Page 2 This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2000 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Special Features ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Printer Components –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3 Setting Up Your Printer STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.15 Using the Control Panel Control Panel Buttons ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1 Control Panel Lights –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
Page 4 Printing Tasks Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) ––––––––– 5.7 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) –– 5.10 Scaling Your Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11 Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size –––––––––––––––...
Page 5: Laser Safety Statement
Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
Page 6: Ozone Safety
However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
Page 7 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Party Responsible for Product Compliance Samsung Electronics America American QA Lab 85 West Tasman Dr. San Jose, CA 95134...
Page 8 EC Declaration of Conformity SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. #259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea declares sole responsibility that the Samsung ML-6040 Laser printer meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official journal of...
Page 9 Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-6040 printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Special Features Printer Components...
Page 10: Introduction
Special Features Your new Samsung ML-6040 printer is equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • You can Print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.18.
Page 11 (Page Overlay). See page 5.24. • One-touch last page printing is available when the printer is in ready mode. See page 5.30. • The Samsung ML-6040 printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. • You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT 4.0.
Page 12: Printer Components
Printer Components Front View Top output tray (Face down output ) Manual Tray Auto Tray (270-sheet paper feeder) Rear View USB port Parallel port Control panel Top cover (Inside) Paper level indicator Rear output tray door (Face up output) Power receptacle Toner cartridge Power switch NTRODUCTION...
Page 13 This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. Topics included in this chapter are: Unpack Your Printer STEP 1 : Install the Toner Cartridge STEP 2 : Load Paper STEP 3 : Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable STEP 4 : Turn on the Printer STEP 5 :...
Page 14: Setting Up Your Printer
Unpack Your Printer Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that your printer has been packed with the following items: Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s m m a a y y d d i i f f f f e e r r f f r r o o m m o o n n e e c c o o u u n n t t r r y y t t o o a a n n o o t t h h e e r r .
Page 15: Install The Toner Cartridge
Install the Toner Cartridge Open the top cover lid. Pull up on the handle to open the lid. Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag. Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects as they might scratch the drum of the cartridge.
Page 16 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps in place. Close the top cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 6,000 pages (3,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).
Page 17: Step 3 : Load Paper
Load Paper Pull the paper tray out of the printer. Push down on the metal paper lift plate to lock it in place. Load paper with the print side facing down. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. ETTING RINTER...
Page 18 Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip and the plastic tabs on the end guides. Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams. Note: If you want to change the paper size in tray, refer to “To Change Paper...
Page 19 Load Paper • For legal, folio, or paper, use the the back guide. • For letter, executive, A4, JIs B5, A5, or A6 size paper, use the the front and back guide. After loading paper, squeeze the width guide as shown and slide it to the left until it lightly touches the paper stack.
Page 20: Connect To The Computer With A Parallel Cable
Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer. Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug.
Page 21: Print A Demo Page
Print a Demo Page! As the printer powers up, all the printer control panel lights turn on briefly. When only the Data light remains on, press and hold the Demo button. Hold the Demo button down until all the lights blink (for about 2 seconds) and then release.
Page 22: Install The Printer Software
Install the Printer Software Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer drivers for some of the most popular Windows software applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer driver, which translates data from your application into data that the printer understands.
Page 23: Installing The Printer Software From The Cd-Rom
Install the Printer Software Before Installing the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM Note: If the New Hardware Found box appears during the installation procedure, click the x in the upper right corner of the box, or click Cancel. 2.10 ETTING RINTER...
Page 24 Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. The Welcome window opens. Click Next. Install the Printer Software 2.11 ETTING RINTER...
Page 25: Software Installation Tips
Install the Printer Software Software Installation Tips I do not have a CD-ROM drive How do I remove the printing software ? 2.12 ETTING RINTER The files are copied into the appropriate directory. Click Finish. If you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can use the make diskette utility in Windows to create the disks you need for the installation.
Page 26 Select Samsung ML-6040 Series, and then Samsung ML-6040 Series Driver Uninstall. When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes. The Samsung ML-6040 Series printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. Click OK. Install the Printer Software 2.13...
Page 27 Install the Printer Software How do I access printer features ? If you have problems installing 2.14 ETTING RINTER Some printer features, such as paper size and page orientation, may be available through your application settings. Use application settings, if available, because they override printer driver settings.
