Page 1 User’s Guide Basic imagine the possibilities This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows. ML-451x Series ML-501x Series...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction Key benefits Features by models Useful to know About this user’s guide Safety information Machine overview Control panel overview Turning on the machine Installing the driver locally Reinstalling the driver 2. Menu overview and basic setup Menu overview Printing a demo page Changing the display language Media and tray...
Page 3 Contents 5. Appendix Specifications Regulatory information Copyright...
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine. • Key benefits • Features by models • Useful to know • About this user’s guide • Safety information • Machine overview • Control panel overview •...
Page 5: Key Benefits
- For duplex printing, 31 ipm (A4) or 32 ipm (Letter). Convenience • Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Samsung Printer Status (or Smart Panel) are programs that monitors and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to customize the machine’s settings (see Advanced Guide).
Page 6 Key benefits Wide range of functionality and application support • Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 108). • Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as “Confidential” (see Advanced Guide). • Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster (see Advanced Guide).
Page 7: Features By Models
Features by models Some features and optional accessories may not be available depending on model or country, see chart below. Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 IEEE 1284 parallel connector Network Interface Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base TX wired LAN Eco printing Duplex (2-sided) printing USB memory interface Memory module (512 MB) Optional tray...
Page 8: Useful To Know
22). • Select your machine as your default machine in your OS. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • Inquire at a Samsung distributor or retailer. • Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/ region to view product service information.
Page 9: About This User's Guide
About this user’s guide This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter.
Page 10: Safety Information
Safety information These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 11 Safety information Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution During an electrical storm or for a period of non- operation, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.
Page 12 Safety information Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening. This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cause damage or fire. Be care when replacing paper or removing jammed paper. New paper has sharp edges and can cause painful cuts. When printing large quantities, the bottom part of the paper output area may get hot.
Page 13 Safety information Do not place the machine on an unstable surface. The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage. The machine should be connected to the power level which is specified on the label. If you are unsure and want to check the power level you are using, contact the electrical utility company.
Page 14 • Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service technician. Repair by non-certified technicians could result in fire or electric shock. The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service technician. Keep cleaning supplies away from children.
Page 15 Safety information 1. Introduction When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash it. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water.
Page 16: Machine Overview
Machine overview 1. Introduction Accessories Power cord Toner cartridge Imaging unit Quick installation guide Software CD Misc. accessories a. The software CD contains the printer driver and applications. b. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model.
Page 17 Machine overview Front view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country. 1 Finisher (Stacker & Stapler) 2 Mailbox 3 Stapler cover 4 Optional wireless cover 5 Control board cover 6 Short stand...
Page 18 Machine overview Rear view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country. 1 Finisher cover (Stacker & Stapler) 2 Rear cover 3 Mail cover 4 Power receptacle 5 Power-switch...
Page 19: Control Panel Overview
Control panel overview This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. There are various types of control panels. Type A Shows the current status and Display prompts during an operation. Sends you back to the upper menu (Back) level.
Page 20 Control panel overview Type B Shows the current status and prompts Display during an operation. Stops current operation. The pop-up window appears on the screen that the (Cancel) user can stop or resume. You can turn the power on and off with this button.
Page 21: Turning On The Machine
Turning on the machine Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. Turn the power switch on. 1. Introduction...
Page 22: Installing The Driver Locally
Installing the driver locally A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see Advanced Guide). •...
Page 23: Reinstalling The Driver
Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Uninstall. Follow the instructions in the installation window. Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and try installing the driver again (see "Installing the driver locally"...
Page 24: Menu Overview And Basic Setup
2. Menu overview and basic setup After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options.
Page 25: Menu Overview
Menu overview The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. ML-451x Series/ ML-501x Series • These menus can be accessed by pressing button. Press the arrows until the needed menu item appears and then press OK.
Page 26: Menu Overview
Menu overview Items Copies MP Tray/ [Tray <x>] Paper Paper Source Auto Tray Switch Tray Confirm Resolution Graphic Clear Text Darkness Options System Setup Emulation 2. Menu overview and basic setup Items Options Date & Time Clock Mode Form Menu Select Form Spooling Language...
Page 27 Menu overview Items Ethernet Speed 802.1x TCP/IP (IPv4) TCP/IP (IPv6) Network Clear Settings Network Configuration Net. Activate Http Activate Direct USB Active Job Stored Job File Policy Management Held Job Timeout Image Overwrite Password Protect Admin Setup Change Password Maintenance Options You can set menus easily using the touch screen.
Page 28 Menu overview Items Print From Direct USB File Manage Show Space Options Setup 2. Menu overview and basic setup Items Options System Date & Time Clock Mode Form Menu Spooling Language Maintenance Default Paper Size Power Save Auto Continue Altitude Adjustment Auto CR Job Timeout File Policy...
Page 29 Menu overview Items Network Setup Layout (continue) Options Ethernet Speed TCP/IP (IPv4) TCP/IP (IPv6) 802.1x Network Configuration Ethernet Activate Setup Http Activate (continue) Clear Settings Orientation Common Margin MP Tray Tray 1 Tray 2-5 Emulation Margin Job Status Duplex Landscape Stapling Position Counter 2.
Page 30 Menu overview Items Basic Taskflow Help Maintenance Trouble Shooting Introducing the Home Screen ► Touch screen • (Information): Gives detailed information about machine’s information. • (Eco): You can view the eco settings. • (Direct USB): Enters the USB menu when USB memory is inserted into the USB memory port on your machine.
Page 31: Printing A Demo Page
Printing a demo page Print a demo page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly. ML-451x Series/ ML-501x Series Press (Menu) button on the control panel. Press Information > OK > Demo Page > OK. Press Print? > Yes > OK. A demo page prints out.
