Samsung ML-2250 manuale d’uso

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i This manual is provided for information purposes only . All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for an y changes, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this manual. © 2004 Samsung Electronics Co . , Ltd. All rights reserved. • ML -2250, ML -2251N, ML -2252W[...]

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iv C ONTENTS Chapter 1: I NTRODUCTION Special Features .................................................. 1.2 Printer Components ............................................. 1.5 Front View ..................................................... 1.5 Rear View ...................................................... 1.6 Understanding the Control Panel .[...]

v Chapter 3: U SING P RINT M ATERIALS Choosing Paper and Other Materials ....................... 3.2 Sizes and Capacities ....................................... 3.3 Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials .......... 3.4 Selecting the Output Location ................................ 3.5 Printing to the Top Output Tray (Face down) ...... 3.5 Prin[...]

vi Setting Graphic Properties ................................... 4.22 Using Output Options .......................................... 4.25 Using the Status Monitor ..................................... 4.26 Installing Status Monitor ................................. 4.26 Reinstalling Status Monitor .............................. 4.27 Removing Stat[...]

vii Appendix A: U SING W INDOWS P OST S CRIPT D RIVER Installing PS Drivers ............................................ A.2 Installing PS Drivers ........................................ A.2 Reinstalling PS Drivers .................................... A.3 Removing PS Drivers ....................................... A.3 Using PS Printer Driver Featu[...]

viii Appendix E: S PECIFICATIONS Printer Specifications ............................................ E.2 Paper Specifications ............................................. E.3 Overview ....................................................... E.3 Supported Sizes of Paper ................................. E.4 Guidelines for Using Paper ...............[...]

ix Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this machine, these basic safet y precautions should alw ays be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people: 1 Read and understand all instructions. 2 Use common sense whenev er operating electrical appliances. 3 Follow all w arnings and instructions mark ed on the[...]

x 13 Unplug the machine from the PC and AC w all outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or fra yed. • If liquid has been spilled into the machine. • If the machine has been exposed to r ain or water . • If the machine [...]

xi 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 [...]

xii Ozone Safety During normal oper ation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the oper ator . However , it is advisable that the machine be oper ated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about oz one, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer . Power Saver This printer contains adv[...]

xi ii Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital appar atus does not exceed the Class B limits for r adio noise emissions from digital appar atus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Appar atus” , ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits [...]

xiv Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co. , Ltd. Declaration of Conformit y with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directiv es of the European Union as of the dates indicated: January 1, 1995: Council Directiv e 73/23/EEC Approximation o[...]

xv Wireless devices that may be in y our system are only qualified for use in the European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registr ation Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label. The power output of the wireless device or devices that ma y be embedded in your printer is well below the RF exposure limits as set [...]

xvi This transmitter must not be collocated or oper ated in conjunction with an y other antenna or tr ansmitter . Some circumstances require restrictions in wireless devices. Examples of common restrictions are listed below: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircr aft. Current aviation regulations req[...]

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1 I NTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of y our printer! This chapter includes: • Special Features • Printer Components • Understanding the Control Panel[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 2 Special Features Y our new printer is equipped with special features that impro ve the print quality , giving y ou a competitive edge. Y ou can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • Y ou can print at up to 1200 dpi effective output. See page 4.22. • Y our printer prints up to 22 pages-per-minute (Letter size) , up to[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 3 1 Save time and money • This printer allows you to use Toner Save mode to save toner . See page 4.9. • Y ou can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper to save paper ( N-Up printing ). See page 4.11. • Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain paper . See “Using Overlays” on page 4.18. • This [...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 4 Printer Features The table below lists a gener al overview of features supported by your printer . (S: Standard, O: Option) Features ML-2250 ML-2251N ML-2252W IEEE 1284 Par allel S S S USB 2.0 S S S Network Interface (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) OS S Wireless LAN (802.11b Wireless LAN) OO S PostScript Emulation O O O[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 5 1 Printer Components Front View Top Output Tray (Face down) Control Panel Power Switch Tray1 (250-sheet paper feeder) Control Board Cover Optional Tray 2 (250-sheet paper feeder) Paper Level Indicator Multi-Purpose Tray Front Cover Toner Cartridge Output Support[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 6 Rear View USB Port Parallel Port Power Receptacle Control Board Cover (Open to install optional accessories.) Optional Tray2 Cable Connector Wireless Network Antenna Port (ML -2250, ML -2251N:Option ML -2252W:Standard) Network Port (ML -2250:Option ML -2251N, ML -2252W: Standard) Rear Output Tray (Face up) Top Output Tray (Face d[...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 7 1 Understanding the Control Panel On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs LED Description If the On Line/Error lights green, the printer is ready to print. If the On Line/Error lights red, the printer is experiencing an error , such as jammed paper , no paper , open cover , or uninstalled toner cartridge. See “T roubleshooting Error [...]

I NTRODUCTION 1. 8 Cancel button If the On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs blink, your system has some problem. T o solve the problem, see “T roubleshooting Error Messages” on page 6.20. LED Description Function Description Printing demo page In R eady mode, press and hold this button for about 2 seconds until all LEDs blink slowly , and release[...]

2 This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer . This chapter includes: • Unpacking • Installing the Toner Cartridge • Loading Paper • Connecting a Printer Cable • Turning the Printer On • Printing a Demo Page • Installing Printer Software • Viewing the User’s Guide S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER[...]

