Samsung Electronics Co ML-2550 Laser Beam Printer User Manual 2550 EN

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Laser Beam Printer 2550 EN

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SOLVING PROBLEMS7.24Troubleshooting PS ErrorsThe 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 errors section.Problem Possible Cause SolutionPostScript file can not be printed.The PostScript option may not be installed.• Print a configuration page and verify that the PS version is available for printing.• If PostScript is not available, install the PostScript option. See “Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs” on page F.3.“This job contains binary data...” message appears.The pure binary data option is not supported by the PostScript driver.Open the Properties of the PostScript driver, click on PostScript, and click on Advanced. The pure binary data option is not supported. Choose another.A PS error page prints.Print job may not be PS.Make sure that the print job is a PS job. Check to see whether the software application expected a setup or PS header file to be sent to the printer.The optional Tray2 is not selected in the driver.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.
SOLVING PROBLEMS7.257Common Linux ProblemsProblem Possible Cause and SolutionI can’t change settings in the configuration tool.You need to have administrator privileges to be able to affect global settings.I am using the KDE desktop but the configuration tool and LLPR won’t start.Maybe you do not have the GTK libraries 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 this package but can’t find entries in the KDE/Gnome menus.Some versions of the KDE or GNOME desktop environments may require that you restart your session for the changes to take effect.I get a “Some options are not selected” error message while editing the printer settings.Some printers have conflicting settings, meaning that some settings for two options can’t be selected at the same time. When you change a setting and the Printer Package detects such a conflict, the conflicting option is changed to a “No Choice” value, and you have to choose an option that does not conflict before being able to submit the changes.I can’t make a printer the system default.In some conditions, it may not be possible to change the default queue. This happens with some variants of LPRng, especially on recent RedHat systems that use the “printconf” database of queues.When using printconf, the /etc/printcap file is automatically refreshed from the database of printers managed by the system (usually through the “printtool” command), and the queues in /etc/printcap.local are appended to the resulting file. Since the default queue in LPRng is defined as the first queue in /etc/printcap, therefore it is not possible for the Linux Printer Package to change the default when some queues have otherwise been defined using printtool.LPD systems identify the default queue as the one named “lp”. Thus, if there is already a queue by this name, and if it doesn’t have any alias, then you won’t be able to change the default. To work around this, you can either delete the queue or rename it by manually editing the /etc/printcap file.The N-up setting does not work correctly for some of my documents.The N-up feature is achieved through post-processing of the PostScript data that is being sent to the printing system. However, such post-processing can only be adequately achieved if the PostScript data conforms to the Adobe Document Structing Conventions. Problems may arise when using N-up and other features relying on post-processing if the document being printed isn’t compliant.
SOLVING PROBLEMS7.26I am using BSD lpr (Slackware, Debian, older distributions) and some options chosen in LLPR don’t seem to take effect.Legacy BSD lpr systems have a hard limitation on the length of the option string that can be passed to the printing system. As such, if you selected a number of different options, the length of the options may be exceeded and some of your choices won’t be passed to the programmes responsible for implementing them. Try to select less options that deviate from the defaults, to save on memory usage.I am trying to print a document in Landscape mode, but it prints rotated and cropped.Most Unix applications that offer a Landscape orientation option in their printing options will generate correct PostScript code that should be printed as is. In that case, you need to make sure that you leave the LLPR option to its default Portrait setting, to avoid unwanted rotations of the page that would result in a cropped output.Some pages come out all white (nothing is printed), and I am using CUPS.If the data being sent is in Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) format, some earlier versions of CUPS (1.1.10 and before) have a bug preventing them from being processed correctly. When going through LLPR to print, the Printer Package will work around this issue by converting the data to regular PostScript. However, if your application bypasses LLPR and feeds EPS data to CUPS, the document may not print correctly.I can’t print to a SMB (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 of the SAMBA package that enables that feature. The “smbclient” command should be available and usable on your system.My application seems to be frozen while LLPR is running.Most Unix applications will expect a command like the regular “lpr” command to be non-interactive and thus return immediately. Since LLPR is waiting for user input before passing the job on to the print spooler, very often the application will wait for the process to return, and thus will appear to be frozen (its windows won’t refresh). This is normal and the application should resume functioning correctly after the user exits LLPR.How do I specify the IP address of my SMB server?It can be specified in the “Add Printer” dialogue of the configuration tool, if you don’t use the CUPS printing system. Unfortunately, CUPS currently doesn’t allow to specify the IP address of SMB printers, so you will have to be able to browse the resource with Samba in order to be able to print.Some documents come out as white pages when printing.Some versions of CUPS, especially those shipped with Mandrake Linux before the 8.1 release, have some known bugs when processing the PostScript output from some applications. Try upgrading to the latest version of CUPS (at least 1.1.14). Some RPM packages for most popular distributions are provided as a convenience with this Linux Printing Package.Problem Possible Cause and Solution
SOLVING PROBLEMS7.277Common DOS ProblemI have CUPS and some options (such as N-up) seem to be always enabled even though I don’t pick them in LLPR.There may be some local options defined in your ~/.lpoptions file, which is manipulated by the lpoptions command. These options will always be used if not overridden by LLPR settings. To get rid of all options for a printer, run the following command, replacing “printer” with the name of the queue: lpoptions -x printerI configured a printer to print to a file, but I get “Permission denied” errors.Most printing systems will not run as the super-user but as a special user (usually “lp”). Therefore, make sure that the file you have chosen to print to is accessible to the user owning the spooler daemon.On my PCL (or SPL) printer, I sometimes get error messages printing instead of my document.Unfortunately, some Unix applications may generate non-compliant PostScript output that may not be supported by Ghostscript, or even the printer itself in PostScript mode. You can try to capture the output to a file and view the results with Ghostscript (gv or ghostview will allow you to do so interactively) and see if you get error messages. However, since the application is at probably fault, contact your software vendor to inform them of the issue.Problem Possible Cause and SolutionProblem Possible Cause and SolutionWhen using the printer in EPSON Dot Printer Environment, sometimes I can not get the output I want.Change the emulation to EPSON in the Config tab in the Remote Control Panel. For detailed information about selecting printer settings in the Remote Control Panel, see page D.4.
