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    , 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 NT and Windows XP
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    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 Language 2.21 Reinstalling Printer Software 2.22 Removing Printer Software 2.23 Viewing the User's Guide 2.24
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    Face up) ......... 3.6 Loading Paper 3.7 Using Tray1 or the Optional Tray2 3.8 Using the Multi-Purpose Tray 3.8 Using the Manual Feed Mode 3.12 Printing Using Help 4.6 Setting Paper Properties 4.7 Using the Toner Save Mode 4.9 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing 4.11
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    the Toner Cartridge 5.5 Cleaning the Printer 5.5 Cleaning the Outside 5.5 Cleaning the Inside 5.5 Printing Configuration Pages 5.8 Consumables and Replacement Parts 5.9 Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Checklist 6.2 Solving General Printing Problems 6.3 Clearing Paper Jams 6.7 In
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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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    Appendix 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.
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    appears to conflict with safety information, heed the safety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance. 5 Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not use
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    service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the machine. • If the machine has been exposed to rain or water. • If the machine does not operate properly after instructions
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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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    pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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    (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio LAN type (or devices), which may be embedded in your printer, is well below the RF exposure limits as . Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them close to the antenna installed. Therefore, the user must maintain a minimum
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    compatible PBXs of European countries. In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. operating in the 2.4 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your printer system which is intended for home or office use. This section is only
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    Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label. The 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 through the R&TTE directive. European States qualified under wireless approvals: EU
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    of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, system is fully assembled. Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification use it. Please contact manufacturer for service. Only use drivers approved for the country in which the
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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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    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 (A4 size). Handle paper flexibly • A 50-sheet Multi-Purpose Tray supports letterhead, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized materials, postcards, and
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    . Print in various environments • 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
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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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    Output Tray (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
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    is experiencing an error, such 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
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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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    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 might scratch the
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    with a piece of paper if 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
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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 print side facing down. SETTING
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    tray. NOTE: If you want to change the paper size in the tray, see "Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray" on page 2.9. 4 Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall of the tray. 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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    the paper 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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    off. 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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    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 D.7. 1 Make sure that
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    (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/XP • Unix AT&T, BSD4.3, HP-UX, SUN OS, SOLARIS, SCO • Various Linux OS • Netware
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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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    Windows printing software, Linux 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
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    selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • number of copies The 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
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    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 applications should be closed on your PC before
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    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 Series User's Guide. If
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    reinstall the printer driver. Changing the Display Language After installation of the software, you can change the display language. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and Language Selection. 3 Select the desired language from the language selection window, and
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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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    printer software, the window Printer Software 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 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
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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
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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 the Output Location • Loading
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    you choose should be appropriate for the project. • Size: You can use 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 optional Tray2 -16~43 lbs (60~163 g/m2) bond
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    Sizes and Capacities Size Plain Paper Letter (216 x 279 mm) Legal (216 x 356 mm) Executive (184 x Card stocks*b - 5 Bond*b - 5 *a Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacity may be reduced. *b If you are experiencing excessive jamming, feed one sheet at a time through the Multi-Purpose
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    to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. • Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper. • Use only high-quality, copier grade paper for the best print quality. • Do not use paper that has already been printed on or that has been
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    use the rear output tray, 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
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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 might improve the
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    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 acceptable paper size and capacities for each tray
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    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 transparencies, cards, and envelopes. You may also want to
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    time in the Multi-Purpose Tray. • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. This also applies to 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
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    wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams. If you want to 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
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    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 to select paper by size rather than paper source when you print from your software application. You do not have
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    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 check 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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    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 the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams
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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 application. For details, see page 4.7. 5 After printing, close the Multi-Purpose Tray and the rear output tray. NOTE: To prevent labels from
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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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    guide to fit the width of the transparencies. 4 When you print on transparencies, select the appropriate paper source, type, and size in the software use the top output tray. If the problem persists, check if your transparencies meet the printer's specifications. • To prevent transparencies from
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    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 print in landscape mode, make this selection through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may cause a paper jam. • Do not load more than 5 cards into
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    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 may occur. Use card stock heavier than 105g/m2 5 After
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    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 up, top edge
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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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    explains printing options and common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a Document • Setting Paper Properties • Using the Toner Save Mode • Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) • Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document • Fitting Your Document to a Selected
