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- Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 1
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this manual. © 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. • ML-1250 and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 3
Printer Components 1.3 2 Setting Up Your Printer STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer 2.1 STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge 2.2 STEP 3: Load Paper 2.4 STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ----- 2.6 STEP 5: Turn on the Printer 4.9 Printing on Labels 4.10 Printing on Transparencies 4.11 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 4
Printer Maintaining 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 5
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 6
Power Saver During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1250 printer produces ozone. The ozone produced does not 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 7
, 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 8
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 9
1chapter Congratulations on your purchase of a Samsung ML-1250 printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: x Special Features x Printer Components - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 10
Special Features Samsung ML-1250 is a versatile, productive printer equipped with special features that will improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • You can print at 1200 dpi class. See page 5.12. • Your printer prints 12 pages-per - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 11
(up to 68 MB maximum) by installing optional memory modules. See page A.30. Print in various environments • You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000. • Your printer is compatible with Linux, DOS, and Macintosh. • The ML-1250 printer comes with both Parallel and USB interfaces. 1.2 INTRODUCTION - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 12
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 13
Inside View Toner cartridge Rear View Printer Components Front cover Power switch Power receptacle USB port Parallel port INTRODUCTION 1.4 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 14
step by step information on setting up your printer. Topics included in this chapter 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 x STEP 5: Turn on the Printer x STEP 6: Print a Demo Page! x STEP - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 15
with the following items: Toner cartridge Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one country to another. CD-ROM* Power cord Paper Output Support Setup Guide * contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, the Adobe Acrobat - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 16
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 17
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 18
Load Paper 1 Pull the paper support on the automatic input tray up, until it stops. 2 Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and and prevent paper jams. 3 Load a stack of paper into the automatic input tray with the print side facing up. 2.4 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 19
150 sheets. Keep the paper below this height mark. 5 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper stack. Load Paper Notes: • Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp. • If you do not in the tray may cause paper jams or multiple feeding. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.5 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 20
screws. See your computer documentation if you need help. ➜ To the parallel port on PC If you are using a USB interface Go to "Using Your Printer with a USB Cable" on page A.10. 2.6 SETTING UP YOUR - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 21
slowly. Then release the button and the demo page will print. The demo page provides a sample of print quality to help you verify that the printer is printing correctly. ML-1250 Laser Beam Printer Excellent Performance, High Quality Cost Saving, Convenience Compatibility SETTING UP YOUR - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 22
Software Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer driver for some of the most popular Windows software applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer driver, which translates data from your application into data that the printer understands. If you are - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 23
Install the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM SA MSUNG ML-1250/ML-2 50 1 Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Install 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 24
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 25
override printer driver settings. Access advanced printer features through your printer driver. See chapter 5, "Printing Tasks" for instructions on using your printer driver features. How do I remove the printing software ? In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in the Samsung ML-1250 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 26
your selection, click OK. 4 The Samsung ML-1250 printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. 5 Click Finish. If you have problems installing • Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer and the printer. Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 27
Diskettes You can make installation diskettes for the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 printer driver. Make sure that you have several formatted diskettes ready, and then follow these steps: MSUNG ML-1250/ML-2 1 Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 28
a portion of the selected component, select the disk you want to copy in the Disk Images window, and then click Copy selected disk images. 6 When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into diskette in order as you create it: ML-1250 PCL 6 driver, disk 1 of 2, etc. 2.14 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 29
Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit in the SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box. Installing Software To install the printer driver from the diskettes, follow this procedure: 1 Insert the correct letter.) 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.15 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 30
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 31
software application, you should press Demo each time you load a sheet of paper manually. For further information, see "Using the Manual Input Tray" on page 4.5. Clean the inside of the printer Press and hold Demo for about 10 seconds until the control panel lights remain lit. After cleaning the - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 32
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 33
printer. If the Error light is on, the printer is experiencing an error. See "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 7.17. Control Panel Light Message Error Paper Data Ready mode The Data light is on and the printer to be pressed In the Manual Feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 34
