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    to use of this manual. © 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. • ML-1200 Series and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. , Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • GNU Ghostscript software,
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    Printer STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer 2.1 STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge 2.2 STEP 3: Loading Paper 2.4 STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ----- 2.6 STEP 5: Turn on the Printer 2.7 STEP 6: Print a Demo Page 2.7 STEP 7: Install the Printer Software 2.8 Installing Software
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    the Toner Cartridge 6.1 Cleaning the Printer 6.4 7 Problem Solving Troubleshooting Checklist 7.1 Solving General Printing Problems 7.2 Clearing Paper Jams 7.6 Solving Print Quality Problems 7.11 Troubleshooting Error Messages 7.17 Common Windows Problems 7.20 Appendix Printer Specifications
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    radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. WARNING Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes. CAUTION - INVISIBLE
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    Saver During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer produces ozone. The ozone produced does printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you must first stop
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    product has been designed to work with the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21 and TBR 38. To assist in the
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    1chapter Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1200 Series printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: x Special Features x Printer Components
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    print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.11. • Your printer prints 12 pages-per-minute. Handle paper flexibly • Standard 150-sheet automatic input tray and a 1-sheet manual input tray support various sizes and types of paper. • Two output locations: Select either the face-down output tray or
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    Tape the sheets together to form a poster. See page 5.9. Print in various environments • You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP. • Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh. • The ML-1200 Series printer comes with both Parallel (ML-1210 Only) and USB interfaces. 1.2 INTRODUCTION
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    Printer Components Front View Paper output support Paper support Automatic input tray Face-down output tray Output lever Face-up output slot Control panel Paper guides Manual input tray Front cover INTRODUCTION 1.3
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    Inside View Toner cartridge Rear View Printer Components Front cover Power switch Power receptacle USB port Parallel port (ML-1210 Only) INTRODUCTION 1.4
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    are: x STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer x STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge x STEP 3: Load Paper x STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only) x STEP 5: Turn on the Printer x STEP 6: Print a Demo Page! x STEP 7: Install the Printer Software x Installing Software from Diskette
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    country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, the Adobe Acrobat Reader program and the Make Your Own Diskette setup software. Toner cartridge CD-ROM* Setup Guide Power cord Paper Output Support USB Cable (ML-1220M Only) 2 Carefully remove all packing tapes from
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    expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes. If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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    each side. Install the Toner Cartridge 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place. 6 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 2,500
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    Loading Paper 1 Pull the paper support on the automatic input tray up, until it stops. 2 Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Tap the edges of the stack on a table top to straighten them to prevent paper jams. 3 Load a stack of paper into the
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    cause paper jam. • If you are needed to add more sheets of paper while printing, remove the remaining paper from the tray at first. Then, reinsert them with the new paper. Note that adding new paper into the remains in the tray may cause paper jams or multiple feeding. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.5
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    ML-1210 Only) Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy the IEEE1284 compliant cable. 1 Make sure both the printer a USB interface Go to "Installing USB driver in Windows" on page A.10. 2.6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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    all lights blink slowly, then release, the demo page will print. The demo page provides a sample of the print quality and helps you verify the printer is printing correctly. ML-1210 / ML-1220M / ML-210 Excellent Performance Laser Beam Printer Saving & Convenience Compatibility SETTING UP YOUR
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    containing the printer driver for some of the most popular Windows software applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer driver, which translates data from your application into data that the printer understands. If you are printing with a parallel interface (ML-1210 Only) Go
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    Install the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM SAM SUNG ML-1200 S eries 1 Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. . 2 When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. 3 Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.9
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    Install the Printer Software 4 The Welcome window opens. Click Next. 5 The files are copied into the appropriate directory. 6 Click Finish. 2.10 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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    override printer driver settings. Access advanced printer features through your printer driver. See the chapter 5, "Printing Tasks" for instructions on using your printer driver features. How do I remove the printing software ? In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in the Samsung ML
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    running on your computer. • Uninstall the printer software using the instruction above, then repeat the installation procedure. Can I use this printer in the other OS? The Samsung ML-1200 Series Printer supports the Linux system. Go to "Linux Driver Installation" on page A.24 for information on
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    diskettes, then use the diskettes instead of the CD-ROM to install the software. Making Installation Diskettes SUNG ML-1200 S eries You can make the installation diskettes for Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver. Make sure that you have several formatted diskettes ready, then follow these
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    Installing Software from Diskettes of the selected component, select the disk you want to copy in the Disk Images window, then click Copy selected disk image. 6 When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette create it: Samsung ML-1200 Series driver, disk 1 of 2, etc. 2.14 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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    Yes. 8 When copying to diskettes has been completed, click Close in the Copy to Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit in the SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box. Installing Software To install the printer driver from the diskettes, take the following steps: 1 Insert the first diskette (if the selected
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    3chapter This chapter describes how to use the printer's control panel. It provides information on the following topics: x Control Panel Buttons x Control Panel Lights
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    : Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo. Demo Print demo page Press and hold Demo for about 2 seconds until the control panel lights blink slowly to print a demo page. The printer must be in the Ready mode. Start manual feeding When you select Manual for Paper Source from your software application
