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  • Page 1 Visit us at: http://www.samsungprinter.com Home P/N. JC68-00482A Rev.2.00...
  • 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 : Using the Control Panel Control Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights Print Media Choosing Paper and Other Media...
  • Page 4 Printing Tasks Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using Toner Save Mode Printing on Both Sides of the Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printing Booklets ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Printing on Different Paper for the First Page Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size Printing Posters ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
  • Page 5 Contents (continued) Specifications Printer Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Paper Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Installing the Printer Software Frequently Asked Questions About USB Using Your Printer with Macintosh Macintosh Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using PCL Driver –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using PS Driver ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
  • Page 6 Using Your Printer on Network About Sharing the Printer on a Network Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer Installing Software from Diskettes Making Installation Diskettes Installing Software from Diskette Printer Options Precautions –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Memory and PostScript SIMMs Network Interface Card Paper Tray 2 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
  • Page 7: 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 8: Ozone Safety

    : (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that can any cause undesired operation. Environmental and Safety Consideration : Laser Printer : Samsung ML-6060, ML-6060N, ML-6060S : TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15 CLASS B...
  • Page 9 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 10 EC Declaration of Conformity SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. #259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea declares sole responsibility that the ML-6060, ML-6060N, ML-6060S 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 11 chapter Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-6060 series printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Special Features Printer Components...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Special Features Your new Samsung ML-6060 series printer is equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • Prints at 1200 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.19.
  • Page 13 Special Features Save time and money Expand the printer capacity Print in various environment NTRODUCTION • Allows you to use the Toner Save mode to save toner. See page 5.6. • Allows you to print on both sides of the paper to save paper (Manual duplexing).
  • Page 14: Printer Components

    Printer Components Front View Top output tray (Face down output ) Multi-Purpose Tray Tray 1 (550-sheet paper feeder) Rear View Network port (ML-6060N and ML-6060S: Standard ML-6060: Option) USB port Parallel port Tray 2 (Optional 550-sheet paper feeder) Power receptacle Control panel Control board cover (needed to access the...
  • Page 15 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 : Turn on the Printer STEP 5 :...
  • Page 16: 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. • Components may differ from one country to another.
  • Page 17: Install The Toner Cartridge

    Install the Toner Cartridge Open the top cover door. Pull up on the handle to open the door. Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag. Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects as it might scratch the drum of the cartridge.
  • Page 18 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it drops into 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 19: 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. N N o o t t e e : : You can load transparencies, letterheads, or other print media using the same method.
  • Page 20 Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip and the plastic tabs on the end guides. Paper overloading may cause paper jams. N N o o t t e e : : If you want to change paper size in tray, see below: “To Change Paper Size in Tray.”...
  • Page 21 Load Paper Adjust the paper length guide so the pointer matches the desired paper size. After loading paper, squeeze the side guide as shown and slide it to the left flush against the paper. If necessary, use the rear width guide. Squeeze the rear width guide as shown and slide it to the left.
  • Page 22: Connect To The Computer With A Parallel Cable

    Connect to the Computer with a Parallel 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. Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug.
  • Page 23: 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. Print a Demo Page! As the printer powers up, all the printer control panel lights turn on briefly.
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 Click Install the Samsung Software-I on your PC (PCL/USB). The Welcome window opens. Click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Install the Printer Software 2.11 ETTING RINTER...
  • Page 27: Printer Driver Features

    Install the Printer Software Printer Driver Features Driver Features Toner save Print quality option Graphic mode Halftoning Manual duplex Booklet printing Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to page printing Different source for first page Watermark Overlay TrueType fonts option Error reporting 2.12 ETTING...
  • Page 28: Software Installation Tips

    Windows ML-6060 printing system components. Starting the Uninstaller: 1. In the Samsung ML-6060 Series Program group, select Samsung ML-6060 Driver Uninstall. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the ML-6060 printing system components you want to uninstall.
  • Page 29 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 30: Using The Control Panel

    Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Cancel/Reprint, Demo and Toner Save. Toner Save Toner Save (on) Toner Save (off) Press Toner Save to turn the toner save mode on or off. The printer must be in the ready mode. •...
  • Page 31 Control Panel Buttons Cancel/Reprint SING THE ONTROL ANEL Cancel job 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 32 Print demo page and configuration sheet 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. Press and hold Demo for about 6 seconds until the control panel lights blink rapidly to print a configuration sheet.
  • 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 7.22. Control Panel Light Message Error Manual Paper Data Error Manual Paper...
  • Page 34 Paper out Error The printer is out of paper. The Paper light blinks until Manual paper is added. Paper Load paper into the printer. There is no need to press any button to reset. Data Manual feed mode Error The printer is set to Manual Feed mode. You have to Manual feed paper manually through the Multi-Purpose Tray.
  • Page 35 chapter This chapter will help you understand what kind of paper you can use with the ML-6060 series 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...
  • Page 36: 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 followings: •...
  • Page 37: 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) (182 x 257 mm) (148 x 210 mm) Envelopes No.
  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 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 to hold longer paper. If you do not want to stack the printed pages on the rear output tray, slide the extender to its place and close the tray.
  • Page 41: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Using Tray 1 or the Optional Tray 2 Tray 1 Optional Tray 2 RINT EDIA Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper tray(s) while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. The paper level indicator on the front of the paper tray(s) shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray.
  • Page 42: Using The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Using the Multi-Purpose Tray The Multi-Purpose Tray is located in the front of your printer. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the printer more compact. The Multi-Purpose Tray can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as transparencies, cards, and envelopes.
  • Page 43 Loading Paper To load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray: Pull the Multi-Purpose Tray down toward you. Slide the extender to extend the tray to its full-length position to hold longer paper. Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning them back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
  • Page 44 Place paper with the print side face up, and against the left edge of the tray. Note: Make sure that you have not loaded too much print media. The stack should be under the stack height limit mark. The print media buckles if you load a stack that is too deep, or push it in too far.
  • Page 45: Using The Manual Feed

    Loading Paper Using the Manual Feed When you change the print settigs, if you select Manual Feed in the Paper Source option, you can manually load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. This loading procedure is almost the same as the procedure for loading in the Multi-Purpose Tray except you load paper sheet-by-sheet in the Multi-Purpose Tray, send print data to print the first page, and press the Demo button to print each following page.
  • Page 46 When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed 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 47: Printing On Envelopes

    Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the Multi-Purpose Tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. • Do not load more than 10 envelopes into the Multi-Purpose Tray. •...
  • Page 48 Flex or fan the envelopes to supply air through them for loading. Load the envelopes with the flap side down, and against the left edge of the tray. The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the Multi-Purpose Tray first.
  • Page 49: Printing On Labels

    Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Do not load more than 25 labels into the Multi-Purpose Tray at a time. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
  • Page 50: Printing On Transparencies

    Printing on Transparencies Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Do not load more than 20 transparencies into the Multi-Purpose Tray at a time. • Make sure that the transparencies are not wrinkled or curled, and that they do not have any torn edge.
  • Page 51: Printing On Preprinted Paper

    Printing on Preprinted Paper Preprinted paper is a form with some type of printing on them before they are sent through the printer, such as a letterhead having a preprinted logo or text located at the top of the page. Guidelines •...
  • 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- 6060 series 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

    chapter This chapter explains your printing options and give 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) Printing Booklets Printing on Different Paper for the First Page Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size...
  • Page 54: Printing A Document

    Printing a Document The following procedure describes 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-6060 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 Make sure the Paper Source is set to Tray 1. If you use paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray or optional Tray 2, select the corresponding paper source. Manual Feed source is used when printing to special media. You have to feed one sheet at a time into the printer.
  • Page 57 Printers folder. Do as follows: 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Select Settings, then Printers to open the Printers window. 3. Select the Samsung ML-6060 Series PCL 6. 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). Samsung ML-6060 series 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-6060 series 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 Long Edge lets you have the binding orientation along the long edge of the paper as in a magazine. Choosing Short Edge lets you have the binding orientation along the short edge of the paper as in a calendar.
  • Page 62 Remove the printed paper, and reload them into the Multi-Purpose Tray with printed side face down. Note: Manual duplexing can cause the printer to become dirty more quickly and reduce print quality. See “Cleaning the Printer” on page 6.4 if the printer becomes dirty.
  • Page 63: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    rinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper "! 4 pages per sheet "! "! 6 pages per sheet "! 5.10 RINTING ASKS (N-Up Printing) You can select the number of pages 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: Printing Booklets