Page 32: Changing The Display Language
Changing the display language To change the language that is displayed on the control panel, follow these steps: ML-451x Series/ ML-501x Series Press (Menu) button on the control panel. Press System Setup > OK > Language > OK. Select the option you want, then press OK. 2.
Page 33: Media And Tray
• Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. • Use only xerographic paper in this machine; do not use the inkjet photo paper as it could cause damage to the machine.
Page 34 Media and tray Loading paper in the tray/ optional tray Pull out the paper tray (see "Tray overview" on page 33). Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers. Squeeze and the paper width guide and paper length lever to locate them in the correct paper size slot marked at the bottom of the tray to adjust to the size.
Page 35 Media and tray Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it to bend. 2. Menu overview and basic setup • Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp.
Page 36 Media and tray The settings set from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel. a To print from an application, open an application and start the print menu. b Open Printing Preferences (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 46). c Press the Paper tab in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate paper type.
Page 37 Media and tray Adjust the multi-purpose tray paper width guides to the width of the paper. Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading paper. 2. Menu overview and basic setup Load the paper. Squeeze the multi-purpose tray paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper.
Page 38 Media and tray d Select MP Tray in paper source, then press OK. e Start printing in application. Printing on special media The table below shows the special media usable in each tray. The media types are shown in the Printing Preferences. Select the proper media type to get the highest printing quality.
Page 39 Media and tray To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure. • When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors: Weight: should not exceed 90 g/m occur. Construction: should lie flat with less than 6 mm curl and should not contain air.
Page 40 Media and tray To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for use in laser printers. • Must withstand the machine’s fusing temperature. • Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the machine. • Do not leave unused transparencies in the paper tray for long. Dust and dirt may accumulate on them, resulting in spotty printing.
Page 41 Media and tray Curl: Must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction. Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation. • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels.
Page 42 Media and tray Letterhead/Preprinted paper When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feeding, turn the paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteed.
Page 43 Media and tray ML-5015 Series/ ML-5017 Series Press Setup from the Main screen. Press System > Paper > Next. Press the tray you want. Press Paper Size > Select the option you want. Press the button. Press Paper Type > Select the option you want. Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.
Page 44: Basic Printing
Basic printing Printing If you are a Macintosh, Linux, or Unix OS user, refer to the Advanced Guide. The following Printing Preferences window is for Notepad in Windows 7. Open the document you want to print. Select Print from the File menu. Select your machine from the Select Printer list.
Page 45 Basic printing Canceling a print job If the print job is waiting in the print queue or print spooler, cancel the job as follows: • You can access this window by simply double-clicking the machine icon ( ) in the Windows task bar. •...
Page 46 Basic printing Opening printing preferences • The Printing Preferences window that appears in this user’s guide may differ depending on the machine in use. • When you select an option in Printing Preferences, you may see a warning mark can select that certain option but it is not recommended, and an mark means you cannot select that option due to the machine’s setting or environment.
Page 47: Using A Favorite Setting
Basic printing Using a favorite setting The Presets option, which is visible on each preferences tab except for the Samsung tab, allows you to save the current preferences for future use. To save a Presets item, follow these steps: Change the settings as needed on each tab.
Page 48 Basic printing Setting eco mode on the control panel • The settings set from the machine’s driver override the settings on the control panel. • For models that do not have the display screen on the control panel, this feature is not applicable. ►...
Page 49 Basic printing ► Eco options Printer Default: Follows the settings from the machine's control • panel. • None: Disables eco mode. • Eco Printing: Enables eco mode. Activate the various eco items you want to use. • Password: If the administrator fixed to enable the eco mode, you have to enter the password to turn off the mode.
Page 50: Using Usb Memory Device
Using USB memory device About USB memory device USB memory devices are available with a variety of memory capacities to give you more room for storing documents, presentations, music and videos, high resolution photographs, or whatever other files you want to store or move. Your machine supports USB memory devices with FAT16/FAT32 and sector size of 512 bytes.
Page 51 Using USB memory device Printing from a USB memory device You can directly print files stored on a USB memory device. Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Only files created by provided driver with your machine are compatible. If you print PRN files created from other machine, the printout would be different.
Page 52 Using USB memory device 2. Menu overview and basic setup If you see + in the front of a folder name, there are one or more files or folders in the selected folder. After deleting files or reformatting a USB memory device, files cannot be restored.
Page 53: Maintenance
3. Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your machine. • Ordering supplies and accessories • Available supplies • Available accessories • Available maintenance parts • Redistributing toner • Replacing the toner cartridge •...
Page 54: Ordering Supplies And Accessories
Available accessories may differ from country to country. Contact your sales representatives to obtain the list of available supplies, and maintenance parts. To order Samsung-authorized supplies, accessories, and maintenance parts, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine. You can also visit www.samsung.com/supplies, and then select your country/region to obtain the contact information for service.
Page 55: Available Supplies
Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured toner. Samsung cannot guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine’s warranty.
Page 56: Available Accessories
Available accessories You can purchase and install accessories to enhance your machine’s performance and capacity. Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on models or countries (see "Features by models" on page 7). Accessory Memory module Extends your machine’s memory capacity. If you are experiencing frequent paper supply problems, you can attach an additional tray.
Page 57 Available accessories Accessory You can sort and staple printouts. Finisher (Stacker & Stapler) Short stand You can easily move the machine using the stand with its wheels. Multbin mailbox You can stack printouts in 4 different stacker. Staple Cartridge Allows you to staple the printouts. Function Mass storage device needs be installed to use some of the finisher related options in the printer driver.
Page 58: Available Maintenance Parts
Available maintenance parts To purchase maintenance parts, contact the source where you bought the machine. Replacing maintenance parts can be performed only by an authorized service provider, dealer, or the retailer where you bought the machine. The warranty does not cover the replacement of any maintenance parts once it has reached its “Average yield”.