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    to the User's Guide of your software application for the exact printing procedure. NOTE: For detailed information about printing from a Linux system, see Appendix B, "Using Your Printer in Linux." 1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed
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    the Samsung ML-2250 Series Properties window, which allows you to access all the information you will need when using your printer. The Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type. For further details, see page 4.7. 6 Click other tabs on the top of the Samsung ML-2250 Series Properties window
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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 various paper Size box, click Custom. When the Custom Page Size window appears, set the paper and click Ok. The size setting appears in the
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    Source is set to the corresponding paper tray. The Manual Feed source is used when printing to special materials. You have to load one sheet at a time into the Multi-Purpose Tray. See page 3.12. If the paper source is set to Auto Select, the printer automatically picks up print materials according
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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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    1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the 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 Save feature is determined by the setting you've
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    to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and 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
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    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 Percentage input
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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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    you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9 or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. 1 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
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    the resulting poster. 0.15 inches 0.15 inches 4 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size and type. 5 Click OK and print the document 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
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    preview image. Preview imagPereview image 3 Click OK and start printing. Creating a Watermark 1 To change the print settings from your software application, 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
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    list. Editing a Watermark 1 To change the print settings from your software application, 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. 4 3 Select the watermark you want to edit in the
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    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. later use. 2 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 3 Click the Extras tab, and
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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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    you want 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 , 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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    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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    prints only the even pages of the document. Reprint When Jammed When this option is checked, the printer keeps the image for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer. When a paper jam occurs, the printer reprints the last page after you clear the
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    , the Status Monitor window appears, showing the error. NOTEs: • The Status Monitor program can only be used if you connect the 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
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    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 this icon. Or, from Programs from Start, Samsung ML-2250 Series, and Troubleshooting guide. PRINTING TASKS 4.27
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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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    can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x/Me/XP/NT 4.0/2000 network printer connection. Printing Across a 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
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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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    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. 5 Double-click your printer icon. 6 From the Printer menu, select Properties. 7 From the Ports tab, click Add
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    MEMO 4.32 PRINTING TASKS
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    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 Replacement Parts
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    its package until ready for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge. • Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than
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    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 it with a piece of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes
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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 not
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    the toner cartridge. Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 2.4. Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur
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    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 few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if necessary
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    smeared printouts, printing a cleaning sheet will clean the drum inside the toner cartridge. This process will produce a page with toner debris, which should be discarded. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and in the Ready mode with paper loaded in the tray. 2 Press and hold down the Cancel
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    Configuration page. Use the configuration 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
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    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 5.9
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    MEMO 5.10 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER
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    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 Problems
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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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    20 PPM (pages per minute) 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
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    the toner. if necessary. See page 5.3. If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. The file may have blank Check the file to ensure that it does not pages. contain blank pages. Some parts, such as the controller or the board, may be defective. Contact a service representative. SOLVING PROBLEMS
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    in Adobe Illustrator. The setting in the software application is wrong. 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
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    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't see it, look inside the printer. NOTE: Do not use tweezers or metal objects
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    . 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 PROBLEMS
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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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    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 printer. If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance
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    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, pull it straight out. If not, continue to Step 2. 2 Open the rear output tray. 6.12 SOLVING PROBLEMS
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    on the A5-sized Paper If paper jams 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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    Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 6.7. • Follow the procedures in "Loading Paper" on page 2.7. Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly
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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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    , install a new toner cartridge. 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
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    Printing on seams can cause problems. • If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or the printer properties. • If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick
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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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    your service representative. On Line/Error LED lights red 6.20 SOLVING PROBLEMS • A paper jam has occured. To solve the problem, see "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 6.7. • Paper Tray is empty. Load the paper in the Tray. • The front cover is open. Close the front cover. • The toner cartridge is
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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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    on PostScript, and click on Advanced. The pure binary data option is not supported. Choose another. The printer driver has not been configured to recognise the optional Tray2. Open the PostScript driver properties and set the Tray2 item of the Device option to Installed. 6.22 SOLVING PROBLEMS
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    installed. These usually come with most Linux distributions, but you may have to install them manually. Refer to your distribution's installation manual for more details about installing additional packages. I just installed error message while editing the printer settings. Some printers Problems
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    Windows) printer. To be able to configure and use SMB-shared printers (such as printers shared on a Windows machine), you need to have a correct installation thus return immediately. Since LLPR is waiting for user input before passing the job on to the Linux Printing Package. 6.24 SOLVING PROBLEMS
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    to is accessible to the user owning the spooler daemon. On my SPL (or PCL) printer, I sometimes get error messages printing instead of my you get error messages. However, since the application is probably at fault, contact your software vendor to inform them of the issue. 6 SOLVING PROBLEMS 6.25