2. 2 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Unpacking 1 R emove the Printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: N OTES : • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately . • Components may differ from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the print[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 3 2 Selecting a Location Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extr a space for opening cov ers and tr ay(s). The area should be well- ventilated and aw ay from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidit y . See the image below for clearance space. Do not place the prin[...]

2. 4 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Installing the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front co ver and pull it tow ard you to open. N OTE : Because the printer is very light, it may move when you use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer . 2 R emove the toner cartridge f[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 5 2 3 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. C AUTIONS : • T o 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 and keep it in a flat and clean [...]

2. 6 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge into the printer until it snaps into place. 6 Close the front cov er . Make sure that the cover is securely closed. N OTE : When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 5,000 pages.[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 7 2 Loading Paper Y ou can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in the tr ay . 1 Pull the tra y out of the printer . 2 Prepare a stack of paper for loading b y flexing or fanning the paper back and forth. Str aighten the edges on a lev el surface. 3 Load paper with the print side facing down .[...]

2. 8 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Y ou can load previously printed paper . The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge on top . If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tr ay . N OTE : If you want to change the paper size in the tra y , see “Changing the Paper[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 9 2 Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray T o load longer siz es of paper , you need to adjust the paper guides to extend the paper tr ay . 1 Pressing and unlatching the guide lock, slide the paper length guide out completely to extend the paper tr ay to its full length. 2 After inserting paper into the tr ay , sl[...]

2. 10 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER F or the paper smaller than Letter , adjust the front paper length guide. 3 Pinching the paper width guide as shown, mo ve it tow ard the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. N OTES : • Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the materials to warp. • If you do not adjust [...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 11 2 Connecting a Printer Cable For Local Printing T o print from your computer in a local environment, you need to connect your printer to the computer with either a par allel interface cable or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. Using a Parallel Cable N OTE : T o connect the printer to the parallel port of the comp[...]

2. 12 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Using a USB Cable N OTE : Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. Y ou will need to buy a USB 2.0 compliant cable that is within 3 m in length. 1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off . 2 Plug the USB printer cable into the connector on the ba[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 13 2 For Network Printing Y ou can attach your ML -2251N or ML -2252W printer to a network using an Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ .45 connector). The ML -2252W also has a network antenna which allows y ou to use a wireless LAN interface. If you are an ML -2250 user , you need to install the optional network interf[...]

2. 14 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Supported Operating Systems • IPX/SPX: Internet Packet exchange/Sequenced Packet eXchange • TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol • DLC/LLC: Data Link Control/Logical Link Control • DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol • BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol N OTE : After connecting the printer[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 15 2 Turning the Printer On 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 and turn on the printer using the power switch. C AUTIONS : • The fusing area at the rear portion of the inside of y our printer is hot when powered. Be car[...]

2. 16 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Printing a Demo Page Print a demo page to mak e sure that the printer is oper ating correctly . 1 Hold down the Cancel button for about 2 seconds to print a demo page. 2 A demo page showing the printer’s features and capabilities prints out.[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 17 2 Installing Printer Software The supplied CD-ROM contains Windows printing softw are, Linux printing software, DOS RCP , an on-line User’ s Guide and Acrobat R eader to view the User’ s Guide. If you are printing from Windows: Y ou can install the following printer software using the CD-ROM. • Samsung Propri[...]

2. 18 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Printer Driver Features Y our printer drivers will support the following standard features: • P aper source selection • P aper size, orientation and media t ype • number of copies The table below lists a gener al overview of features supported by your printer driv ers. Driver Feature Samsung Proprietary print[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 19 2 Installing Printer Software in Windows System Requirements V erify the following: • At least 32 MB (Windows 9x/Me), 64 MB (Windows 2000/NT), 128 MB (Windows XP) or more of RAM is installed on y our PC. • There is at least 300 MB of free disk space on y our PC. • All applications are closed on y our PC befor[...]

2. 20 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2 Choose the installation type. • Typical : Installs the common softw are for your printer , such as printer driver , and User’ s Guide. This is recommended for most users. • Custom : Allows you to choose the language of the software and the components y ou want to install. After selecting the language and th[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 21 2 5 T o register y ourself as a user of Samsung Printers, select the checkbox and click Finish . Y ou are now accessed to the Samsung web site. N OTES : • When you want to use your machine with the parallel cable, remove the USB cable and connect the parallel cable. Then reinstall the printer driver; select Start[...]

2. 22 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Reinstalling Printer Software R epair is required if your installation fails. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs . 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series , and then Maintenance . 3 Select Repair . N OTE : If your machine is not connected to the computer , the following window will appear . • After connecting the mac[...]

S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2. 23 2 If you choose to repair the printer softw are, the window asking you to print a test page appears. do as follows: a. T o print a test page, select the check box and click Next . b. When the test page prints out correctly , click Yes . If not, click No to reprint it. 5 When the reinstallation is done, click Finish[...]

2. 24 S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER Viewing the User’s Guide After installing the printer softw are, you can view User’ s Guide in PDF format at any time from y our Windows desktop. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs . 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series and View User’s Guide . Adobe Acrobat automatically runs and then the User’ s Guide opens[...]