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    and the printer uses less toner to print a document. • If the button backlight is off, toner save mode is disabled and you will print in normal quality. To enable or disable the Toner Save mode using this button, the Toner Save Mode option in the printer driver must be set to Printer Setting. For
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    automatic tray, there is no need to press any button to reset. For the manual tray, press the Demo button after loading. Error Paper Data Waiting the Demo button to be pressed In the Manual Feed mode, the printer is waiting the Demo button to be pressed. Press the Demo button to start printing
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    This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer and how to properly load paper in the input trays for the best print quality. Topics included in this chapter are: x Choosing Paper and Other Media x Selecting the Output Location x Loading
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    • Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the adjusters of the paper tray. • Weight : Your printer supports the following paper weights: • 16~24 lb bond for the automatic input tray • 16~43 lb bond for the manual input tray • Brightness: Some paper is whiter than others and produces
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    Media Sizes and Capacities Media Size Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) A6 (105 x 148 mm) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) B5 (182 x 257 mm) Input Source/Capacity* Automatic Input Tray Manual Input Tray 150 1 150 1 150
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    was produced. • Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heatresistant inks that do not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subject to the printer's fusing temperature. • Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready for use. Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the
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    location by changing the position of the output lever on the front of the printer. To use the face-down output tray, be sure the output lever is • If paper coming out of the face-down output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to the face-up output slot. • To avoid paper jams, do
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    input tray, load one sheet of paper at a time into the manual input tray. Note: To avoid a paper jam, use the manual tray with the automatic input tray loaded with paper. 1 Load the print media in the manual input tray with the print side up. Adjust the paper guide against the stack of print media
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    the output lever down to open the face-up output slot. 3 When you print a document, you must select Manual for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3. 4 Print the document. 5 If you are printing multiple pages, load the
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    Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the input tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. • Do not feed stamped envelopes. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives
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    Printing on Envelopes 4 Push the output lever down. 5 When you print on envelopes, configure the paper source, type and size properly in the software application. For details, see page 5.3. 6 Print the document. 7 After printing, push the output lever up. 4.8 PRINT MEDIA
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    printer is 43 lb (163g/m2). • Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 43 lb, or 163 g/m2 bond). Misfeeds, mis-stacking, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessive mechanical wear can result. 1 Load paper in the input tray with the print side up. Adjust the guide
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    for laser printers. • paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to printer components. • Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer guide to fit the width of the labels. 2 Push the output lever down. 3 To print on labels, configure the paper source, type and size in the software
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    the top with the adhesive strip going first. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies. 2 Push the output lever down. 3 To print on transparencies, configure the paper source, type and size in the software application. For details, see page 5.3. Notes: • To prevent transparencies from
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    , wet ink can come off preprinted paper. 1 Load letterhead into the input tray with the design face up, bottom edge toward the printer. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the paper stack. 2 To print on preprinted paper, configure the paper source, type and size in the software application. For
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    edges of the media in the software application. 1 Load print media in the input tray with print side up, short edge first . Adjust the guide to fit the width of the media. 2 Push the output lever down. 3 Configure the paper source, type in the printer driver's properties (see page 5.3) and print
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    printing tasks. Topics included in this chapter are: x Printing a Document x Using Toner Save Mode x Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) x Fitting a Document to a Selected Paper Size x Printing Posters x Setting Graphic Properties x Printing Watermarks x Using Page Overlay
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    various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending upon the application program. Refer to your software include the number of copies, paper size, and page orientation. If you see a Properties button, click it. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that
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    's print dialog box and go to step 4. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen. 4 The Properties dialog box allows you to access and change printer settings. If necessary, click the Paper tab to display the settings shown below. The
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    Source options box unless you are printing with special media. To print with special media, select Manual and feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5. 4 Select Plain Paper from the Paper Type options box unless you want to use a different kind of print media. To use a different kind
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    Click OK to start printing. Notes: • Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the printer driver. Change all print settings available in the software application first, then change any remaining settings using the printer driver. • The settings you change remain in effect only
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    the Start menu, select Settings. 2. Select Printers to open the Printers window, then double- click the Samsung ML-1200 Series icon. 3. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP). The Samsung ML-1200 Series printer has a help screen that can be
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    Save mode from the control panel, the Toner Save Mode option in the printer driver must be set to Printer Setting. See below. To enable this feature from the software application 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the
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    up to 16 pages on one sheet. 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source, size and type. 2 Click the Output tab, and choose Multiple Pages per
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    allows you to scale your print job to any selected A paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful for checking fine details on a small document. 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the
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    to form one poster-size document. 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source, size and type. 2 Click the Output tab, and select Poster in
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    Printing Posters 3 To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover four physical pages. ➛¤¤2 x 2 ➛¤¤3 x 3 4 You can specify an overlap in pixels to reconstruct the resulting poster.