Page 59: Redistributing Toner
Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life: • White streaks or light printing occurs and/or density variation side to side. • The Status LED blinks red. If this happens, you can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge.
Page 60 Redistributing toner Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the machine. Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover is securely closed. 3. Maintenance...
Page 61: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Replacing the toner cartridge Click this link to open an animation about replacing a toner cartridge. When a toner cartridge has reached the end of life, the machine will stop printing (see "Available supplies" on page 55). Open the front cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag.
Page 62 Replacing the toner cartridge Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the machine. Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover is securely closed. 3. Maintenance...
Page 63: Replacing The Imaging Unit
Replacing the imaging unit Click this link to open an animation about replacing the imaging unit. When a imaging unit has reached the end of life, the machine will stop printing (see "Available supplies" on page 55). Open the front cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Pull the imaging unit out.
Page 64 Replacing the imaging unit Thoroughly shake the imaging unit 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the imaging unit. Remove the protection cover and seal. Hold the imaging unit by the handle and slowly insert the new imaging unit into the opening in the machine.
Page 65: Upgrading A Memory Module
Upgrading a memory module 3. Maintenance The order information is provided for optional accessories (see "Available accessories" on page 56.)
Page 66: Installing A Mass Storage Device
Installing a mass storage device 3. Maintenance A-type screws are not needed for this machine. The order information is provided for optional accessories (see "Available accessories" on page 56.)
Page 67: Replacing The Stapler Cartridge
Replacing the stapler cartridge 3. Maintenance The order information is provided for optional accessories (see "Available accessories" on page 56.)
Page 68: Monitoring The Supplies Life
Monitoring the supplies life ML-451x Series/ ML-501x Series Press (Menu) on the control panel. Press Admin Setup > OK > Maintenance > OK. Press Supplies Info. > OK. Press OK to select the option you want. ML-5015 Series/ ML-5017 Series Press Setup from the Main screen.
Page 69: Setting The Toner Low Alert
Setting the toner low alert If the amount of toner in the cartridge is low, a message or LED informing the user to change the toner cartridge appears. You can set the option for whether or not this message or LED appears. ML-451x Series/ ML-501x Series Press (Menu) on the control panel.
Page 70: Cleaning The Machine
Cleaning the machine If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty enviroment, you need to clean your machine regularly to keep it in the best printing condition and use your machine longer. • Cleaning the cabinet of the machine with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.
Page 71 Cleaning the machine 3. Maintenance...
Page 72 Cleaning the machine 3. Maintenance Cleaning the pickup roller...
Page 73: Troubleshooting
4. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Understanding the status LED • Understanding display messages This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.
Page 74: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. To avoid paper jams, refer to the following guidelines: • Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly (see "Tray overview" on page 33). •...
Page 75: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and gently. In tray 1...
Page 76 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting In optional tray Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.
Page 77 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting In the multi-purpose tray...
Page 78 Clearing paper jams Inside the machine The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine. • Do not touch the green surface of the imaging unit. • To prevent damage to the imaging unit, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if necessary.
Page 79 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 80 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step:...
Page 81 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting In the exit area The fuser area is extremely hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine to avoid getting burned.
Page 82 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting In the duplex unit area The fuser area is extremely hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine to avoid getting burned.
Page 83 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting...
Page 84 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting If you do not see the paper in this area, stop and go to next step:...
Page 85 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting In the optional finisher (stacker & stapler) Paper jam in front of the finisher...
Page 86 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting Paper jam inside the finisher...
Page 87 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting Paper jam at the exit of the finisher...
Page 88 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting In the optional multi-bin mailbox Paper jam in front of the multi-bin mailbox...
Page 89 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting Paper jam inside the multi-bin mailbox...
Page 90 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting Paper jam at the exit of the multi-bin mailbox...
Page 91: Understanding The Status Led
• To resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part. • You also can resolve the error with the guideline from the computers’s Samsung Printer Status or Smart Panel program window. • If the problem persists, call a service representative.
Page 92 Understanding the status LED Status The machine is off-line. • When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer. Blinking • When the backlight blinks rapidly, the machine is printing data. Green • The machine is on-line and can be used. •...
Page 93: Understanding Display Messages
Understanding display messages Messages appear on the control panel display to indicate the machine’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understand the messages’ and their meaning, and correct the problem, if necessary. Checking display messages • If a message is not in the table, reboot the power and try the printing job again.
Page 94 Understanding display messages Message Meaning • Jam front of Paper has jammed in mailbox the mailbox area. • Paper jam in front of mailbox. Remove Jam • Jam front of bin [number] • Jam in front of bin [number]. Remove •...
Page 95 The machine cannot supply toner. The estimated imaging unit life is close. 4. Troubleshooting Suggested solutions Install a Samsung-genuine imaging unit, designed for your machine. Reinstall the imaging unit two or three times. If the problem persists, call for service.
Page 96 Samsung cannot guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung imaging unit will not be covered under the machine warranty. • If the machine stops printing, replace the imaging...
Page 97 Understanding display messages Message • Replace new IMG.unit • End of life. Replace with new imaging unit • Prepare new toner • Prepare new toner cartridge Meaning The indicated imaging unit has reached its estimated imaging unit life. The machine might stop printing.
Page 98 Samsung cannot guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty. • If the machine stops printing, replace the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge"...
Page 99 The toner cartridge you have installed is not for your machine. 4. Troubleshooting Suggested solutions Replace the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 61) Redistribute the toner (see "Redistributing toner" on page 59). Install a Samsung-genuine toner cartridge, designed for your machine.
Page 100 Understanding display messages Message • Toner not installed • Toner cartridge is not installed. Install it. Meaning The toner cartridge is not installed or the CRUM (Consumer Replaceable Unit Monitor) in the cartridge is not properly connected. 4. Troubleshooting Suggested solutions Reinstall the toner cartridge two or three times.
