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    ML-2250, ML-2251N, ML-2252W and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • PCL and PCL 6 are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard company. • IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows
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    the Paper Tray ......... 2.9 Connecting a Printer Cable 2.11 For Local Printing 2.11 For Network Printing 2.13 Turning the Printer On 2.15 Printing a Demo Page 2.16 Installing Printer Software 2.17 Printer Driver Features 2.18 Installing Printer Software in Windows 2.19 Changing the Display
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    or the Optional Tray2 3.8 Using the Multi-Purpose Tray 3.8 Using the Manual Feed Mode 3.12 Printing on Envelopes 3.14 Printing on Labels 3.17 Printing Favorite Setting 4.6 Using Help 4.6 Setting Paper Properties 4.7 Using the Toner Save Mode 4.9 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
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    Troubleshooting Guide 4.27 Changing the Status Monitor Program Setting .... 4.28 Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer 4.29 In Windows 9x/Me 4.29 In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 4.30 Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 5.2 Redistributing Toner 5.3 Replacing the Toner
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    A: USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER Installing PS Drivers A.2 Installing PS Drivers A.2 Reinstalling PS Drivers A.3 Removing PS Drivers A.3 Using PS Printer Driver Features A.4 Accessing Printer Properties A.4 Appendix B: USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX Installing the Printer Driver B.2 System
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    E: SPECIFICATIONS Printer Specifications E.2 Paper Specifications E.3 Overview E.3 Supported Sizes of Paper E.4 Guidelines for Using Paper E.5 Paper Specifications E.6 Paper Output Capacity E.6 Printer and Paper Storage Environment E.7 Envelopes E.8 Labels E.10 Transparencies E.10 viii
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    may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance. 5 Unplug diminish performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 10 Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords.
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    distinct change in performance. 14 Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the machine to normal operation. 15 Avoid using this machine
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    considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. WARNING Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed
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    information about ozone, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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    power output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your printer, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC. This transmitter cause undesired operation of the device. Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a
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    network (PSTN) in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of European countries. In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung present (embedded) in your printer system which is intended for home
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    power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your printer is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission frequency range is restricted to 2446.5-2483.5 MHz for devices above 10 mW transmitting power such as wireless Accept EU No limitations at
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    to other devices or services is harmful or perceived If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do not operate the . Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way Please contact manufacturer for service. Only use drivers approved for the country
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    MEMO xviii
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    1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your printer! This chapter includes: • Special Features • Printer Components • Understanding the Control Panel
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    You can print at up to 1200 dpi effective output. See page 4.22. • Your printer prints up to 22 pages-per-minute (Letter size), up to 20 pages-per-minute 250-sheet input tray (Tray1) and optional 250-sheet input tray (Tray2) supports all standard sizes of paper. • Two output tray; select either the
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    • You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP. • Your printer is compatible with Linux. • Your printer comes with both Parallel and USB interfaces. • You can print in a network environment. The ML-2251N and ML-2252W come with a built-in network interface, 10/ 100 Base TX. The ML-2252W also has
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    overview of features supported by your printer. (S: Standard, O: Option) Features IEEE 1284 Parallel USB 2.0 Network Interface (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) Wireless LAN (802.11b Wireless LAN) PostScript Emulation ML-2250 S S ML-2251N ML-2252W S S S S O S S O O S O O O 1.4 INTRODUCTION
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    Printer Components 1 Front View Output Support Front Cover Toner Cartridge Top Output Tray (Face down) Control Panel Control Board Cover Tray1 (250-sheet paper feeder) Optional Tray 2 (250-sheet paper feeder) Multi-Purpose Tray Power Switch Paper Level Indicator INTRODUCTION 1.5
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    Face down) Control Board Cover (Open to install optional accessories.) Power Receptacle Network Port (ML-2250:Option ML-2251N, ML-2252W: Standard) USB Port Wireless Network Antenna Port (ML-2250, ML-2251N:Option ML-2252W:Standard) Parallel Port Optional Tray2 Cable Connector *The figure above
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    as jammed paper, no paper, open cover, or uninstalled toner cartridge. See "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.20. If you press the Cancel button while the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED blinks red to cancel printing. In Manual Feed mode, if there is no paper in the Multi
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    has some problem. To solve the problem, see "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.20. Cancel button Function Printing demo page Printing configuration sheets Network card Default Setting (When you use the Network card) Manual Feeding Cleaning inside printer Canceling print job Toner Save mode
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    This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. This chapter includes: • Unpacking • Installing the Toner Cartridge • Loading Paper • Connecting a Printer Cable • Turning the Printer On • Printing a Demo Page • Installing Printer Software • Viewing the User's Guide
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    with the following items: Toner Cartridge Power Cord CD-ROM Quick Install Guide NOTES: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, and the Adobe Acrobat