SOLVING PROBLEMS7.28MEMO
AYour printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card (option for ML-2550). When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the Samsung SPL II driver to support your printer’s major printing features. You can also use PostScript driver by installing the PPD file. This chapter includes:• Installing Software for Macintosh• Creating a Desktop Printer• Printing a Document• Using Advanced Printing FeaturesUSING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.2Installing Software for MacintoshThe CD-ROM that came with your printer provides you with the SPL printer driver and the PPD file to use the PS driver, Apple LaserWriter driver, for printing on a Macintosh computer. Refer to the table below for the driver available for your printer and system requirements.NOTES: • If you are a ML-2550 user, you need to install the optional PS DIMM (see page F.3) for using the PS driver.• Please refer Samsung homepage for MAC OS 10.x Printer Driver.Samsung homepage : www.samsungprinter.com1Turn on your computer and printer.2Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive.3Double-click SAMSUNG_LBP on your Macintosh desktop.4Double-click the West folder.5Double-click the Samsung Laser Printer Installer icon next to each language to select the correct one. 6Click Continue, and then click Continue.Your PrinterAvailable Driver Connection System RequirementsML-2550 SPL driver USB interface (see page 2.11)Mac OS 8.6 and G3 processor or higherML-2551N/ML-2552W• SPL driver• PS driverUSB interface (see page 2.11)Mac OS 8.6 and G3 processor or higherNetwork interface (see page 2.12)Mac OS 7.5 and 7200 processor or higher
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.3A7The Samsung Laser Printer Installer window opens. Select the installation type. The window provides two options for software installation:•Easy Install (recommended method): This option loads the PPD file and installs the SPL driver. •Custom Install: This option allows you to choose which components will be installed, the SPL II driver, the PS Level 3 PPDs and the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme for opening the User’s Guide.8Click Install.If other programmes are operating, the alert message appears. Click Continue to install the software, or click Cancel and close other programmes, and install the software.9After the installation is completed, click Restart.
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.4Creating a Desktop Printer After installing print software, you need to create a desktop printer for using your printer. Depending on the connection you are using, the procedure differs.Creating a Desktop Printer for the SPL Driver1From the Apple menu, select Chooser.2From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG SPL II. Then your printer name will appear in thee right pane of the Chooser window.3Click your printer name, and close the window. 4The message box indicating that you have changed your current printer appears. Click OK.5A SAMSUNG SPL II printer icon will be created on your desktop. Creating a Desktop Printer for the PS DriverFor a USB-connected Macintosh1Open Macintosh HD and double-click Application.2Double-click Utilities.3Double-click Desktop Printer Utility.NOTE: The position of Desktop Printer Utility may vary depending to the MAC OS.4Select LaserWriter 8, and select Printer (USB) in the list box. Then click OK.
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.5A5Click Change in the USB Printer Selection section. The name of your printer appears in the list.6Click ML-2550, and click OK.7Click Auto Setup in the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File section.If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD and choose Samsung ML-2550 Series.8When the setup is completed, click Create. 9Click Save. For a Network-connected Macintosh1From the Apple menu, select Chooser.2Click LaserWriter 8 (the PostScript driver provided with your Macintosh). The name of your printer appears in the list. 3Select SEC000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box (where the xxxxxxxxx varies depending on each of the products).4When the setup is completed, you see your printer icon is created as a desktop printer.If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD, choose SAMSUNG ML-2550 Series and click OK.
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.6Printing a DocumentWhen you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh:1Open a Macintosh application and select a file you want to print.2Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some applications). 3Choose your paper size, orientation, paper type and other options and click OK.Choose Watermark to add a watermark to each page in your document to emphasize its purpose or indicate how it should be handled. For details on the watermark options, see page 5.18.• Mac OS 9.1 doesn’t support the Watermark feature.
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.7A4Open the File menu and click Print. You will see the SAMSUNG SPL II Printer window.If you are using the PS driver, the LaserWriter 8 driver window appears.5Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print. 6Click Print when you finish setting the options.For advanced printing features, select the desired option. For details, see page A.8.Restores the default settings.Saves the current settings for later use.
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.8Using Advanced Printing FeaturesThe SAMSUNG SPL II Printer window contains five categories of advanced properties. Listed below is the name of each property.- Darkness/Quality- Layout- Color- Background Printing- Paper SourceFigures below display each property in the SAMSUNG SPL II Printer window.Darkness/QualityLayoutSelect the print darkness.Select the print resolution.Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. The pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet.To print the border of each page, check this box.
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.9AColorBackground PrintingSelect the grayscale mode.➐ Black&White➐ GrayscaleTurns background printing on or off.Select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, click one of the following:• Urgent: to print before any Normal priority job. • Normal: to print in the order the job is received. • Print at: to print at the specific time you enter in the day and time in the fields to the right. • Put document on hold: to hold the print job in the print queue until you are ready to release it.
USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHA.10Paper SourceIf you installed the optional Tray2, check this box to activate Tray2.Select the corresponding paper source. If Auto Select is set, the printer automatically selects the print material from the paper tray, according to the following order: Multi-Purpose Tray, Tray1 and the optional Tray2.
BIf you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document, use the information on this Appendix. This chapter includes:• Installing PPD Files• Using PS Printer Driver FeaturesNOTE: If you are a ML-2550 user, you need to install an optional PS DIMM for using the PostScript driver. For more information, see Appendix F,“Programme Installing Printer Options.”USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER
USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVERB.2Installing PPD FilesPPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation programme for the PPDs is provided on the supplied software CD-ROM. NOTE: • Installing the PostScript printer driver in Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0 may require the use of the operating system files on the original CD-ROM that came with your system.• If you have a PostScript 3 driver in Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0 and want to use it, you must install the PostScript 3 PPD which is also provided on the CD-ROM.Before installing PPD files, make sure that the printer and the PC are properly connected with parallel, USB or network interface. For information about:• connecting with the parallel interface, see page 2.10.• connecting with the USB interface, see page 2.11. For Windows 98/Me, the USB driver must be installed. See page 2.20.• connecting with a network interface, see page 2.12. For a ML-2550, you need to install an optional network interface card; see “Installing a Network or Serial Interface Card” on page F.6.In Windows 95/98/Me1Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically.If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:Select Run from the Start menu, type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive) and click OK.2Select the appropriate language.If you can’t find the desired language from the screen, use the scroll button on the bottom right of the window to display more languages. 3Click Install the Samsung Software-II on your PC (PostScript).
USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVERB.3B4Click Next.5Select Local Printer and click Next.6Click on Have Disk, and then choose:• for Windows 95/98, x:\ML-2550\PS—DRV\ AddPrint\ English (or the desired language)\Win9598\level2• for Windows Me, x:\ML-2550\PS_DRV\ AddPrint\ English (or the desired language)\WinME\level2(where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive)7Click OK.8When Samsung ML-2550 Series PS appears in the Printers list, click Next.NOTE: If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM that came with your Windows into the CD-ROM drive. Follows the instructions on the screen.9Select the port you want use and click Next.10Click Next.11When a window prompting to print a test page appears, select Yes or No and click Finish.12If you select Yes in Step 11, the printer prints a test page. When the page prints out properly, click Yes.13When the installation is completed, click Finish.In Windows NT 4.01Follow steps from 1 to 4 in “In Windows 95/98/Me” on page B.2.2Select the port you want use and click Next.3Click on Have Disk, and then choose x:\ML-2550\PS_DRV\ AddPrint\ English (or the desired language)\ WinNT\level2. Click OK.
USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVERB.4NOTE: If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM that came with your Windows into the CD-ROM drive. Follows the instructions on the screen.4When Samsung ML-2550 Series PS appears in the Printers list, click Next.5Click Next.6When a window prompting to print a test page appears, select Yes or No and click Finish.7If you select Yes in Step 6, the printer prints a test page. When the page prints out properly, click Yes.8When the installation is completed, click Finish.In Windows 2000/XP1Follow steps from 1 to 4 in “In Windows 95/98/Me” on page B.2.2When the installation is completed, click Finish.Reinstalling the PS Driver (Windows 2000/XP)1From the Start menu, select Programs. 2Select Samsung ML-2550 Series, and then Samsung ML-2550 Series PS Driver Maintenance.The Samsung ML-2550 Series PS Driver Maintenance window appears.3Check Repair and then click Next.4Click Finish.
USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVERB.5BUninstalling the PS DriverIn Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.01From the Start menu, select Programs. 2Select Samsung ML-2550 Series, and then Uninstall Samsung ML-2550 Series PS Driver.3When you are asked to confirm your selection, click OK.The Samsung ML-2550 Series PS driver and all of its components are removed from your computer.4Click Finish.In Windows 2000/XP1From the Start menu, select Programs. 2Select Samsung ML-2550 Series, and then Samsung ML-2550 Series PS Driver Maintenance.The Samsung ML-2550 Series PS Driver Maintenance window appears.3Check Remove and then click Next.4When you are asked to confirm your selection, click OK.The Samsung ML-2550 Series PS driver and all of its components are removed from your computer.5Click Finish.
USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVERB.6Using PS Printer Driver FeaturesCertain printer features are not available in this PS driver. For details about the features, refer to Chapter 5,“Printing Tasks.”The printer automatically switches between PS and SPL printer languages depending on the driver you have selected.Accessing Printer PropertiesThe 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:1Click the Windows Start button.2Select Settings then Printers to open the Printers window.3Select Samsung ML-2550 Series PS. 4Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open the properties window.To open the properties window from an application:1From the File menu, select Print to open the Print window.2Make sure that Samsung ML-2550 Series PS is selected in the Name drop-down list.3Click Properties to open the properties window.
CYou can use your printer in a Linux environment.This chapter includes:• Installing the Printer Driver• Using the Configuration Tool• Changing LLPR PropertiesUSING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.2Installing the Printer DriverSystem RequirementsSupported OS• Redhat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and above• Linux Mandrake 7.1/8.0 and above• SuSE 6.4/7.0/7.1 and above• Debian 2.2 and above• Caldera OpenLinux 2.3/2.4 and above• Turbo Linux 6.0 and above• Slackware 7.0/7.1 and aboveRecommended Requirements• Pentium II or Power PC G3• RAM 64 MB or higher• HDD 20 MB or higherSoftwares• Glibc 2.1 or higher• GTK+ 1.2 or higher• GhostScriptInstalling the Printer Driver1Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on.2When 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, ask your system administrator.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.3C3Insert 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 4Select the installation type, either Recommended or Expert, and then click Continue.Recommended is fully automated and is not required any interaction. Expert installation allows you to select the install path or printing system.5If you selected Recommended, go to Step 6.For Expert, select the desired option and then click Begin Install.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.46The printer driver installation begins. When the installation is completed, click Start.7The 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. Type in “root” in the Login field and enter the system password.8You see the printers currently added in your system. Select the printer you will use. The function tabs available for the selected printer appear at the top of the Add a Printer window. NOTE: If the printer supports PS printing, it is recommended to select the PS driver.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.5C9Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer port is set properly. If not proper, change the device setting.10You can use the Settings tab and the Queue tab to view the printer’s current setting. If necessary, you can change the settings.NOTE: The options may differ depending on the printer in use. The Description and the Location field in the Queue screen may not appear depending on the printing system in use.11To exit, click OK.12When the window prompts that the new printer is successfully configured, click OK.13The Linux Printer Configuration window re-appears. From the Info tab, you can view the information about your printer. If necessary, you can change the printer configuration. For details about changing the printer configuration, see “Using the Configuration Tool” on page C.8.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.6Changing the Printer Connection MethodIf you change the printer connection method from USB to parallel or vice versa while in use, you must re-configure your Linux printer by adding the printer in your system. Take the following steps:1Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on.2When 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 a new printer to the printing system. If you are not, ask your system administrator.3From 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 typing in “linux-config” from the Terminal screen.4When the Linux Printer Configuration window appears, click the Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the window.5Click the Connection tab at the top of the Add a Printer window.Ensure that the printer port is set properly. If not proper, change the device setting.6Click OK.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.7CUninstalling the Printer Driver1From 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 typing in “linux-config” from the Terminal screen. 2In the Linux Printer Configuration window, select the Uninstall command from the File menu. 3The 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 are not, ask your system administrator. 4The message window which is asking your confirmation to proceed with the uninstallation appears. Click Yes.5Select Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.86Click OK to begin uninstallation. 7When the uninstallation is completed, click Finished.Using the Configuration ToolThe configuration tool allows the administrative tasks, including adding and removing new printer, and changing their global settings. Regular users can also run it to easily inspect job queues, examine the printer properties and changing their local preference.To access the Configuration Tool:1From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom 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.”2The Linux Printer Configuration window shows a list of installed printers at the left pane. The right pane shows a number of tabs that display information regarding the currently selected printer. Select your printer, if not currently selected.