3 This chapter will help you understand t ypes of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper tr ays for the best print qualit y . This chapter includes: • Choosing Paper and Other Materials • Selecting the Output Location • Loading Paper • Printing on Envelopes • Printing on Labels • Printi[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 2 Choosing Paper and Other Materials Y ou can print on a v ariety of print materials, such as plain paper , envelopes, labels, tr ansparencies, and so on. See “P aper Specifications” on page E.3. T o get the best possible print quality , use only high-quality copier -grade paper . When you choose print materials, con[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 3 3 Sizes and Capacities Size Input Source/Capacity *a *a Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacity may be reduced. Tray1 or optional Tray2 Multi-Purpose Tray Plain Paper Letter (216 x 279 mm) Legal (216 x 356 mm) Executive (184 x 267 mm) Oficio (216 x 343 mm) Folio (216 x 330 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm) JIS B5 (182 x[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 4 Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials When selecting or loading paper , envelopes, or other special materials, keep these guidelines in mind: • Attempting to print on damp , curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print qualit y . • Use cut -sheet paper only . Y ou cannot use multi-part p[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 5 3 Selecting the Output Location The printer has two output locations; the rear output tr ay and the top output tr ay . T o use the top output tr ay , be sure that the rear output tr ay is closed. T o use the rear output tray , open it. N OTES : • If paper coming out of the top output tray has problems, such as excess[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 6 Printing to the Rear Output Tray (Face up) The printer alwa ys prints to the rear output tr ay if it is open. P aper comes out of the printer face-up , and each time a sheet of paper comes out, it falls down from the printer . Printing from the Multi-Purpose T ray to the rear output tr ay provides a straight paper path[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 7 3 2 If you do not w ant to use the rear output tr ay , close the tra y . The pages will stack on the top output tr ay . Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prev ent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remo ve the paper tra y while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See “Sizes and [...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 8 Using Tray1 or the Optional Tray2 T ra y1 and the optional T ray2 can hold up to 250 sheets of paper . See “Sizes and Capacities” on page 3.3 for acceptable paper size and capacities of each tr ay . Load a stack of paper into the tr ay and print. For details about loading paper in T r ay1 or the optional T ray2, se[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 9 3 • Load only one size of print material at a time in the Multi-Purpose T r ay . • T o prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the Multi-Purpose T ray . This also applies to other types of print materials. • Print materials should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the Multi-[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 10 3 Prepare a stack of paper for loading b y flexing or fanning the paper back and forth. Str aighten the edges on a lev el surface. 4 Place paper on the centre of the tr ay with the print side face up . P ay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall of the tr ay . Paper ov erloading may cause paper jams[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 11 3 5 Slide the paper width guide and adjust it against the stack of print material without bending. N OTE : Y our printer cannot automatically detect the size of paper loaded in the Multi-Purpose T ray . Loading the Multi-Purpose T ray with the correct paper siz e allows you to select paper b y size rather than paper s[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 12 Using the Manual Feed Mode If you select Manual Feed in the Source option when changing print settings, you can manually load a sheet of print material in the Multi-Purpose T ray . Manually loading paper can be helpful when you w ant to check the print quality after each page is printed. This loading procedure is almo[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 13 3 3 Open the rear output tr ay . 4 When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed for Source from the softw are application, and then select the correct paper size and t ype. 5 Press the Cancel button on the printer to start feeding. 6 Printing is started. 7 If y ou are printing multiple pages, load the next s[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 14 Printing on Envelopes 1 Open the Multi-Purpose T ray and unfold the extender to its full-length position. 2 Open the rear output tr ay . Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before loading envelopes into the Multi-Purpose T ray , make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 15 3 3 Flex or fan the edge of the en velope stack to separ ate the pages before loading. 4 Load the env elopes onto the Multi-Purpose T ray with the flap side down . The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the tray first . 5 Adjust the guide to the edge of the en velope [...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 16 6 When you print on en velopes, select the appropriate paper source, type, and size in the softw are application. For details, see page 4.7. 7 After printing, close the Multi-Purpose T ray and the rear output tra y .[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 17 3 Printing on Labels 1 Open the Multi-Purpose T ray and the rear output tr ay . 2 Load labels with the print side up . Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • V erify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 205°C (400°F) for 0.1 second. • Make sure that th[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 18 3 Adjust the guide to fit the width of the sheet of labels. 4 When you print on labels, select the appropriate paper source, type, and size in the softw are application. For details, see page 4.7. 5 After printing, close the Multi-Purpose T ray and the rear output tra y . N OTE : T o prevent labels from sticking, do n[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 19 3 Printing on Transparencies 1 Open the Multi-Purpose T ray and the rear output tr ay . 2 Load transparencies with the print side up , and the top with the adhesive strip entering the printer first . Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Ensure that transparencies are not wr[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 20 3 Adjust the guide to fit the width of the tr ansparencies. 4 When you print on tr ansparencies, select the appropriate paper source, t ype, and size in the software application. F or details, see page 4.7. 5 After printing, close the Multi-Purpose T ray and the rear output tra y . N OTES : • If you print on thin tr[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 21 3 Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials P ostcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in. (index) cards and other custom-siz ed materials can be printed with your printer . The minimum size is 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) and the maximum siz e is 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.). 1 Open the Multi-Purpose T ray and the rear output tr a[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 22 3 Adjust the guide to fit the width of the material stack. 4 When you print, select the appropriate paper source, t ype, and size in the softw are application. F or details, see page 4.7. N OTE : If the size of your print material is not listed in the Size box in the Paper tab of the printer driver properties, click t[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 23 3 Printing on Preprinted Paper Preprinted paper is paper that has some t ype 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). 1 Load letterhead into the tr ay you w ant to use, as shown in the figures below . Adjust the guides to fit[...]

