Samsung ML-1615 manuale d’uso

SAMSUNG Laser Printer User's Guide ML-1 610 Series[...]

1 About the User’s Guide This User’s Guid e provides information you need for setting up your printer . It also provide s all of the detailed instructions for using your printer a nd information for maintaining and tro ubleshooting the printer . The Software User’s Guide which is the second section of this guide provides information you need [...]

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4 C ONTENTS Chapter 1: I NTRODUCTION Special Features ............ ................... ................... 1.2 Printer Driver Features .......... ................... ............ 1.3 Printer Components .. ...................... ................... .. 1.4 Front View . ................... ..................... ............ 1.4 Rear View .... ........[...]

5 Chapter 4: M AINTAINING Y OUR P RINTER Maintaining the Toner Car tridge ................. ............ 4.2 Redistributing Toner ................... ................... .. 4.3 Replacin g the To ner Cartri dge .................. ........ 4.5 Using the Toner Save Mode .... ................... ............ 4.5 Cleaning the Printer ............ ......[...]

6 Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this machin e, these basi c safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people: 1 Read and understand all instructions. 2 Use common sense whenever oper ating electrical appliances. 3 Follow all w a rnings and instr uctions marked on the[...]

7 13 Unplug the machine from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel und er the following conditions: •When any part of t he power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. •If liquid has be en spilled into the machine. •If the machine has been exposed to r ain or water . •If the machine doe[...]

8 Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement The printer is cert ified in the U.S. to conform to the re quirements of DHH S 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser pr oducts, and elsewhere, i s certified as a Class I laser product conform ing to the requireme nts of IEC 825. Class I laser products are not considered t[...]

9 Ozone Safety During normal operation, this machine prod uces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator . However , it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventila ted area. If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Sa msung dealer . Power Sa ver This printer contains advan[...]

10 Radio Frequency E m issions FCC regulations Th i s d e v i ce co mp li e s w i th P a r t 1 5 of t h e FCC Rule s . O p e r at i o n is s u b j ect t o t h e following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interf erence, and • This device must accept any interfere nce received, includin g interference that may cause undesired o[...]

11 Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications The CE mar king applied to this produc t symbolizes Samsung Electronics Co. , Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the follow ing applicab le 93/68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the dat es indicated: January 1, 1995: Co uncil Directi ve 73/23/ EEC Approximati[...]

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1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Printer! This chapter in cludes: • Special Features • Printer Driver Features • Printer Components • Underst anding the Co ntrol Panel[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 2 Special Features Y our new printer is equipped with special features that improve the print quality , giving you a compe titive edge. Y ou can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • Y ou can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). • Up to 16 ppm in A4 ( 17 ppm in Letter ). Handle paper flexibly • Standard 150-sh eet tray [...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 3 1 Printer Driver Features Your printer drivers will support the following standard features: • Paper source selection • Paper siz e, orientation and media type • number of copies T able below lists a gener al overview of features su pported by your printer drivers. Feature Printer Driver Win98/Me/ 2000/XP To n e r S a v e Y[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 4 Printer Components Front View Front cov er Paper output tray (Face down) Control panel Paper input tray Top cover Output support Inside view Toner cartridge Rear guide Side guides[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 5 1 Rear View USB port Power recep tacle Power switch[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 6 Understanding the Control Panel On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs LED Description If the On Lin e / E r r or lights gre e n, the printer is ready to print. If the On Line/Err or lights red, the printer is experiencing an erro r , such as jam m ed pape r , n o pape r , the open top or front cover , or the empt y tone r cartridge. [...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 7 1 Cancel button If you press the Cancel button in Ready mode, this LED is on and the T oner Save mode is enabled. If you press this button once again, this LED is o ff and the T oner Save mode is disabled. If the On Line/Err or and Toner Save LEDs blink, your system has some problems. T o solve the problem, see “T roubleshootin[...]