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.9C3The Info tab shows general information about the printer. If you are an Internet user, you can click Go to the Web page for this printer to access the web page. Click the Job tab to inspect and manage the job queue for the selected printer. You can suspend, resume or delete a specific 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 user clicks Apply, these custom settings will be saved in the user’s profile and may be later used with LLPR. If the administrator is running the configuration tool, then the settings will be saved as the new global defaults.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.10Changing LLPR PropertiesYou can fine tune the printer’s properties by opening the LLPR Properties window.To open the LLPR Properties window:1From the application you are using, select the Print command. 2When the Linux LPR window opens, click Properties.You can also open the LLPR window by using the following:• 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.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUXC.11C3The LLPR Properties window opens. You will see the following six tabs at the top of the window:•General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper type, the paper source, the orientation of the documents, enable duplex feature, add start and end banners, and change the number of pages per sheet.•Margins - allows you to specify the page margins. The graphics on the right shows the current settings. These margins do not apply when printing regular PostScript data.•Image - allows you to set image options that will be used when printing images files, i.e. when a non-PostScript document is passed to LLPR on the command line. But colour settings will also take effect for postscript documents. •Text - allows you to select the density of the text and turn the syntax colouring on or off.•HP-GL/2 - allows you to set default options to print documents of the HP-GL/2 format, which is used by some plotters.•Advanced - allows you to override the default settings for the printer.If you click the Save button at the bottom of the window, the options will be kept between LLPR session.Use the Help button to view details about the options in the window.4To apply the options, click OK in the LLPR Properties window. You will return to the Linux LPR window. To start printing, click OK.
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DWhile 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• Selecting Print SettingsPRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.2About the Remote Control PanelDOS users have access to many printer features through specific DOS printer drivers; however, many software manufactures do not develop printer drivers for their software programmes. Your printer provides the software control panel for improved printer control when DOS printer drivers are not available or when certain print settings are not available through DOS software programmes. NOTE: The printer’s Remote Control Panel is not a printer driver. It should be used to set print settings that are not available through DOS software programmes. Printer drivers are supplied by the manufacturers of your DOS software programmes. If your DOS software Programme does 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 1Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically.If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:Select Run from the Start menu, type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive) and click OK.2Select the appropriate language.If you can’t find the desired language from the screen, use the scroll button on the bottom right of the window to display more languages. 3Click Install the Samsung Software-III on your PC (WinRCP).
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.3D4Click Next.The files are copied into the appropriate directory.5After the installation is completed, click Finish.Uninstalling the Remote Control Panel1From the Start menu, select Programs.2Select Samsung ML-2550 Series, and then Uninstall Remote Control Panel.3Click OK.The Samsung ML-2550 Series Remote Control Panel and all of its components are removed from your computer.4Click Finish.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.4Selecting Print SettingsYou can use this Remote Control Panel to select print settings that may not be available on some DOS Programmes. Typically, duplicate print settings that are selected from a DOS software programme override the ones that are selected in the Remote Control Panel.Starting the Remote Control Panel1From the Start menu, select Programs.2Select Samsung ML-2550 Series and then Remote Control Panel. 3The 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 window to access other features.4When you finish changing the settings, click Send.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.5DUsing the Remote Control Panel TabsThe Remote Control Panel allows you to access the following features:Printing TabIn 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 printed for each page. •Quality specifies the print quality.•Margins sets the top and left margin of the print material.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.6Config TabYou can configure various printer features. •Emulation selects the emulation for printing a document. The factory default is Auto. •Power Save determines the length of time the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes to a reduced power state. If the printer is used frequently, select OFF which keeps the printer ready to print with the minimum warm-up time. This uses more power to keep the printer warm and ready to print. •Auto Continue determines what action the printer should take if the Multi-Purpose Tray is empty when a manual feed print job is sent to the printer. If it is checked, the printer will pick up the paper from the tray 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 occurs. If it is unchecked, the printer does not reprint a page 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 printer conserves toner when printing. The default value is unchecked, which provides 100% usage. •Duplex allows you to print on both sides of paper. For details, see page 5.11.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.7DJob TabYou can set options for improving the quality of your print job.•Toner Density determines the toner density of 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 paper type you loaded in the tray of the printer. When using the plain paper, set this to Printer Default. •Image Quality improves the print quality of your text and image and make the characters and images appear smoother. It is preset to Normal at the factory. •Time out determins the amount of time (in seconds) the printer will wait before printing the last page of a print job that does not end with a command to print the page or a formfeed character. You can set from 0 to 300 seconds.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.8Test TabThis tab allows you to 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.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.9DPCL TabIn 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 characters, punctuation, and special symbols used when printing with a selected font. •Pitch sets the font pitch (only if you have selected a scalable monospaced font). Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in one horizontal inch of type. •Point Size sets the font point size (only if you have selected a scalable typographic font). Point size refers to the height of the characters in the font. One point equals approximately 1/72 of an inch. You can select point sizes from 4.0 to 999.75 in increments of 0.25 points. •Lines Per Page sets the number of lines that print on each page. The setting can range from 5 to 128 lines per page.•Courier determines the courier font type; Regular or Dark. •Font List prints a font list showing all the fonts available for PCL emulation.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.10Flash Font and Macro TabThis 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 deactivate (Disable macro) them.•Delete all macros and fonts deletes all macros and fonts in the flash memory. •Refresh updates information about fonts and macros in the flash memory.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.11DPS 3 TabYou can configure various settings for PostScript 3 emulation.•Font List allows you to print the PS font sample list.•Print error information determines whether or not the printer prints the error information page when an error occurs during processing the job. Select ON to print the page, otherwise select OFF.