4chapter This chapter will help you to understand what kind of paper you can use with the Samsung ML-1250 printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper input trays for the best print quality. Topics included in this chapter are: x Choosing Paper - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 35
tray. • Weight : Your printer supports paper weight as follows: • 16~24 lbs bond for the automatic input tray • 16~43 lbs bond for the manual input tray • Brightness: Some papers in the paper specification can cause problems that may require service. This service is not covered by the warranty or - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 36
in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) B5 (182 x 257 mm) Envelopes No. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 in.) 16 lb) Thick Paper (24 lb ~ 43 lb) Input Source/Capacity* Automatic Input Tray Manual Input Tray 150 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 - 1 5 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 37
that is too smooth or too rough. • Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white photocopy paper. The pigments must withstand the printer's fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second without deterioration. Do not use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 38
the slot. • If paper coming out of the face-down output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to the face-up output slot. • avoid paper jams, do not change the position of the output lever while the printer is printing. Printing to the Face-Down Output Tray The face-down output - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 39
helps to prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper from 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 40
Loading Paper 2 Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slot. 3 When you print a document, you must select Manual Feeder for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3. 4 Print the document. 5 If - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 41
Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the input tray, make sure that they are undamaged and that they are not stuck together. • Do not feed stamped envelopes. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 42
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 43
lb paper. The maximum paper weight available for your printer is 43 lb (163g/m2). • Do not use g/m2 bond). Misfeeds, mis-stacking, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessive mechanical wear can to use with print side up. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the labels. 2 Push - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 44
• Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Verify that the labels' printer. • Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or that are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. 1 Load labels in the input tray you want to use with print side up. Adjust the guide 10 PRINT MEDIA - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 45
recommended for use in laser printers. • Make sure that on the transparency can cause print quality problems. • Be careful not to scratch the printer side or leave fingerprints on it. side up and the adhesive strip entering the printer first. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies. - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 46
has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for want to use with the design face up, and the bottom edge toward the printer. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the paper stack. 2 When you print on the - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 47
-sized media can be printed with the ML-1250 printer. Guidelines • Always insert the short edge 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) for the manual input tray and 95 by 127 mm (3.8 by 5 guide to fit the width of the media. 2 Push the output lever down. 3 Configure the paper source, type in the printer driver - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 48
5chapter This chapter explains your printing options and gives common 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 Your Document to a Selected Paper Size x Printing Posters - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 49
The following procedure describes the steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary a Properties button, click it. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead; then click Properties in the next screen. Make sure - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 50
, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen. 4 The Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 Properties dialog box allows you to access and change printer settings. If necessary, click the Paper tab to display the settings shown below. The Paper tab allows you to access and change - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 51
Feeder from the Paper Source options box unless you are printing with special media. To print with special media, select Manual Feeder and feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5. 4 Select Plain Paper from the Paper Type options box unless you want to use a different kind of print - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 52
Notes: • Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the printer driver. Change all Printers folder as follows: 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Select Settings, and then Printers to open the Printers window. 5.4 PRINTING TASKS 3. Select the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 printer - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 53
setting. These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the Samsung ML-1250 printer driver. To restore the default printer properties setting when you change the print settings, click Defaults in the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 Properties dialog box. PRINTING TASKS 5.5 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 54
page. • If the button backlight is off, toner save mode is disabled and the printer prints in a normal mode. Note: To enable or disable the Toner Save mode from the control panel, the Toner Save Mode option in the printer driver must be set to Printer Setting. See below. To enable this feature from - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 55
on the sheet. You can specify up to 16 pages. 1 When you 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 56
when you want to check fine details on a small document. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. 2 Click the Output tab, and select Fit to Page in the Type drop-down list. 3 You'll see the - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 57
together to form one poster-size document. 1 When you 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 58
will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. If you select Custom, you can adjust the scaling factor manually. For example, if you specify 150%, the image will be printed across 4 pages with 150% scaled. ¤ Overlap=0 ¤ ¤ Overlap=25 5 Click OK, then start printing. 5.10 PRINTING TASKS - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 59