    Printing Booklets Booklet printing feature allows you to print your document as a 2-sided (duplex) job and arrange the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. Note: " " Portrait orientation the paper input source.
  • Page 65 Printing Booklets 5.12 RINTING ASKS Select Face Down tray (top output tray) or Face Up tray (rear output tray) in which the printed media will be stacked. According to this option, the printer will determine the print page order when the second sides are printed. If you want the instruction page which tells you how to load the paper, click Printing Instruction Page.
  • Page 66 Remove the printed paper, and reload them into the Multi-Purpose Tray 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. Do not rearrange the pages before reloading the pages.
  • Page 67: Printing On Different Paper For The First Page

    Printing on Different Paper for the First Page 5.14 RINTING ASKS 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 Paper tab, and click Different Source for First Page.
  • Page 68: Fitting Your Document To A Selected Paper Size

    Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size 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 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, or 16 sheets of paper, which can be pasted 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 or Custom. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. If you select Custom, you can adjust the scaling factor manually.
  • Page 71: Setting Graphic Properties

    Setting Graphic Properties Use the following options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page 5.2 to access the printer properties. If necessary, click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below.
  • Page 72 Some printed characters or images can appear to have jagged SRT Mode or 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 Graphic Mode Halftoning 5.20 RINTING ASKS This option can be used for configuring the printer to process graphics as raster or vector images. Setting this option tells Windows how to send graphic images to the printer. All graphics can be printed as raster images, however some geometric shapes or patterns print faster if they are printed as vector graphics.
  • 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-6060 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 to access 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? Dear ABC Regards WORLD BEST Creating a New Page Overlay WORLD BEST 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.
  • 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 the 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 chapter 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 82: 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. The shelf life of a cartridge in an unopened package is approximately 2 years.
  • Page 83: 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 84 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Be sure that the toner cartridge is firmly in its 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”...
  • Page 85: 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 86 Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner Printing a cleaning sheet cartridge. Use this process if you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. This process will produce a page with toner debris, which should be discarded. Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and touch the glass to see if there is dirt and debris on the glass.
  • Page 87 chapter 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 Printing Special Pages Clearing Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems Troubleshooting Error Messages Common Windows Problems Common Macintosh Problems Troubleshooting PS Errors...
  • Page 88: 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 89: Solving General Printing Problems

    Your printer is not Select Samsung ML-6060 Series selected as the default PCL 6 or Samsung ML-6060 printer. Series PS as your default printer. Check the printer for • The printer cover is not closed.
  • Page 90 If this problem occurs frequently, add memory to the printer. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Right-click the Samsung ML-6060 series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button.
  • Page 91 Solving General Printing Problems Problem Print job is extremely slow. (continued) Half of the page is blank. The paper keeps jamming. ROBLEM OLVING Possible Cause Install more random-access memory The computer may have (RAM) in your computer. See “Memory insufficient random- and PostScript SIMMs”...
  • Page 92 Problem The printer cable is The printer prints, but loose or defective. the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. The wrong printer driver was selected. The software application is malfunctioning. The operating system is malfunctioning. The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner. Pages print, but are totally blank.
  • Page 93: Printing Special Pages