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONSD.12EPSON/IBM TabYou can configure various settings for EPSON/IBM emulation.•Font allows you to select the desired font.•International character set allows you to select a character set of the desired language. •Character Table selects the character sets.•Pitch sets the font pitch. Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type. •LPI sets the number of lines printed a 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 available for EPSON emulation.
EIf you work in a networked environment, the printer can be shared by other users on the network. ML-2551N and ML-2552W printers are network printers and can be connected to the network via direct attachment to an external print server.This chapter includes:• About Sharing the Printer on a Network• Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer• Setting Up a Network-Connected PrinterNOTE: If you are a ML-2550 user, you need to install an optional network interface card. For more information, see Appendix F, “Programme Installing Printer Options.”USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORK
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.2About Sharing the Printer on a NetworkIf you work in a networked environment, you can connect your printer to the network.Locally-Shared PrinterYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called the “host computer” on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x/Me/XP/NT 4.0/2000 network printer connection.Network-connected PrinterML-2551N and ML-2552W printers have the built-in network interface. For more information about connecting your printer to the network, see page 2.12.To use a ML-2550 printer as a network printer, you need to install an optional network interface card in your printer. For a ML-2551N printer, you can replace the network interface card to one supporting the wireless LAN interface. See page F.6 for information about installing the card.Printing Across a NetworkWhether the printer is locally connected or network-connected, you need to install the ML-2550 series printer software on each computer that will print documents to the printer.
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.3ESetting Up a Locally Shared PrinterIn Windows 9x/MeSetting Up the Host Computer1Start Windows.2From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and double-click on the Network icon.3Check the File and Print Sharing box, and click OK. Close the window.4From the Start menu, select Printers from Settings and double-click your printer name.5Select Properties in the Printer menu.6Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box. Fill in the Shared Name field and click OK.Setting Up the Client Computer1Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.2Open your network folder in the left column.3Right-click the shared name and select Capture Printer Port.4Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on box, and click OK.5From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers.6Double-click your printer icon.7From the Printer menu, select Properties.8From the Details tab, select the printer port and click OK.
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.4In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XPSetting Up the Host Computer1Start Windows.2For Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings, and Printers from the Start menu.For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes from the Start menu. 3Double-click your printer icon.4From the Printer menu, select Sharing.5For Windows NT 4.0, check the Shared box. For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box.For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box.6For Windows NT 4.0, fill in the Share Name field and click OK. For Windows 2000/XP, fill in the Shared Name field and click OK. Setting Up the Client Computer1Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.2Open your network folder in the left column.3Click the shared name.4For Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and Printers from the Start menu.For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes from the Start menu. 5Double-click your printer icon.6From the Printer menu, select Properties.7From the Ports tab, click Add Port.
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.5E8Select Local port and click New Port.9Fill in the Enter a port name field, enter the shared name.10Click OK and click Close.11For Windows NT 4.0, click OK.For Windows 2000/XP, click Apply and click OK.Setting Up a Network-Connected PrinterTo use as your network printer, you have to set up the desired network protocols on the printer. Setting protocols can be accomplished by using the supplied network program. Please refer to SyncThru User’s Guide. You can configure the basic network parameters through the printer’s control panel. Use the printer control panel to do the following:• Print a Network Configuration Page• Enable or disable network protocols ( AppleTalk, IPX/SPX)• Configure TCP/IP• Configure IPX frame types
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.6Configuring Network Parameters on theControl PanelSupported Operating Systems• IPX/SPX: Internet Packet exchange/Sequenced Packet eXchange• TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol• DLC/LLC: Data Link Control/Logical Link Control• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol• BOOTP: Bootstrap ProtocolPrinting a Network Configuration PageThe Network Configuration page shows how the network interface card on your printer is configured. The default settings enabled all parts which are suitable for most applications. 1Press the Menu button ( ) until you see “Network” on the bottom line of the display.2Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.3Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Print Net CFG” displays on the bottom line.4Press the Enter button ( ). The Network Configuration page prints out.Item RequirementsNetwork Interface 10/100 Base-TX (standard for ML-2551N and ML-2552W) or 802.11b Wireless LAN (standard for ML-2552W)Network Operating System• Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x• Windows 95/98/Me, NT 4.0/2000• Unix AT&T, BSD4.3, HP-UX, SUN OS, SOLARIS, SCO• Linux RedHat 6.0• Macintosh OS 7.0 or higherNetwork Protocols • Netware IPX/SPX• TCP/IP, DLC/LLC on Windows • Port9100 on Windows NT, Unix, Linux • Apple EtherTalk (802.3)Dynamic Addressing Server• DHCP, BOOTP
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.7ESetting Network ProtocolsWhen you first install the printer, all supported network protocols are enabled when you turn the printer on. If a network protocol is enabled, the printer may actively transmit on the network even when the protocol is not in use. This may increase network traffic slightly. To eliminate unnecessary traffic, you can disable unused protocols.1Press the Menu button ( ) until you see “Network” on the bottom line of the display.2Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.3Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Config Network” displays on the bottom line. Press the Enter button ( ).4Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Yes” and press the Enter button ( ). Then press the Upper Level button ( ).5Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see the desired protocol on the bottom line.You can choose AppleTalk or Netware. 6Press the Enter button ( ).7Press the scroll button ( or ) to change the setting to “On” (enable) or “Off” (disable).8Press the Enter button ( ) to save the selection.
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.8Configuring TCP/IPYour printer can be set up on a variety of TCP/IP networks. There are several ways in which your printer can be assigned a TCP/IP address, depending on your network.• Static Addressing: TCP/IP address is assigned manually by the network administrator.• Dynamic Addressing BOOTP/DHCP(default): TCP/IP address is assigned automatically by the server.Static AddressingTo enter the TCP/IP address from your printer’s control panel, take the following steps: 1Press the Menu button ( ) until you see “Network” on the bottom line of the display. Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.2Press the Enter button ( ) when “Config Network” displays on the bottom line.3Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Yes” and press the Enter button ( ).4Press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ). 5Press the Enter button ( ) when “Config TCP” displays.6Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Yes” and press the Enter button ( ).7Press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ). 8Press the Enter button ( ) when “IP Get Method” displays.9Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Static” and press the Enter button ( ).10Press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ).