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    well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. See the image below for clearance space. Do not place the printer close to the edge of your desk or table. 2 Clearance Space 100 mm (3.9 in.) 100 mm (3.9 in.) 100 mm (3.9 in.) 1034.6 mm(40.7 in.) 482
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    is very light, it may move when you use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the cartridge. Don't use a knife or other sharp object as it
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    left exposed for more than a few minutes and keep it in a flat and clean place. • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. SETTING UP YOUR
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    5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge into 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 5,000 pages. 2.6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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    Loading Paper You can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in the tray. 1 Pull the tray out of the printer. 2 2 Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning the paper back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 3 Load paper with the
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    printed paper. The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge on top. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the . Paper overloading may cause paper jams. 5 Slide the tray back into the printer. 2.8 SETTING UP YOUR
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    extend the paper tray. 1 Pressing and unlatching the guide lock, slide the paper length guide out completely to extend the paper tray to its full length. 2 2 After inserting paper into the tray, slide in the guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.9
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    width guide as shown, move it toward the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. NOTES: • Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the materials to warp. • If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams. 2.10 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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    Parallel Cable NOTE: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the printer. Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on your computer, and tighten the screws. See your computer User's Guide
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    . 2 Plug the USB printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. See your computer User's Guide, if you need help. NOTE: For using a USB cable, you must be running Windows 98/ Me/2000/XP. 2.12 SETTING UP YOUR
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    allows you to use a wireless LAN interface. 2 If you are an ML-2250 user, you need to install the optional network interface card. For an ML-2251N printer, you can replace the network interface card with one supporting the wireless LAN interface. For details about installing the card, see page
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    Supported Operating Systems Item Network Interface Requirements 10/100 Base-TX (standard for ML-2251N and ML-2252W) or 802.11b Wireless LAN (standard for ML-2252W) Network Operating System Network Protocols Dynamic Addressing Server • Novell NetWare 4.x, 5.x, 6.x • Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/
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    . To the AC outlet CAUTIONS: • The fusing area at the rear portion of the inside of your printer is hot when powered. Be careful not to be burned when accessing this area. • Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered. Doing so may give you an electric shock. SETTING UP YOUR
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    Printing a Demo Page Print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly. 1 Hold down the Cancel button for about 2 seconds to print a demo page. 2 A demo page showing the printer's features and capabilities prints out. 2.16 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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    printing software, DOS RCP, an on-line User's Guide and Acrobat Reader to view the User's Guide. 2 If you are printing from Windows: You can install the following printer software using the CD-ROM. • Samsung Proprietary printer driver for Windows. Use this driver to take full advantage of your
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    table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers. Driver Feature Samsung Proprietary printer driver Win 2000/XP Win 9x Win NT4.0 PostScript Win 2000/XP Win 9x Win NT4.0 Toner Save Y Y Y Y Y Y Print quality option Y Y Y Y Y Y Poster printing
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    least 300 MB of free disk space on your PC. • All applications are closed on your PC before beginning installation. • You are using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. • You are using at least Internet Explorer 5.0. Installing Printer Software All
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    for your printer, such as printer driver, and User's Guide. This is recommended for most users. •Custom: Allows you to choose the language of the software and the components you want to install. After selecting the language and the component(s), click Next. •View User's Guide: Opens Samsung ML-2250
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    your machine with the parallel cable, remove the USB cable and connect the parallel cable. Then reinstall the printer driver; select Start ➔ Programs ➔ Samsung ML-2250 Series ➔ Maintenance ➔ Repair ➔ Printer. If you have replaced the parallel cable with the USB cable, do the same to reinstall the
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    Reinstalling Printer Software Repair is required if your installation fails. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and then Maintenance. 3 Select Repair. NOTE: If your machine is not connected to the computer, the following window will appear. • After connecting
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    . 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and then Maintenance. 3 Select Remove. Then you will see a component list so that you can remove any of them individually. If you want to uninstall the printer driver, check Printer. If you want to uninstall the printer (PostScript) driver, check Printer(PostScript
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    the User's Guide After installing the printer software, you can view User's Guide in PDF format at any time from your Windows desktop. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series and View User's Guide. Adobe Acrobat automatically runs and then the User's Guide opens. NOTE
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    3 USING PRINT MATERIALS This chapter will help you understand types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality. This chapter includes: • Choosing Paper and Other Materials • Selecting
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    any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the paper tray. • Weight : Your printer supports paper weight as follows: -16~24 lbs (60~90 g/m2) bond for the Tray1 or paper specification can cause problems that may require service. This service is not covered by the warranty or