Graphic Properties Use the following options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. If necessary, click the Option tab to display the settings shown below. Click here to save the changes when - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 60
characters or images appear to have jagged or uneven edges. Set this Samsung Resolution enhancement Technology (SRT) option to improve the print quality of your image quality of 1200 dpi class . • Printer Default - This is determined by the setting on the printer. • Normal - SRT mode is disabled. - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 61
of vector and raster images. • Raster - The Raster mode represents a graphic as a mix of dots. When you select the Raster setting, Windows will send all graphics to the printer as bit map raster images. Note: Not all graphic images can print using the Vector setting. If you are using the Vector - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 62
of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the ML-1250 printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 63
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 can see how the watermark will appear on the printed page. 3 Select - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 64
drop-down list. To delete a watermark 1 When you 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 you want to delete in the Message drop-down list. 3 Click - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 65
. Then when you want to print a letter with your company's letterhead, you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document. Creating a New Page Overlay To use a page overlay, you must create a new page - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 66
1 Create or open the document you want to print. 2 When you 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. 5.18 PRINTING TASKS - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 67
have stored the overlay file you want to use into an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window. After you select the file, click OK. The file is now shown in the Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select the overlay - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 68
OK or Yes until the printing starts. The selected overlay will be downloaded with your print job and printed on your 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 you want - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 69
Samsung ML-1250 printer's memory always keeps the last page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper jam or other problems Printers. 2. Click the right mouse button on the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 printer icon and select Properties to open the properties window. 3. From the Printer - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 70
computer (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 or 2000 network printer connection. Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-1250 printer driver on each computer that will print documents to the - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 71
Up Client PC 1 Right-click Start, and select Explorer. 2 Open your network folder in the left column. 3 Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer Port. 4 Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on box, then click OK. 5 From the Start menu, select Settings, then - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 72
6chapter This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. Topics included in this chapter are: x Maintaining Toner Cartridge x Cleaning the Printer - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 73
(But, the toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an average of 1,000 pages.) Recycling toner After you install 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 74
sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. CAUTIONS: • Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be hot. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. 6.2 MAINTAINING YOUR - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 75
, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Be sure that the toner cartridge snaps in its place. Maintaining Toner Cartridge 5 Firmly close the cover. If the print remains light Remove the old - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 76
To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below every time the toner cartridge is replaced or whenever print quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris. Notes: • Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 77
printer on. Printing a cleaning sheet Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge 10 seconds until all control panel lights remain lit, then release the button. Note: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. To stop the printing, turn the power off. 3 Your printer - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 78
helpful information for what to do if you encounter a printer error. It provides 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 79
are using the proper printer driver and communication port. If the page is interrupted during printing, go to "Solving General Printing Problems" on page 7.2. If completing the checklist did not diagnose the problem with the printer, check the following troubleshooting sections. • "Solving General - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 80
Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 as your default printer. • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • Toner cartridge is not installed. • Printer system error occurs. Contact a service representative. Add paper to the manual printer cable. Check the Windows printer setting - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 81
of the Samsung ML-1250 printer is 12 pages per minute. Reduce the complexity of the page or try adjusting the print quality settings. If using Windows 95, the Spooling Setting may be set incorrectly. Access the Start menu, and then choose Settings and Printers. Rightclick the Samsung ML-1250 PCL - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 82
works. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another computer and try a print job that you know works. Finally, try a new printer cable. The wrong printer driver Check the application's printer was selected. selection menu to make sure that your printer is selected. 7.4 PROBLEM SOLVING - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 83
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 84
. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been used. See "Paper Specifications". If a paper jam occurs inside the printer first. Output Area Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 85
. Printing can be resumed. Clearing Paper Jams Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. It is easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area. 1 Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 86
Error lights do not turn off, there is still jammed paper inside the printer. Check the inside of the printer. Inside the Printer Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold water because hot water will set - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 87
