Samsung Electronics Co ML1210 Laser Printer User Manual Part1a

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Laser Printer Users Manual Part1a

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Users Manual Part1a

This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein issubject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, director indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.© 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.• ML-1200 Series and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.• Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.• IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.• Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000 aretrademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• GNU Ghostscript software, Copyright (C) 1999. Aladdin Enterprise, Menlo Park, California,and other authors as indicated in its documentation.• Apple, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.• Adobe and Adobe Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems.• All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies ororganizations.
ISpecial Features –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1.1Printer Components ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1.3Control Panel Buttons –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1Control Panel Lights ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.3ContentsIntroductionSTEP 1:Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1STEP 2:Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2STEP 3:Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4STEP 4:Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6STEP 5:Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7STEP 6:Print a Demo Page! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7STEP 7:Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.8Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– 2.13Choosing Paper and Other Media ––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1Selecting the Output Location ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.4Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5Printing on Envelopes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.7Printing on Heavy Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9Printing on Labels –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.10Printing on Transparencies ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11Printing on Preprinted Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.12Printing on Card Stocks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1312Setting Up Your Printer3Using Control Panel4Print Media
IIMaintaining Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1Cleaning the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4Maintaining Your Printer6Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper––––––––––5.7Fitting Your Document to a selected Paper Size–––––––––5.8Printing Posters––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––5.9Setting Graphic Properties ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11Printing Watermarks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.13Using Page Overlay ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.16Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.20Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.21Printing Tasks5Troubleshooting Checklist ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.1Solving General Printing Problems –––––––––––––––––––– 7.2Clearing Paper Jams ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.6Solving Print Quality Problems –––––––––––––––––––––– 7.11Troubleshooting Error Messages ––––––––––––––––––––– 7.17Common Windows Problems –––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.19Problem Solving7Printer Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1Paper Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2Using Your Printer with a USB cable –––––––––––––––––– A.10Using Your Printer with Macintosh –––––––––––––––––––– A.16Linux Driver Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.23AppendixINDEX
IIIEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationThe printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser productconforming to the requirements of IEC 825.Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer aredesigned so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level duringnormal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.WARNINGNever operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scannerassembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER OPEN. DONOT OPEN THIS COVER.VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHTDEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.ATTENZIONE -RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA.EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.PRECAUCION -RADIACION LASER IVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE ALRAYO.ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ERUDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN ISTRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÄRURKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINANÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.Laser Safety Statement
IVOzone SafetyPower SaverDuring normal operation, the Samsung ML-1200 Series printerproduces ozone. the ozone produced does not present a hazard tothe operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operatedin a well ventilated area.If you need additional information about ozone, please requestyour nearest Samsung dealer.This printer contains advanced energy conservation technologythat reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.When the printer does not receive data for an extended period oftime, power consumption is automatically lowered. The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement ofany product or service.Environmental and Safety Consideration
VDo not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in themanual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you must first stop operation of theequipment. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCCRules.This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digitalapparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “DigitalApparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareilsnumériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “AppareilsNumériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationCAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufactureresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection 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 withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which canbe determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Fcc RegulationsRadio Frequency Emissions