U SING P RINT M ATERIALS 3. 24 2 When you print, select the appropriate paper source, t ype, and size in the softw are application. F or details, see page 4.7.[...]

4 This chapter explains printing options and common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a Document • Setting Paper Properties • Using the Toner Save Mode • Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) • Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document • Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size • Printing Po[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 2 Printing a Document The following procedure describes the gener al steps required for printing from v arious Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may v ary depending on the application programme y ou are using. R efer to the User’s Guide of y our software application for the exact printing procedure.[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 3 4 4 Now you see the Samsung ML -2250 Series Properties window , which allows you to access all the information y ou will need when using your printer . The Layout tab is first displa yed. If necessary , select the Orientation option. The Orientation option allows you to select the direction in which information is printed on a[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 4 7 When you complete setting the properties, click OK until the Print window is display ed. 8 Click OK to start printing. N OTES : • Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the printer driver . Change all print settings available in the software application first, and change any remaining settings usin[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 5 4 Cancelling a Print Job There are two wa ys to cancel a print job. To stop a print job from the control panel: Press the Cancel button on the control panel. The printer will finish printing the page that is mo ving through the printer and delete the rest of the print job . Pressing the button cancels only the current job in t[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 6 Using a Favorite Setting The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab , allows you to save the current properties settings for future use. T o sav e a F avorites 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 . T o use a sa ved setting, [...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 7 4 Setting Paper Properties Use the following options to set the basic paper handling needs when you access the printer properties. See page 4.2 for more information about accessing printer properties. Click the Paper tab to access v arious paper properties. Property Description Copies Copies allows you to choose the number of [...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 8 Source Make sure that Source is set to the corresponding paper tra y . The Manual Feed source is used when printing to special materials. Y ou have to load one sheet at a time into the Multi-Purpose T ra y . See page 3.12. If the paper source is set to Auto Select , the printer automatically picks up print materials according [...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 9 4 Using the Toner Save Mode T oner Sav e mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Using this mode will extend the life of y our toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the print quality . This setting is not av ailable with the 1200 dpi setting. There are two wa ys to enable the T oner Sav[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 10 From the software application 1 When you change the print settings from y our software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 Click the Graphics tab , and select the Toner Save option. Y ou can select from: • Printer Setting : If you select this option, the T oner Save feature is determined by the setti[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 11 4 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) Y ou can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper . T o print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arr anged on the sheet. Y ou can print up to 16 pages on one sheet. 1 T o change the print settings from [...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 12 5 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, siz e, and type. 6 Click OK and print the document. Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Y ou can scale your print job on a page. 1 When you change the print settings from y our software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 From the Paper tab , selec[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 13 4 Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size This printer feature allows y ou to scale your print job to an y selected paper size regardless of the digital document siz e. This can be useful when you w ant to check fine details on a small document. 1 T o change the print settings from y our software application, access th[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 14 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 document. 1 T o change the print settings from y our software application, access the printer properties. See page page 4.2. 2 From the Layout tab, [...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 15 4 Specify an o verlap in millimeters or inches to mak e it easier to reconstruct the resulting poster . 4 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, siz e and type. 5 Click OK and print the document. Y ou can complete the poster by reconstructing the resulting pages. Using Watermarks The W atermark option allows you to [...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 16 2 Click the Extras tab , and select the desired watermark in the Watermark drop-down list. Y ou will see the selected watermark in the preview image. 3 Click OK and start printing. Creating a Watermark 1 T o change the print settings from y our software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 Click the Ext[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 17 4 4 Select the desired watermark options. Y ou can select the font name, style, and siz e, and gr ayscale level from the Font Attributes section and set the angle of the watermark from the Message Angle section. 5 Click Add to add a new watermark to the list. 6 When you finish editing, click Ok and start printing. T o stop pr[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 18 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 format that can be printed on any document. Ov erlays are often used to tak e the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper . Rather than using preprinted letterhead, y ou can create an ov e[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 19 4 4 In the Edit Overla ys window , click Create Overlay . 5 In the Create Overla y window , type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path, if necessary . (The default is C:F ormOver). 6 Click Save . Y ou will see the name in Overlay List . 7 Click OK or Yes until you complete creatin[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 20 Using a Page Overlay After an o verlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. T o print an overla y with a document: 1 Create or open the document y ou want to print. 2 T o change the print settings from y our software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 3 Click the Extras tab. 4[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 21 4 6 If necessary , click Confirm Page Overlay When Printing . If this box is check ed, a message window will appear each time you submit a document for printing, asking y ou to confirm your wish to print an o verla y on your document. Answering Yes to the window means that the selected overla y will be printed with your docum[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 22 Setting Graphic Properties Use the following gr aphic options to adjust the print qualit y for your specific printing needs. See page 4.2 for more information about accessing printer properties. Click the Graphics tab to displa y the properties shown below . Property Description Resolution Y ou can select the printing resolut[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 23 4 Image Mode Some printed characters or images appear to have jagged or unev en edges. Set this Image Mode option to improve the print quality of your text and image, and make the characters and images appear smoother . The Image Mode option is only a vailable when you select 600 dpi (Normal) in the Resolution option. • Nor[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 24 Advanced Options (continued) Property Description 4 TrueType Options This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to image the text in your document. Select the appropriate setting according to the status of your document. • Download as Bit Image : When this option is selected, the driver will download[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 25 4 Using Output Options Y ou can select options for output of y our document. See page 4.2 for more information about accessing printer properties. Click the Extras tab to access the Output Options feature. Option Description Print Order Y ou can set in what sequence the pages will be printed. Select the required print order f[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 26 Using the Status Monitor If an error occurs while printing, the Status Monitor window appears, showing the error . N OTE s: • The Status Monitor program can only be used if you connect the printer to your computer with the USB cable, or on the network. • Y ou can use the Status Monitor in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/ XP . I[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 27 4 Reinstalling Status Monitor 1 From the Start menu, select Programs . 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series , and then Maintenance . 3 Click Repair . 4 Click Status Monitor and then click Next . 5 When reinstallation is done, click Finish . Removing Status Monitor 1 From the Start menu, select Programs . 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 S[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 28 Changing the Status Monitor Program Setting The following window opens when y ou click the Status monitor icon on the Windows task bar and select Option . • Display when job is finished for network printer shows the Status monitor balloon when y our job is complete. • Display when error occurs during printing the Status m[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 29 4 Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Locally-Shared Printer Y ou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer , which is called the “host computer” on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x/Me/XP/NT 4.0/2000 network printer connection. Printing Across a N[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 30 4 Select the port you w ant, check the Reconnect at log on box , and click OK . 5 From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers . 6 Double-click your printer icon. 7 From the Printer menu, select Properties . 8 From the Details tab , select the printer port and click OK . In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Setting Up the Host[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 31 4 Setting Up the Client Computer 1 Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer . 2 Open your network folder in the left column. 3 Click the shared name. 4 F or Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and Printers from the Start menu. F or Windows XP , select Printers and Faxes from the Start menu. 5 Double-click you[...]