2 This chapter p rovides step by step infor mation on sett ing up your pr int er . This chapter in cludes: •U n p a c k i n g • Installing the Toner Cartridge • Loading Paper • Connecting a Printer Cable • Turning the Printer on • Printing a Demo Page • Installing Printer Software Setting Up Your Printer[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 2 2 Unpacking 1 Re move the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been pa cked with the following it ems: Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately . • Compone nts may differ fr om one country to a nother. • The appearance of the po[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 3 2 Carefully remo ve all of packing tape from the prin ter . Selecting a Location Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for op ening cover and tr ay . The area should be well-v e ntilated and away from dire ct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity . See the [...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 4 2 Installing the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open. Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you use it; for example, when opening/clo sing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer . 2 R emove the toner cartrid [...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 5 3 Gently roll the cartridge 5 or 6 ti mes to distribute the toner . Thoroughly roll ing the car tridge will as sure maxi mum copies per cartridge. Note: 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 . Cautions: • T o prevent damage,[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 6 2 5 Unfold the toner cartridge handle and grasp it. Insert the cartridge in the pr inter until it snaps into p lace. Note: Carefully insert or pull out the toner cartridge not to scratch against the printer . 6 Close the front cover . Make sure that the cover is secur ely closed. If the cover is not firmly closed, p[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 7 Loading Paper Y ou can load approxim ately 150 sheets of paper in t h e tra y . 1 Grasp the paper input tray and pull it toward you to open. Pinch the rear guide and pull it out to extend the tray . Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you use it; for example, when opening/clo sing the tray [...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 8 2 3 Load paper with the print side facing up . Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray . 4 Pa y attention not to overload p aper . Paper overloading may cause paper jams. 5 Pinch the rear guide to adjus t for the paper length and pinch the side gui de and slide it to the left flush aga inst the paper . [...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 9 6 If necessary , close the pape r cover t o kee p t he p ap er loaded in the tray from dust. Connecting a Printer Cable T o print from your computer , y o u need to connect your printer to your computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a c[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 10 2 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer . See your computer User’ s Guide if you need help. Turning the Printer on 1 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the b ack of the printer . 2 Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet and turn on the printer using the[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 11 Printing a Demo Page Print a demo page to make sure th at the printer is operating correctly . 1 Press and hold dow n the Cancel button on the control panel for about 2 second s to print a demo page. 2 The Demo page shows the printer’ s current configur ation.[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 12 2 Installing Printer Software The supplied CD-RO M contains Wi ndows printing software, Linux printing software , on-line User ’s Guide and Acrobat Reader to view the User’s Guide. If you are printing from Windows Y ou can install the f ollowing printe r software using the CD-ROM . • Print er d river f o r W [...]

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3 This chapter will help you understand types of paper you can use with th is printer and how to prop erly load pap er in the tray for the best print quality . This chapter in cludes: • Choosing Paper and O t her Materials • Verifying the Output Location • Loading Paper • Printing on Special Materials • Canceling a Print Job Using Print M[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 2 Choosing Paper and Other Materials Y ou can print on a variet y of print materials, such as plain paper , envelopes, labels , transparen cies and so on. See “Paper Specifications” on page 6.3. T o get the best p ossible print quality , use only hi gh-quality copier- grade paper . When you choose print ma terials, c[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 3 3 Type and Capacities Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials When selectin g or loading paper , envelopes, or othe r special material, keep these guidelines in mind: • Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn pap er can cause paper jams and the poor print qu ality . • Use only high quality c opier[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 4 •F o r e n v e l o p e s : - Use only well-const ructed envelopes wi th sharp, well creased folds. - Do not use envelopes with clasps and snaps. - Do not use envelopes with wi ndows, coated lining, self- adhesive seals, or other synthe tic materials. - Do not use damaged or poor ly made envelopes. - Only use en velop[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 5 3 • F or Card Stock or Cu stom-sized materials: - P ostcards, 3.5 by 5. 83 in.(index) cards and other custom- sized material s can be printed with thi s printer . The minimum si ze is 76 by 127mm( 3.0 by 5.0 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by 356mm(8 .5 by 14 in .) - Always insert the short-edge in to the Manual Fee[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 6 Verifying the Output Location The printer has the paper output tray that collects paper face- down, in correct order . Notes: • If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output tra y may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and especially keep children away from the surface. • The front o[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 7 3 Using Manual Feed Mode If you select Manual Feed in the Source option, you can manually load paper in the tray . M anually loading p aper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. If you experi ence a paper jam fr om the tra y , load one sheet of paper at a time into the tray[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 8 Printing on Special Materials 1 Open the paper i nput tray . 2 Load the print material in the paper input tr ay . Do not mix types. See the following directions to load each type of print material. •Load the envelopes in the tray with the flap side down . The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 9 3 •Load transparencies in the tr ay with pr int s ide u p , and the top with the adhesive strip going fir st . Notes: • T o prevent transparencies from sticking to each other , do not let the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out. • Place transparencies on a flat surface after remo ving them from the pr[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 10 3 Adjust the side guid e to the edge of the materi al. 4 When you print on special m aterial, you mus t select Manual Feed for Source from the so ftwa re application, and then se lect the c orrect pap er size a nd type. For details, see Software User’s Guide . 5 Press the Cancel button to start feeding. Canceling a [...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 11 3 In Manual Feed mode, you can’t ca ncel a print job by pressing the Cancel button. T o cancel a print job in Manual Feed mode: 1 T urn the printer off . 2 Double-click the icon at r ight bottom of the window. 3 Select a job you want to cancel. 4 F or Windows 98/Me, select Cancel Printing from Document menu. F or Wi[...]