VIWe,SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, KoreaorSHANDONG SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO., LTDJinzhou Road, Weihai Hi-Tech. IDZ Shandong Province, Chinadeclare sole responsibility that the Samsung ML-1200 Series Laser printermeets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low VoltageDirective 73/23/EEC.Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official journal ofthe European Communities:EN 50081-Emissions:EN 55022 Radiated, Class BEN 55022 Conducted, Class BEN 61000-3-2 Power HarmonicsEN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and FlickerEN 55024-EMS:EN 6100-4-2 Electrostatic DischargeEN 6100-4-3 RF EM FieldEN 6100-4-4 Fast TransientEN 6100-4-5 SurgesEN 6100-4-6 RF Common modeEN 6100-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic FieldEN 6100-4-11 Voltage Dips and InterruptionsEN 60950-SafetyEC Declaration of ConformityEnvironmental and Safety Consideration
chapter Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1200Series printer! This chapter provides information on thefollowing topics:◆ Special Features◆ Printer Components11
Special FeaturesINTRODUCTION1.1Samsung ML-1200 Series is a versatile, productive printerequipped with special features that improve print quality,giving you a competitive edge. You can:• You can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.11.• Your printer prints 12 pages-per-minute.Print with excellent quality and high speed• Standard 150-sheet automatic input tray and a 1-sheetmanual input tray support various sizes and types of paper.• Two output locations: Select either the face-down outputtray or the face-up output slot for the most convenientaccess.Handle paper flexibly• You can use Toner Save mode to use less toner. See page5.6.• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper(N-up printing). See page 5.7.• One-touch last page printing is allowed in the Ready mode.See page 5.20.• The printer automatically conserves electricity bysubstantially reducing power consumption when not printing.• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energyefficiency. Save your time and money
INTRODUCTION1.21.2• You can print in Window 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000.• Your printer is compatible with the Linux system.Print in various environmentsSpecial Features• You can customize your documents by using Watermarkssuch as “Confidential.” See page 5.13.• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plainpaper. See page 5.16.• Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of yourdocument are magnified and printed across the selectedsheet of paper. After the document has printed, trim off thewhite edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to forma poster. See page 5.9.Create professional documents• You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000.• Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh. • The ML-1200 Series printer comes with both Parallel(ML-1210 Only) and USB interfaces.Print in various environments
INTRODUCTION1.3Printer ComponentsFront ViewPaper supportFace-down outputtrayOutput leverPaper output supportFront coverFace-up output slotControl panelAutomatic inputtrayManual inputtrayPaper guides
INTRODUCTION1.4Inside ViewRear ViewPower switchPower receptacle Parallel port (ML-1210 Only)USB portToner cartridgePrinter ComponentsFront cover
chapter This chapter provides step by step information on setting upyour printer. Topics included in this chapter are:◆STEP 1:Unpack Your Printer◆STEP 2:Install the Toner Cartridge◆STEP 3:Load Paper◆STEP 4:Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable(ML-1210 Only)◆STEP 5:Turn on the Printer◆STEP 6:Print a Demo Page!◆STEP 7:Install the Printer Software◆Installing Software from Diskette22
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.1Unpack Your Printer1Remove the printer and all accessoriesfrom the packing carton. Make surethat your printer has been packed withthe following items:Toner cartridge Power cordPaper Output SupportCD-ROM*USB Cable(ML-1220M Only)2Carefully remove all packing tapes fromthe printer. 3Attach the supplied paper outputsupport as shown.Setup GuideNotes:• If any items are missing or damaged,notify your dealer immediately.• Components may differ from onecountry to another.• The CD-ROM contains the printerdriver, the User’s Guide, the AdobeAcrobat Reader program and the MakeYour Own Diskette setup software.
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.21Grasp the front cover by both sides ofthe cover and pull it toward you toopen.2Remove the toner cartridge from its bagand remove the paper covering the tonercartridge completely out of the cartridge.Discard the paper.3Gently shake the cartridge from side toside to distribute the toner evenly insidethe cartridge.CAUTION:To prevent damage, do not expose thetoner cartridge to light for more than a fewminutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, ifleft exposed for more than a few minutes.If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it offwith a dry cloth and wash clothing in coldwater. Hot water sets toner into fabric.Install the Toner Cartridge
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.3Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately2,500 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).5Grasp the handle and insert thecartridge in the printer until it snapsinto place.6Close the front cover. Make sure thatthe cover is securely closed.4Locate the cartridge slots inside theprinter, one on each side.Install the Toner Cartridge
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.41Pull the paper support on the automaticinput tray up, until it stops.2Before loading the paper, flex the sheetsback and forth to loosen them, then fanthem.Tap the edges of the stack on a table topto straighten them to prevent paperjams.3Load a stack of paper into the automaticinput tray with the print side facingup.Load Paper
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.55Adjust the paper guides to the width ofthe paper stack.4Do not load too much. This trayholds up to 150 sheets.Keep the paper below this heightmark.Load PaperNotes:• Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp. • If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam.• If you are needed to add more sheets of paper while printing, remove theremaining paper from the tray at first. Then, reinsert them with the newpaper. Note that adding new paper into the remains in the tray may causepaper jams or multiple feeding.
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.6Connect to the Computer with aParallel Cable (ML-1210 Only)1Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.2Plug the parallel printer cable into theconnector on the back of the printer. Push the metal clips down to fitinside the notches on the cable plug.3Connect the other end of the cable tothe parallel interface port on yourcomputer, and tighten the screws. See your computer documentation ifyou need help.To the parallelport on PC➜If you are using a USB interfaceGo to “Using Your Printer with a USB Cable” onpage A.10.