Page 28: Installing Software From Diskette
Installing Software from Diskettes Making Installation Diskettes If you do not have a CD-ROM drive but you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can copy software installation files from your printer software CD-ROM onto floppy diskettes, abd then use the diskettes instead of the CD- ROM to install the software.
Page 29 Installing Software from Diskettes number of disks required to copy the selected 2.16 ETTING RINTER The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears. Select the floppy disk drive you will use to insert the diskette. Shows the component. Shows the path of the selected component.
Page 30: Installing Software
Yes. Repeat this step for a third disk if necessary. When copying to diskettes has been completed, click Close in the Copy to Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit in the SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box. To install the print software from the diskette, take the following steps: Insert the first diskette (if you have more than one selected software diskette).
Page 31 This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel. It provides information on the following topics: Control Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights...
Page 32: Using The Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Cancel/Reprint, Demo and Toner Save. Cancel job Cancel/Reprint Press Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panel lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently printing. The Error light will blink while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and the printer will then return to the ready mode.
Page 33 Control Panel Buttons Demo Toner Save Toner Save SING THE ONTROL ANEL Print demo page and configuration sheet Press and hold Demo for about 2 seconds until the control panel lights blink slowly to print a demo page. The printer must be in the ready mode. Press and hold Demo for about 6 seconds until the control panel lights blink rapidly to print a configuration sheet.
Page 34: Control Panel Lights
Control Panel Lights The control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the Error light is on, the printer is experiencing an error. See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.19. Light status legend symbol for “light off” symbol for “light on” symbol for “light blinking”...
Page 35 Control Panel Lights Error Manual Paper Data Error Manual Paper Data Error Manual Paper Data SING THE ONTROL ANEL Processing The printer is receiving or processing data. Wait for the job to print. Pressing the Cancel/Reprint button cancels the current job. One or two pages may print as the printer clears the print job.
Page 36 Paper out in the manual feed mode Error In the manual feed mode, the printer picks up paper Manual from the Manual Tray, one sheet at a time. Paper Feed the correct paper in the Manual Tray, and press the Demo button to start printing. Data Printing in the manual feed mode Error...
Page 37 This chapter will help you understand what kind of paper you can use with the ML-6040 printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality. Topics included in this chapter are: Choosing Paper and Other Media Selecting Output Tray Loading Paper Printing on Envelopes...
Page 38: Print Media
Choosing Paper and Other Media You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, card stocks and so on. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. When you choose print media, consider the following: •...
Page 39: Media Sizes And Capacities
Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Media Size Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) (210 x 297 mm) JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm) (148 x 210 mm) (105 x 148 mm) Envelopes...
Page 40: Paper Guidelines
Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special media, keep these guidelines in mind: • Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. • Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper. •...
Page 41: Selecting The Output Tray
Selecting the Output Tray The printer has two output locations: the rear output tray and the top output tray. To use the top output tray, be sure the rear output tray is closed. To use the rear output tray, open it. •...
Page 42 To open the rear output tray: Open the rear door by pulling it down . The cover functions as the output tray. Pull the extender to extend the output tray to its full-length position. This will allow the tray to hold longer paper. If you do not want to stack the printed pages on the rear output tray, slide the extender back into place and close the...
Page 43: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Using Auto Tray Auto tray RINT EDIA Proper paper loading helps to prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. The paper level indicator on the front of the paper tray shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray.
Page 44: Using The Manual Tray
Using the Manual Tray When you change the print settings, if you select Manual in the Paper Source option, you can manually load paper in the Manual Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. You must load paper sheet-by-sheet in the Manual Tray, send print data to print the first page, and press the Demo button to print each following page.
Page 45 Loading Paper When you print a document, you must select Manual for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3. Print the document. The Manual light on the control panel blinks.
Page 46: Printing On Envelopes
Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the Manual Tray, make sure that they are undamaged. • Do not feed stamped envelopes. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Page 47 Printing on Envelopes Load the envelope with the flap side down. The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the Manual Tray first. Adjust the guide to the width of envelope. When you print on envelopes, configure the paper source, type and size properly in the software application.