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    Tray2 Multi-Purpose Tray 250 50 250 50 250 50 250 50 250 50 250 50 250 50 250 250 50 50 3 - 50 Envelopes No.10 (105 x 241 mm) - 5 Monarch (98 x 191 mm) - 5 C5 (162 x 229 mm) - 5 DL (110 x 220 mm) - 5 C6 (114 x 162 mm) - 5 Labels*b Letter (216 x 279 mm) A4
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    added after the paper 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 approximately 400°F (205°C) fusing temperature for 0.1 second. • Store paper in its ream wrapper until
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    , open it. NOTES: • If paper coming out of the top output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to the rear output tray. • To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output tray while the printer is printing. Printing to the Top Output Tray (Face down) The top output
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    prints to the rear output tray if it is open. Paper comes out of the printer face-up, and each time a sheet of paper comes out, it falls down from the printer. Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray to the rear output tray provides a straight paper path. Opening the rear output tray
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    output tray, close the tray. The pages will stack on the top output tray. 3 Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See "Sizes and Capacities" on page 3.3 for
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    Paper" on page 2.7. Using the Multi-Purpose Tray The multi-Purpose Tray is located in the front of your printer. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the printer more compact. Multi-Purpose Tray The Multi-Purpose Tray can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as
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    . • Do not place objects on the Multi-Purpose Tray. Also avoid pressing down or applying excessive force on it. The tray may fall from the printer. To load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray: 1 Pull the Multi-Purpose Tray down towards you. 3 2 Unfold the extender to extend the tray to its
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    print on previously printed paper from the Multi-Purpose Tray, the printed side should be facing down with an uncurled edge to the printer. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. NOTE: Make sure that you have not loaded too much print material. The print material buckles
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    5 Slide the paper width guide and adjust it against the stack of print material without bending. 3 NOTE: Your printer cannot automatically detect the size of paper loaded in the Multi-Purpose Tray. Loading the Multi-Purpose Tray with the correct paper size allows you
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    Source option when changing print settings, you can manually load a sheet of print material in the Multi-Purpose Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to the print side up. 2 Slide the paper width guide and adjust it against the material without bending. 3.12 USING PRINT MATERIALS
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    Open the rear output tray. 4 When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed 3 for Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. 5 Press the Cancel button on the printer to start feeding. 6 Printing is started. 7 If you are printing multiple pages
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    Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before loading envelopes into the Multi-Purpose 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
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    down. The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the tray first. 3 5 Adjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stack. USING PRINT MATERIALS 3.15
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    6 When you print on envelopes, select the appropriate paper source, type, and size in the software application. For details, see page 4.7. 7 After printing, close the Multi-Purpose Tray and the rear output tray. 3.16 USING PRINT MATERIALS
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    Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Verify that the labels' adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 205°C (400°F) for 0.1 second. • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between
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    3 Adjust the guide to fit the width of the sheet of labels. 4 When you print on labels, select the appropriate paper source, type, and size in the software
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    transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edges. • Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems. • Be careful not to
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    3 Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies. 4 When you print on they can curl. In this case, use the top output tray. If the problem persists, check if your transparencies meet the printer's specifications. • To prevent transparencies from sticking, do not let the printed sheets
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    Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in. (index) cards and other custom-sized materials can be printed with your printer. The minimum size is 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.). Guidelines • Always insert
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    4.7. NOTE: If the size of your print material is not listed in the Size box in the Paper tab of the printer driver properties, click the Custom button and set the size manually. See page 4.7. CAUTION: When you use 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) paper and it is too thin, a paper jam
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    . During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper. 1 Load letterhead into the tray you want to use, as shown in the figures below. Adjust the guides to fit the width of the paper stack. Load with the design face down, bottom edge towards the printer. Load with the design face
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    2 When you print, select the appropriate paper source, type, and size in the software application. For details, see page 4.7. 3.24 USING PRINT MATERIALS
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    tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a Document • Setting Paper Properties • Using the Toner Save Mode • Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) • Printing Setting Graphic Properties • Using Output Options • Using the Status Monitor • Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer
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    of copies and print range. Make sure that your printer is selected. Windows 98 3 To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer, click Properties in the application's print window and go to Step 4. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click
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    4 Now you see the Samsung ML-2250 Series Properties window, which allows you to access all the information you will need when using your printer. The Layout tab is first displayed. The preview image shows the sample page with the settings you currently specified. 4 If necessary, select the
