Samsung ML-1200 User Manual

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SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.2SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.31Grasp the front cover by both sides ofthe cover and pull it toward you toopen.2Remove the toner c

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.5SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.41Pull the paper support on the automaticinput tray up, until it stops.5Adjust the paper guides to

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.7SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.6Connect to the Computer with aParallel Cable (ML-1210 Only)1Plug the power cord into the powerrece

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.9SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.81Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation willstart automatically.If the CD-ROM drive do

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.11SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.10Install the Printer SoftwareInstall the Printer SoftwareIf you have access to another computer w

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.13SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.12• Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer andthe printer. Turn on the printer, t

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTERSETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.144The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears.Select the floppy disk drive you will use to insert thedisket

USING CONTROL PANEL3.1Control Panel ButtonsThe printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo.chapter This chapter describes how to u

USING CONTROL PANEL3.2USING CONTROL PANELControl Panel ButtonsControl Panel LightsThe control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the

PRINT MEDIA4.1Choosing Paper and Other MediaYou can print on a variety of print media, including plain paper,envelopes, labels, transparencies and car

This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein issubject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not

When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other specialmedia, keep these guidelines in mind:• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or t

PRINT MEDIA4.5PRINT MEDIA4.4Selecting the Output LocationThe printer has two output locations: the face-up output slot and the face-down outputtray. Y

PRINT MEDIA4.7PRINT MEDIA4.6Loading Paper4Print the document.3When you print a document, you mustselect Manual for Paper Source fromthe software appli

PRINT MEDIA4.9PRINT MEDIA4.84Push the output lever down.5When you print on envelopes, configurethe paper source, type and size properlyin the software

PRINT MEDIA4.11PRINT MEDIA4.10Printing on Labels Printing on TransparenciesGuidelines• Only use labels recommended for laser printers.• Verify that th

PRINT MEDIAPRINT MEDIA4.12Printing on Preprinted Paper1Load letterhead into the input tray with the design face up, bottomedge toward the printer. Adj

PRINTING TASKS5.1Printing a DocumentThis procedure describes the steps required for printing fromvarious Windows applications. The exact steps for pri

PRINTING TASKS5.3PRINTING TASKS5.2Printing a DocumentPrinting a Document4Select Auto Select from the Paper Source options boxunless you are printing w

PRINTING TASKS5.5PRINTING TASKS5.45Click the other tabs on the top of the Properties dialog boxto access other features.6When you complete the print s

PRINTING TASKS5.7PRINTING TASKS5.6You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheetof paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pa

IIISpecial Features –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1.1Printer Components ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1.3Control Panel Buttons ––––––––––––––––––––

PRINTING TASKS5.9PRINTING TASKS5.8Printing PostersPoster printing allows you to print a single-page documentonto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, which ca

PRINTING TASKS5.10PRINTING TASKS5.11➛➛➛➛2 x 2Overlap=0Overlap=2525 pixels➛➛➛➛3 x 35Click OK to start printing. 3To determine t

PRINTING TASKS5.13PRINTING TASKS5.12Printing WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existingdocument. For example, you may wa

PRINTING TASKS5.15PRINTING TASKS5.141To change the print settings from your software application,access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access

PRINTING TASKS5.17PRINTING TASKS5.16Using Page OverlayAn overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDDas a special file format that can be

PRINTING TASKS5.19PRINTING TASKS5.18Using Page Overlay4If the desired overlay file does not appear in the OverlayList box, click Load Overlay, and sel

PRINTING TASKS5.20PRINTING TASKS5.21Reprinting the Last PageThe Samsung ML-1200’s memory stores the last page of thelast job. If you canceled a print

PRINTING TASKS1Right-click Start, and select Explorer.2Open the network folder in the left column.3Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Pri

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.1Maintaining the Toner CartridgeTo get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep thefollowing guidelines in mind.•

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.3MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.2Toner CartridgeToner CartridgeWhen toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed pa

IVIIIEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationThe printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1Subchapter J f

3Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from thetray and prints out a cleaning sheet with the dust or tonerparticles on it.MAINTAINING Y

PROBLEM SOLVING7.1Troubleshooting ChecklistIf the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does notpass a step