Page 48: Printing On Heavy Paper
Printing on Heavy Paper Guidelines • Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m available for your printer is 43 lb (163g/m • Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 43 lb, or 163 g/m Misfeeds, mis-stacking, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessive mechanical wear can result.
Page 49: Printing On Labels
Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second. • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams.
Page 50: Printing On Transparencies
Printing on Transparencies Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Make sure that the transparencies are not wrinkled or curled, and that they do not have any torn edge. • Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers that are deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems.
Page 51: Printing On Preprinted Paper
Printing on Preprinted Paper Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent through the printer. (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example) Guidelines • Letterheads must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second.
Page 52: Printing On Card Stock Or Custom-Sized Media
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media Postcards, 3 by 5 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized media can be printed with the ML- 6040 printer. The minimum size is 98 by 148 mm (3.9 by 5.83 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.).
Page 53: Printing Tasks
This chapter explains your printing options and covers common printing tasks. Topics included in this chapter are: Printing a Document Using Toner Save Mode Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) Scaling Your Document Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size Printing Booklets...
Page 54: Printing A Document
Printing a Document The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact printing procedure. Open the document you want to print.
Page 55 If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen. Now you see the Samsung ML-6040 Series printer’s Properties dialog box. The Properties dialog box allows you to access all the information you will need when using your printer.
Page 56 The default paper source is Auto Select. If the paper source is set to Auto Select, the printer automatically selects the print media according to the following order: Manual Tray, Auto Tray. Manual source is used when printing to special media. You have to feed one sheet at a time into the printer.
Page 57 Printers folder. Follow this procedure: 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Select Settings, then Printers to open the Printers window. 3. Select the Samsung ML-6040 Series printer icon. 4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open the properties window.
Page 58: Canceling A Print Job
3. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 9x) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0). The Samsung ML-6040 printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer Properties dialog box. These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the ML-6040 printer driver.
Page 59: Using Toner Save Mode
Using Toner Save Mode RINTING ASKS Toner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print quality.
Page 60: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper (Manual Duplexing)
You can print using the top output tray (face down tray) or the rear output tray (face up tray). Samsung recommends using the top output tray for light-weight paper. Use the rear output tray for any heavy media or media that tends to curl when printed, such as envelopes and card stock.
Page 61 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) RINTING ASKS Choosing Flip on Long Edge lets you place the binding orientation along the long edge of the paper, as in a magazine. Choosing Flip on Short Edge lets you place the binding orientation along the short edge of the paper, as in a calendar.
Page 62 Remove the printed pages, and reload them into the Manual Tray one sheet at a time with the printed side face down. Note: Duplexing can cause the printer to become dirty more quickly and can therefore reduce print quality. See “Cleaning the Printer”...
Page 63 rinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper "! 4 pages per sheet "! 5.10 RINTING ASKS (N-Up Printing) You can select the number of pages that you want to print on a single sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet.
Page 64: Scaling Your Document
Scaling Your Document This printer feature allows you to scale your print job on a page. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 to access the printer properties. Click the Output tab, and select Scale Printing in the Type drop-down list.
Page 65: Fitting Your Document To A Selected Paper Size
Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size 5.12 RINTING ASKS This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document.
Page 66: Printing Booklets
Printing Booklets The Booklet printing feature allows you to print your document as a 2-sided (duplex) job and to arrange the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. " " Portrait orientation "...
Page 67 Printing Booklets 5.14 RINTING ASKS Select Face Down Tray (top output tray) or Face Up Tray (rear output tray) in which the printed media is stacked. According to this option, the printer will determine the print page order when the second sides are printed. If you select Face Up Tray, open the face up tray.
Page 68 Remove the printed pages, and reload them into the Manual Tray one sheet at a time with printed side face down. Note: If you have selected the Face Up Tray option at Step 3, the last page is placed on the top of the stack.
Page 69: Printing Posters
Printing Posters " " Poster printing with 2x2 style 5.16 RINTING ASKS This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, 16, 25, or 36 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
Page 70 To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. ➛!! 2 x 2 ➛!! You may specify an overlap in millimeter or inch to make it easier to reconstruct the resulting poster.
Page 71: Setting Graphic Properties
Setting Graphic Properties Resolution 5.18 RINTING ASKS Use the following options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page 5.2 for more information on accessing printer properties. If necessary, click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below.