P RINTING T ASKS 4. 32 M EMO[...]

5 This chapter provides suggestions for high-qualit y and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer . This chapter includes: • Maintaining the Toner Cartridge • Cleaning the Printer • Printing Configuration Pages • Consumables and Replacement Parts M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 2 Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage T o get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, k eep the following guidelines in mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by [...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 3 5 Redistributing Toner When toner is low , faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. Y ou may be able to temporarily improve the print qualit y by redistributing the toner . The following procedures ma y allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Grasp the front co ver [...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 4 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side fiv e or six times to redistribute the toner . N OTE : 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. 4 R einsert the toner cartridge into the printer . Ensure that the toner cartridg[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 5 5 Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the print remains light after redistributing the toner (see page 5.3), replace the toner cartridge. R emove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See “Installing the T oner Cartridge” on page 2.4. Cleaning the Printer T o maintain print qualit y , follow the clean[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 6 2 Open the front co ver . Pull the toner cartridge and remo ve it from the printer . 3 With a dry , lint -free cloth, wipe awa y any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity . N OTE : T o prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few mi[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 7 5 5 R einsert the toner cartridge and close the co ver . Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If it is not fir mly closed, printing errors may occur when you print. 6 Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on. Printing a cleaning sheet Y our printer can be set to print out a cleaning sheet automatically[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 8 3 Y our printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from the tra y and prints out a cleaning sheet with dust or toner particles on it. N OTE : The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. T o stop the process, turn the power off . Printing Configuration Pages From the printer’ s control panel, you can print [...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 9 5 Consumables and Replacement Parts From time to time, you will need to replace the roller and fuser unit to maintain top performance and a void print qualit y problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts. The following items should be replaced after you hav e printed a specified number of pages. See th[...]

M AINTAINING Y OUR PRINTER 5. 10 M EMO[...]

