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Make Installation Diskette setup software.

Carefully remove all packing tapes from the printer.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.1

Install the Toner Cartridge

Open the top cover lid. Pull up on the handle to open the lid.

Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag. Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects

as they might scratch the drum of the cartridge.

Handle

Locate the sealing tape at the end of the toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape completely out of the cartridge. Discard the tape.

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

CAUTION:

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

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

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.2

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

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

Install the Toner Cartridge

Close the top 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 6,000 pages (3,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.3

Load Paper

Pull the paper tray out of the printer.

Push down on the metal paper lift plate to lock it in place.

Load paper with the print side facing down.

Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.4

Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip and the plastic tabs on the end guides. Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams.

Note: If you want to change the paper

size in tray, refer to “To Change Paper Size in Tray” below.

Slide the tray back into the printer.

Load Paper

To Change Paper Size in Tray

Adjust the tray for different paper sizes by sliding the appropriate paper length guide to the desired position.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.5

Load Paper

• For legal, folio, or paper, use the the back guide.

• For letter, executive, A4, JIs B5, A5, or A6 size paper, use the the front and back guide.

After loading paper, squeeze the width guide as shown and slide it to the left until it lightly touches the paper stack.

Notes:

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

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

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.6

Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable

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

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

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

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

See your computer documentation if you need help.

If you ar e using a USB interface

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

Turn on the Printer

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

Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet.

➞ To the parallel

port on PC

Turn on the power.

➞ To AC outlet

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.7

Print a Demo Page!

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

Hold the Demo button down until all the lights blink (for about 2 seconds) and then release. The demo page will print.

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

You can print the configuration sheet which lists many of the current settings and properties of the printer by pressing and holding Demo for about 6 seconds while the printer is in the ready mode.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.8

Install the Printer Software

Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer drivers 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.

The CD-ROM shipped with your printer contains the following:

• GDI printer driver for Windows. Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer’s features.

• USB driver for the USB interface to allow you to print with a USB cable.

• Printer driver for Macintosh to allow you to use your printer with a Macintosh.

• Linux driver for Linux to allow you to use your printer in Linux.

If you ar e printing from a computer with a parallel cable

Go to page 2.10 for information on installing the printing software on a computer that is attached directly to the printer with a parallel cable.

If you ar e printing with a USB cable

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 ar e printing from a Macintosh

Go to “Using Your Printer with Macintosh” on page A.16, for information on installing the printer driver for Macintosh.

If you ar e printing from the Linux system

Go to “Linux Driver Installation” on page A.23, for information on installing the Linux driver for printing in the Linux system.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.9

Install the Printer Software

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 30 MB of free disk space on your PC.

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

• Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0.

Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM

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.

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

start automatically.

If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:

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

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate

language.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.10

Install the Printer Software

Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.

The Welcome window opens. Click Next.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.11

Install the Printer Software

The files are copied into the appropriate directory.

Click Finish.

Software Installation Tips

I do not have a CD-ROM drive

How do I r emove the printing software ?

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.12

If you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can use the make diskette utility in Windows to create the disks you need for the installation. Go to “Installing Software from Diskette” on page 2.15.

In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in the ML-6040 series program group allows you to select and remove any or all of the Windows ML-6040 printing system components.

To uninstall the printer software:

From the Start menu, select Programs.

Install the Printer Software

Select Samsung ML-6040 Series, and then Samsung

ML-6040 Series Driver Uninstall.

When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes.

The Samsung ML-6040 Series printer driver and all of its

components are removed from your computer.

Click OK.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.13

Install the Printer Software

How do I access printer featur es ?

If you have pr oblems installing

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.

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

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

• Uninstall the printer software following the instructions on page 2.12, then repeat the installation procedure.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.14

Installing Software from Diskettes

If you do not have a CD-ROM drive but 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, abd then use the diskettes instead of the CDROM to install the software.

Making Installation Diskettes

You can make installation diskettes for the ML-6040 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

CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically.

If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:

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

When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate

language.

Click Make your own Diskette set of software.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.15

Installing Software from Diskettes

The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears.

Select the floppy disk drive you will use to insert the diskette.

Shows the

number of disks

required to copy

the selected

component.

Select the floppy drive you will use.

Shows the path

of the selected

component.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.16

Click Copy all disk images.

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

When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into 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 of creation: ML-6040 printer driver, disk 1 of 2, etc.

Installing Software

Installing Software from Diskettes

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

click Yes. Repeat this step for a third disk if necessary.

When copying to diskettes has been completed, click Close

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

To install the print software from the diskette, take the following steps:

Insert the first diskette (if you have more than one selected

software diskette).

From the Start menu, select Run.

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

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

Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation.

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2.17

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Samsung ML-6040 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Laser Safety Statement

Ozone Safety

Power Saver

Radio Frequency Emissions

Special Features

Printer Components

Front View

Rear View

To Change Paper Size in Tray

Before Installing the Printer Software

Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM

Software Installation Tips

Installing Software from Diskettes

Making Installation Diskettes

Installing Software