    Printing Special Pages Demo Demo Page OZONE Configuration Sheet Cleaning Sheet ROBLEM OLVING There are special pages within the memory of the printer that will help you to diagnose and learn about problems with your printer. Use the Demo button on the printer control panel to print these special pages.
  • Page 94: 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 95 Clearing Paper Jams If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance when you pull the paper, open the rear output tray. Remove the stopper fastening the rear output tray, and push the tray down so that it is widely open at 90 degrees angle.
  • Page 96 Replace the exit roller. Make sure to click the right end of the roller back in place. If you fail to do so, the printer system recognizes it as the printer cover is open or system fuser error occurs, and turn on the Error light on the control panel.
  • Page 97 Clearing Paper Jams Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.12. It is easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area. Slide out Tray 1 to expose the jammed paper.
  • Page 98 Slide the tray back into the printer. To resume printing, open the top cover, and then close. 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. Clearing Paper Jams 7.11 ROBLEM...
  • Page 99: Inside The Printer

    Clearing Paper Jams Inside the Printer Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold water because hot water will set the toner into the fabric. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge.
  • Page 100 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. Close the top cover. Printing can be resumed. Note: If you have the optional Tray 2 installed, and cannot find the jammed paper in the output or input area, or inside the printer, the paper jam may have occurred in the optional Tray 2.
  • Page 101: In The Optional Tray 2

    Clearing Paper Jams In the Optional Tray 2 Pull the option Tray 2 out of the printer. If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the tray. If you cannot find the jammed paper in the Tray 2, pull the upper Tray 1 half way out of the printer, and remove the paper as shown in the figure at right.
  • Page 102: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams

    Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams 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 7.7. If jams occur frequently, make sure you are following these tips to avoid jams.
  • 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 Problem • The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example, Toner specks the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” AaBbCc on page 6.4.
  • Page 105 Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Problem AaBbCc Gray background AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc BbCc BbCc BbCc Toner smear Vertical repetitive defects AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc 7.18 ROBLEM OLVING Solution If the amount of background toner shading becomes unacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear the condition: •...
  • Page 106 AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Problem AaBbCc 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 AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change your AaBbCc •...
  • Page 107 Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Problem AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Curl or wave AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Wrinkles or creases Back of printouts dirty Black pages 7.20 ROBLEM OLVING AaBbCc Solution • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity will cause paper curl.
  • Page 108 AaBbCc AaBbCc Problem • Clean the inside of the printer. Loose toner • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper AaBbCc Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc • Try installing a new toner cartridge. AaBbCc • If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs. AaBbCc Contact a service representative.
  • Page 109: Troubleshooting Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate error messages by 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 110 Error Paper jam Manual Paper is jammed inside the printer. Paper • Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.7. 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-6060 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: Common Macintosh Problems

    Common Macintosh Problems Problems in the Chooser Problem The printer driver icon does not appear in the Chooser. The printer name does not appear in the Select a PostScript Printer box in the Chooser. Possible Cause and Solution Software is not installed correctly. •...
  • Page 113: Printing Errors

    Common Macintosh Problems Printing Errors Problem You cannot use the computer while the printer is printing. 7.26 ROBLEM OLVING Possible Cause and Solution Background Printing has not been selected. • For LaserWriter 8.3, turn Background Printing on in the Chooser. Status messages will now be redirected to the Print Monitor allowing you to continue working while the computer is processing data to be sent to the printer.
  • Page 114: Troubleshooting Ps Errors

    Troubleshooting PS Errors The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. Note: To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PS errors occur, open the Print Options dialog box and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section. Problem The PostScript option may PostScript file can not...
  • Page 115 Appendix This appendix provides information on the following topics: Printer Specifications Paper Specifications...
  • Page 116: Specifications

    Printer Specifications Item Print Speed 12 PPM (A4), 12.6 PPM (Letter) Resolution 1200 dpi (ML-6060N & ML-6060S, Memory expansion recommended in ML-6060) 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 117: Paper Specifications

    Always test paper before buying large quantities. CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet this specifications may cause problems for the printer, requiring repairs. This repair is not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements.
  • Page 118: Supported Sizes Of Paper