4 This chapte r provides s uggestions for maintainin g the toner cartridg e and the printer . This chapter in cludes: • Maintaining the Toner Cartridg e • Using the Toner Save Mode • Cleaning the Printer • Consumables and Replacement Parts Maintaining Your Printer[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR P RINTER 4. 2 4 Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage T o get the m aximum r esults from the toner cart ridge, keep the following guide lines in mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. • Do not refill the toner cartri dge. The printer warran ty does not cover damage ca[...]

M AINT AINI NG Y OUR P RINTER 4. 3 Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. Y ou may be abl e to temporarily improve the p rint quality by redistributing the toner . The following proced ures may allow you to finish the current pr int job before re placing the toner cartridg e. 1 Open the front door[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR P RINTER 4. 4 4 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge fr om side to side fi ve or six times to redistr ibute 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 i nto the printer . Ensure that t he toner [...]

M AINT AINI NG Y OUR P RINTER 4. 5 Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the print remai n s light after r edistributing toner (see page 4.3), replace the toner cart ridge. Remove the old cartridge and install a ne w toner cartridge . See “Installin g the T oner Cartridg e” on page 2.4. Using the Toner Save Mode The T oner Save mode allows the print[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR P RINTER 4. 6 4 Cleaning the Printer T o maintain the prin t quality , follow the cle aning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is repl aced or if print qualit y problems occur . Note: While cleaning the inside of the printer , be careful not to touch the tr ansfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge). Oil f[...]

M AINT AINI NG Y OUR P RINTER 4. 7 Cleaning inside the printer 1 T urn the pr inter off and unplu g the power cord , then wait for the printer to cool. 2 Open the front door . 3 Pull the toner cartridge out and remove it from the printer .. 4 With a dry , lint-free cloth, wipe awa y any dust and spilled toner from the toner ca rtridge area and the [...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR P RINTER 4. 8 4 Note: T o prevent damage to the toner ca rtridge, do not expose it to light for more than few minute. Cover it with a piece of pape r , if necessary . Also, do not touch the black tr ansfer roller inside the printer . 5 Locate the long strip of g lass (LSU) inside the top of th e cartridge compartm ent, and gently[...]

M AINT AINI NG Y OUR P RINTER 4. 9 Consumables and Replacement Parts From time to tim e, you will need to r eplace the rolle r and fuser unit to maintain top performance and avoid print quali ty problems and p aper feed prob lems result ing from worn pa rts. The following item s should be replaced after you have printed a specified number of pages.[...]