Page 101: Tray-Related Messages
Understanding display messages Tray-related messages Message Meaning • Output bin full Too much paper in the output tray. • Too much paper in output bin [number]. Remove printed paper • Paper Empty in There is no paper in [Tray type] the tray.
Page 102: Error-Related Messages
Understanding display messages Error-related messages Message Meaning Error: The machine cannot communicate with • #H1-1230 the optional tray. • #H1-1253 • #H1-1330 • #H1-1353 • #H1-1430 • #H1-1453 • #H1-1530 • #H1-1553 Toner is not evenly Error: distributed. • #C1-1311 •...
Page 103 Understanding display messages Message Meaning Error: There is a problem in the finisher. • #H2-1710 • #H2-1711 • #H2-1720 • #H2-1721 • #H2-1730 • #H2-1731 • #H2-1750 • #H2-1751 • #H2-1752 • #H2-1753 • #H2-1760 • #H2-1761 • #H2-1800 • #H2-1A50 •...
Page 104 Understanding display messages Unit-related messages Message Meaning • Finisher Door The finisher door is Open open. • Finisher door is open. Close it • Finisher stacker Too much paper in Full finisher stacker. • Too much paper in finisher stacker •...
Page 105: Appendix
5. Appendix This chapter provides product specifications and information concerning applicable regulations. • Specifications • Regulatory information • Copyright...
Page 106: Specifications
Specifications General specifications The specification values listed below are subject to change without notice. See www.samsung.com/printer for possible changes in information. Items Dimension Width x Length x Height Weight Machine with consumables Ready mode Noise Level Print mode Operation Temperature...
Page 107 Specifications Items Average operating mode Ready mode Power consumption Power save mode Power off mode a. Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779. Configuration tested: basic machine installation, A4 paper, simplex printing. b. See the rating label on the machine for the correct voltage (V), frequency (hertz) and type of current (A) for your machine. Description •...
Page 108 Specifications Print media specifications Type Size Letter Legal US Folio Oficio JIS B5 Plain paper ISO B5 Executive Statement Dimensions 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches) 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches) 216 x 343 mm (8.5 x 13.5 inches) 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches)
Page 109 Specifications Type Size Envelope No. 9 Envelope No. 10 Envelope DL Envelope Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Envelope Monarch Refer to the Plain Thick paper paper section Refer to the Plain Thicker paper paper section Refer to the Plain Thin paper paper section Refer to the Plain Transparency...
Page 110 Specifications Type Size Refer to the Plain Labels paper section Refer to the Plain CardStock paper section Refer to the Plain Bond paper section Preprinted, Colored, Refer to the Plain Cotton, paper section Recycled, Letterhead, Punched Refer to the Plain PostCard paper section Dimensions...
Page 111 Specifications Type Size Minimum size (custom) Maximum size (custom) a. If media weight is over 105 g/m (28 lbs bond), load a paper into the multi-purpose tray one by one. b. The finisher does not support 60 g/m (16 lbs bond) paper. c.
Page 112 Specifications Operating system Windows Server® 2003 Intel® Pentium® III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) Windows Server® 2008 Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz (Pentium IV 2 GHz) Windows Vista® Intel® Pentium® IV 3 GHz Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher Windows®...
Page 113 Specifications Operating system • Intel® processors Mac OS X 10.5 • 867 MHz or faster Power PC G4/ G5 Mac OS X 10.6 • Intel® processors Linux Items RedHat® Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64 bit) Fedora 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (32/ 64 bit) SuSE Linux 10.1 (32 bit) OpenSuSE®...
Page 114 Specifications Unix Items Sun Solaris 9, 10 (x86, SPARC) Operating system HP-UX 11.0, 11i v1, 11i v2, 11i v3 (PA-RISC, Itanium) IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 Free HDD space Up to 100 MB Network environment Network model only (see "Features by models" on page 7). You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine.
Page 115 Specifications Items • Windows 2000/Server 2003/Server 2008/XP/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2 • Various Linux OS Network operating system • Mac OS X 10.3 ~ 10.6 • Unix • TCP/IPv4 • DHCP, BOOTP • DNS, WINS, Bonjour, SLP, UPnP Network protocols • Standard TCP/IP Printing (RAW), LPR, IPP, WSD •...
Page 116: Regulatory Information
Regulatory information This machine is designed for a normal work environment and certified with several regulatory statements. 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 60825-1 : 2007.
Page 117 Regulatory information Ozone safety This product's ozone emission rate is under 0.1 ppm. Because ozone is heavier than air, keep the product in a place with good ventilation. Power saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
Page 118 The United States of America only Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website:www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278 - 0799 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.)
Page 119: Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Regulatory information Radio frequency emissions FCC information to the user This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 120 Regulatory information Taiwan only Russia only Germany only Turkey only Replacing the fitted plug (for UK only) Important The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the fuse, you must re-fit the correct 13 amp fuse.
Page 121 Declaration of conformity (European countries) Approvals and Certifications Hereby, Samsung Electronics, declares that this [ ML- 451x Series / ML-501x Series ] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), EMC Directive (2004/...
Page 122 ► EC Certification Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (FAX) This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan- European single terminal connection to the analogue public switched telephone network (PSTN) in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC.
Page 123 Regulatory information 5. Appendix China only...
Page 124: Copyright
This user’s guide is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user’s guide.
Page 125 Index accessories ordering arrows backing up data cleaning inside outside pickup roller cleaning a machine control panel touch screen convention default settings tray setting eco button eco printing error message favorites settings, for printing features print media feature front view general icons imaging unit replacing the imaging unit...
Page 126 Index optional tray loading paper ordering Parallel ordering power button print media card stock envelope labels output support preprinted paper setting the paper size setting the paper type special media transparency Printing printing printing a document Windows rear view regulatiory information safety information symbols...