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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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    USB interface, see page 2.12. For Windows 98/Me, the USB driver must be installed. • connecting with a network interface. 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
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    Custom. If you have been installed the printer driver before, click Repair. 3 Click Printer(PostScript) and then click Next. 4 When the installation is complete, click Finish. Reinstalling PS Drivers 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and then Maintenance
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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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    the printer on. 2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type in "root" in the Login field and enter the system password. NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer software. If you are not the super user, ask your system administrator. B.2 USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX
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    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 automated and no interaction is required. Expert installation allows you to select the installation path or printing system. 5 If you
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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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    super user (root) to install a new printer to the printing system. If you are not the super user, ask your system administrator. 3 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop, select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool. You can also access the Linux Printer Configuration window by
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    In the Linux Printer Configuration window, select the Uninstall command from the File menu. 3 The Administrator Login window appears. Type in "root" in the Login field and enter the system password. Click Proceed. NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to uninstall the printer software. If you
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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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    defined by the administrator. When a regular user clicks Apply, these custom settings are saved in the user's profile and may be later used with LLPR. If the administrator is running the configuration tool, then the settings are saved as the new global defaults. B USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX B.9
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    opens, click Properties. 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
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    of the window, the options are kept between LLPR sessions. Use the Help button to view details about the options in the window. 4 To apply the options, click OK in the LLPR Properties window. You are returned to the Linux LPR window. To start printing, click OK. USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX B.11
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    MEMO B.12 USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX
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    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 the Remote Control Panel • Installing the Remote Control Panel
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    not include a printer driver for your printer, contact the manufacturer 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
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    . If you have been 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
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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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    this tab, you can configure general settings for printing. • Paper Size sets the paper 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
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    a manual feed print job is sent to the printer. If it is checked, the printer will pick up the paper from the tray 1 after fifteen seconds. Otherwise, the printer will wait for you to load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. • Jam Recovery determines what action the printer should take when a paper jam
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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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    , 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 characters, punctuation, and
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    Flash Font and Macro Tab This tab allows you to add fonts and macros to the Flash memory of the printer. • Fonts adds or deletes fonts. You can also print the font sample list. • Macros adds or deletes macros. You can also activate (Enable macro) or
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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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    of type. • LPI sets the number of lines printed per vertical inch. You can 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 material. • Font List prints a font list showing all the fonts
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    each 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
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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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    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 the printer. 3 Open the control board cover. D INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS D.3
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    slot) and the PS DIMM slot (the lower slot) on the control board. They are not interchangeable. Memory DIMM PS DIMM To install the memory DIMM, continue with Step 5. To install the PS DIMM, go to Step 6. 5 Hold the memory DIMM so that the notch and the connection point are aligned with
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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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    each end of the connector slot away from the DIMM. 3 Place the DIMM in its original 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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    separated from the card depending on your country. To use your printer on a network, your printer must be equipped with a network interface card. ML-2251N has a built-in network interface card. If you are an ML-2250 user, you need to install an optional network interface card. If you want to use
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    . 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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    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 OPTIONS
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    You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing an optional 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
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    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 do this, a paper jam may occur. Use the optional Tray 2 with Tray 1 in place. D.12 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS
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    E SPECIFICATIONS This chapter includes: • Printer Specifications • Paper Specifications
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    39 dBA (Standby) Less than 53 dBA (Printing) Toner Supply Single cartridge Toner Cartridge Life 5,000 pages at ISO 19752 5% Coverage Duty Cycle, Monthly Up to 30,000 pages Weight 10.2 Kg (Including consumable) Package Weight Paper: 2.1 Kg Plastic: 0.4 Kg External Dimensions (W x D x H) 358
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    that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this User's Guide can cause the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the printer. NOTES: • Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this guide and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 187
    of 75 g/m2 bond paper Transparency Labelsc Envelopes Same minimum and maximum paper sizes as listed above. 138 to 148 g/m2 bond (36.7 to 39.4 lb) 120 to 150 g/m2 bond (32 to 40 lb) up to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) 5 typical 5 typical up to 5 a The printer supports a wide range of media
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    are loading, such as bond or recycled paper, check the label on the package. The following problems may cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer. Symptom Problem with Paper Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion, problems with feeding Too moist, too rough
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 189
    Paper Specifications Category Acid Content Caliper Curl in Ream Cut Edge Conditions Fusing Compatibility Grain Moisture 400 °F) for 0.1 second. Long Grain 4 % ~ 6 % by weight 100 ~ 250 Sheffield Paper Output Capacity Output Tray Capacity Face-down top output tray 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond
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    can cause paper jams. Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be used in a short time (about 3 months). Paper stored for with a moisture-proof barrier. The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum printer performance. The optimum condition is 20°
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 191
    experience some paper jams when using any media with a length less than 127 mm (5.0 in.). This may be caused by paper that has been affected by environmental conditions. For optimum performance, make sure you are storing and handling the paper correctly. Please refer to "Printer and Paper Storage
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 192
    than one flap that folds over to seal must use 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
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 193
    Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the Multi-Purpose Tray to print labels and always use the rear output tray. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 194
    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, paper
  • Samsung ML-2251N | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 195
    4.15 printing problems 6.3 problem, solving checklist 6.2 general 6.3 Linux 6.23 paper jams 6.7 print quality 6.15 PS errors 6.22 Windows 6.21 PS DIMM, install D.3 Q quality problems, solve 6.15 R rear output tray, use 3.6 Remote Control Panel install C.2 start C.4 tabs C.5 S software install 2.19
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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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