6 This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using y our printer . This chapter includes: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Solving General Printing Problems • Clearing Paper Jams • Solving Print Quality Problems • Troubleshooting Error Messages • Common Windows Problems • Troubleshooting PS E[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 2 Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly , perform the series of checks in the list below . If the printer fails to adequately pass a checklist item, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Check Solution Print a demo page to verify that the printer is feeding paper correctly . See page 2[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 3 6 Solving General Printing Problems F or problems with the oper ation of your printer , refer to the following 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 print[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 4 The printer does not print. (continued) The printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Reinstall the printer driver; see page 2.22. T ry printing a demo page. The printer is malfunctioning. Check the display message on the control panel to determine if the printer is indicating a system error . Printer selects print materia[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 5 6 The paper keeps jamming. There is too much paper in the paper tra y . Remo ve excess paper from the tr ay . If printing on special materials, use the Multi-Purpose T ra y . An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the printer . See page E.3. An incorrect output metho[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 6 A TTENTION : If you have an y printing problem after your printer prints about 60,000 pages, you must contact the customer service to replace the transfer roller . The illustrations print incorrectly in Adobe Illustrator . The setting in the software application is wrong. Print the document with selecting Download as Bit Imag[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 7 6 Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally , paper can jam during a print job . Some causes include: • The tra y is loaded improperly or o verfilled. • The tra y has been pulled out during a print job . • The front cov er has been opened during a print job . • P aper that does not meet paper specifications has been used. See [...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 8 2 R emove an y misfed paper by pulling it out by the visible edge. Make sure that all of the paper is properly aligned in the tra y . N OTE : If the jammed paper is not visible or if there is resistance when you pull the paper , remove the tray from the printer and carefully pull the jammed paper free from the printer . 3 Sli[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 9 6 In the Optional Tray2 1 Pull the optional T r ay2 out of the printer . 2 If you see the jammed paper , remov e the paper from the tra y .[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 10 3 If you cannot find the jammed paper in T ra y2, pull T ra y1 half way out of the printer , and remo ve the paper . 4 Slide the tra ys back into the printer . Open and close the front cover . Printing can now be resumed. In the Multi-Purpose Tray 1 Open the Multi-Purpose T ray . 2 Carefully remov e the jammed paper from the[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 11 6 Around the Toner Cartridge 1 Open and close the front co ver , and the jammed paper automatically exits the printer . If not, continue to Step 2. 2 Open the front cov er and remove the toner cartridge. C AUTION : T o prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Place a piece[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 12 4 Check that there is no other paper in the printer . 5 R einstall the toner cartridge, and then close the front co ver . Printing can now be resumed. In the Paper Exit Area 1 If a long portion of the paper is visible, pull it str aight out. If not, continue to Step 2. 2 Open the rear output tr ay .[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 13 6 3 Loosen the paper if it is caught in the feed rollers. Then gently pull the paper out. 4 Close the rear output tr ay . 5 Open and close the front co ver . Printing can now be resumed. Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printing on the A5-sized Paper If paper jams frequently occur when y ou print on the A5-sized paper: 1 Op[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 14 3 From the Orientation option of the Layout tab, set the Rotate option to 90º . 4 Click OK to start printing. Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper t ypes, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing P aper Jams” on page 6.7. • Follow the procedur[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 15 6 Solving Print Quality Problems If the inside of the printer is dirty , or paper is improperly loaded, print quality maybe reduced. See the table below to troubleshoot the problem. 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 ab[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 16 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. Gray background If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable, the procedures below may fix the problem. • Change to a lighter weight pages. See “P ap[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 17 6 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 env elop[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 18 Wrinkles or creases Ensure that the paper is loaded properly . • Check the paper type and quality . See “P aper Specifications” on page E.3. • Open the rear cover and try printing to the rear output tr ay (face-up). • T urn over the stack of paper in the paper tr ay . Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tr ay [...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 19 6 Character Voids Character v oids are white areas within the parts of char acters that should be solid black: • If you are using tr ansparencies, try another type of transparency . Because of the composition of the transparency , some character voids are normal. • Y ou may be printing on the wrong side of the paper . Re[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 20 Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer experiences an error , the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error . LED status legend LED pattern Possible Problems and Solutions Y o[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 21 6 Common Windows Problems N OTE : Refer to the Microsoft Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/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. Remo ve all software from th[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 22 Troubleshooting PS Errors The following situations are PS language specific and ma y occur when sever al printer languages are being used. N OTE : T o receive a printed or screen displayed message when PS errors occur , open the Print Options window and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section. Probl[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 23 6 Common Linux Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution I can’t change settings in the configuration tool. Y ou need to have administr ator privileges to be able to affect global settings. I am using the KDE desktop but the configuration tool and LLPR won’t start. Maybe you do not ha ve the GTK libr aries installed. [...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 24 I am using BSD lpr (Slackware, Debian, older distributions) and some options chosen in LLPR don’t seem to take effect. Legacy BSD lpr systems hav e a hard limitation on the length of the option string that can be passed to the printing system. As such, if you selected a number of different options, the limitation length of[...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 25 6 I have CUPS and some options (such as N-up) seem to be always enabled even though I don’t pick them in LLPR. There ma y be some local options defined in your ~/.lpoptions file, which is manipulated by the lpoptions command. These options will always be used if not ov erridden by LLPR settings. T o get rid of all options [...]

S OLVING PROBLEMS 6. 26 M EMO[...]

A If y ou w ant to use the P ostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document, use the information in this Appendix. This chapter includes: • Installing PS Drivers • Using PS Printer Driver Features N OTE : Y ou need to install an optional PS DIMM for using the PostScript driver . For more information, see Appendix D,“Ins[...]

U SING W INDOWS P OST S CRIPT D RIVER A. 2 Installing PS Drivers PPDs, in combination with the P ostScript driver , access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer . An installation progr amme for the PPDs is pro vided on the supplied software CD-ROM. N OTE : For P ostScript printing, an optional PS DIMM should be[...]

U SING W INDOWS P OST S CRIPT D RIVER A. 3 A N OTE : If your machine is not connected to the computer , the following window will appear . • After connecting the machine, click Next . • If you want to skip the connection status, click Next , and No to the following screen.Then the installation will start and the test page will not be printed at[...]

U SING W INDOWS P OST S CRIPT D RIVER A. 4 4 Click Printer(PostScript) and then click Next . 5 When remov al is complete, click Finish . Using PS Printer Driver Features Certain printer features are not a vailable in this PS driv er . For details about the features, refer to Chapter 4,“ Printing T asks” The printer automatically switches betwee[...]

