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Samsung ML-1200 Series User Manual

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  • 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. © 2001 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 Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1 STEP 1 : Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2 STEP 2 : Loading Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4 STEP 3 : Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6 STEP 4 : Turn on the Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 4: Printing Tasks

    Printing Tasks Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper –––––––––– 5.7 Fitting a Document to a selected Paper Size ––––––––––– 5.8 Printing Posters –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9 Setting Graphic Properties ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11 Printing Watermarks ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • 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

    Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area.

  • Page 7: Radio Frequency Emissions

    Environmental and Safety Consideration Radio Frequency Emissions Fcc Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 8 PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21 and TBR 38. To assist in the use...
  • Page 9 Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1200 Series printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Special Features Printer Components...

  • Page 10: Special Features

    Special Features Samsung ML-1200 Series is a versatile, productive printer 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 5.11.
  • Page 11 See page 5.9. Print in various environments • You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP. • Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh. • The ML-1200 Series printer comes with both Parallel (ML-1210 Only) and USB interfaces. NTRODUCTION...

  • Page 12: Printer Components

    Printer Components Front View Paper support Paper output support Automatic input tray Face-down output tray Paper guides Manual input tray Output lever Front cover Face-up output slot Control panel NTRODUCTION...

  • Page 13: Inside View

    Printer Components Inside View Toner cartridge Front cover Rear View Power switch Parallel port Power receptacle (ML-1210 Only) USB port NTRODUCTION...
  • Page 14 chapter 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 : (ML-1210 Only) Turn on the Printer...

  • Page 15: 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: Power cord Toner cartridge Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. •...

  • Page 16: Step 2 : Install The Toner Cartridge

    Install the Toner Cartridge Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open. Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge completely out of the cartridge. Discard the paper.
  • Page 17 Install the Toner Cartridge Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately Note: 2,500 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).

  • Page 18: Step 3 : Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Pull the paper support on the automatic input tray up, until it stops. Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Tap the edges of the stack on a table top to straighten them to prevent paper jams.
  • Page 19 Load Paper Do not load too much. This tray holds up to 150 sheets. Keep the paper below this height mark. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper stack. Notes: • Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp. •...

  • Page 20: Step 4 : Connect To The Computer With A Parallel Cable

    Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only) Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy the IEEE1284 compliant cable. Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off. Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer.

  • Page 21: Step 5 : Turn On The Printer

    Turn on the Printer Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back of the printer. Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet. Turn on the power. To AC outlet Print a Demo Page! As the printer powers up, all the printer control panel lights turn on briefly.

  • Page 22: Step 7 : Install The Printer Software

    Install the Printer Software Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer driver 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

    Found box appears during the installation procedure, click the x in the upper right corner of the box, or click Cancel. When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. ETTING RINTER...
  • Page 24 Install the Printer Software The Welcome window opens. Click Next. The files are copied into the appropriate directory. Click Finish. 2.10 ETTING RINTER...

  • Page 25: Software Installation Tips

    Samsung ML-1200 Series program group allows you to select printing software ? and remove any or all of the Samsung ML-1200 Series printing system components. If you are upgrading the printer driver, or if your installation fails, uninstall the driver doing as the following instructions.
  • Page 26 Install the Printer Software When your computer confirms your selection, click OK. The Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. Click Finish. • Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer and If you have installing the printer.

  • Page 27: Installing Software From Diskette

    CD-ROM to install the software. Making Installation Diskettes You can make the installation diskettes for Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver. Make sure that you have several formatted diskettes ready, then follow these steps: Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 28 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 create it: Samsung ML-1200 Series driver, disk 1 of 2, etc. 2.14 ETTING RINTER...

  • Page 29: Installing Software

    Yes. 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. Installing Software To install the printer driver from the diskettes, take the...
  • Page 30 chapter 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 31: Using Control Panel

    Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo. Print demo page Demo 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. Start manual feeding When you select Manual for Paper Source from your software application, you should press Demo each...
  • Page 32 Control Panel Buttons 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 then return to the Ready mode.

  • Page 33: 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 7.17. Control Panel Light Message Error Paper Data Ready mode The Data light is on and the printer is ready to print.
  • Page 34 This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer and how to properly load paper in the input trays for the best print quality. Topics included in this chapter are:...

  • Page 35: Print Media

    Choosing Paper and Other Media You can print on a variety of print media, including plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies and card stock. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. For the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. When you choose print media, consider the following: •...

  • Page 36: Media Sizes And Capacities

    Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Input Source/Capacity* Media Size Manual Input Tray Automatic Input Tray Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) A6 (105 x 148 mm) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)

  • Page 37: Paper Guidelines

    Choosing Paper and Other Media 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. •...