5 This chapt er provides helpf ul in formation for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer . This chapter in cludes: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Solving General Printing Problems • Clearing Paper Jams • Solving Print Quality Problems • Troubleshooting Error Mess ages • Common Windows Problem s • Common Linux Pr[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 2 Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not work ing properly , consult the following check list. If the print er does not pass a step, follow the corr esponding troublesh ooting suggestions. Check Solution Check the power cord and the power switch. Check the power source by plugging into another outlet. Make sure that t[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 3 5 Solving General Printing Problems F or problems with the operation of y our printer , refer to the table for suggested solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution The Printer does not print. The printer is not receiving power . Check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source. The printer is not[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 4 Problem Possible Cause Solution The printer does not print. (continued) The printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Reinstall the printer driv e r; see Software User’s Guide . T ry printing a demo page. The printer is malfunctioning. Check the LEDs on the control panel to determine if the printer is indicating a syste[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 5 5 ATTENTION: If you have any printing problem after your printer prints about 50,000 pages, you must contact the customer service to replace the transfer roller . The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. The printer cable is loose or defective. Disconnect the printer ca ble and reconnect. T ry a pri[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 6 Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally , paper can be jammed during a print job. Some of causes include: • The tray is overfilled. • The front cover has been opened du ring a print job. • Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used. See “P aper Specifications” on page 6.3 . • Paper that is outside of th[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 7 5 2 Open the top cover and the inner cover . Cautions: • When removing th e jammed paper , be careful not to touch the heat roller (located underneath th e inner cover). It is hot and could cause burns! • The top and inner cover themselves may also be hot due to the heat roller . Allow the printer to cool before opening [...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 8 4 Close the inner cover and the top cover . Printing resumes automatically . Note: F ailed pages will not reprint. T ry printing the pages. In the Paper Feed Area 1 R emove any miss feed paper by pull ing it out by the visi ble edge from the tr ay . Make sure that all of the paper is properly aligned in the tra y . 2 Open an[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 9 5 Around the Toner Cartridge 1 Open the front cover . 2 Pull the toner cartridge out and remove it from the printer . 3 Gently pull the pape r toward you. 4 Check that the re is no ot her paper in the pr inter .[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 10 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front cover . Y our printer resume s printing the docu ment from failed page s. Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct p aper types, most paper j ams can be avoided. If a p aper jam occurs , follow the steps outlined in “Clearing P aper Jams” on page 5.6. • [...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 11 5 Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Solution Light or faded print If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page: • The toner supply is low . Y ou may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing T oner ” on page 4.3. If this does no t improve the print qual ity , inst[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 12 Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The 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 the LSU part inside the machine may be dirty . Clean the LSU. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 13 5 Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page. • The paper may be too damp. T ry 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. • If background scatter occurs on an envelope[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 14 Wrinkles or creases • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly . • Check the paper type and quality . See “Paper Specifications” on page 6.3. • T urn over the stack of paper in the input tray . Also t ry rotating the paper 180° in the feeder . Back of printouts are dirty • The transfer roller may be dirty . See[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 15 5 Horizontal stripes If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear: • The toner cartridge may be installed improperly . R emove the cartridge and reinsert. • The toner cartridge ma y be defective. Install a new toner cartridge. See “Installing the T oner Cartridge” on page 2.4. • If the problem persists, [...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 16 Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer experiences an erro r , the control panel will i ndicate an error message with th e indicator lights. Find the lig ht pattern below that matches th e printer light patte rn and follow t he solutions t o clear the error . LED status legend LED pattern Possible Problems and Solu[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 17 5 Common Windows Problems Note : Refer to Microsoft Windows 98, M e, 2000 or XP User ’s Guide that came with your PC for further information on Windows error messages. Problem Possible Cause and Solution “File in Use” message appears during installation. Exit all software applications. R emove all software from the St[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 18 Common Linux Problems Probl em Possible Cause and Solution I can’t change settings in the configur ation tool. Y ou need to have administrator privileges to be able to affect global settings. I am using the KDE desktop but the configuration to ol and LLPR won’t start. Maybe you do not ha ve the GTK libraries installed. [...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 19 5 The N-up setting does not work correctly for some of my documents. The N-up feature is achieved through post -processing of the PostScript data that is being sent to the printing system. However , such post-processing can only be adequately achieved if the PostScript data conforms to the Adobe Document Structing Conv enti[...]

S OLVING P ROBLEMS 5. 20 How do I specif y the IP address of my SMB server? It can be specified in the “ Add Printer ” dialog of the configuration to ol, if you don’ t use the CUPS printing system. Unfortunately , CUPS currently doesn’t allow to specify the IP address of SMB printers, so you will have to be able to browse the resource with [...]

6 This chapter in cludes: • Printer Specifications • Paper Specifications Specifications[...]

S PECIFICATIONS 6. 2 Printer Specifications Item Specifications and Description Print Speed a a. Print speed will be affe cted by Operating syst em used, computing perfor mance, a pplication soft- ware, connecting m ethod, media type, media size and job com plexity . Up to 16 ppm in A4 (17 ppm in Letter) Resolution 600 x 600 dpi First Printing Time[...]

S PECIFICATIONS 6. 3 6 Paper Specifications Overview Y our prin ter accepts a v ariety of prin t materials, s uch as cu t- sheet paper (inclu ding up to 100% r ecycled fiber content paper), env elopes, labels, transparenci es and custom-size paper . Properties, such as we ight, composition, grain and moisture content, are important fact ors affecti[...]