B Y ou can use your printer in a Linux en vironment. This chapter includes: • Installing the Printer Driver • Using the Configuration Tool • Changing LLPR Properties U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 2 Installing the Printer Driver System Requirements Supported OS • R edhat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and abov e • Linux Mandr ake 7.1/8.0 and abo ve • SuSE 6.4/7.0/7.1 and abo ve • Debian 2.2 and abov e • Caldera OpenLinux 2.3/2.4 and abo ve • T urbo Linux 6.0 and abo ve • Slackware 7.0/7.1 and abo ve Recommended [...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 3 B 3 Insert the printer software CD-ROM. The CD-ROM automatically runs. N OTE : If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the window. When the T erminal screen appears, type in: [root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom (the CD-ROM directory) [root@local cdrom]# ./setup.sh 4 Select the ins[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 4 6 The printer driver installation begins. When the installation is completed, click Start . 7 The Linux Printer Configur ation window opens. Click the Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the window . N OTE : Depending on the printing system in use, the Administr ator Login window may appear . T ype in[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 5 B 9 Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer port is set properly . If not, change the device setting. 10 Y ou can use the Settings tab and the Queue tab to view the printer’s current settings. If necessary , you can change the settings. N OTE : The options may differ depending on the printer in us[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 6 Changing the Printer Connection Method If you change the printer connection method from USB to parallel or vice v ersa while in use, y ou must re-configure your Linux printer by adding the printer to y our system. T ake the following steps: 1 Make sure that y ou connect the printer to your computer . T urn both [...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 7 B Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop , select Other and then Configuration Tool . Y ou can also access the Linux Printer Configur ation window by typing “ linux-config ” in the T erminal screen. 2 In the Linux Printer Configur ation window , select the U[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 8 6 Click OK to begin uninstallation. 7 When the uninstallation is complete, click Finished . Using the Configuration Tool The configur ation tool accesses administr ative tasks, including adding and removing a new printer , and changing their global settings. R egular users can also run it to easily inspect job q[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 9 B 3 The Info tab shows gener al information about the printer . If you are an Internet user , you can click Go to the Web page for this printer to access the web page. Click the Jobs tab to inspect and manage the job queue for the selected printer . Y ou can suspend, resume, or delete a specific job(s) in the qu[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 10 Changing LLPR Properties Y ou can fine tune the printer’ s properties by opening the LLPR Properties window . T o open the LLPR Properties window: 1 From the application you are using, select the Print command. 2 When the Linux LPR window opens, click Properties . Y ou can also open the LLPR window: • Click[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 11 B 3 The LLPR Properties window opens. The following six tabs are at the top of the window: • General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper type, the paper source, the orientation of the documents; enables the duplex feature, adds start and end banners, and changes the number of pages per sheet. •[...]

U SING Y OUR P RINTER IN L INUX B. 12 MEMO[...]

C While your printer is primarily a Windows printer , y ou can also print from a DOS softw are Programme using the R emote Control P anel utility provided in the supplied software CD-ROM. This chapter includes: • About the Remote Control Panel • Installing the Remote Control Panel • Selecting Print Settings P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS[...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 2 About the Remote Control Panel DOS users have access to many printer features through specific DOS printer driv ers; howev er , many software manufactures do not develop printer drivers for their software programmes. Y our printer provides the software control panel for improved printer control when DOS printe[...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 3 C 2 Click Custom . If you hav e been installed the printer driv er before, click Repair . 3 Click Remote Control Panel and then click Next . 4 When the installation is complete, click Finish . Reinstalling Remote Control Panel 1 From the Start menu, select Programs . 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series , and then [...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 4 Selecting Print Settings Y ou can use this R emote Control P anel to select print settings that may not be a v ailable on some DOS Progr ammes. T ypically , duplicate print settings that are selected from a DOS softw are programme o verride the ones that are selected in the R emote Control P anel. Starting the[...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 5 C Using the Remote Control Panel Tabs The R emote Control P anel allows you to access the following features: Printing Tab In this tab, y ou can configure gener al settings for printing. • Paper Size sets the paper siz e. • Orientation determines how the output is printed on the page. • Paper Tray sets t[...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 6 Config Tab Y ou can configure v arious printer features. • Emulation selects the emulation for printing a document. The factory default is Auto . • Power Save determines the length of time the printer w aits after a job is printed before it goes to a reduced power state. If the printer is used frequently ,[...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 7 C Job Tab Y ou can set options for impro ving the quality of your print job . • Toner Density determines the toner densit y of the page. The default v alue is Medium . • Paper Type provides the printer with information about the type of paper to be used for a print job . For the best result, set this to th[...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 8 Test Tab This tab allows you to print a resident page to test y our printer ’ s performance. • Self Test prints a configur ation sheet. A list of the user default settings and the amount of printer memory a vailable prints. • Demo Page prints a demonstr ation page. It shows the printer features and speci[...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 9 C PCL Tab In this tab , you can configure various settings for PCL emulation. • Typeface allows you to select the desired t ypeface. This setting is ignored when the softw are application specifies a font. • Symbol Set determines the symbol set. A symbol set is a set of alphabetic and numeric char acters, [...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 10 Flash Font and Macro Tab This tab allows you to add fonts and macros to the Flash memory of the printer . • Fonts adds or deletes fonts. Y ou can also print the font sample list. • Macros adds or deletes macros. Y ou can also activate ( Enable macro ) or deactiv ate ( Disable macro ) them. • Delete all [...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 11 C PS 3 Tab Y ou can configure v arious settings for P ostScript 3 emulation. • Print error information determines whether or not the printer prints the error information page when an error occurs while processing a job. Select ON to print the page, otherwise select OFF . • Print PostScript Font List allow[...]

P RINTING F ROM DOS A PPLICATIONS C. 12 EPSON/IBM Tab Y ou can configure v arious settings for EPSON/IBM emulation. • Font allows you to select the desired font. • International character set allows y ou to select a character set of the desired language. • Character Table selects the char acter sets. • Pitch sets the font pitch. Pitch refer[...]