Page 72 Some printed characters or images appear to have jagged or SRT Mode uneven edges. Set this Samsung Resolution enhancement Technology (SRT) option to improve the print quality of your text and image and make the characters and images appear smoother.
Page 73 Setting Graphic Properties Use this option to lighten or darken the image appearance in Darkness your print jobs. • Normal – This setting is for normal documents. • Light – This setting is for bolder line widths or darker gray- scale images.
Page 74: Printing Watermarks
Printing Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “Draft” or “Confidential” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the ML-6040 series printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.
Page 75 Printing Watermarks To create or edit a watermark 5.22 RINTING ASKS When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 for more information on accessing the printer properties. Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field.
Page 76 To stop printing the watermark, select None in the Message drop-down list. To delete a watermark If you have created a new or edited an existing watermark, the Add and Update button is enabled. To add a new watermark to the list, click Add. If you want to edit, select the desired watermark from the list, edit, then click Update.
Page 77: Using Page Overlay
Using Page Overlay What is an Overlay? Creating a New Page Overlay 5.24 RINTING ASKS An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDD as a special file format that can be printed on any document you choose. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.
Page 78 In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path if necessary. (The default is C:\FORMOVER). Click OK. You will see the name in the Overlay List box. Click OK or Yes until you complete the creation.
Page 79 Using Page Overlay 5.26 RINTING ASKS If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay List box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file. If you have stored the overlay file you want to use into an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window.
Page 80 Deleting a Page Overlay If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. If this box is checked, a message box will appear each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish to print an overlay on your document. Answering Yes to the message box means that the selected overlay will be printed with your document.
Page 81: Printing On A Network Environment
Windows 9x, or NT 4.0 network printer connection. Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-6040 Printer driver on each computer that will print documents to the printer. Start Windows. From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and double-click on the Network icon.
Page 82 Setting Up Client PC Printing on a Network Environment Right-click Start, and select Explorer. Open your network folder in the left column. Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer Port. Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on box, then click OK.
Page 83: Reprinting The Last Page
5.30 RINTING ASKS The Samsung ML-6040 printer’s memory always keep the last page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper jam or other problems and you want to know which page was printed last, reprint the last page.
Page 84 This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. Topics included in this chapter are: Maintaining Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Printer...
Page 85: Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in your mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. The shelf life of a cartridge in an unopened package is approximately 2 years.
Page 86: Redistributing Toner
Toner Cartridge Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. Open the top cover.
Page 87 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to redistribute the toner. Note: If the toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer.
Page 88: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below every time the toner cartridge is replaced or whenever print quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris. Notes: • Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner, on or around the printer.
Page 89 Printing a cleaning sheet Note: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. To stop the printing, turn the power off. Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black.
Page 90 This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter a printer error. It provides information on the following topics: Troubleshooting Checklist Solving General Printing Problems Clearing Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems Troubleshooting Error Messages Common Windows Problems...
Page 91: Problem Solving
Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly, complete the following checklist in order. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Check Make sure that the Data light on the control panel is on. Press the Demo button to print a demo page to verify that the printer is feeding paper correctly.
Page 92: Solving General Printing Problems
Solution If no lights are on, check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source. Select Samsung ML-6040 Series as your default printer. • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded.
Page 93 If this problem occurs frequently, add memory to the printer. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Right-click the Samsung ML-6040 Series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button.
Page 94 Solving General Printing Problems Problem Half of the page is blank. The paper keeps jamming. The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. ROBLEM OLVING Possible Cause The page layout is too complex. The page orientation setting may be incorrect.
Page 95 Problem The software application The printer prints, but is malfunctioning. the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. The operating system is (continued) malfunctioning. The toner cartridge is Pages print, but are defective or out of toner. totally blank. The sealing tape may still be in the toner cartridge.
Page 96: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally, paper can become jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include: • The paper tray is loaded improperly or overfilled. • The paper tray has been pulled out during a print job. • The top cover has been opened during a print job. •...
Page 97 If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance when you pull the paper, open the rear output tray. Remove the stopper as shown, then push the tray down so that it is open at 90 degrees angle. If there is resistance when you pull the paper, squeeze the handle on the right end of the exit roller...