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    Windows Start menu. 2. For Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes. 3. Select the Samsung ML-2250 Series printer. 4. Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and: • In Window 95/98/Me, select Properties. • In Windows 2000/XP
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    job from the Printers folder: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings. 2 Select Printers to open the Printers window, and double-click the Samsung ML-2250 Series icon. 3 From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP). Windows 98 PRINTING
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    has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer's properties window. These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the printer driver. You can also click from the upper right hand corner, and then click on any setting. 4.6 PRINTING
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    paper handling needs when you access the printer properties. See page 4.2 for more information about accessing printer properties. Click the Paper tab to access not listed in the Size box, click Custom. When the Custom Page Size window appears, set the paper and click Ok. The size setting appears in
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    Make sure that Source is set to the corresponding paper tray. The Manual Feed source is used when printing to special materials. You have to load 12. If the paper source is set to Auto Select, the printer automatically picks up print materials according to the following order: Multi-Purpose Tray, Tray1
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    the Cancel button on the control panel for 0.5 second. The printer must be in Ready mode (On Line/Error green LED is on). 4 • If the Toner Save LED is on, the mode is enabled and the printer uses less toner to print a page. • If the Toner Save LED is off, the mode is disabled and the
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    printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 Click the Graphics tab, and select the Toner Save option. You can select from: • Printer Setting: If you select this option, the Toner the printer. • On: Select this option to allow the printer to use less toner on each page. • Off: If you don't need to save toner
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    arranged on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet. 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 From the Layout tab, choose Multiple Pages per Side in the Type drop-down list. 3 Select the number of pages you want
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    a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can scale your print job on a page. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 From the Paper tab, select Scale Printing in the Type drop-down list. 3 Enter the desired scaling rate in the
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    This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document. 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 From the Paper tab, select Fit to Page in the Type drop-down list. 3 Select the correct size from the Target
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    purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page page 4.2. 2 From the Layout tab, select Poster in the Type drop-down list. 3 Configure the poster option: You can select
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    reading "DRAFT" or "CONFIDENTIAL" printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with your printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list. Using an Existing Watermark 1 To change the print settings from
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    access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermarks window appears. Preview in the Watermark Message box. This will be displayed in the preview window. The preview image is provided so that you can see how the
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    a Watermark 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2 From the Extras tab, click the Edit button in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermarks window appears. 3 Select the watermark you want to delete in the Current Watermarks list
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    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 a new page
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    , click Create Overlay. 5 In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path, if necessary. (The default is C:\FormOver). 4 6 Click Save. You
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    to print. 2 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 3 Click the Extras tab. 4 Select the desired , you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window. After you select the file, click Open. The file is now shown
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    be downloaded with your print job and printed on your document. NOTE: The resolution of the overlay document must be the same as that of the document you will print with the overlay. 4 Deleting a Page Overlay You can delete page overlays that are no longer used. 1 In the printer properties window
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    your specific printing needs. See page 4.2 for more information about accessing printer properties. Click the Graphics tab to display the properties shown below. takes to print a document. 2 Toner Save Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page
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    Property 3 Image Mode Description Some printed characters or images appear to have jagged or uneven edges. Set this Image Mode option to improve the print quality of your text and image, and make the characters and images appear smoother. The Image Mode option is only available when you select 600
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    Options This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to image the text in your document. Select the appropriate setting according to the status of your document. • Download as Bit Image: When this option is selected, the driver will download the font data as bitmap images
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    in what sequence the pages will be printed. Select the required print order from the drop-down list. • Normal:Your printer prints in normal order. • Reverse All Pages:Your printer prints all pages in reversed order. This setting is helpful when you are using the rear output tray. • Print Odd Pages
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    printer to your computer with the USB cable, or on the network. • You can use the Status Monitor in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/ XP. Installing Status Monitor 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM should automatically run and an maintenance window appears. If the maintenance
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    menu, select Programs. 4 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and then Maintenance. 3 Check Remove. 4 Click Status Monitor and then click Next. 5 When removing is completed, click Finish. Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Double click the Status monitor icon on the Windows task bar. Double click
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    Monitor Program Setting The following window opens when you click the Status monitor icon on the Windows task bar and select Option. • Display when job is finished for network printer shows the Status monitor balloon when your job is complete. • Display when error occurs during printing the Status