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    Properties Use the following options to adjust the print quality for specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page 5.1 for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below. Click here to save the changes when
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    Page' on page 5.20. Reprint When Jam With this option On, the printer stores the image for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer. If a paper jam occurs, the printer will automatically reprint all jammed pages after the jam is cleared. Power
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    pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks in the ML-1200 Series printer, these can be modified or you can add new ones to change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. 2 Click the Watermark
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    the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. 2 Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the preview window. The preview window is provided so that you
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    None in the Message drop-down list. To delete a watermark 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. 2 From the Watermark tab, select the watermark for deletion from the Messages drop-down list
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    is currently on your letterhead. To print a letter with your company's letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document. Creating a New Page Overlay To use a page overlay, you must create
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    with a document: 1 Create or open the document to print. 2 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. 3 Click the Overlays tab, and select the desired overlay from the Overlay List box. PRINTING TASKS
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    the overlay file. If the stored overlay file is from an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window. To select the file, click OK. The file is now shown in the Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select the overlay from
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    OK or Yes until the printing starts. The selected overlay will be downloaded with the print job and printed on the document. Deleting a Page You can delete page overlays that are no longer used. 1 In the printer properties dialog box, click the Overlays tab. 2 Select the overlay to delete
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    Page The Samsung ML-1200's memory stores the last page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper jam or other problems and want and then Printers. 2. Click the right mouse button on the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon and select Properties to open the properties window. 3.
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    (called the "host computer") on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP network printer connection. Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver on each computer that will send documents to the
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    Up Client PC 1 Right-click Start, and select Explorer. 2 Open the network folder in the left column. 3 Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer Port. 4 Select the port, check the Reconnect at log on box, then click OK. 5 From the Start menu, select Settings, then
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    6chapter This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and printer. Topics included in this chapter are: x Maintaining the Toner Cartridge x Cleaning the Printer
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    toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an average of 1,000 pages.) Recycling toner After installing a new toner cartridge (see page 2.2), follow the cartridge instructions included in the toner cartridge box to recycle the old cartridge. Saving toner To save toner, press the Toner
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    front cover at both sides and pull it toward you to open. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. CAUTION: • Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be hot. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. 3 Gently shake
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    4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Insure the toner cartridge snaps into place. 5 Firmly close the cover. If the print remains light Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See "Install the Toner Cartridge" on page 2.2. Toner Cartridge MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.3
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    or reduce these problems. Cleaning inside the printer 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait for the printer to cool. Note: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minute. Cover it with a piece of paper, if necessary. Also
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    or smeared printouts. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge. This process will produce a page with toner debris, which should be discarded. 1 Insure the printer is turned on and in the ready mode with paper loaded in the automatic input tray. 2 Press and hold down
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    7chapter This chapter provides helpful information on the following topics: x Troubleshooting Checklist x Solving General Printing Problems x Clearing Paper Jams x Solving Print Quality Problems x Troubleshooting Error Messages x Common Windows Problems
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    software application to insure you are using the proper printer driver and communication port. If the page is interrupted during printing, go to "Solving General Printing Problems" on page 7.2. If completing the checklist does not resolve the printer problem , check the following troubleshooting
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    and power source. Select Samsung ML-1200 Series as your default printer. • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • Toner cartridge is not installed. • If printer system error occurs, contact a service representative. Add paper to the manual input tray and press
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    Windows 95, the Spooling Setting may be set incorrectly. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Right-click the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting. PROBLEM SOLVING
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    successfully. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another computer and try a print job that you know works. Finally, try a new printer cable. The wrong printer driver Check the application's printer was selected. selection menu to insure your printer is selected. 7.4 PROBLEM SOLVING
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    Problems Problem Possible Cause The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. (continued) The software application is malfunctioning. Solution Try printing a job from another application. The toner cartridge is Replace the toner cartridge. defective or out of toner