    Supported Sizes of Paper Tray 1 or Optional Tray 2 Letter Executive Legal B5 (JIS) Folio a. The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. See “Printing on Card Stock or Custom-Sized Media” on page 4.17. b. Capacity may vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. Multi-Purpose Tray Minimum Size (custom) 98 X 148 mm (3.9 X 5.83 in.)
  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 121: Printer And Paper Storage Environment

    Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment PECIFICATIONS Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly. Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets.
  • Page 122 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 123 Paper Specifications Envelopes with Double Side Seams Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelope Margins Envelope Storage PECIFICATIONS 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 124 Labels Transparencies CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the Multi-Purpose Tray to print labels and always use the rear output tray. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels.
  • Page 125 Appendix 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-6060 series printer to the USB chain of devices. This appendix provides information on the following topics: Installing the Printer Software Frequently Asked Questions About USB...
  • Page 126: Using Your Printer With Ausb Cable

    Installing the Printer Software 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-6060 series printer to the USB chain of devices. Note: To connect the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable.
  • Page 127 Installing the Printer Software USB C SING RINTER WITH A Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose x:\6060\Eng (or the desired language code, see page D.2.)\USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Next.
  • Page 128 3. Set your PC printer From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. port Select the ML-6060 Series PCL 6 printer icon in the Printers folder. Select Properties from the File menu. Click the Details tab. Select SSUSB: (ML-6060) in the Print to the following port box.
  • Page 129: Frequently Asked Questions About Usb

    Frequently Asked Questions About USB What is USB? How can I determine if my computer’s USB port is enabled? USB C SING RINTER WITH A 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 130 Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-6060 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 131 Appendix Your printer supports Macintosh system with a built-in USB interface or 10/100Base-TX network interface card (option for ML-6060). When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the PCL driver to support your printer’s major printing features. You can also use PostScript driver by installing the PPD file.
  • Page 132: Using Your Printer With Macintosh

    Macintosh Installation System Requirements To use your ML-6060 Series printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: • One of the following Macintosh models: Macintosh Hardware Requirement • USB interface or network interface (for network connection • For network connection: System 7.6 or later Macintosh System Requirement •...
  • Page 133 Macintosh Installation Connecting To Macintosh USB Connection SING RINTER WITH ACINTOSH You can connect the printer to your Macintosh using the USB interface or network interface. USB cable is not provided in your printer. Purchase a certified USB 1.0 compliant cable. Turn off the printer and computer.
  • Page 134 If you have a printer with 10/100Base-TX network interface Network Connection card installed (standard for ML-6060S and ML-6060N, option for ML-6060), you can connect to an Ethernet network. Use a Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-T Ethernet. Plug one end of the network cable into the twisted-pair connector on the back of the printer.
  • Page 135 Double-click the Samsung ML-6060 on your Macintosh desktop. Select the correct language, then click Continue. The Samsung Laser Printer Installer opens. Select installation type. The installer provides two options for software installation: • Easy Install (recommended method): This option loads PPD, installs PCL driver.
  • Page 136: Using Pcl Driver

    You see the message box indicating that you have changed your current printer. Click OK. Then you see the Samsung PCL printer icon is created as a desktop printer. When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use.
  • Page 137 Using PCL Driver SING RINTER WITH ACINTOSH 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.
  • Page 138 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. For details, see page C.8. Select the desired option for advanced printing features.
  • Page 139: Advanced Printing

    Using PCL Driver Advanced Printing Darkness/Quality Layout SING RINTER WITH ACINTOSH 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 140: Background Printing

    Color Background Printing Turns background printing on or off. Paper Source Click it if optional Tray 2 is installed. Select grayscale mode. " Grayscale Select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, click one of the following: •...
  • Page 141: Using Ps Driver

    Click the Auto Setup button in the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File section. If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD and choose Samsung ML-6060 Series. When the setup is completed, click the Create button. Click the Save button to save ML-6060 as a desktop...
  • Page 142: Printing From A Macintosh

    If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD and choose Samsung ML-6060 Series, then click OK. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh: Open a Macintosh application and select a file you want to print.
  • Page 143 Appendix While your printer is primarily a Windows printer, you can also print from a DOS software program using the Remote Control Panel utility provided in the ML-6060 series CD-ROM. Topics included in this Appendix are: About Remote Control Panel for DOS Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users Selecting Print Settings...
  • Page 144: Printing From Dos Applications