Page 127 User’s Guide Advanced imagine the possibilities This guide provides information about installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OS environments. Some features may not be available depending on model or country. ML-451x Series ML-501x Series...
Page 128 Contents 1. Software installation Installation for Macintosh Reinstallation for Macintosh Installation for Linux Reinstallation for Linux 2. Using a network-connected machine Useful network programs Wired network setup Installing driver over the network IPv6 configuration Wireless network setup 3. Useful setting menus Information Layout Paper...
Page 129 Contents 6. Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Printing problems Printing quality problems Operating system problems Contact SAMSUNG worldwide Glossary...
Page 130: Software Installation
1. Software installation This chapter provides instructions for installing essential and helpful software for use in an environment where the machine is connected via a cable. A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the cable.
Page 131: Installation For Macintosh
Installation for Macintosh Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop. Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Installer OS X icon. Enter the password and click OK.
Page 132 Installation for Macintosh For Mac OS X 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your machine name in Model Name. • For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your machine name in Model.
Page 133: Reinstallation For Macintosh
Reinstallation for Macintosh If the printer driver does not work properly, uninstall the driver and reinstall it. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.
Page 134: Installation For Linux
Installation for Linux You need to download Linux software packages from the Samsung website to install the printer software (http://www.samsung.com/ printer). Installing the Unified Linux Driver Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. When the Administrator Login window appears, type “root”...
Page 135 You must log in as a super user (root) to install the machine software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. From the Samsung website, download the Printer Settings Utility package to your computer. Right-click the Printer Settings Utility package and extract the package.
Page 136: Reinstallation For Linux
If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop. When the Terminal screen appears, type in the following. [root@localhost root]#cd /opt/Samsung/mfp/uninstall/ [root@localhost uninstall]#./uninstall.sh Click Uninstall. Click Next. Click Finish.
Page 137: Using A Network-Connected Machine
2. Using a network-connected machine This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up a network connected machine and software. • Useful network programs • Wired network setup • Installing driver over the network • IPv6 configuration • Wireless network setup Supported optional devices and features may differ according to your model.
Page 138: Useful Network Programs
Useful network programs There are several programs available to setup the network settings easily in a network environment. For the network administrator especially, managing several machines on the network is possible. Before using the programs below, set the IP address first. SyncThru™...
Page 139: Wired Network Setup
Wired network setup You must set up the network protocols on your machine to use it on your network. You can use network after connecting network cable to a corresponding port on your machine. • For models that do not have the display screen on the control panel, use the SyncThru™...
Page 140 Connect your machine to the network with a network cable. Turn on the machine. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > Samsung Printers > SetIP > SetIP. Click the icon (third from left) in the SetIP window to open the TCP/IP configuration window.
Page 141 IPv4 configuation using SetIP (Linux) Before using the SetIP program, disable the computer firewall from System Preferences or Administrator. The following instructions may vary from your model or operating systems. Open /opt/Samsung/mfp/share/utils/. Double-click the SetIPApplet.html file. Click to open the TCP/IP configuration window.
Page 142 Wired network setup Enter the machine’s new information into the configuration window. In a corporate intranet, you may need to have this information assigned by a network manager before proceeding. Find the machine’s MAC address from the Network Configuration Report (see "Printing a network configuration report"...
Page 143: Installing Driver Over The Network
Installing driver over the network Windows Make sure that the machine is connected to the network and powered on. Also, your machine’s IP address should have been set (see "Setting IP address" on page 13). If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel to close the window.
Page 144 Installing driver over the network • Direct Input The Direct Input allows you to search for a specific machine on the network. - Search by IP address: Enter the IP address or the host name. Then click Next. To verify your machine’s IP address, print a network configuration report (see "Printing a network configuration report"...
Page 145 Installing driver over the network Command- line Definition /s or Starts silent installation. Installs machine drivers /p”<port name>” Specifies printer port. /P”<port name>” Network Port will be created by use of Standard TCP/IP Port monitor. For local port, this port must exist on system before being...
Page 146 Installing driver over the network Command- line Definition /i”<script Specifies customized filename>” or install script file for custom operation. /I”<script filename>” The script filename should be a fully qualified filename. Description Command- line Customized script file /n”<Printer can be assigned for name>”...
Page 147 Installing driver over the network Command- line Definition /x or Uses existing machine driver files to create printer instance if it is already installed. /up”<printer Removes only specified name>” or printer instance and not the driver files. /UP”<printer name>” /d or Uninstalls all device drivers and applications from your system.
Page 148 Installing driver over the network Code Language 0X0012 Korean 0X0804 Simplified Chinese 0X0404 Traditional Chinese 0x040c French 0X0007 German 0X0010 Italian 0X000a Spanish 0X0013 Dutch 0X001D Swedish 0X0006 Danish 0X000b Finnish 0X0014 Norwegian 0X0019 Russian 0X0005 Czech 0X000e Hungarian 0X0008 Greek 0X0816 Standard Portuguese...
Page 149 Installing driver over the network Macintosh Make sure that the machine is connected to your network and powered on. Also, your machine’s IP address should have been set (see "Setting IP address" on page 13). Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Macintosh desktop.
Page 150 2. Using a network-connected machine For Mac OS X 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your machine name in Model Name. • For Mac OS X 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Print Using and your machine name in Model.
Page 151 Extract the UnifiedLinuxDriver.tar.gz file and open the new directory. Double-click the Linux folder > install.sh icon. The Samsung installer window opens. Click Continue. The add printer wizard window opens. Click Next. Select network printer and click Search button. The machine’s IP address and model name appears on list field.
Page 152 UNIX printer driver package from the Samsung website. Installing the UNIX printer driver package The installation procedure is common for all variants of UNIX OS mentioned. From the Samsung website, download and unpack the UNIX Printer Driver package to your computer. Acquire root privileges. su - Copy the appropriate driver archive to the target UNIX computer.