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    , look inside the printer. Output Area Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold water as hot water will set the toner into the fabric. 1 Pull the jammed paper carefully from the output stacker. 7.6 PROBLEM SOLVING
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    , carefully remove the paper as shown. 2 Open and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed. Clearing Paper Jams Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. 1 Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.7
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    Printer Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold water as hot water will set the toner into the fabric. 1 Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open. 7.8 PROBLEM
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    toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer. 3 Gently pull the paper toward you to remove it from the printer. Make sure that no paper remains inside the printer. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed. Clearing Paper Jams PROBLEM SOLVING
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    only recommended print media. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • Insure that the recommended print side is facing up when loading paper into both input trays. • Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. See "Printer and Paper Storage Environment" on page A.6. 7.10 PROBLEM SOLVING
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    6.2). • Clean the inside of the printer (see page 6.4). • Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.11). • Insure Toner Save Mode is off (see page 5.6). • Troubleshoot general printing problems (see page 7.2). • Install a new toner cartridge, and check print quality (see
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    processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper. • The toner cartridge may be defective. See "Vertical repetitive defects" on the next page. • If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service representative. If black vertical streaks appear on
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    the same problems, install a new toner cartridge. • Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.13
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    printer is ready. For service, contact a service representative. Page skew • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • Insure the paper or other media is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. 7.14 PROBLEM SOLVING
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    of the printer. Black pages • The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert. • The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing. Install a new toner cartridge. • The printer may require repair. Contact a service representative. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.15
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    Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Loose toner Solution • Clean the inside of the printer. • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • Install a new toner cartridge. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Contact a service representative.
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    the toner cartridge is correctly installed in the printer. Error Paper Data Paper out The printer is out of paper in the input tray. • Load paper into the tray. For the automatic input tray, loading paper will cancel this message and allow you to continue with the print job. For the manual input
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    Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Paper Data Waiting for the Demo button to be pressed While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo button to be pressed. • Press the Demo button on the control panel to start printing. You must press the button
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    Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Paper Data Toner Save Engine Over Heat error Error Paper Data Toner Save • Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again. • If the error persists, contact a service representative. Error Paper Data Toner Save System error(No
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    "Illegal Operation" messages appear. Possible Cause and Solution Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. • Insure the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on, and the Data light on the control panel is
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    This appendix provides information on the following topics: x Printer Specifications x Paper Specifications x Installing USB driver in Windows x Using Your Printer with Macintosh x Linux Driver Installation
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    Printer Specifications Item Print Speed Resolution First Printing Time WarmUp Time Power Rating Power Consumption Acoustic Noise Toner Supply Toner Cartridge MB (nonexpandable) Interface • IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel - Modes supported: Compatible, Nibble, Byte, ECP • USB Interface Standard -
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    purchasing large quantities of paper, insure the paper meets the requirements specified in this user guide. CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements. A.2 APPENDIX
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    20 lb Bond (75 g/m2) paper for the automatic input tray • 1 sheet paper for the manual input tray up to 90 g/m2 paper jams when using media with a length of less than 127 mm (5 in.). For optimum performance, insure you are storing and handling the paper correctly. Please refer to "Printer and Paper
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    , or even damage to the printer. Symptom Poor print quality or toner adhesion, problems with feeding Dropout, jamming, curl Increased gray background shading /printer wear Excessive curl problems with feeding Jamming, damage to printer Problems with feeding Problem with Paper Too moist, too rough
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    visible fray. Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for .1 second. Long Grain 4 % ~ 6 % by weight 100 ~ 250 Sheffield Paper Output Capacity Output Tray Face-down output tray Face-up output slot Capacity 100 sheets of 20 lb bond (75 g/m2
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    Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment A.6 APPENDIX Paper storage environmental 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. Remember that paper is hygroscopic
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    the following components: • Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lbs), otherwise, jamming and pressure of the printer. • Size: Use only envelopes within the following size ranges. Minimum Automatic input tray 95 X 127mm (3.8 X 5 in.) Manual input tray 76 X