    DOS software programs. If your DOS software program does not include a printer driver for your Samsung printer, contact the manufacturer of the software program or use one of the alternate printer drivers. DOS A...
  • Page 145: Installing The Remote Control Panel For Dos Users

    Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users Language Codes Code Language German English Spanish French Italian Korean Selecting Print Settings DOS A RINTING FROM PPLICATIONS The Remote Control Panel utility is provided on the printer software CD-ROM. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to Appendix G, “Installing Software from Diskette”...
  • Page 146 To access the Remote Control Panel Make sure that the Remote Control Panel is in your path statement. You can check your path by typing PATH and pressing Enter. If the Remote Control Panel directory is not in your path, you will have to change to the default directory C:\DOSUTIL to start the program.
  • Page 147 Selecting Print Settings DOS A RINTING FROM PPLICATIONS CONFIG • Power Save determines the length of time the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes to a reduced power state. If the printer is used frequently, select OFF which keeps the printer ready to print with the minimum warm-up time.
  • Page 148 TEST • Configuration Page prints the configuration sheet. A list of the user default settings, the installed options, and the amount of printer memory available prints. • Demonstration Page prints the demonstration page. It shows the printer features and specifications. PCL5e •...
  • Page 149 Appendix If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM or diskettes to print a document, use the information on this Appendix. Topics included in this Appendix are: Setting Up Your Printer with PS Option Installing PPD Files Accessing the PS Printer Driver Features...
  • Page 150: Using Windows Postscript Driver

    Setting Your Printer with the PS Option If you want to use the PostScript driver to print a document, your printer should have: • PS SIMM (Option for ML-6060 and ML-6060N. ML-6060S comes with a built-in PS SIMM.) • 12 MB or more RAM. ML-6060 comes with 4 MB RAM, so additional 8 MB or more RAM should be added.
  • Page 151 Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK. When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Click Install the Samsung Software-II on your PC (PostScript). Click on HaveDisk, click Browse, then choose: • for Windows 9x, x:\Eng(or the desired language code.
  • Page 152: Accessing The Ps Printer Driver Features

    To open the properties window from inside an application: 1. From the File menu, select Print to open the Print dialog 2. Make sure that Samsung ML-6060 Series PS is selected in 3. Click Properties to open the properties window. the properties window.
  • Page 153 Appendix If you work in a networked environment, the printer can be shared by other users on the network. ML-6060N and ML-6060S printer are network printers and can be connected to the network via direct attachment to an external print server.
  • Page 154: About Sharing The Printer On A Network

    About Sharing the Printer on a Network If you work in a networked environment, you can connect the ML-6060 series printer to your network. Locally Shared You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer (called the “host computer”) on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x or NT 4.0 network printer connection.
  • Page 155: Setting Up A Locally Shared Printer

    Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer SING THE RINTER ON A ETWORK Setting Up Host Computer Start Windows. From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and double- click on the Network icon. Check the File and Print Sharing box, then click OK. Close the window.
  • Page 156: Setting Up A Network-Connected Printer

    H.5 for information on installing network card. If you have ML-6060N or ML-6060S printer, you do not need to install the network card. The Samsung ML-6060N and ML- 6060S printer are shipped with the network card. After the network card is installed, you must set up your...
  • Page 157 Appendix If you need to install the printer software on a system that does not have a CD-ROM drive, use the instruction on this appendix to create the software diskettes and install the printer software from the diskettes. This appendix provides information on the following topics: Making Installation Diskettes Installing Software from Diskettes...
  • Page 158: Installing Software From Diskettes

    Making Installation Diskettes If you do not have a CD-ROM drive and if 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, then use the diskettes instead of the CD-ROM to install the software.
  • Page 159 Making Installation Diskettes Shows the number of disks required to copy the selected component. NSTALLING OFTWARE FROM ISKETTES The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears. Select the desired components you want to copy to the diskette from the Select box. You can select PCL6 Printer Driver, PostScript Printer Description file, USB Port Driver and RCP.
  • Page 160: Installing Software From Diskette