S PECIFICATIONS 6. 4 Supported Sizes of Paper Note: Y ou may experience jams when using print materials with a length of less than 127 mm (5 in.). F or optimum performance, ensure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly . Please refer to “Printer and Paper Stor age Environment” on page 6.7. Size (mm/in.) a Weight Capacity b Plain [...]

S PECIFICATIONS 6. 5 6 Guidelines for Using Paper F or the best result, use con ventional 75 g/m 2 (20 lb) paper . Ensure that the paper is of good quality , and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose p articles, dust , wrinkles, voids , and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading (such as, bond or recycled),[...]

S PECIFICATIONS 6. 6 Paper Specif ications Paper Output Capacity Category Specifications Acid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH Caliper 0.094 ~ 0.18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) Curl in R eam Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in.) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visi ble fra y . Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions wh[...]

S PECIFICATIONS 6. 7 6 Printer and Pa per Storage Environment Pa per stor age environmental conditions directl y affect the feed operation. Ideally , the prin ter and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. R emember that paper is h ygroscopic; i t absorbs and loses moisture r apidly . Heat works w[...]

1 I NDEX C cancel, print 3.10 card, print 3.9 clean, printer 4.6 connect power cord 2.10 USB cable 2.9 control panel, use 1.6 D demo page, pr int 2.11 E envelopes, print 3.8 error, solve 5.16 I install, toner 2.4 L labels, prin t 3.8 load paper 2.7 , 3.6 O output tray 3.6 P paper guidelines 3.3 paper jams, clea r 5.6 paper load ca pacity 3.3 paper [...]

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1 C ONTENTS Chapter 1: I NSTALLING P RINTER S OFTWARE IN W INDOWS Installing Printer Software ..................... ................... ................... ............ ................... . ........ ..... 3 Changing the Software Language ........ ........................ ............ ................... ................... .......... .. 4 Reinstal[...]

2 Creating a New Page Overlay ............ .................... ..................... ................... ................. 16 Using a Page Overlay ................ ............ ................... ...................... ................... ............ 17 Deleting a Page Overlay ............ ................... ............ ................... ...[...]

Installing Printer Software in Windows 3 1 Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter include s: • Installing P rinter Software • Changing the Software Lan guage • Reinstall ing Printer Soft ware •R e m o v i n g P r i n t e r S o f t w a r e Installing Printer Software All applications should be closed on yo ur PC before beginning[...]

Installing Printer Software in Windows 4 2 Choose the type of installation. • Typical : Installs the most common software for y our printer . This is reco mm ended for most users. • Custom : Allows you to choose both the language of the software and the individual com ponents you want to install. After selectin g the language and the component([...]

Installing Printer Software in Windows 5 Reinstalling Printer Software Y ou can reinstall the software if installation fails. 1 Start Window s. 2 From the Start menu select Programs or All Progra ms → your prin ter driver name → Maintenance . Or place the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Select Repair . Y ou will see a component list so that you[...]

Basic Printing 6 2 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter include s: • Printing a Document •P r i n t e r S e t t i n g s - Layout Tab - Paper Tab - Graphics Tab - Extras Tab - About Tab - Printer Tab - Using a Favor ite Setting - Using Help Printing a Document N OTE : • Y [...]

Basic Printing 7 Printer Settings Y ou can use the printer properties window , which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using yo ur printer . When the printer prop erti es are displayed, you can review and change the settings neede d for your print job. Y our printer properties window m ay differ , depending on y our oper[...]

Basic Printing 8 Paper Tab Use the following options to set the basic paper handling specifications when you access the p r inter properties. See “Printing a Document” on page 6 for more inform ation on accessing printer properties. Click the Paper tab to access v arious paper properties. Copies Copies allows you to choose the number of copies [...]

Basic Printing 9 Graphics Tab Use the following Gr aphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on page 6 for mo re information on accessing printer properti es. Click the Graphics tab to display the properties show n below. Resolution Y ou can select the print ing resolution by ch oosing[...]

Basic Printing 10 Extras Tab Y ou can s elect output options fo r your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 6 for more information about accessing the printer properties. Click the Extras tab to access the following feature: Watermark Y ou can create a background text image to be printed on each page of your document. F or details, see ?[...]