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    then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x/Me/XP/NT 4.0/2000 network printer connection. Printing Across a Network Whether the printer is locally connected or network-connected, you need to install the ML-2250 series printer software on each computer that will print documents
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    Properties. 8 From the Details tab, select the printer port and click OK. In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Setting Up the Host Computer 1 Start Windows. 2 For Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings, and Printers from the Start menu. For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes from the Start menu. 3 Double
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    Up the Client Computer 1 Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer. 2 Open your network folder in the left column. 3 Click the shared name. 4 For Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and Printers from the Start menu. For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes from the Start menu
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    MEMO 4.32 PRINTING TASKS
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    MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. This chapter includes: • Maintaining the Toner Cartridge • Cleaning the Printer • Printing Configuration Pages • Consumables and
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    control panel for 0.5 second. The button will be lit. You can also enable the Toner Save in the printer properties. Refer to "Using the Toner Save Mode" on page 4.9. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the print quality
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    the front cover and pull it toward you to open. 2 Pull the toner cartridge and remove it from the printer. 5 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. Cover
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    gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Ensure that the toner cartridge snaps into place. 5 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If it is
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    lint-free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto the printer or inside of it. Cleaning the Inside During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality problems
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    2 Open the front cover. Pull the toner cartridge and remove it from the printer. 3 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity. NOTE: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a
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    5 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If it is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur when you print. 6 Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on. Printing a cleaning sheet Your printer can be set to print out a cleaning sheet
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    page to view current printer settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to verify installation of optional accessories, such as memory, optional tray, and printer languages. If your printer has a network card, the network configuration sheet prints out with a printer configuration sheet. To
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    Roller Fuser Unit Yield (Average) Approx. 60,000 pages Approx. 80,000 pages To purchase consumables and replacement parts, contact a Samsung dealer or the place where you bought your product. We strongly recommend that items be installed by trained service personnel. 5 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER
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    MEMO 5.10 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER
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    do if you encounter an error while using your printer. This chapter includes: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Solving General Printing Problems • Clearing Paper Jams • Solving Print Quality Problems • Troubleshooting Error Messages • Common Windows Problems • Troubleshooting PS Errors • Common Linux
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    the checklist does not resolve the printer problem, check the following troubleshooting sections. • "Solving General Printing Problems" on page 6.3. • "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.20. • "Common Windows Problems" on page 6.21. • "Common Linux Problems" on page 6.23. 6.2 SOLVING
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    . Select Samsung ML-2250 Series or Samsung ML-2250 Series PS as your default printer. Check the printer for the following: • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • The toner cartridge is not installed. If a printer system error occurs, contact your service
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    ) for A4-sized paper or 22 PPM for Letter-sized paper. If using Windows 9x/Me, the Spooling Setting may be set incorrectly. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Right-click the Samsung ML-2250 Series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool
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    and press Enter. (This assumes you are connected to LPT1.) Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Turn the printer off and then back on again. Pages print, but are blank. The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner. Redistribute the toner. if necessary. See page 5.3. If necessary, replace the
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    . Solution Print the document with selecting Download as Bit Image in the Advanced Options window of the graphic properties. ATTENTION: If you have any printing problem after your printer prints about 60,000 pages, you must contact the customer service to replace the transfer roller. 6.6 SOLVING
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    specifications has been used. See "Paper Specifications" on page E.3. • Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been used. See "Paper Specifications" on page E.3. If a paper jam occurs, the On Line/Error LED on the control panel lights red. Find and remove the jammed paper. If you can
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    the tray. NOTE: If the jammed paper is not visible or if there is resistance when you pull the paper, remove the tray from the printer and carefully pull the jammed paper free from the printer. 3 Slide the tray back into the printer. 4 Open and close the front cover to resume printing. 6.8 SOLVING
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    In the Optional Tray2 1 Pull the optional Tray2 out of the printer. 2 If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the tray. 6 SOLVING PROBLEMS 6.9
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    . 4 Slide the trays back into the printer. Open and close the front cover. Printing can now be resumed. In the Multi-Purpose Tray 1 Open the Multi-Purpose Tray. 2 Carefully remove the jammed paper from the tray. 3 Open and close the front cover. Printing can now be resumed. 6.10 SOLVING PROBLEMS