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 there is no paper remaining inside the printer. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed. Clearing Paper Jams PROBLEM - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 88
procedures in "Load Paper" on page 2.4 to load the paper properly. Make sure the adjustable guides are positioned correctly. • Do not overload the automatic input tray. Make sure the paper is in an acceptable environment. See "Printer and Paper Storage Environment" on page A.6. 7.10 PROBLEM SOLVING - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 89
see page 6.4). • Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.12). • Check to make sure that Toner Save Mode is off (see page 5.6). • Troubleshoot general printing problems (see page 7.2). • Install a new toner cartridge, then check print quality again (see page 2.2). Solving - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 90
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 page 7.13. • If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service representative. If black vertical streaks appear on - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 91
the same problems, install a new toner cartridge. • Parts in the printer may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.13 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 92
a service representative. Page skew AAAAaAaaaBaBBBbBbbbCbCCCCccccc • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • Make sure that the paper or other media is loaded correctly and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. 7.14 PROBLEM - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 93
AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it. • The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing. Install a new toner cartridge. • The printer may require repairs. Contact a service representative. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.15 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 94
. • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • Try installing a new toner cartridge. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs. Contact a service representative. Character Voids A Character voids are white areas within the parts of characters that - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 95
is not installed. • Clear the paper jam. See "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 7.6. • Make sure that the toner cartridge is correctly installed in the printer. 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 96
macros, or any data currently in printer memory. • Simplify the image or print at a lower resolution. Error Paper Data Toner Save LSU error • Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again. • If the error persists, contact a service representative. 7.18 PROBLEM SOLVING - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 97
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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 98
Common Windows Problems Problem "File in Use" message appears during installation. "Error Writing to LPTx not turned on in the driver, it will also cause this message. • From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. Right-click on the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 printer icon and select Properties. - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 99
This appendix provides information on the following topics: x Printer Specifications x Paper Specifications x Using Your Printer with a USB Cable x Using Your Printer with Macintosh x Printing from DOS applications x Linux Driver Installation x Installing Optional Memory Card - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 100
Printer Specifications Item Print Speed Resolution First Printing Time WarmUp Time Power Rating Power Consumption Acoustic Noise Toner Supply Toner Cartridge Life Duty Cycle Specification and Description 12 PPM 1200 dpi class Less than 12.5 seconds 30 seconds AC 100 ~ 120 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 101
requirements specified in this user guide. Always test paper before buying large quantities. CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specifications may cause problems for the printer, requiring repairs. This repair is not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements. A.2 APPENDIX - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 102
g/m2) tray • 1 sheet of paper 182 ✕ 257 mm (7.2 ✕ 10 in.) 216 ✕ 330 mm (8.5 ✕ 13 in.) for the manual input tray Minimum Size (custom) Automatic Input Tray Manual Input Tray 95 X 127 mm (3.8 X 5 in.) 76 X 127 mm . Please refer to "Printer and Paper Storage Environment" on page A.6. APPENDIX A.3 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 103
is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 104
Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Category Acid Content Caliper Curl in Ream Cut Edge Conditions Fusing Compatibility Grain Moisture Content Smoothness Specifications 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH .094 ~ .18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) Flat within 5 mm (.02 in.) Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Must not - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 105
properties of paper). • The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture-proof wrapping. If the printer environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the amount of paper to be used during the day's operation to prevent unwanted moisture changes. A.6 APPENDIX - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 106
should use envelopes that are compatible with the heat and pressure of the printer. • Size: You should 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 127 mm (3 X 5 in.) Maximum 216 X 356 mm (8.5 X 14 in.) Note - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 107
must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or . Envelope Margins The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope. Type of Address Return address Delivery address Minimum 15 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 108
"Printing on Labels" on page 4.10. Transparencies Transparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand 200 °C (392 °F), the printer's fusing temperature. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. See "Printing on Transparencies - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 109
must install the printer driver before you connect the USB cable in Windows 2000. Installing the Printer Software 1. Install PCL 6 driver To operate your printer with a Windows PC, you must install the PCL 6 printer driver. Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and perform the instructions on page - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 110
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable 3 Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer. 4 The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 5 Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. APPENDIX A.11 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 111