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.9E11Press the Enter button ( ) to access the IP Address menu.IP address consists of 4 bytes. 12Press the scroll button ( or ) to enter a number between 0 and 255 and press the Enter button ( ).13Repeat Step 12 to complete the address from the 1st byte to the 4th byte.14To select other parameters, such as Subnet Mask or Gateway, press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( or ). Press the Enter button ( ).15Repeat steps 12 and 13 to configure the other TCP/IP parameters.Dynamic Addressing (BOOTP/DHCP)To assign the TCP/IP address automatically by the server, take the following steps:1Press the Menu button ( ) until you see “Network” on the bottom line of the display. Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.2Press the Enter button ( ) when “Config Network” displays on the bottom line.3Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Yes” and press the Enter button ( ).4press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ).5Press the Enter button ( ) when “Config TCP” displays.6Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Yes” and press the Enter button ( ).Enter a number between 0 and 255 for each byte.
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.107Press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ). 8Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “DHCP” and press the Enter button ( ).9To assign the address from the BOOTP server, press the Enter button ( ) when “BOOTP” displays.Configuring IPX Frame TypesOn IPX/SPX protocol networks (for example, Novell NetWare), the format of network communication frames must be specified on the printer. In most cases, you can keep the default setting “AUTO”. However, you can manually set the frame type format, if required.•AUTO (default): Automatically senses and limits the frame type to the first one detected.•EN_8023: Limits the frame type to IPX over IEEE 802.3 frames. All others will be counted and discarded.•EN_II: Limits the frame type to IPX over Ethernet Frames. All others will be counted and discarded.•EN_8022: Limits the frame type to IPX over IEEE 802.2 with IEEE 802.3 frames. All others will be counted and discarded.•EN_SNAP: Limits the frame type to IPX over SNAP with IEEE 802.3 frames. All others will be counted and discarded.Note that the IPX/SPX protocol must be enabled in the Netware menu before you can configure frame types. See “Setting Network Protocols” on page E.7.Take the following steps to change the frame type format:1Press the Menu button ( ) until you see “Network” on the bottom line of the display. Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.2Press the Enter button ( ) when “Config Network” displays on the bottom line.
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.11E3Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Yes” on the bottom line. Press the Enter button ( ). 4Press the Upper Level button ( ). 5Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Netware” displays on bottom line. Press the Enter button ( ).6Press the Enter button ( ) when “On” displays.7press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ).8Press the Enter button ( ) when “Config Netware” displays.9Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Yes” on the bottom line. Press the Enter button ( ), and then press the Upper Level button ( ).10Press the Upper Level button ( ), then use the scroll button ( ).11Press the Enter button ( ) when “IPX Frame Type” displays.12Press the scroll button ( ) until you see the desired frame type and press the Enter button ( ). 13Press the scroll button ( or ) to change the setting and then press the Enter button ( ).14Repeat steps 12 and 13 to configure another frame type, if necessary.
USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORKE.12Restoring the Network ConfigurationYou can return the network configuration to its default settings.1Press the Menu button ( ) until you see “Network” on the bottom line of the display. 2Press the Enter button ( ) to access the menu.3Press scroll button ( or ) until “Default Set” displays on the bottom line.4Press the Enter button ( ) to confirm the selection.
FYour printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimised to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that 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 or Serial Interface Card• Installing an Optional Paper TrayPROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.2Precautions When Installing Printer OptionsDISCONNECT THE POWER CORD: Never remove the printer control board while the printer is plugged in.To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord when installing or removing ANY internal or external printer option.DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY: The control board and internal printer options (Memory and PS DIMMs, Network and Serial interface cards) are sensitive to static electricity. Before installing or removing an internal option, discharge static electricity from your body by touching something metal, such as the metal back plate on any device plugged into a grounded power source. If you walk round before finishing installation, discharge any static electricity once again.
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.3FInstalling Memory and PostScript DIMMsAdditional printer memory and the PostScript option are provided on DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules). This procedure is applicable to either option.NOTE: For using the ML-2550 printer with the PostScript driver, you need to install an optional PS DIMM.1Turn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the printer.2Remove the two screws on the rear of the printer, then remove the control board cover.
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.43Locate the PS DIMM slot (the upper slot) and the memory DIMM slot (the lower slot) on the control board. They are not interchangeable.To install the PS DIMM, continue with Step 4.To install the memory DIMM, go to Step 5.4Hold the PS DIMM so that the notch and the connection point are aligned with the slot as shown, and insert it all the way into the upper slot labelled “ROM DIMM” at a 90 degrees angle.5Hold the memory DIMM so that the notch and the connection point are aligned with the slot as shown, and insert it all the way into the lower slot labelled “RAM DIMM” at a 90 degrees angle.PS DIMMMemory DIMM
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.5F6Replace the control board cover and tighten the two screws.7Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer on.NOTES: For PostScript driver installation and usage information on a Macintosh system, refer to Appendix A, "Using Your Printer with a Macintosh." For PS printing on a Windows system, refer to Appendix B, "Using Windows PostScript Driver."
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.6Removing the Memory or PS DIMM1Follow steps 1 and 2 on page F.3 to access the control board.2Push the clips at each end of the connector slot away from the DIMM.3Place the DIMM in its original packaging or wrap it with paper and store it in a box.4Follow from Step 6 on page F.5.Installing a Network or Serial Interface CardCheck if there is missing parts in your package of the optional interface card.➐☎Network Interface Card, SyncThru CD-ROM and Setup Guide➐☎Serial Interface Card
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.7FReview the precautions on page F.2 and then follow this procedure to install the network or serial interface card option in your printer.1Unpack the network or serial printer card. Make sure that there is no missing or damaged part.2Turn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the printer.3Remove the two screws on the back of the printer, then remove the control board cover. 4Remove the two screws and the bracket from the control board. You can discard the old bracket.