D Y our printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimised to meet most of y our printing needs. Recognizing that each user may ha ve different requirements, howev er , Samsung makes sev eral options a vailable to enhance the printer’s capabilities. This chapter includes: • Precautions When Installing Printer Options • Installin[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 2 Precautions When Installing Printer Options DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD: Never remov e the printer control board while the printer is plugged in. T o av oid the possibility of an electrical shock, alw ays disconnect the power cord when installing or remo ving ANY internal or external printer option. DISCHARGE STATIC[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 3 D Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs Additional printer memory and the P ostScript option are provided on DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules). This procedure is applicable to either option. 1 T urn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the printer . 2 R emove the two screws on the back of the printe[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 4 4 Locate the memory DIMM slot (the upper slot) and the PS DIMM slot (the lower slot) on the control board. They are not interchangeable. T o install the memory DIMM, continue with Step 5. T o install the PS DIMM, go to Step 6. 5 Hold the memory DIMM so that the notch and the connection point are aligned with the s[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 5 D 6 Hold the PS DIMM so that the notch and the connection point are aligned with the slot as shown, and insert it all the way into the lower slot. 7 Close the control board cov er . 8 Tighten the two screws. 9 R econnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer on. N OTES : • If you are using the p[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 6 Removing the Memory or PS DIMM 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 on page D.3 to access the control board. 2 Push the clips at each end of the connector slot a wa y from the DIMM. 3 Place the DIMM in its original packaging or wr ap it with paper and store it in a bo x. 4 Close the control board cov er . 5 Tighten the two [...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 7 D Installing a Network Card N OTE : When you purchase the wired/wireless network interface card, the antenna connected to the card is not separated from the card depending on your country . T o use your printer on a network, your printer must be equipped with a network interface card. ML -2251N has a built-in netw[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 8 3 Open the control board cov er . 4 R emove the two screws and the br acket from the control board. Y ou can discard the old br acket. 5 Insert the front of the network interface card to the corresponding slot of the machine. N OTE : If you are installing the wireless network interface card, unfasten the antenna.[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 9 D 6 Make sure that the connector on the card is properly placed on the connector of the board. Push the card firmly . 7 F asten the two supplied screws. 8 Close the control board cov er . 9 Tighten the two screws.[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 10 10 If you purchase the network interface card supporting the wireless LAN interface, insert the antenna counterclockwise, as shown. 11 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet network port on the Printer and the other end of the cable into a network LAN connection. N OTE : For information about config[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 11 D Installing an Optional Paper Tray Y ou can increase the paper handling capacit y of your printer by installing an optional T r ay2. The optional paper tr ay consists of two components; the support unit and the paper tr ay . 1 T urn off the printer and unplug all cables from the printer . 2 R emove the tape fast[...]

I NSTALLING P RINTER O PTIONS D. 12 4 Align the printer with the support unit and lower it into place on the tabs. 5 Plug the cable into the connector on the back of the printer . 6 Load paper in T ray2. For information about loading paper in the tra y , see page 2.7. 7 R econnect the power cord and cables and then turn the printer on. N OTE : When[...]

E This chapter includes: • Printer Specifications • Paper Specifications S PECIFICATIONS[...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 2 Printer Specifications Item Specifications and Description Print Speed * Up to 20 ppm in A4 (22 ppm in Letter) Resolution Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective output First Printing Time 10 seconds W arm-up Time Less than 40 seconds Power R ating AC 110 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others) 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 400 W a[...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 3 E * Print speed will be affected by Operating system used, computing performance, application software, connecting method, media type, media size and job complexity. ** Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779 *** Please vist www.samsungprinter.com to download the latest software version. Paper Specifications Overview Y our printer accep[...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 4 Supported Sizes of Paper N OTE : Y ou may experience jams when using print materials with a length of less than 127 mm (5.0 in.). For optimum performance, ensure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly . Please refer to “Printer and Paper Storage En vironment” on page E.7. Tray1/ Tray2 Dimensions a Weight Capa[...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 5 E Guidelines for Using Paper F or the best result, use conv entional 75 g/m 2 (20 lb) paper . Ensure that the paper is of good qualit y , and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, v oids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading, such as bond or recycled pap[...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 6 Paper Specifications 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 Ream Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in.) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fra y . Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when [...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 7 E Printer and Paper Storage Environment P aper storage en vironment conditions directly affect the feed operation. Ideally , the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. R emember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture r apidly . Heat works with hum[...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 8 Envelopes Envelope construction is critical. En velope fold lines can v ary considerably , not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer . Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the qualit y of the envelopes. When selecting env elopes, consider the following components: • W eight: The[...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 9 E Envelopes with Double Side Seams Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the env elope rather than diagonal seams. This st yle may be more lik ely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the w ay to the corner of the env elope as illustr ated below . Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelopes [...]

S PECIFICATIONS E. 10 Labels C AUTIONS : • T o a void damaging the printer , use only labels recommended for laser printers. • T o prevent serious jams, always use the Multi-Purpose T ra y to print labels and always use the rear output tray . • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once and never print on a partial sheet of labels[...]

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P paper choose 3.2 load 2.7 sizes and capacities 3.3 specifications E.3 paper jam around the toner cartridge 6.11 in the paper exit area 6.12 in the paper feed area Multi-Purpose Tray 6.10 optional Tray 2 6.9 Tray 1 6.7 tips for avoiding 6.14 paper level bar 3.7 paper properties, set 4.7 paper size,set 4.7 paper source, set 4.8 paper type, set 4.8 [...]

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