Page 98 Clearing Paper Jams Replace the exit roller. Make sure that you click the right end of the roller back in place. If you fail to do so, the printer system will recognize that the printer cover is open or that a system fuser error has occurred, and the Error light on the control panel will turn on.
Page 99 Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.10. It is easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area. Slide out Auto tray to expose the jammed paper.
Page 100: Inside The Printer
Clearing Paper Jams To resume printing, open the top cover, and then close it again. Note: If the Paper and the Error lights do not turn off, there is still jammed paper inside the printer. Check the inside of the printer. Inside the Printer Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page.
Page 101 Gently pull the paper toward you to remove it from the printer. Flip down the guide feed, and reinstall the toner cartridge. If the toner cartridge is Note: difficult to reinstall, make sure the guide feed has been flipped back down into position.
Page 102: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams 7.12 ROBLEM OLVING By selecting correct paper types and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jams occur, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6.
Page 103: Print Quality Checklist
Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist General print quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below. • Check the printer properties to make sure that you are using the best available print quality option (see page 5.18). •...
Page 104 Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Toner specks Dropouts Vertical lines 7.14 ROBLEM OLVING Solution • The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 6.4.
Page 105 Problem Gray background Toner smear Repetitive vertical defects Solution If the amount of background toner shading becomes unacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear the condition: • Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. •...
Page 106 Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Background scatter Misformed characters Page skew 7.16 ROBLEM OLVING Solution Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page. • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture from the air.
Page 107 Problem • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature Curl or wave • Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also try • Open the rear output tray and try printing to the face up •...
Page 108 Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Loose toner Character Voids Horizontal stripes 7.18 ROBLEM OLVING Solution • Clean the inside of the printer. • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • Try installing a new toner cartridge. •...
Page 109: Troubleshooting Error Messages
Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer detects an error, the control panel indicator lights will indicate error messages. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error. Printer Light Patterns Light status legend symbol for “light off”...
Page 110 Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Paper jam Manual Paper is jammed inside the printer. Paper • Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6. Data Door open, or no toner cartridge Error The printer top cover may be opened or the toner cartridge is not Manual installed.
Page 111: Common Windows Problems
• From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. Right-click on the Samsung ML-6040 Series printer icon and select Properties. From the Details tab, click on Port Settings. Remove check from Check Port State before Printing box and click OK.
Page 112 This appendix provides information on the following topics: Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Linux Driver Installation...
Page 113: Appendix
Printer Specifications Item Print Speed 12 PPM (A4), 12.6 PPM (Letter) Resolution True 600 x 600 dpi First Printing Time Less than 15 seconds WarmUp Time Less than 30 seconds Power Rating AC 100 ~ 120 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 350 W average during operation / Less than 12 W in power-save mode Acoustic Noise...
Page 114: Paper Specifications
Using paper that does not meet that stated specifications may cause problems for the printer, requiring repairs. Repairs made necessary by the use of paper not specified in this manual are not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements.
Page 115: Supported Sizes Of Paper
Supported Sizes of Paper Auto Tray Letter Executive Legal B5 (JIS) Folio Manual Tray Minimum Size (custom) Maximum Size (custom) 216 Transparency Labels Envelopes a. The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. See “Printing on Card Stock or Custom-Sized Media” on page 4.15.
Page 116: Guidelines For Using Paper
Paper Specifications Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use conventional 90 g/m 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), check the label on the package of the paper.
Page 117: Paper Output Capacity
Paper Specifications Category Acid Content Caliper Curl in Ream Cut Edge Conditions Fusing Compatibility Grain Moisture Content Smoothness Paper Output Capacity Output Tray Top output (Face-down) tray Rear output (Face-up) tray Specifications 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH .094 ~ .18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) Flat within 5 mm (.02 in.) Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray.
Page 118: Printer And Paper Storage Environment
Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment PPENDIX Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper 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.
Page 119 Envelopes Envelope 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: •...
Page 120 Paper Specifications Envelopes with Double Side Seams Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelope Margins Envelope Storage PPENDIX Double 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.
Page 121 Labels Transparencies CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the Manual 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.
Page 122: Using Your Printer With A Usb Cable
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable If you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98, you can connect your ML-6040 series printer to the USB chain of devices. Note: connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable.
Page 123 Using Your Printer with a USB Cable The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. A.11 PPENDIX...