Basic Printing 11 Using a Favorite Setting The Favorites option, which is visible on each p r operties tab , allows you to save the current properties settings for future use. To s a v e a Favorites item: 1 Change the settings as needed on each tab . 2 Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box. 3 Click Save . When you save Favorites , al[...]

Advanced Printing 12 3 Advanced Printing This chapter explains printing options and adv anced printing tasks. N OTE : • Y our printer driver Propertie s window that appear s in this User’s Guid e may differ depending on the printer in use. However the com position of the printer properties window is similar . • You can check your printer name[...]

Advanced Printing 13 Printing Posters This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper , for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size d o cument. 1 T o change the print settings from your softwa re application, access printer p roperties. See “P rinting a Document” on page 6. 2 C[...]

Advanced Printing 14 Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size This printer feature a llows you to scale y our print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. T his can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document. 1 T o change the print settings from your softwa re application, access printer[...]

Advanced Printing 15 Creating a Watermark 1 T o change the print settings from your softwa re application, access printer p roperties. See “P rinting a Document” on page 6. 2 Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermark window appears. 3 Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. Y ou can [...]

Advanced Printing 16 Using Overlays What is an Overlay? An overla y is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file fo rmat that can be printed on any document. Ove rlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead p aper . Rather than using preprinted letterhead, y ou can cr eate an over[...]

Advanced Printing 17 Using a Page Overlay After an overla y has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. T o print an overlay with a docume nt: 1 Create or open the document yo u want to print. 2 T o change the print settings from your softwa re application, access printer p roperties. See “P rinting a Document” on page 6. 3 [...]

Sharing the Printer Locally 18 4 Sharing the Printer Locally Y ou can connect the printer dire ctly to a selected computer , which is called “host comp uter , ” on the network. The printer can be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 95 or higher network printer connection. N OTE : • Check the Operating System(s ) that are co[...]

Using Status Monitor 19 5 Using Status Monitor If an error occurs while p r inti ng, the Status Monitor window appears, showing the error . N OTES : • The Status Monitor program can only be used if you connect your printer to y our computer with the USB cable, or if the printer is network ed. • Some printer d o not support a netwo r k interface[...]

Using Status Monitor 20 Changing the Status Monitor Program Settings Select the Status Monitor icon on the Windows task bar and right-click on the Status Monitor icon. Select Option . The following w indow opens. • Display when job i s finished for net work printer shows the Status Monitor balloon wh en your job is complete. (Only for a network s[...]

Using Your Printer in Linux 21 6 Using Your Printer in Linux Y ou can use your printer in a Linux environment. This chapter include s: • System Requirem ents • Installing the P rinter Driver • Changing the Printer Co nnection Method • Uninsta lling the Prin ter Driver • Using the Configuration Tool • Changing LLPR Prop erties System Req[...]

Using Your Printer in Linux 22 Installing the Printer Driver 1 Make sure that you connect th e printer to your computer . T urn both the computer and the printer on. 2 When the Administr ator Login window appears, type in “ root ” in the Login field and enter the system password. N OTE : Y ou must log in as a super user (root) to install the pr[...]

Using Your Printer in Linux 23 9 Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer p ort is set properly . If it is not, change the device setting. 10 Y ou can use t he Settings tab and the Queue tab to view the printer’s current settings. If nece ssary , you can change the settings. N OTE : Option s may differ depending o n the pri nter in us[...]

Using Your Printer in Linux 24 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop, select Linux Print er and then Configuratio n Tool . Y ou can also access the Linux Printer Configuration window by typing in “ linux-co nfig ” from the T erminal screen. 2 In the Linux Printer Configuration window , select [...]

Using Your Printer in Linux 25 The Properties tab allows you to change the d e fault printer settings. N OTE : R egular users are able to override the system- wide default settings defined by the adm inistrator . When a regular user clicks Apply , these custom settings will be sav ed in the user’s profil e and may be us ed later with LLPR. If the[...]

1 I NDEX A advanced printing, use 12 D document, print Window s 6 E Extras properties, set 10 F favorites set tings, use 11 G Graphics proper ties, set 9 H help, use 11 I install printer driver Linux 22 Window s 3 L language, change 4 Layout properties, se t Linux 25 Window s 7 Linux configuration tool 24 driver install 22 uninstall 24 LLP properti[...]

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