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.8If you are replacing the network interface card with new one or the serial interface card, remove the two screws and the old card.5Align the connector on the network or serial interface card with the connector on the control board. Push the card firmly into the connector until it is completely inserted into place.6Tighten the two screws which you removed in Step 4.
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.9F7Replace the control board cover and tighten the two screws.8If you purchase the network interface card supporting the wireless LAN interface, insert the antenna counterclockwise, as shown.9Connect the network or serial cable, reconnect the power cord and then turn the printer on.NOTES: • For information about configuring and using the printer on a network environment, refer to the User’s Guide provided with the network interface card. You can also configure the network parameters on the control panel; see page E.6.• Because the network and the serial interface cards are inserted into the same connector on the control board, you cannot install both of them.
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.10Installing an Optional Paper TrayYou 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 paper tray.1Turn off the printer and unplug all cables from the printer.2Remove the tape fastening the interface cable from the bottom of the support unit.3Observe the location of the support unit’s tabs.Support unitPaper tray
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.11F4Align the printer with the support unit and lower it into place on the tabs.5Plug the cable into the connector on the back of the printer.6Load paper in the Tray2. For information about loading paper in the tray, see page 2.6.7Reconnect 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 5.2.CAUTIONS: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.
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONSF.12MEMO
GThis chapter includes:• Printer Specifications• Paper SpecificationsSPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONSG.2Printer SpecificationsItem Specifications and DescriptionPrint Speed 24 PPM (A4); 25 PPM (Letter)Resolution 1200 dpiFirst Printing Time Less than 12 seconds Warm-up Time 50 secondsPower Rating AC 100 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 HzPower Consumption 400 W average during operation Less than 15 W in power-save modeAcoustic Noise Stand by: Less than 35 dBOperating: Less than 55 dBToner Supply Single cartridgeToner Cartridge Life 10,000 Pages (for starter, 5,000 Pages), IDC 5% coverageDuty Cycle Monthly: 100,000 pages maximumWeight Gross: 17.3 Kg (38.1 lb) / Net: 13.5 Kg (29.8 lb)Package Weight Paper: 1.83 Kg, Plastic: 0.33 KgExternal Dimensions(W x D x H)386 (W) x 436 (D) x 326 (H) mm / 15.2 x 17.2 x 12.8 in. (without options)Operating Environment Temperature: 10 ~ 32 °C / 50 ~ 90 °FHumidity: 20 ~ 80 % RHEmulation PCL 6, PostScript 3 (option for ML-2550), IBM ProPrinter, EPSON Random Access Memory (RAM)Standard 32 MBExpandable to 144 MB: 100 pin, SDRAM, 3.3 V; 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB availableFonts 1 bitmap, 45 scalable, 136 PS fonts (option for ML-2550)Interface Switching Automatic (Parallel, USB, Network)Interface• IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel Standard- Modes supported: Compatible, Nibble, Byte, ECP• USB Interface Standard- USB 2.0 compliant- 480 Mbps 1 port• Network Interface - 10/100 Base TX (option for ML-2550)- 802.11b Wireless LAN (option for ML-2550, ML-2551N)• Serial Interface(option)
SPECIFICATIONSG.3GPaper SpecificationsOverviewYour printer accepts a variety of print materials, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies and custom-size paper. Properties, such as weight, composition, grain and moisture content, are important factors affecting the printer’s performance and the output quality. Paper 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 the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control.• Before purchasing large quantities of paper, ensure that the paper meets the requirements specified in this User’s Guide. CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements.
SPECIFICATIONSG.4Supported Sizes of PaperNOTE: You may experience jams when using print materials with a length of less than 127 mm (5.0 in.). For optimum performance, ensure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly. Please refer to “Printer and Paper Storage Environment” on page G.7.Tray1/Tray2 DimensionsaWeight CapacitybLetter 216 X 279 mm(8.5 X 11 in.)60 to 105 g/m2 bond (16 to 28 lb)500 sheets of 80 g/m2 bond paperA4 8.3 X 11.7 in.(210 X 297 mm )Executive 191 X 267 mm(7.25 X 10.5 in.)Legal 216 X 356 mm(8.5 X 14 in.)B5 (JIS) 182 X 257 mm (7.2 X 10 in.)Folio 216 X 330 mm (8.5 X 13 in.)Multi-Purpose Tray Dimensionsaa. The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. See “Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials” on page 4.22.Weight Capacitybb. Capacity may vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.Minimum Size (custom)76 X 127 mm (3 X 5 in.) 60 to 163 g/m2 bond (16 to 43 lb)100 sheets of 80 g/m2 bond paperMaximum Size (custom)216 X 356mm (8.5 X 14 in.)TransparencySame minimum and maximum paper sizes as listed above.Thickness:0.10 X 0.14 mm (0.0039 X 0.0055 in.)50 typicalLabelscc. Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield)Thickness:0.10 X 0.14 mm (0.0039 X 0.0055 in.)25 typicalEnvelopes up to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) up to 10
SPECIFICATIONSG.5GGuidelines for Using PaperFor the best result, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Ensure that the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges.If you are unsure of what type of paper you 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.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 to the paper. Insure that any coloured paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (200 °C or 392 °F for 0.1 second).Symptom Problem with Paper SolutionPoor print quality or toner adhesion, problems with feedingToo moist, too rough, too smooth or embossed; faulty paper lotTry another kind of paper, between 100 ~ 250 Sheffield, 4 ~ 5 % moisture content.Dropout, jamming, curl Stored improperlyStore paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping.Increased gray background shading/printer wearToo heavy Use lighter paper, open the rear output tray.Excessive curl problems with feedingToo moist, wrong grain direction or short-grain construction• Open the rear output tray.• Use long-grain paper.Jamming, damage to printerCutouts or perforationsDo not use paper with cutouts or perforations.Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper.