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    , do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Place a piece of paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer and keep it in a flat and clean place. 3 Gently pull the jammed paper toward you to remove it from 6 the
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    4 Check that there is no other paper in the printer. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge, and then close the front cover. Printing can now be resumed. In the Paper Exit Area 1 If a long portion of the paper is visible,
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    frequently occur when you print on the A5-sized paper: 6 1 Open the input tray and load paper into the tray as shown below. 2 Open the Samsung ML-2250 Series Properties window, set the paper size to A5 (148x210 mm) from the Paper tab. SOLVING PROBLEMS 6.13
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    Paper Jams" on page 6.7. • Follow the procedures in "Loading Paper" on page 2.7. Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly. • Do not overload the paper tray. Ensure that the paper is below the paper limit mark in the tray and facing up in the Multi-Purpose Tray. 6.14 SOLVING PROBLEMS
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    If the inside of the printer is dirty, or paper is improperly loaded, print quality maybe reduced. See the table below to troubleshoot the problem. Problem Light or faded print AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Toner specs AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Dropouts AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc
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    . See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 2.4. • 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. 6.16 SOLVING
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    (see page 2.16). For service, contact a service representative. Page skew AAAAaAaaaBaBBBbBbbbCbCCCCccccc Curl or wave • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page E.3. • Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or
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    repair. Contact a service representative. Loose toner Clean the inside of the printer. • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page E.3. • Install a new toner cartridge. See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 2.4. • If the problem persists, the printer may require
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    improperly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert. • The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner cartridge. See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 2.4. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Contact a service representative. Curl If the printed paper is curl or
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    the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error. LED status legend symbol for "light off" symbol for "light on" symbol for "light blinking" LED pattern Possible Problems and Solutions Your system has some problems. If this problem occurs, contact your service representative
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    turned on in the driver, it will also cause this message. Close all other applications, reboot Windows, and try printing again. NOTE: Refer to the Microsoft Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP User's Guide that came with your PC for further information on Windows error messages. 6 SOLVING PROBLEMS 6.21
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    Troubleshooting PS Errors The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. NOTE: To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PS errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired selection next to the PostScript
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    are not selected" error message while editing the printer settings. Some printers have conflicting settings, you can either delete the queue or rename it by manually editing the /etc/printcap file. The N-up setting the Adobe Document Structuting Conventions. Problems may arise when using N-up
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    will generate correct PostScript code that should be printed 10 and before) have a bug preventing them from being processed correctly. When going through LLPR to print, the Printer Windows) printer. To be able to configure and use SMB-shared printers (such as printers shared on a Windows PROBLEMS
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    the spooler daemon. On my SPL (or PCL) printer, I sometimes get error messages printing instead of my document. Unfortunately, some Unix applications may generate noncompliant PostScript output that may not be supported by Ghostscript, or even the printer itself in PostScript mode. You can try to
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    MEMO 6.26 SOLVING PROBLEMS
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    A USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document, use the information in this Appendix. This chapter includes: • Installing PS Drivers • Using PS Printer Driver Features NOTE: You need to install an optional PS DIMM for
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    . For a ML-2250, you need to install an optional network interface card; see "Installing a Network Card" on page D.7. Installing PS Drivers 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM should automatically run and an maintenance window appears. If the maintenance window does not
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    ML-2250 Series, and then Maintenance. 3 Click Repair. 4 Click Printer(PostScript) and then click Next. A 5 When reinstallation is done, click Finish. Removing PS Drivers 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and then Maintenance. 3 Check Remove. USING WINDOWS
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    The properties window for the Windows PostScript printer driver can be opened from the Printers folder or an application. To open the properties window from the Printer folder: 1 Click the Windows Start button. 2 Select Settings then Printers to open the Printers window. 3 Select Samsung ML-2250
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    B USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX You can use your printer in a Linux environment. This chapter includes: • Installing the Printer Driver • Using the Configuration Tool • Changing LLPR Properties
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    Installing the Printer Driver System Requirements Supported OS • Redhat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and above • Linux Mandrake 7.1/8.0 and above • the Printer Driver 1 Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on. 2 When the Administrator Login window appears,
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    3 Insert the printer software CD-ROM. The CD-ROM automatically runs. NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the window. When the Terminal screen appears, type in: [root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom (the CD-ROM directory) [root@local cdrom]# ./setup.sh 4 Select
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    6 The printer driver installation begins. When the installation is completed, click Start. 7 The Linux Printer Configuration window opens. Click the Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the window. NOTE: Depending on the printing system in use, the Administrator Login window may appear.
