Samsung QWIKLASER 5100A User Manual

LASER PRINTERML-5100AUser’s Manual 00-Cover&Contents 5/10/99 4:35 PM Page 1

5Setting Up Your PrinterInstalling the Toner Cartridge1. To open the printer cover, hold the cover using both hands andpull it toward you. 2. Unpack t

6Setting Up Your Printer2. Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosenthem, then fan them. Tap the edges on a table top to stra

7Setting Up Your Printer5. Pull up the extender on the face-down stacker. The face-downstacker can hold up to 100 printed pages.4. Adjust the paper gu

8Setting Up Your Printer2. Attach the other end of the parallel cable to your computer. Note: Make sure the printer power is off when you connect it t

9Setting Up Your PrinterUsing The USB PortThe USB port requires USB v1.0-compliant cable. Ask your dealer forassistance if you need help selecting the

10Setting Up Your PrinterPowering On the Printer1. Plug one end of the power cord into the connector at the back ofthe printer, and the other end into

11Setting Up Your PrinterInstalling SoftwareIncluded with your printer is a CD-ROM containing printer driversfor some of the most popular Windows soft

12Setting Up Your PrinterInstalling Printer DriverSystem RequirementBefore you start, make sure you have the following computer setup.(These are the m

13Setting Up Your Printer4. Click the Item you want to install.5. Follow the instructions on the screen.Windows 95/98 Plug and Play1. At the ÔNew Hard

14Setting Up Your PrinterWindows 3.1x Installation1. Make sure the printer is plugged and connected to yourcomputer. Turn on your printer and computer

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

15Setting Up Your PrinterUninstalling the Printer DriverAn uninstall utility is supplied with the printer driver to enable youto remove the driver and

Printing on Network PrinterSetting Up Host PC Printer1. Start Windows. 2. Click Start, select Control Panel, and double-click on theNetwork icon.3. Cl

Paper HandlingChapter 202-Printing 5/13/99 10:34 AM Page 1

18Paper HandlingNotes:¥When you print, select the correct paper size and source in your application.¥Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacit

19Paper Handling2. Prepare the print material for loading.¥ For paper and envelopes:- Flex paper or fan envelopes back and forth. Do not fold orcrease

20Paper Handling3. Load the print material in the automatic feeder. Do not load toomuch print material. Do not mix types. See the following directions

21Paper Handling¥ Load envelopes with the flap side facing away from you. The stamparea is on the right side. The end of the envelope with the stampar

22Paper Handling5. Pull up the extender on the face-down stacker. The face-downstacker can hold a maximum of 100 printed pages.6. Before starting your

23Paper HandlingFeeding ManuallyUse the manual feeder to feed one sheet at a time into your printer. The manual feeder is in front of the automatic fe

24Paper Handling2. If you use the face-up stacker, printed pages exit through the frontoutput path, with the printed side up.Using Face-up Stacker1.

Unpacking ÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐ 2Selecting a Location ÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐ 2Control Locations and Functions ÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐ 3Fro

25Paper HandlingPaper GuidelinesWhen selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special media,keep these guidelines in mind:¥ Attempting to print

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Operating Your PrinterChapter 303-Troubleshooting 5/10/99 4:04 PM Page 1

28Operating Your PrinterOperator PanelThe operator panel has the indicator lights and one button.Depending on the light sequence, pressing the button

29Operating Your PrinterButton FunctionFUNCTION USAGEOn-line/Off-line Pressing the button toggles the printerbetween on-line (READY light on) and off-

30Operating Your PrinterSelecting Your PrinterTo use all of the features of your Samsung ML-5100A printer, make sureit is selected as the default prin

31Operating Your PrinterPrinting a DocumentThis procedure describes the general steps required for printing fromvarious Windows applications. The exac

Print SettingsMost Windows applications allow you to make changes to the printersettings. This changes the number of copies, sequence of the pages,pap

SetupUsing this tab, you can change the number of copies, print resolution,page orientation, paper size, and feed source.For detailed information abou