Page 153 Installing driver over the network Run ‘installprinter’ from the command line. This will bring up the Add Printer Wizard window. Setup the printer in this window referring to the following procedures. On some UNIX OS, for example on Solaris 10, just added printers may not be enabled and/or may not accept jobs.
Page 154 Installing driver over the network Queue type shows the connection as lpd or jetdirect in the corresponding list box. Additionally, usb type is available on Sun Solaris OS. Select Copies to set the number of copies. Check the Collate option to receive copies already sorted. Check the Reverse Order option to receive copies in the reverse order.
Page 155: Ipv6 Configuration
IPv6 configuration IPv6 is supported properly only in Windows Vista or higher. Activating IPv6 Press the (Menu) button on the control panel. Press Network > TCP/IP (IPv6) > IPv6 Activate. Select On and press OK. Turn the machine off and turn it on again. Reinstall your printer driver.
Page 156: Manual Address Configuration
IPv6 configuration If the machine does not work in the network environment, activate IPv6. Setting IPv6 addresses The machine supports the following IPv6 addresses for network printing and managements. • Link-local Address: Self-configured local IPv6 address (Address starts with FE80). •...
Page 157 IPv6 configuration Select the Manual Address check box. Then, the Address/ Prefix text box is activated. Enter IPv6 address and a prefix length (e.g.,: 3FFE:10:88:194::AAAA/64). Click the Apply button. Using SyncThru™ Web Service Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, that supports IPv6 addressing as a URL.
Page 158: Wireless Network Setup
Wireless network setup Make sure your machine supports a wireless network. Wireless network may not be available depending on the model. Getting started Understanding your network type Typically, you can only have one connection between your computer and the machine at a time. Infrastructure mode This is an environment generally used for homes and SOHOs (Small Office/ Home Office).
Page 159: Items To Prepare
Windows" on page 38 or "Setup using Macintosh" on page 45). You can also install a wireless network in Samsung Easy Printer Manager (Device Settings) or Printer Settings Utility with a USB cable after installing the driver (Windows and Macintosh operating systems are supported).
Page 160 Wireless network setup The Personal Identification Number (PIN) method helps you connect your machine to a wireless network by entering the supplied PIN information on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)- enabled access point (or wireless router). To change the WPS mode , press Wireless >...
Page 161 Wireless network setup The eight-digit PIN appears on the display. You need to enter the eight-digit PIN within two minutesin order to link the computer which is connected to the access point (or wireless router). The messages are displayed on the display screen in the order below: a Connecting: The machine is connecting to the wireless network.
Page 162 Wireless network setup ► Connecting in PIN mode The network configuration report, including PIN, must be printed. In ready mode, press and hold the button on the control panel for about 5 seconds. You can find your machine’s PIN number. Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for more than 4 seconds until the status LED stays on.
Page 163 Wireless network setup Disconnecting from a network To disconnect the wireless network connection, press the button or (Cancel or Stop/Clear) button on the control panel for more than two seconds. • When the Wi-Fi network is in idle mode: The machine is immediately disconnected from the wireless network.
Page 164 Wireless Setting program without CD. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Wireless Setting Program. Access point via USB cable ►...
Page 165 Wireless network setup If the search has failed, you may check if the USB cable is properly connected between the computer and machine, and follow the instructions on the window. After searching, the window shows the wireless network devices. Select the name (SSID) of the access point you are using and click Next.
Page 166 Wireless network setup The wireless network security window appears when the access point has security settings. The wireless network security window appears. The window may differ according to its security mode: WEP, or WPA. • WEP Select Open System or Shared Key for the authentication and enter the WEP security key.
Page 167 If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register as a user of the machine in order to receive information from Samsung, click On-line Registration. Click Finish. Ad hoc via USB cable...
Page 168 After searching the wireless networks, a list of wireless networks your machine has searched appears. If you want to use the Samsung default ad hoc setting, select the last wireless network on the list, Network Name(SSID) is portthru and Signal is Printer Self Network.
Page 169 Wireless network setup • Channel: Select the channel. (Auto Setting or 2412 MHz to 2467 MHz). • Authentication: Select an authentication type. Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may not be used, depending on the need for data security.
Page 170 Wireless network setup Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the computer’s network configuration information. If the computer’s network configuration is set to DHCP, the wireless network setting should also be DHCP. Likewise, if the computer’s network configuration is set to Static, the wireless network setting should also be Static.
Page 171 If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register as a user of the machine in order to receive information from Samsung, click On-line Registration. Click Finish. 2. Using a network-connected machine...
Page 172 Wireless network setup Enter the password and click OK. Click Continue. Read the license agreement and click Continue. Click Agree to agree to the license agreement. Click Continue. Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is recommended for most users. All components necessary for machine operations will be installed.
Page 173 Wireless network setup The wireless network security window appears when the access point has security setting. The wireless network security window appears. The window may differ according to its security mode: WEP or WPA. • WEP Select Open System or Shared Key for the authentication and enter the WEP security key.
Page 174 Wireless network setup Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.) Gateway: 169.254.133.1 The wireless network connects according to the network configuration. When the wireless network settings are completed, disconnect the USB cable between the computer and machine. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Page 175 After searching the wireless networks, a list of wireless networks your machine has searched appears. If you want to use the Samsung default ad hoc setting, select the last wireless network on the list, which Network Name(SSID) is portthru and Signal is Printer Self Network.
Page 176 Wireless network setup The wireless network security window appears when the ad hoc network has security setting. The wireless network security window appears. Select Open System or Shared Key for the authentication and click Next. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a security protocol preventing unauthorized access to your wireless network.
Page 177 Wireless network setup Before entering the IP address for the machine, you must know the computer’s network configuration information. If the computer’s network configuration is set to DHCP, the wireless network setting should also be DHCP. Likewise, if the computer’s network configuration is set to Static, the wireless network setting should also be Static.