PROBLEM SOLVING7.3PROBLEM SOLVING7.2Solving General Printing ProblemsSolving General Printing ProblemsProblemThe printer does notprint.Possible CauseT

PROBLEM SOLVING7.5PROBLEM SOLVING7.4Solving General Printing ProblemsSolving General Printing ProblemsProblemHalf the page isblank.The paper keepsjamm

PROBLEM SOLVING7.7PROBLEM SOLVING7.6Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. Input Area1 Carefully pu

PROBLEM SOLVING7.9PROBLEM SOLVING7.8Clearing Paper JamsClearing Paper Jams4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and closethe front cover. Printing can beresu

PROBLEM SOLVING7.11PROBLEM SOLVING7.10ProblemSolutionSolving Print Quality ProblemsPrint quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist b

PROBLEM SOLVING7.13PROBLEM SOLVING7.12ProblemSolutionIf the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable,the procedures below may fix the problem

PROBLEM SOLVING7.15PROBLEM SOLVING7.14ProblemSolutionSolving Print Quality ProblemsSolving Print Quality Problems• Check the paper type and quality. B

PROBLEM SOLVING7.17PROBLEM SOLVING7.16When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message withthe indicator lights

V VIDo not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in themanual. If such changes or modifications should be made

PROBLEM SOLVINGPROBLEM SOLVING7.18Common Windows ProblemsNote: Refer to Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0 or 2000 documentation that came with yourPC f

APPENDIXA.1Printer SpecificationsThis appendix provides information on the following topics:◆ Printer Specifications◆ Paper Specifications◆ Using Your

APPENDIXA.2APPENDIXA.3Paper SpecificationsPaperLetterDimensions8.5 ✕11 in. (216 ✕279 mm)16 to 24 lb Bond (60 to 90 g/m2)• 150 sheets of 20 lbBond (75

APPENDIXA.5APPENDIXA.4Paper SpecificationsPaper SpecificationsFor best results, use conventional 75 g/m2(20 lb) paper. Insure the paper is of good qua

APPENDIXA.7APPENDIXA.6Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feedoperation.Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment shou

APPENDIXA.9APPENDIXA.8Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both endsof the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may bemore l

APPENDIXA.11APPENDIXA.10Using Your Printer with a USB CableTo operate your printer with a Windows PC, you must install thePrinThru printer driver. Pl

APPENDIXA.13APPENDIXA.12Using Your Printer with a USB Cable7Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. 8Follow the instructions on the screen to co

APPENDIXA.15APPENDIXA.14Frequently Asked Questions About USBUsing Your Printer with a USB CableQQQQWhat is USB?How can I determine if my computer’s US

APPENDIXA.17APPENDIXA.16Your printer supports Macintosh system with a built-in USBinterface. When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use thePrin

Special FeaturesINTRODUCTION1.1chapter Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1200Series printer! This chapter provides information on thefoll

APPENDIXA.19APPENDIXA.18Using Your Printer with MacintoshWhen you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printersoftware setting in each applic

APPENDIXA.21APPENDIXA.20Using Your Printer with Macintosh4Open the File menu and click Print. You will see the mainprinter settings dialog box.5Choose

APPENDIXA.23APPENDIXA.22ColorBackground Printing Grayscale  Black&WhiteSelect a priority for your print job inthe queue of jobs waiting to print

APPENDIXAPPENDIXA.24GNU Ghostscript software, in directory /linux/gs5.10 and /linux/gs5.50 on this CD isCopyright (C) 1999 Aladdin Enterprise, Menlo P

INDEXIIMMacintosh A.16manual input trayloading paper 4.5paper source setting 5.3multiple pages on one sheet, print 5.7Nnetwork, setup

INDEXIIIproblem, solvingchecklist 7.1common windows problems 7.19error messages 7.17general 7.2paper jam 7.6print quality 7.11

INTRODUCTION1.3INTRODUCTION1.21.2Printer ComponentsFront ViewPaper supportFace-down outputtrayOutput leverPaper output supportFront coverFace-up outp

INTRODUCTION1.4Inside ViewRear ViewPower switchPower receptacleParallel port (ML-1210 Only)USB portToner cartridgePrinter ComponentsFront cover

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.1chapter This chapter provides step by step information on setting upyour printer. Topics included in this chapter are:◆STEP