  • Page 38: Selecting The Output Location

    Selecting the Output Location The printer has two output locations: the face-up output slot and the face-down output tray. You can select the output location by changing the position of the output lever on the front of the printer. To use the face-down output tray, be sure the output lever is in upper (normal) position.

  • Page 39: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and insures trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper from the tray(s) while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Using the Automatic Input Tray The automatic input tray holds 150 sheets of paper and five sheets of special media.
  • Page 40 Loading Paper Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slot. 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.

  • Page 41: Printing On Envelopes

    Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the input tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. • Do not feed stamped envelopes. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives as these envelopes may severely damage the printer.
  • Page 42 Printing on Envelopes Push the output lever down. When you print on envelopes, configure the paper source, type and size properly in the software application. For details, see page 5.3. Print the document. After printing, push the output lever up. RINT EDIA...

  • Page 43: Printing On Heavy Paper

    Printing on Heavy Paper Guidelines • Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m ). For cotton papers, you can use 24 lb paper. The maximum paper weight available for your printer is 43 lb (163g/m • Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 43 lb, or 163 g/m bond).

  • Page 44: Printing On Labels

    Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a 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, cause paper jams.

  • Page 45: Printing On Transparencies

    Printing on Transparencies Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Insure transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edges. • Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems.

  • Page 46: Printing On Preprinted Paper

    Printing on Preprinted Paper Guidelines • Letterhead 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. • Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any printer rollers.

  • Page 47: Printing On Card Stocks

    Printing on Card Stocks Postcards, 3” X 5” index cards can be printed with the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer. Guidelines • Insert the short-edge first into the input tray . To print in landscape mode, make this selection through the software. Inserting paper long-edge first may cause a paper jam.
  • Page 48 chapter This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks. Topics included in this chapter are: Printing a Document Using Toner Save Mode Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) Fitting a Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing Posters Setting Graphic Properties Printing Watermarks...

  • Page 49: Printing A Document

    Printing a Document This procedure describes the steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending upon the application program. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact printing procedure. Open the document to print.
  • Page 50 Printing a Document To take advantage of the printer features, click Properties in the application’s print dialog box and go to step 4. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen. The Properties dialog box allows you to access and change printer settings.
  • Page 51 Printing a Document Select Auto Select from the Paper Source options box unless you are printing with special media. To print with special media, select Manual and feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5. Select Plain Paper from the Paper Type options box unless you want to use a different kind of print media.
  • Page 52 Printers folder as follows: 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Select Settings, then Printers to open the Printers window. 3. Select the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon. 4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open the properties window.

  • Page 53: Canceling A Print Job

    (Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP). Using Help The Samsung ML-1200 Series printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer’s properties dialog box. You can also click ? from the upper right hand corner, and then click on any setting.

  • Page 54: Using Toner Save Mode

    Using Toner Save Mode 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 without a significant reduction in print quality. There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode: To enable this feature from your printer Press the Toner Save button on the control panel.

  • Page 55: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    rinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet.

  • Page 56: Fitting A Document To A Selected Paper Size

    Fitting a Document To a Selected Paper Size This feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful for checking fine details on a small document. To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.

  • Page 57: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters Poster printing allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, which can be pasted together to form one poster-size document. To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page to access the printer properties.
  • Page 58 Printing Posters 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 four physical pages. ➛ ➛ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ➛ ➛ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ➛...

  • Page 59: Setting Graphic Properties

    Setting Graphic Properties Use the following options to adjust the print quality for specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below. Click here to save the changes when setting is done.
  • Page 60 Setting Graphic Properties Use this option to lighten or darken the image appearance of Darkness your print jobs. • Normal – For normal documents. • Light – For bolder line widths or darker gray-scale images. • Dark – For finer line width, higher definition in graphics, and lighter gray-scale images.

  • Page 61: 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 in the ML-1200 Series printer, these can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.
  • Page 62 Printing Watermarks To create or edit a To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page to access the watermark printer properties. Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the preview window.
  • Page 63 Printing Watermarks 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. To edit, select the desired watermark from the list, edit, and then click Update.
  • Page 64 Using Page Overlay An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDD What is an Overlay? as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.

  • Page 65: Using Page Overlay

    Using Page Overlay 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 66 Using Page Overlay If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay List box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file. If the stored overlay file is from an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window.
  • Page 67 Using Page Overlay If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. When this box is checked, a message box appears each time you submit a document for printing, asking you 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 68: Reprinting The Last Page

    Reprinting the Last Page The Samsung ML-1200’s memory stores the last page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper jam or other problems and want to know which page was printed last, reprint the last page.