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable 6 Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose D:\1250\ENG\USB (where D is the drive letter for the CDROM drive). 7 Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. A.12 APPENDIX 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 112
with a USB Cable 3. Set your PC printer 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. port 2 Select the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 printer icon in the Printers folder. 3 Select Properties from the File menu. 4 Click the Details tab. Select SSUSB: (ML-1250) in the Print to the following - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 113
using a parallel printing connection. However, USB is an option to customers who want to print from Windows 98 across the USB cable. If your computer's USB port is enabled and properly setup, you can connect your printer to it or to a chain of USB devices via a USB cable. QHow can I determine if - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 114
QCan other users on my USB chain print to my ML-1250 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 115
with a built-in USB interface. When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the PCL driver to support your printer's major printing features. System Requirements To use your ML-1250 printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: Macintosh Hardware Requirement: • One of the - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 116
connect it directly to the USB port. Installing 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-1250 on your Macintosh desktop. 4 Select the correct language, then click Continue. 5 Click Install - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 117
Your Printer with Macintosh Choosing PCL Driver 1 From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SEC ML- 1250. Then the Samsung printer name will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window. 3 Click the ML-1250 driver, and close the Chooser window. 4 You - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 118
Using Your Printer with Macintosh 3 Choose your paper size, orientation, paper type and other options and click OK. Choose Watermark if you want to add a watermark to each - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 119
with Macintosh 4 Now open the File menu and click Print. You 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 120
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/ - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 121
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Color Select grayscale mode. Grayscale Black&White Background Printing Turns background . 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. - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 122
to many printer features through specific DOS printer drivers; however, many software manufactures do not develop printer drivers for their software programs. The Samsung ML-1250 printer provides the DOS software control panel for improved printer control when DOS printer drivers are not available - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 123
from some DOS programs. Typically, duplicate print settings that are selected from a DOS software program override print settings selected in the ML-1250 Remote Control Panel. Note: After you change the RCP settings, you must send it to the printer by pressing Send on the RCP screen. A.24 APPENDIX - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 124
. • Top Margin sets the top margin of the print material. • Left Margin sets the left margin of the print material. • Auto CR sets how the printer performs a carriage return. • Quality determines the print resolution. APPENDIX A.25 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 125
when printing. If set to ON, the printer conserves toner when printing. The default value is OFF, which provides 100% usage. • Auto Continue determines what action the printer should take when a manual feed print job is sent to the printer and there is no paper in the Manual input tray. If set to ON - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 126
Page prints the demonstration page. It shows features, the specifications, a list of the user default settings and the amount of printer memory available for printing. PCL 5e • Typeface allows you to select the desired typeface. This setting is ignored when the software application specifies a font - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 127
Installation This Linux driver is designed for Samsung ML-1250 printer and supports Linux Red Hat 6.0 or higher and Intel Linux. If your Linux version is not included, this driver might not work properly. s Install Setup Script file configuration a. /cdrom/linux/install.sh b. /cdrom/linux/ssprt - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 128
Samsung Printer PCL 5e Compatible for the Printer Type item. Then select the default resolution 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 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 129
walk round before finishing the installation, discharge any static electricity once again. Installation Additional printer memory is provided on SIMMs (single in-line memory modules). Note: ML-1250 has 4 MB standard of the printer memory and you can expand the memory up to 68 MB. A.30 APPENDIX - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 130
1 Turn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the printer. Installing Optional Memory Card 2 Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge. 3 Remove the paper output support and push down on the paper support until it is recessed into the printer body. APPENDIX A.31 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 131
Installing Optional Memory Card 4 Turn the printer upside down, and remove one screw securing the shield cover, then remove the cover. 5 Locate the connector on the control board. 6 Hold the memory SIMM - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 132
card, push out on the metal clips at each end of the connector, and pull it as shown. 8 Reassemble the shield cover, turn the printer back over, and replace the toner cartridge. 9 Reconnect the printer cable and the power cord and turn the printer on. Then, replace the supports. APPENDIX A.33 - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 133
13 clean, printer 6.4 clean sheet driver A.28 Macintosh A.16 optional memory card PCL driver 2.8 software from diskette toner cartridge 2.2 USB driver A.10 A.30 2.13 J jam see paper jam L labels, print 4.10 letterhead, print 4.12 Linux A.28 load, paper In the automatic input tray 2.4 in the manual - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 134
see paper printer light patterns 3.3, 7.17 print quality problem, solving toner 7.16 misformed characters 7.14 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 option, memory A.30 printer - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 135
paper A.2 printer A.1 SRT mode 5.12 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 unpacking - Samsung ML-1250 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.00) (English) - Page 136
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