SPECIFICATIONSG.6Paper SpecificationsPaper Output CapacityCategory SpecificationsAcid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pHCaliper 0.094 ~ 0.18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils)Curl in Ream Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in.)Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray.Fusing CompatibilityMust not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for 0.1 second.Grain Long GrainMoisture Content 4 % ~ 6 % by weightSmoothness 100 ~ 250 SheffieldOutput Tray CapacityFace-down top output tray 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 bond paperFace-up rear output tray 100 sheet of 80 g/m2 bond paper
SPECIFICATIONSG.7GPrinter and Paper Storage EnvironmentPaper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation.Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly.Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses and gains moisture it can become distorted. This 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 long periods may experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to large supplies of paper.Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have more potential for environment damage, especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum printer performance. The required condition is 20° to 24°C (68° to 75°F), with a relative humidity of 45% to 55%. The following guidelines should be considered when evaluating the paper’s storage environment:• Paper should be stored at or near room temperature.• The air should not be too dry 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.
SPECIFICATIONSG.8EnvelopesEnvelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components:• Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb) or jamming may occur.• Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) curl, and should not contain air.• Condition: Envelopes 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.NOTES:• Use only the Multi-Purpose Tray to print envelopes.• You may 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 Environment” on page G.7.Minimum MaximumMulti-Purpose Tray90 X 148 mm (3.5 X 5 in.)216 X 356 mm(8.5 X 14 in.)
SPECIFICATIONSG.9GEnvelopes with Double Side SeamsDouble side-seams construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or FlapsEnvelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more 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 MarginsThe following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope.NOTES:• For best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6 in.) from the edges of the envelope.• Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.Envelope StorageProper storage of envelopes helps contribute to print quality. Envelopes should be stored flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope may wrinkle during printing. See “Printing on Envelopes” on page 4.14.Type of Address Minimum MaximumReturn address 15 mm (0.6 in.) 51 mm (2 in.)Delivery address 51 mm (2 in.) 89 mm (3.5 in.)CorrectIncorrect
SPECIFICATIONSG.10LabelsCAUTIONS: • 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 than once and never print on a partial sheet of labels.When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:• Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200 °C (392 °F), the printer’s fusing temperature.• Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets with spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.• Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (.5 in.) of curl in any direction.• Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.See “Printing on Labels” on page 4.17.TransparenciesTransparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand 200 °C (392 °F), the printer’s fusing temperature.CAUTION: To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers.See “Printing on Transparencies” on page 4.19.
1Aantenna, connect 2.12Bbooklet printing 5.17Ccancel, print job 5.5card stock, print 4.22cleaning sheet, print 6.9components 1.5configuration page, print 6.2connectEthernet 2.12network antenna 2.12parallel 2.10power cord 2.13USB 2.11control panel 3.2buttons 3.3display 3.2menus 3.5custom-sized materials, prnt 4.22Ddemo page, print 2.14display language, changecontrol panel 2.14printer driver 2.20double-sided printing 5.11Eenvelopes, print 4.14error messages 7.20Ethernet cable, print 2.12Fface down output tray 4.5face up output tray 4.6Favorite setting, use 5.6featuresprinter 1.2printer driver 2.16Ggraphic properties, set 5.25Hhelp, use 5.6Iimage mode 5.26installPPD files B.2printer driver for Macintosh A.2printer options F.1Remote Control Panel D.2SPL driver for Linux C.2SPL driver for Windows 2.17toner cartridge 2.4Llabels, print 4.17Linuxcommon problems 7.25configuration tool C.8driver, install C.2LLPR properties C.10load, paperin the Multi-Purpose Tray 4.8in the Tray1/optional Tray 2 2.6using the manual feed 4.12INDEX
2MMacintoshcommon problems 7.23desktop printer, create A.4document, print A.6driver, install A.2system requirements A.2manual feed mode, use 4.12memory DIMM, install F.3Multi-Purpose Tray, use 4.8Nnetwork antenna, connect 2.12network interface card, install F.6network printingcable/antenna, connect 2.12card, install F.6locally shared printer, set E.3network-connected printer, set E.5parameters, configure E.6n-up printing 5.13Ooption, installmemory DIMM F.3network interface card F.6paper tray 2 F.10PS DIMM F.3serial interface card F.6optional tray, install F.10orientation, select 5.3output location, select 4.5overlay, use 5.21Ppaperchoose 4.2load 2.6sizes and capacities 4.3specifications G.3paper jamaround the toner cartridge 7.10in the duplex area 7.13in the paper exit area 7.12in the paper feed areaMulti-Purpose Tray 7.9optional Tray 2 7.8Tray 1 7.7tips for avoiding 7.14paper level bar 4.7paper properties, set 5.7paper size,set 5.7paper source, set 5.8paper type, set 5.8parallel cable, connect 2.10poster printing 5.16PostScript driveraccess, in Windows B.6errors 7.24install, in Macintosh A.2install, in Windows B.2preprinted paper, print 4.21print order, set 5.28print quality problems 7.15print quality problems, solve 7.15print resolution, set 5.25printer softwareinstallin Linux C.2in Macintosh A.2in Windows 2.17reinstallin Windows 2.18uninstallin Linux C.7in Windows 2.19printingbooklets 5.17configuration page 6.2demo page 2.14double-sided 5.11fitting to a selected paper 5.15from Macintosh A.6from Windows 5.2multiple pages on one sheet 5.13posters 5.16reduced/enlarged document 5.14using overlays 5.21watermarks 5.18printing problems 7.3problem, solvingchecklist 7.2DOS 7.27error messages 7.20general 7.3Linux 7.25Macintosh 7.23paper jams 7.7print quality 7.15PS errors 7.24Windows 7.22PS DIMM, install F.3
3Qquality problems, solve 7.15Rrear output tray, use 4.6Remote Control Panelinstall D.2start D.4tabs D.5uninstall D.3Sserial interface card, install F.6specificationpaper G.3printer G.2system requirementsfor Linux C.2for Macintosh A.2for Windows 2.17Ttoner cartridgeinstall 2.4maintain 6.3redistribute 6.4replace 6.6Toner Save mode, use 5.9top output tray, use 4.5transparencies, print 4.19Tray 1, use 2.6turn on, printer 2.13UuninstallLinux C.7Remote Control Panel D.3Windows 2.19unpack 2.2USB cable, connect 2.11USB driver, installin Windows 98/Me 2.20Wwatermarks, use 5.18
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