  • Page 69: Printing In A Network Environment

    Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP network printer connection. You need to install the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer Note: driver on each computer that will send documents to the printer.
  • Page 70 Printing on a Network Environment Setting Up Client PC Right-click Start, and select Explorer. Open the network folder in the left column. Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer Port. Select the port, check the Reconnect at log on box, then click OK.
  • Page 71 chapter This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and printer. Topics included in this chapter are: Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Printer...

  • Page 72: Maintaining Your Printer

    Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. • Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.

  • Page 73: 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. Grasp the front cover at both sides and pull it toward you to open.
  • Page 74 Toner Cartridge Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Insure the toner cartridge snaps into place. Firmly close the cover. If the print remains light Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See “Install the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.2. AINTAINING RINTER...

  • Page 75: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur. Notes: • Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner on or around the printer.
  • Page 76 Cleaning the Printer Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on. Printing a cleaning sheet If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge.
  • Page 77 chapter This chapter provides helpful 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 78: Problem Solving

    Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Check Solution Insure the Data light on the • If no lights are on, check the power cord and power control panel is on.

  • Page 79: Solving General Printing Problems

    Check the power print. switch and power source. The printer is not Select Samsung ML-1200 Series selected as the default as your default printer. printer. Check the printer for • The printer cover is not closed.
  • Page 80 From the Start menu, choose Settings If using Windows 95, the and Printers. Right-click the Samsung Spooling Setting may be ML-1200 Series printer icon, choose set incorrectly. Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting.
  • Page 81 Solving General Printing Problems Solution Possible Cause Problem Simplify the page layout and remove The page layout is too Half the page is any unnecessary graphics from the complex. blank. document. Change the page orientation in your The page orientation application.
  • Page 82 Solving General Printing Problems Solution Possible Cause Problem Try printing a job from another The software application The printer prints, but application. is malfunctioning. the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. (continued) Replace the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner.

  • Page 83: 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 84 Clearing Paper Jams If paper is jammed in the face-up output slot, carefully remove the paper as shown. Open and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed. Input Area If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. Note: Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray.

  • Page 85: Inside The Printer

    Clearing Paper Jams Open and close the front cover to resume printing. If the Paper and the Error lights Note: do not turn off, there is still jammed paper inside the printer. Check the inside of the printer. Inside the Printer Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page.
  • Page 86 Clearing Paper Jams Remove the toner cartridge. To prevent damage to the CAUTION: toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Place a piece of paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer.

  • Page 87: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams

    Clearing Paper Jams Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6. • Follow the procedures in “Load Paper” on page 2.4. Insure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.

  • Page 88: Print Quality Checklist

    Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below. • Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge (see page 6.2). • Clean the inside of the printer (see page 6.4). • Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.11). •...
  • Page 89 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem • The paper may not meet specifications (for example, the Toner specs 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 90 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable, Gray background the procedures below may fix the problem. • Change to a lighter weight pages. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can increase the amount of background shading.
  • Page 91 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on Background scatter 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.
  • Page 92 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature Curl or wave and humidity can cause paper curl. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try rotating the paper 180°...
  • Page 93 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem • Clean the inside of the printer. Loose toner • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • Install a new toner cartridge. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Contact a service representative.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. 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 95 Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Paper Data Waiting for the Demo button to be pressed While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo button to be pressed. • Press the Demo button on the control panel to start printing. You must press the button to print each page after loading paper into the manual input tray.
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting Error Messages Toner Save Data Error Paper Engine Over Heat error Toner Save Paper Data Error • Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again. • If the error persists, contact a service representative. Toner Save Data Error...

  • Page 97: Common Windows Problems

    • From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. Right-click on the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon and select Properties. From the Details tab, click on Port Settings. Uncheck the Check Port State before Printing box and click OK.
  • Page 98 This appendix provides information on the following topics: Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Installing USB driver in Windows Using Your Printer with Macintosh Linux Driver Installation...

  • Page 99: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Specifications and Description Item Print Speed 12 PPM Resolution 600 dpi First Printing Time Less than 12.5 seconds WarmUp Time 30 seconds Power Rating AC 100 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 250 W average during operation / Less than 10 W in sleep mode Acoustic Noise...

  • Page 100: Paper Specifications

    • Before purchasing large quantities of paper, insure the paper meets the requirements specified in this user guide. Using paper that does not meet these CAUTION: specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements. PPENDIX...

  • Page 101: Supported Sizes Of Paper

    Paper Specifications Supported Sizes of Paper Paper Dimensions Weight Capacity 11 in. ( 279 mm ) Letter • 150 sheets of 20 lb 297 mm (8.3 X 11.7 in.) Bond (75 g/m paper for the Executive 7.3 X 10.5 in. (191 X 267 mm) automatic input 16 to 24 lb Bond tray...