    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. The instructions to install a PCL 6 printer driver, PPD file and RCP are same. Take the following steps:...
  • Page 161 Your printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several options available to enhance the printer’s capabilities. This appendix provides information on the following topics:...
  • Page 162: Printer Options

    Precautions DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD: Never remove the printer control board while the printer is plugged in. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord when installing or removing ANY internal or external printer option. DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY: The control board and internal printer options (Memory SIMM, PS SIMM, Network interface) are sensitive to static electricity.
  • Page 163: Memory And Postscript Simms

    Memory and PostScript SIMMs Additional printer memory and the PostScript option are provided on SIMMs (single in-line memory modules). This procedure is applicable to either option. Notes: • Since PostScript setting requires 12 MB of printer memory and the ML-6060 comes with 4 MB standard, installation of the PS SIMM requires installation of a 8 MB SIMM memory as well.
  • Page 164 Locate the PS SIMM slot (the lower slot on the left as shown) and the memory SIMM slot (the upper slot) on the control board. They are not interchangeable. • To install the memory SIMM, continue with Step 4. • To install the PS SIMM, go to Step 6. Hold the memory SIMM so that the notch and the connection point...
  • Page 165 Memory and PostScript SIMMs Rotate it up until it snaps into place. Make sure that the SIMMs are secured in place by the metal clips and pins on both sides of the connectors. Reconnect the power cord and turn the printer on.
  • Page 166: Network Interface Card

    Network Interface Card Review the precautions on page H.1 and then follow this procedure to install the Network card option in your printer. Unpack the network printer card. You should find the following items. Two brackets come with the network card.
  • Page 167 Network Interface Card Align the connector on the network card with the connector on the control board. Push the card firmly into the connector until it is completely inserted in place. Tighten the two screws as shown. Tighten the two screws, then replace the plate.
  • Page 168: Paper Tray 2

    Paper Tray 2 You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing the optional Tray 2. The optional paper tray consists of two components; the support unit and paper tray. Turn off the printer and unplug all cables from the printer.
  • Page 169 Appendix You can use Samsung ML-6060 Series printer in Linux environment. This appendix provides information on the following topic: Linux Driver Installation...
  • Page 170: Using Your Printer In Linux

    1. Mount the CD-ROM drive. 2. Install setup script. This Linux driver is designed for Samsung ML-6060 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 171 Device option. Click the Select button in the Input Filter to access filter setup. Select Samsung Printer PCL5e Compatible for the Printer Type item. Then select the default resolution and paper size. To save the setting, press the OK button.
  • Page 172 INDEX Numeric 2-sided printing booklet printing 5.11 cancel, print job Cancel/Reprint button cardstock, print 4.17 clean, printer clean sheet, print components configuration page, print control panel buttons lights custom-sized media, print Data light Demo button demo page, print 2.8, 7.6 diskette, make, install software DOS RCP see remote control panel...
  • Page 173 INDEX see paper jam labels, print 4.14 letterhead, print 4.16 load, paper in the multi-purpose tray in tray 1 or the optional tray 2 using the manual feed Linux driver Macintosh connecting network interface connecting USB interface install PCL driver install PPD file C.10 solving common problems...
  • Page 174 (continued) paper level indicator Paper light paper orientation, setting paper out, indicator 7.22 paper source, setting paper tray change paper size in tray load paper optional Tray 2 paper type, setting parallel, connection PCL 6 driver see driver, PCL 6 poster, print 5.16 postscript level 3 emulation...
  • Page 175 INDEX rear output tray remote control panel install reprint, last page resolution 5.19 setup printer chapter 2 specifications paper printer SRT mode 5.19 system error 7.23 toner cartridge cleaning sheet install life expectancy recycle redistribute toner save toner 5.6, 6.1 storage Toner Save button 3.1.

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