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.71Plug the power cord into the powerreceptacle on the back of the printer.2Plug the other end into a properlygrounded AC outlet.3Turn on the power.Turn on the PrinterTo AC outletAs the printer powers up, all the printercontrol panel lights turn on briefly. Whenonly the Data light remains on, press andhold the Demo button.Hold down the button for about 2 secondsuntil all lights blink slowly, then release,the demo page will print.Laser Beam PrinterExcellent PerformanceSaving & ConvenienceCompatibilityML-1210 / ML-1220M / ML-210The demo page provides a sample of theprint quality and helps you verify theprinter is printing correctly.Print a Demo Page!➜
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.8Install the Printer SoftwareIncluded with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printerdriver for some of the most popular Windows softwareapplications. To operate your printer, you must install a printerdriver, which translates data from your application into datathat the printer understands.If you are printing with a parallel interface (ML-1210 Only)Go to page 2.9 for information on installing the print softwareon a computer that is attached directly to the printer with aparallel cable.If you are printing with a USB interfaceGo to “Using Your Printer with a USB Cable” on page A.10, forinformation on installing the print software on a USB-enabledcomputer.If you are printing from MacintoshGo to “Using Your Printer with a Macintosh” on page A.16, forinformation on installing the print software and printing fromMacintosh.If you are printing in LinuxGo to “Linux Driver Installation” on page A.23, for informationon installing the Linux driver.Verify the following:• At least 16 MB or more of RAM is installed on your PC. • There is at least 50 MB of free disk space on your PC.• All applications are closed on your PC before beginninginstallation.• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 orWindows 2000.Before Installing the Printer Software
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.91Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation willstart automatically.If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exein the Open box (where xis the drive letter for the CD-ROMdrive), then click OK.Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROMNote: If the New HardwareFound box appears duringthe installation procedure,click the x in the upperright corner of the box, or click Cancel.2When the opening screen appears, select the appropriatelanguage.3Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.Install the Printer Software
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.10Install the Printer Software4The Welcome window opens. Click Next.5The files are copied into the appropriate directory.6Click Finish.
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.11Install the Printer SoftwareIf you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive,you can use Make diskette utility in Windows to create thedisks you need for the installation. Go to “Installing Softwarefrom Diskette” on page 2.13.Some printer features, such as paper size and pageorientation, may be available through your application settings.Use application settings, if available, because they overrideprinter driver settings.Access advanced printer features through your printer driver.See the chapter 5, “Printing Tasks” for instructions on usingyour printer driver features.In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in theSamsung ML-1200 Series program group allows you to selectand remove any or all of the Samsung ML-1200 Series printingsystem components. If you are upgrading the printer driver, orif your installation fails, uninstall the driver doing as thefollowing instructions.1From the Start menu, select Programs.2Select Samsung ML-1200 Series, and then SamsungML-1200 Series Driver Maintenance.Software Installation TipsI do not have a CD-ROM driveHow do I access printer features ?How do I remove theprinting software ?
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.12• Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer andthe printer. Turn on the printer, then turn on the computer.• Close any virus protection programs that are running on yourcomputer. • Uninstall the printer software using the instruction above,then repeat the installation procedure.The Samsung ML-1200 Series Printer supports the Linuxsystem. Go to “Linux Driver Installation” on page A.23 forinformation on installing the Linux driver.If you have installingproblems5Click Finish.3When your computer confirms your selection, click OK.4The Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver and all of itscomponents are removed from your computer.Can I use this printer inthe other OS?Install the Printer Software
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.13Installing Software from DisketteIf you do not have a CD-ROM drive and if you have accessto another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can copysoftware installation files from your printer software CD-ROM onto floppy diskettes, then use the diskettesinstead of the CD-ROM to install the software.You can make the installation diskettes for Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver. Make sure that you haveseveral formatted diskettes ready, then follow these steps:1Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically.If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:Select Run from the Start menu, and typex:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where xis the driveletter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.2When the opening screen appears, select the appropriatelanguage.3Click Make your own Diskette set of software.Making Installation Diskettes
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.144The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears.Select the floppy disk drive you will use to insert thediskette. 5Click Copy all disk images.If you want to copy a portion of the selected component,select the disk you want to copy in the Disk Imageswindow, then click Copy selected disk image. 6When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette intothe floppy drive, and click Yes to copy the first diskette.For multiple diskettes, when the first diskette is finished,you are prompted to insert disk 2.Make sure you label each diskette in order as you createit: Samsung ML-1200 Series driver, disk 1 of 2, etc.Shows the path ofthe selectedcomponent.Shows the number ofdisks required to copythe selected component. Select the floppydrive you will use.Installing Software from Diskettes
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTERInstalling Software from Diskettes7If you have more than one disk, insert the next disk andclick Yes. 8When copying to diskettes has been completed, clickClose in the Copy to Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit inthe SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box.To install the printer driver from the diskettes, take thefollowing steps:1Insert the first diskette (if the selected software diskettesare more than one).2From the Start menu, select Run. 3Type A:\setup.exe in the Open box and click OK. (ifyour floppy drive is not A, substitute the correct letter.)4Follow the on-screen instruction to complete theinstallation.Installing Software2.15

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