  • Page 102: Guidelines For Using Paper

    Paper Specifications Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use conventional 75 g/m (20 lb) paper. Insure 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), check the label on the package.

  • Page 103: Paper Output Capacity

    Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Category Specifications Acid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH Caliper .094 ~ .18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) Curl in Ream Flat within 5 mm (.02 in.) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for .1...

  • Page 104: Printer And Paper Storage Environment

    Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment Paper 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.
  • Page 105 Paper Specifications 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 106 Paper Specifications Envelopes with Double Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be Side Seams more likely to wrinkle. Insure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below. Correct Incorrect Envelopes with...
  • Page 107 Paper Specifications Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent jams, always use the face-up output slot. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels.

  • Page 108: Installing Usb Driver In Windows

    Installing USB driver in Windows I f you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, you can connect your printer to the USB chain of devices. Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable.
  • Page 109 Installing USB driver in Windows 2. Connect printer Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned O N. with USB cable Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. To the USB port on PC Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer.
  • Page 110 Installing USB driver in Windows Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose D:\USB (where D 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 111 4. Set your PC printer From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. port Select the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. Select Properties from the File menu. Click the Details tab. Select SSUSB: (ML-1210) in the Print to the following port box.

  • Page 112: Installing Usb Driver In Windows 2000/Xp

    Installing USB driver in Windows Installing USB driver in Windows 2000/XP Connect your printer with the USB cable. 1. Connecting USB For the information on connecting the cable, see page A.11. 2. Installing USB driver The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. Click Cancel, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive .

  • Page 113: Frequently Asked Questions About Usb

    Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Frequently Asked Questions About USB What is USB? Universal Serial Bus (USB) makes it easy to connect devices to your computer without having to open the PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras.
  • Page 114 Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-1200 Series printer on the USB chain? 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 115: Using Your Printer With Macintosh

    When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the PrinThru driver to support your printer’s major printing features. System Requirements To use your ML-1200 Series printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: Macintosh Hardware Requirement: •...
  • Page 116 Installing Software Turn on your computer and printer. Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Samsung ML-1200 Series on your Macintosh desktop. Select the correct language, then click Continue. Click Install. After installation is complete, click Quit.

  • Page 117: Printing From A Macintosh

    Choosing PrinThru From the Apple menu, select Chooser. Driver From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG PrinThru. The Samsung printer name will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window. Click the Samsung PrinThru driver and close the Chooser window.
  • Page 118 Using Your Printer with Macintosh Choose 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 option, see page 5.13.
  • Page 119 Using Your Printer with Macintosh Open the File menu and click Print. You will 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 120: Advanced Printing

    Using Your Printer with Macintosh Advanced Printing 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 121: Background Printing

    Using Your Printer with Macintosh Color Select grayscale mode. œ œ Grayscale Black&White Background Printing Select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, click one of the following: • Normal to print in the order the job is received.

  • Page 122: Linux Driver Installation

    If you fail to mount the CD-ROM drive, ask the system administrator. To mount the CD-ROM drive: Insert the Samsung ML-1200 Series CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Mount the CD-ROM drive under a directory like /mnt in order to access the files on the CD-ROM: >mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom...
  • Page 123 Delete the ghostscript currently installed in your machine by typing in: /mnt/cdrom/linux/gs5.XX>rpm -e --nodeps ghostscript Install the ghostscript which is supplied in the Samsung ML-1200 Series CD-ROM by typing in: /mnt/cdrom/linux/gs5.XX/rpm -ivh --nodeps gs5xx.rpm When # appears in the screen and the installation is completed, the ghostscript is successfully updated.
  • Page 124 Device option. Click the Select button in the Input Filter to access filter setup. Select Samsung Printer PrinThru Compatible for the Printer Type item. Then select the default resolution and paper size. To save the setting, press the OK button.
  • Page 125 INDEX automatic input tray face-down output tray loading paper face-up output slot paper source setting features fitting to a selected paper size cancel, print job Cancel/Reprint button graphic properties 5.11 cardstock, print 4.13 clean, printer clean sheet, print components control panel buttons install lights...
  • Page 126 INDEX paper out, indication 3.3, 7.17 paper size, setting Macintosh A.17 paper source, setting manual input tray paper type, setting loading paper parallel, connection paper source setting posters, printing multiple pages on one sheet, print power save mode 5.12 print media see paper printer light patterns 3.3, 7.17...
  • Page 127 INDEX problem, solving checklist toner cartridge common windows problems 7.19 clean error messages 7.17 install general life expectancy paper jam recycle print quality 7.11 redistribute toner save toner storage Toner Save button 3.2. 5.6 transparency, print 4.11 troubleshooting see problem, solving quality, problems 7.11 uninstall, driver...
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