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    on the printing system in use. 11 To exit, click OK. 12 When the window prompts that the new printer is successfully configured, click OK. 13 The Linux Printer Configuration window reappears. You can view the information about your printer from the Info tab. If necessary, you can change the
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    linux-config" in the Terminal screen. 4 When the Linux Printer Configuration window appears, click the Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the window. 5 Click the Connection tab at the top of the Add a Printer window. Ensure that the printer port is set properly. If not, change the device
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    Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop, select Other and then Configuration Tool. You can also access the Linux Printer Configuration window by typing "linux-config" in the Terminal screen. 2 In the Linux Printer Configuration window, select the
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    of the screen, select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool. The Linux Printer Configuration window appears. You can also open this window from the Terminal screen by typing in "linux-config." 2 The Linux Printer Configuration window shows a list of installed printers in the left pane. The
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    job(s) in the queue. If you drag a specific job(s), you can drop it into the print queue of another printer. The Properties tab allows you to change the default printer settings. NOTE: Regular users are able to override the system-wide default settings defined by the administrator. When a regular
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    . Click Properties. You can also open the LLPR window: • Click the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select Linux Printer and then Linux LPR. • If the Linux Printer Configuration window is currently open, select Test Print from the Print menu. B.10 USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX
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    the HP-GL/2 format, which is used by some plotters. • Advanced - allows you to override the default settings for B the printer. If you click the Save button at the bottom of the window, the options are kept between LLPR sessions. Use the Help button to view details about the options in the
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    MEMO B.12 USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX
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    C PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS While your printer is primarily a Windows printer, you can also print from a DOS software Programme using the Remote Control Panel utility provided in the supplied software CD-ROM. This chapter includes: • About
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    of the software or use one of the alternate printer drivers. Installing the Remote Control Panel 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM should automatically run and an maintenance window appears. 1 If the maintenance window does not appear, click Start and then Run. Type
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    installed the printer driver before, click Repair. 3 Click Remote Control Panel and then click Next. 4 When the installation is complete, click Finish. Reinstalling Remote Control Panel 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and then Maintenance. 3 Click Repair
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    . Starting the Remote Control Panel 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series and then Remote Control Panel. 3 The Remote Control Panel window allows you to access all the information you need when using your printer. If necessary, click the other tabs on the top of the
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    size. • Orientation determines how the output is printed on the page. • Paper Tray sets the default paper source. • Auto CR sets how the printer performs a carriage return. • Copies sets the number of copies printed for each page. • Quality specifies the print quality. • Margins sets the top
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    that has jammed. If it is checked, the printer keeps the image in memory for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully printed. The printer reprints all jammed pages. • Toner save determines the toner quantity the printer should use when printing. If it is checked, the
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    Job Tab You can set options for improving the quality of your print job. • Toner Density determines the toner density of the page. The default value is Medium. • Paper Type provides the printer with information about the type of paper to be used for a print job. For the best result, set this to the
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    print a resident page to test your printer's performance. • Self Test prints a configuration sheet. A list of the user default settings and the amount of printer memory available prints. • Demo Page prints a demonstration page. It shows the printer features and specifications. C.8 PRINTING FROM DOS
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    PCL Tab In this tab, you can configure various settings for PCL emulation. • Typeface allows you to select the desired typeface. This setting is ignored when the software application specifies a font. • Symbol Set determines the symbol set. A symbol set is a set of alphabetic and numeric
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    and Macro Tab This tab allows you to add fonts and macros to the Flash memory of the printer. • Fonts adds or deletes fonts. You can also print the font sample list. • Macros adds memory. • Refresh updates information about fonts and macros in the flash memory. C.10 PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS
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    PS 3 Tab You can configure various settings for PostScript 3 emulation. • Print error information determines whether or not the printer prints the error information page when an error occurs while processing a job. Select ON to print the page, otherwise select OFF. • Print PostScript Font List
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    emulation. • Font allows you to select the desired font. • International character set allows you to select a character set of the desired select 6 or 8 lines. • Auto Wrap determines whether or not the printer automatically performs line feed when the data overflows the printable area of the print
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    user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several options available to enhance the printer's capabilities. This chapter includes: • Precautions When Installing Printer Options • Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs • Installing a Network Card • Installing an Optional Paper Tray
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    DIMM PostScript DIMM Ethernet 10/100 Base TX (Internal) Ethernet 10/100 Base TX + 802.11b Wireless Lan (Internal) 250-sheet Paper Cassette Tray Order number ML-00MA (16 MB) ML-00MB (32 MB) ML-00MC (64 MB) ML-00MD (128 MB) ML-00PD (4 MB) ML-00NB ML-00LB ML-2250S3 D.2 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS
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    Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs Additional printer memory and the PostScript option are provided on DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules). This procedure is applicable to either option. 1 Turn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the printer. 2 Remove the two screws on the back of
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    that the notch and the connection point are aligned with the slot as shown, and insert it all the way into the upper slot. D.4 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS
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    turn the printer on. NOTES: • If you are using the printer as a PostScript device, you need to change the memory value in the printer properties as you have installed. • For PS printing on a Windows system, refer to Appendix A, "Using Windows PostScript Driver." D INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS D.5
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    packaging or wrap it with paper and store it in a box. 4 Close the control board cover. 5 Tighten the two screws. 6 Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer on. D.6 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS
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    interface card package. ML-00NB Ethernet 10/100 Base TX (Internal) Network interface Card, CD-ROM and Quick Guide ML-00LB Ethernet 10/100 Base TX + 802.11b Wireless Lan (Internal) Wireless Network interface Card, CD-ROM, Quick Guide and Wireless Quick Guide 1 Turn the printer power off and
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    the two screws and the bracket from the control board. You can discard the old bracket. 5 Insert the front of the network interface card to the corresponding slot of the machine. NOTE: If you are installing the wireless network interface card, unfasten the antenna. D.8 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS
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    6 Make sure that the connector on the card is properly placed on the connector of the board. Push the card firmly. 7 Fasten the two supplied screws. 8 Close the control board cover. 9 Tighten the two screws. D INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS D.9
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    network port on the Printer and the other end of the cable into a network LAN connection. To the network LAN connection NOTE: For information about configuring and using the printer in a network environment, refer to the User's Guide provided with the network interface card. D.10 INSTALLING PRINTER
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    Tray2. The optional paper tray consists of two components; the support unit and the paper tray. Support unit Paper tray 1 Turn off the printer and unplug all cables from the printer. 2 Remove the tape fastening the interface cable from the bottom of the support unit. 3 Observe the location of the
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    7 Reconnect the power cord and cables and then turn the printer on. NOTE: When you print a document, configure the printer driver from your application. To access the printer driver, see page 4.2. CAUTION: Do not remove Tray 1 from the printer while you are printing using the optional Tray 2. If you
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    E SPECIFICATIONS This chapter includes: • Printer Specifications • Paper Specifications
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    MB) Optional memory available: 16 MB (ML-00MA), 32 MB (ML-00MB), 64 MB (ML-00MC), 128 MB (ML-00MD) Fonts 1 bitmap, 45 scalable, 136 PS fonts (option) ML-2250 : USB 2.0, IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface ML-2251N : USB 2.0, IEEE 1284 Parallel, Ethernet 10/100 Base TX ML-2252W : USB 2.0, IEEE 1284
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    Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP, Various Linux OS including Red Hat, Caldera, Debian, Mandrake, Slackware, SuSE and Turbo Linux 250-sheet Paper Cassette Tray Options ML-2250 : Ethernet 10/100 Base TX (Internal), Ethernet 10/100 Base TX + 802.11b Wireless LAN (Internal) ML-2251N : Ethernet 10
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    of 75 bond (16 to 24 lb) g/m2 bond paper B5 (JIS) 182 X 257 mm (7.2 X 10 in.) B5 (ISO) 176 x 250 mm (6.7 x 9.9 in.) Oficio 216 x 343 mm (8.5 x g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) 5 typical 5 typical up to 5 a The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. See "Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized
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    , and free of cuts Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper. NOTES: • Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography. • Do not use raised or embossed letterhead. • The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 189
    Paper Specifications Category Acid Content Caliper Curl in Ream Cut Edge Conditions Fusing Compatibility Grain Moisture Content Smoothness Specifications 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH 0.094 ~ 0.18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in.) Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Must not scorch, melt,
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 190
    or too humid. • 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. E SPECIFICATIONS E.7
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    should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. • Temperature: You should use envelopes that are compatible with the heat and pressure of the printer. • Size: You should only use envelopes within the following size ranges. Multi-Purpose Tray Minimum 76 X 127 mm (3 X 5 in.) Maximum 216 X 356
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 192
    adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and may even damage the fuser. Envelope Margins The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope. Type of Address Minimum Return
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 193
    printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers °C (392 °F), the printer's fusing temperature. • printer must be able to withstand 170 °C (338 °F), the printer's fusing temperature. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers
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    printer driver for Linux B.2 printer driver for Windows 2.17 printer options D.1 PS Drivers A.2 Remote Control Panel C.2 software 2.19 toner cartridge 2.4 L labels, print 3.17 language, change 2.21 Linux common problems 6.23 configuration tool B.8 driver, install B.2 LLPR properties B.10 load
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    14 PostScript driver access, in Windows A.4 errors 6.22 install, in Windows A.2 preprinted paper, print 3.23 print cleaning sheet 5.7 configuration page 5.8 demo page 2.16 print order, set 4.25 print quality problems 6.15 print quality problems, solve 6.15 print resolution, set 4.22 printer software
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    U uninstall Linux B.7 unpack 2.2 USB cable, connect 2.12 W watermarks, use 4.15
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