Page 178 Wireless network setup • After completing the wireless network connection, you need to install a machine driver to print from an application (See "Installing driver over the network" on page 17). • See your network administrator, or the person that set up your wireless network, for information about your network configuration.
Page 179 Wireless network setup Check whether or not the network cable is connected to the machine. If not, connect the machine with a standard network cable. Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox and enter your machine’s new IP address in the browser window.
Page 180 Wireless network setup Click Next. If the wireless security setting window appears, enter the registered password (network key) and click Next. The confirmation window appears, please check your wireless setup. If the setup is right, click Apply. Disconnect the network cable (standard or network). Your machine should then start communicating wirelessly with the network.
Page 181 Wireless network setup • The machine does not support a wireless network. Check the machine's user's guide included on the software CD supplied with your machine and prepare a wireless network machine. ► Connecting Failure - Not Found SSID • The machine is unable to search the network name (SSID) you have selected or entered.
Page 182: Other Problems
Wireless network setup ▪ Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Then, the machine’s network information should be as below: ▪ IP address: 169.254.133.43 ▪ Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet mask.) ▪ Gateway: 169.254.133.1 Other problems If problems occur while using the machine on a network, check the following: For information on the access point (or wireless router), refer to its own user's guide.
Page 183 Windows Vista, you might need to set the wireless connection setting every time you use the wireless machine. • You cannot use Infrastructure mode and Ad hoc mode at the same time for Samsung wireless network machines. • The machine is within the range of the wireless network. •...
Page 184 3. Useful setting menus This chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, and the method of setting for advanced machine setup. • Information • Layout • Paper • Graphic • System setup • Emulation • Network •...
Page 185: Useful Setting Menus
Information Item Menu Map(Help Prints the menu map which shows the layout List) and current settings of this machine. Prints a report on the machine's overall Configuration configuration. Supplies Info. Prints supplies’ information page. Prints the demo page to check whether your Demo Page machine is printing properly or not.
Page 186: Layout
Layout Item Description Selects the direction in which information is Orientation printed on a page. • Simplex: Sets the margin for one-sided printing. • Duplex: Sets the margin for double-sided printing. Common Margin • Binding: When printing on both sides of the paper, side A's margin closest to the binding will be the same as side B's margin closest to the binding.
Page 187: Paper
Paper Item Description Copies Selects the number of copies. • Paper Size: Selects the default paper size. MP Tray / • Paper Type: Selects the paper type currently [Tray<x>] loaded in the tray. Paper Source Sets the default paper tray to use. When you select any other value except Auto from Paper Source and the selected tray is empty, you can set the machine to automatically...
Page 188: Graphic
Graphic Item Description Specifies the number of dots printed per inch Resolution (dpi). The higher the setting, the sharper printed characters and graphics. Clear Text Prints text darker than on a normal document. Lightens or darkens the print on the page. The Darkness Normal setting usually produces the best result.
Page 189: System Setup
System setup Item Description Date & Time Sets the date and time. Selects the format for displaying time between Clock Mode 12 hr and 24 hr. • Off: Prints in normal mode. • Single Form: Prints all page using the first form.
Page 190 System setup Item Description Allows you to append the required carriage Auto CR return to each line feed, which is useful for Unix or DOS users. When there is no input for a certain period of time, the machine cancels the current job. You Job Timeout can set the amount of time the machine will wait before canceling the job.
Page 191 System setup Item Description Exports data stored on a USB memory stick to the Export Setting machine. Activating this mode extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page Toner Save beyond what one would experience in the normal mode, but it reduces print quality.
Page 192: Emulation
Emulation Item Description The machine language defines how the Emulation Type computer communicates with the machine. Sets the detailed settings for the selected Setup emulation type. 3. Useful setting menus...
Page 193: Network
Network Option Description Selects the appropriate protocol and configure parameters to use the network environment. TCP/IP (IPv4) There are lots of parameters to be set. If you are not sure, leave as is, or consult the network administrator. Selects this option to use the network TCP/IP (IPv6) environment through IPv6 (see "IPv6 configuration"...
Page 194: Admin Setup
Admin setup Item Description Password Sets the password to access the Admin Setup menu. Protect Select On to use this option and enter the password. Change Changes the machine’s password for accessing the Password Admin Setup. Item Description • Clean Fuser: Cleans the fuser by printing a sheet. The printed sheet has toner debris on it.
Page 195: Eco
Item Eco-On You can change on/off option. View current eco-related settings and change Settings default settings. View estimated summary if you use current Preview Simulator eco settings. Description 3. Useful setting menus...
Page 196: Job Status
Job Status Item Description Current Job Shows the list of jobs in progress and pending. Secure Job Shows the job list of secure. Stored Job Shows the job list of stored. Completed Job Shows the list of completed jobs. 3. Useful setting menus...
Page 197: Special Features
4. Special features This chapter explains special printing features. • Altitude adjustment • Changing the font setting • Changing the default print settings • Setting your machine as a default machine • Using advanced print features • Using Direct Printing Utility (Windows only) •...
Page 198: Altitude Adjustment
Altitude adjustment Print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you on how to set your machine for the best print quality. Before you set the altitude value, determine the altitude where you are.
Page 199: Changing The Font Setting
Changing the font setting Your machine has preset the font for your region or country. If you want to change the font or set the font for special condition, such as the DOS environment, you can change the font setting from Device Settings or Emulation section.
Page 200: Changing The Default Print Settings
Changing the default print settings Click the Windows Start menu. For Windows Server 2000, select Settings > Printers. • For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printer and Faxes. • For Windows Server 2008/Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. •...