34Operating Your PrinterSamsung ML-5100A PCL 6 driver includes 5 tabs.Paper OptionsUsing this tab, you can change the number of copies, pageorientatio

Chapter 3Operating Your PrinterChapter 4Troubleshooting and MaintenanceFCC Regulations ÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐ 56Canadian Radio Interference Reg

Remote Control Panel (RCP) for Windows UserWindows users can change print setting with the Remote ControlPanel, program.Windows 3.x1. From Program Man

The Remote Control Panel dialog box includes six tabs.PRINTERPower SaveDetermines the length of time the printer waits after a job is printedbefore it

FONT SETUPTypefaceAllows you to select the desired typeface. This setting is ignored whenthe software application specifies a font.Symbol SetDetermine

38Operating Your PrinterStatus Monitor(SM) for Win 3.x/95/98 UsersAccessing status monitor.In Windows 3.x1. From Program Manager, double-click File Ma

Troubleshootingand MaintenanceChapter 404-Supplies 5/10/99 4:00 PM Page 1

40Troubleshooting and MaintenancePoor Print QualityProblem Action¥ Hot/humid or cold/dry weather conditions may affecthow well toner adheres to paper.

41Troubleshooting and MaintenancePaper ProblemsProblem Action¥ Remove paper from the paper feeder and flex or fan thepaper.¥ Make sure there is not to

Problem Action¥ The film or envelopes may not be loaded correctly.Make sure you load no more than 10 transparencies orenvelopes in the automatic feede

Problem Action¥ Open and close the cover to restart the printer.¥ Change the parallel interface cable.¥ Make sure you are using the correct printer dr

Problem Action¥ The printer cable might not be connected properly.Check the printer cable connection.¥ There may be a problem with the printer drivers

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Clearing Paper JamsIf the paper has just started to feed from the feeder when thejam occurs:1. Pull the jammed paper back out of the feeder toward you

If the jam occurs near the fusing unit, do not pull the paperthrough the fuser or you may damage the fusing unit.4. Check that there is no other paper

Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsBy carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, youshould be able to avoid most paper jams. If jams occu

Cartridge MaintenanceTo get the maximum benefit from your Toner Cartridges:¥Do not remove a Toner Cartridge from its packaging until you areready to i

Cleaning OPC DrumIf you are getting streaks or spots on your prints, the OPC drum onyour printer may need to be cleaned. To clean the OPC drum, press

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Printer OptionsChapter 505-Options 5/10/99 2:01 PM Page 1

52Printer OptionsShield cover Optional Memory CardYour printer comes with 4 Mb of memory. You can install an optionalmemory card for a maximum of 32 M

53Printer OptionsControl board5. Locate the connector on the control board.6. Hold the memory card with the connection pointing toward thecontrol boar

54Printer Options8. Reassemble the shield cover. 9. Turn the printer back over and replace the Toner Cartridge. Pullout the feeder and stacker extende

Setting Up Your PrinterChapter 101-Setup 5/10/99 4:28 PM Page 1

Appendix06-Appendix 5/10/99 1:58 PM Page 1

56AppendixFCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the F

57AppendixEC Declaration of ConformityWe,SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Koreadeclare sole responsibility that t

58AppendixLaser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFRSubchapter J for Class I(1) laser p

59AppendixLaser product labels are located above the print cartidge.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTLASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREL À LASER DE CLASSE

Item Description RemarksSpeedResolutionDevelopingmethod/TonerWarm up timeFirst print timeDuty cycleSize (w x d x h)WeightPower consumptionNoise levelI

2Setting Up Your PrinterUnpacking Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Savethe carton and packing materials in case you nee

3Setting Up Your PrinterAutomatic Paper FeederHolds 150 sheets of paper.Paper GuidesAdjust to thewidth of paper.Face-down StackerHolds printed documen

4Setting Up Your PrinterRear ViewInsidePowerSwitchPower CordConnectorUSB PortPrinter CableConnectorFront CoverToner Cartridge01-Setup 5/10/99 4:28 PM