Page 124 Using Your Printer with a USB Cable A.12 PPENDIX Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose x:\USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Page 125 Using Your Printer with a USB Cable From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. Select the Samsung ML-6040 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. Select Properties from the File menu. Click the Details tab. Select SSUSB: (ML-6040) in the Print to the following port box.
Page 126: Frequently Asked Questions About Usb
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Frequently Asked Questions About USB What is USB? How can I determine if my computer’s USB port is enabled? A.14 PPENDIX Universal Serial Bus (USB) makes it easy to connect devices to your computer without having to open your PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras.
Page 127 Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-6040 printer? Yes. Windows 98 allows you to “share” your printer using software settings on your computer. After others on the USB chain have installed the printer software for your specific printer, they can print to your shared printer.
Page 128: Using Your Printer With Macintosh
Using Your Printer with Macintosh System Requirements Installing Software for Macintosh Connecting to Macintosh A.16 PPENDIX Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface. When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the PCL driver to support your printer’s major printing features. To use your ML-6040 printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: Macintosh Hardware Requirement:...
Page 129 Turn on your computer and printer. Installing Software Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD- ROM drive. Double-click Samsung ML-6040 on your Macintosh desktop. Select the correct language, then click Continue. Click Install. After installation is complete, click Quit.
Page 130: Printing From A Macintosh
From the Apple menu, select Chooser. From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG PCL. Then the Samsung PCL driver name will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window. Click the Samsung PCL driver, and close the Chooser window.
Page 131 Choose your paper size, orientation, paper type and other options and click OK. Choose Watermark if you want 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 option, see page 5.21.
Page 132 Using Your Printer with Macintosh A.20 PPENDIX Now open the File menu and click Print. You see the main printer settings dialog box. Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print. For advanced printing features, select the desired option.
Page 133: Advanced Printing
Advanced Printing Darkness/Quality Layout The Page Setup dialog box contains five categories of page setup properties. Listed below is the name of each property. -Darkness/Quality -Layout -Color -Background Printing -Paper Source Figures below display each property in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 134: Background Printing
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Color Background Printing Turns background printing on or off. Paper Source A.22 PPENDIX Select grayscale mode. " Grayscale Select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, by clicking one of the following: •...
Page 135: Linux Driver Installation
Installation 1. Mount the CD-ROM drive. This Linux driver is designed for the Samsung ML-6040 Series printer and supports Linux Red Hat 6.0 or higher and Intel Linux. If your Linux version is not included, this driver might not work properly.
Page 136 Device option. Click the Select button in the Input Filter to access filter setup. Select Samsung Printer PCL 5e Compatible for the Printer Type item. Then select the default resolution and paper size. To save the setting, press the OK button.
Page 137: Index
INDEX Numeric 2-sided printing auto tray, loading booklet printing 5.13 cancel, print job Cancel/Reprint button cardstock, print 4.15 clean, printer cleaning sheet components configuration page, print control panel buttons lights custom-sized media, print darkness, setting 5.20 Data light Demo button demo page, print NDEX diskette, make, install software...
Page 138 install Linux driver A.23 printer software, parallel cable printer software, USB cable software from diskette toner cartridge see paper jam labels, print 4.12 last page, printing 5.30 letterhead, print 4.14 Linux driver A.23 load, paper in the auto tray using the manual tray Macintosh installing software A.16...
Page 139 INDEX (continued) power save mode 5.20 print media see paper print quality problem, solving back of printouts dirty background scatter black pages 7.17 character voids 7.18 checklist 7.13 curl or wave 7.17 dropouts 7.14 gray background horizontal stripes light or faded print loose toner 7.18 misformed characters...
Page 140 toner cartridge cleaning sheet install life expectancy recycle redistribute toner save toner storage Toner Save button 3.2. 5.6 top output tray transparency, print 4.13 troubleshooting see problem, solving uninstall, driver 2.12 unpacking USB cable A.10 watermark, print 5.21 INDEX NDEX...
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Samsung ML-6040 User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Setting up Your Printer

STEP 3 : Load Paper

STEP 5 : Turn on the Printer

Using the Control Panel

4 Print Media

Printing Tasks

6 Maintaining Your Printer

7 Problem Solving

Appendix

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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