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    Paper Specifications Envelopes with Double Side Seams Double side-seam construction has with more than one flap that folds over must use adhesive compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips may cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and may even damage the
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    Labels Paper Specifications CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent jams, always use the face-up output slot. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial
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    98/Me/2000/XP, you can connect your printer to the USB chain of devices. Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy the USB 1.0 or 1.1 compliant cable. Installing USB driver in Windows 98/Me 1. Install PCL driver Place the CD
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    USB driver in Windows 2. Connect printer with USB cable 1 Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned O N. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. ➜ To the USB port on PC 3 Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer. 3. Install USB driver 1 The
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    Installing USB driver in Windows 3 Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose D:\USB (where D is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). 4 Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. A.12 APPENDIX 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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    Installing USB driver in Windows 4. Set your PC printer 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. port 2 Select the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. 3 Select Properties from the File menu. 4 Click the Details tab. Select SSUSB: (ML-1210) in the Print to
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    Installing USB driver in Windows Installing USB driver in Windows 2000/XP 1. Connecting USB Connect your printer with the USB cable. For the information on connecting the cable, see page A.11. 2. Installing USB driver The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. Click Cancel, and insert the
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    like printers, modems Windows 98 across the USB cable. If your computer's USB port is enabled and properly setup, you can connect your printer via a USB cable. QHow can I determine if my computer's USB port is enabled? A 11 In Windows connecting your printer to a different your printer's
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    other users on my USB chain print to my ML-1200 Series printer on the USB chain? A Yes. Windows 98 allows you to "share" your printer using software settings on your computer. After others on the USB chain have installed the printer software for your specific printer, they can print to your shared
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    -in USB interface. When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the PrinThru driver to support your printer's major printing features. System Requirements To use your ML-1200 Series printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: Macintosh Hardware Requirement: • One of the
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    printer's USB connector. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your Macintosh computer. If you have any connection problems, Software 1 Turn on your computer and printer. 2 Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the Samsung ML
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    PrinThru driver and close the Chooser window. 4 The message box indicates that you have changed your current printer. Click OK. 5 The Samsung PrinThru printer icon is created as a desktop printer. Printing from a Macintosh When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software
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    Using Your Printer with Macintosh 3 Choose your paper size, orientation, paper type and other options and click OK. Choose Watermark to add a watermark to each page in your document to emphasize its purpose or indicate how
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    with Macintosh 4 Open the File menu and click Print. You will see the main printer settings dialog box. 5 Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print. For advanced printing features, select the desired option. For
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    Using Your Printer with Macintosh Advanced Printing The Page Setup dialog box contains five categories of page setup properties. Listed below is the name of each property. -Darkness/Quality -Layout -Color -Background Printing -Paper Source Figures below display each property in the Page Setup
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    the right. • Put document on hold to hold the print job in the print queue until you are ready to release it. Select the corresponding paper source. If Auto Select is set, the printer automatically selects the print media according to the following order: Manual Tray, Auto Tray. APPENDIX A.23
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    for the PrinThru compatible Samsung ML-1200 Series printer supports Linux Red Hat 6.0 or higher, Mandrake, SuSE and etc. For detailed installion method for non-Red Hat Linux, please refer to readme.txt file in Linux directory of driver CD. Linux Driver Configuration Installation • Configuration
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    Driver Installation 2. Install the Ghostscript. Note: Ghostscript may already be installed in your Linux machine. To support Samsung printer XX>rpm -e --nodeps ghostscript 3 Install the ghostscript which is supplied in the Samsung ML-1200 Series CD-ROM by typing in: /mnt/cdrom/linux/gs5.XX/rpm
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    and paper size. 9 To save the setting, press the OK button. 10 In the Edit xxxx Entry window, press the OK button to complete the printer driver installation. 11 You can find that the printer driver is added to the driver window. Select Quit from the PrintTool menu. GNU Ghostscript software, in
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    properties 5.11 I install Linux driver A.24 Macintosh driver A.17 printer software 2.8 software from diskette 2.13 toner cartridge 2.2 USB driver A.10 J jam see paper jam L labels, print 4.10 letterhead, print 4.12 Linux A.24 load, paper In the automatic input tray 2.4 in the manual input tray 4.5
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    page skew 7.14 toner smear 7.13 toner specks 7.12 vertical lines 7.12 vertical repetitive defects 7.13 wrinkles or creases 7.15 printer driver see driver printer software, install 2.8 printing cancel 5.5 cleaning sheet 6.5 demo page 2.7 fitting to a selected paper size 5.8 general problems, solving
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    2 specifications paper A.2 printer A.1 system error 7.18 T toner cartridge clean 6.5 install 2.2 life expectancy 6.1 recycle 6.1 redistribute toner 6.2 save toner 5.6 storage 6.1 Toner Save button 3.2. 5.6 transparency, print 4.11 troubleshooting see problem, solving U uninstall, driver 2.11
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