Page 201: Setting Your Machine As A Default Machine
Setting your machine as a default machine Click the Windows Start menu. For Windows Server 2000, select Settings > Printers. • For Windows XP/Server 2003, select Printer and Faxes. • For Windows Server 2008/Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. •...
Page 202: Using Advanced Print Features
Using advanced print features XPS printer driver: used to print XPS file format. • The XPS printer driver can be installed only on Windows Vista OS or higher. • You can install the XPS printer driver when you insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Page 203 Using advanced print features Understanding special printer features You can use advanced printing features when using your machine. To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to change the print settings. The machine name, that appears in the printer properties window may differ depending on the machine in use. Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models.
Page 204 Using advanced print features Item Prints your document on both sides of a sheet of paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. If you want to make a booklet, you need to print on Letter, Legal, A4, US Folio, or Oficio sized print media. Booklet Printing The Booklet Printing option is not available for all paper sizes.
Page 205 Using advanced print features Item • Printer Default: If you select this option, this feature is determined by the settings you have selected on the control panel of the machine. This option is available only when you use the PCL/XPS printer driver. •...
Page 206 Using advanced print features Item Watermark a To change the print settings from your software application, access Printing Preferences. b Click the Advanced tab, select Edit from the Watermark drop-down list. The Edit Watermarks window appears. (Creating a watermark) c Enter a text message in the Watermark Message box. You can enter up to 256 characters.
Page 207 Using advanced print features Item This option is available only when you use the PCL printer driver. An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk as a special file format that can be printed on any document.
Page 208 Using advanced print features Item Overlay a Click the Advanced tab. b Select the desired overlay from the Text drop-down list. (Using a page overlay) c If the overlay file you want does not appear in the Text drop-down list, select Edit... from the list and click Load. Select the overlay file you want to use.
Page 209 Using advanced print features Item • This feature is available only if you have installed the optional mass storage device or set the Ram Disk. • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable •...
Page 210: Using Direct Printing Utility (Windows Only)
Printing There are several ways you can print using the Direct Printing Utility. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > Direct Printing Utility > Direct Printing Utility. The Direct Printing Utility window appears. Select your machine from the Select Printer drop-down list and click Browse.
Page 211 Using Direct Printing Utility (Windows only) Using the right-click menu Right-click on the PDF file to print and select Direct Printing. The Direct Printing Utility window appears with the PDF file is added. Select the machine to use. Customize the machine settings. Click Print.
Page 212: Using Memory/Mass Storage Device Features
Using memory/mass storage device features Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. From the printer driver After installing the optional memory, you can use advanced printing features, such as proofing a job and specifying of printing a private job in the Print window.
Page 213: Macintosh Printing
Macintosh printing Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported. Printing a document When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer driver settings in each application you use. Follow the steps below to print from a Macintosh: Open the document to print.
Page 214 Macintosh printing Click Print. The machine prints the selected number of pages to print on one sheet of paper. Printing on both sides of the paper Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your finished document.
Page 215: Linux Printing
Linux printing Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported. Printing from applications There are a lot of Linux applications that allow you to print using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). You can print on your machine from any such application.
Page 216: Linux Printing
Linux printing The Printing window appears, allowing you to monitor the status of your print job. To abort the current job, click Cancel. Printing files You can print many different types of files on your machine using the standard CUPS, directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you to do that, but the driver’s package replaces the standard lpr tool by a much more user-friendly LPR GUI program.
Page 217 Linux printing • Jobs: Shows the list of print jobs. Click Cancel job to cancel the selected job and select the Show completed jobs check box to see previous jobs on the job list. • Classes: Shows the class that your machine is in. Click Add to Class to add your machine to a specific class or click Remove from Class to remove the machine from the selected class.
Page 218: Unix Printing
Unix printing Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported. Proceeding the print job After installing the printer, choose any of the image, text, PS or HPGL files to print. Execute “printui <file_name_to_print>”...
Page 219: Margins Tab
Unix printing • Orientation: Select the direction in which information is printed on a page. • Duplex: Print on both sides of paper to save paper. Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available depending on models. You can alternatively use the lpr printing system or other applications for odd-even printing.
Page 220: Maintenance
5. Maintenance This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. It also provides information for maintaining the toner cartridge. • Storing the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) • Tips for moving & storing your machine •...
Page 221: Storing The Toner Cartridge (Or Imaging Unit)
Toner cartridge (or imaging unit) contain components that are sensitive to light, temperature and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow these recommendations to ensure optmal performance, highest quality, and longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge. Store this cartridge in the same environment in which the printer will be used.
Page 222 Storing the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) Samsung’s printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine caused by the use of a refilled, remanufactured, or non-Samsung brand toner cartridges. Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit yield) depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require.
Page 223: Tips For Moving & Storing Your Machine
Tips for moving & storing your machine • When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or reduce print quality.
Page 224: Useful Management Tools
Windows Internet Explorer pages more easily, than when you use an ordinary program. Click Start > All programs > Samsung Printers > Samsung AnyWeb Print > Download the latest version to link to the website where the tool is available for download.
Page 225: Information Tab
► Maintenance tab This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to Samsung website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu. • Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade your machine’s firmware.
Page 226 Useful management tools • Link: Shows links to useful sites where you can download or check information. • License Management: You can add or delete license. If you add an application, you need to activate the license of the installed application.
Page 227 Samsung Easy Printer Manager. Understanding Samsung Easy Printer Manager To open the program: Select Start > Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > Samsung Easy Printer Manager > Samsung Easy Printer Manager. The Samsung Easy Printer Manager interface is comprised of various basic sections as described in the table that follows: 5.
Page 228: Advanced Settings User Interface Overview
Useful management tools Printer List The printer list displays the installed printer icons on your computer. Printer This area gives you general information about Information your machine. You can check information, such as the machine’s model name, IP address (or Port name), and machine status.
Page 229 SyncThru™ or CounThru™ admin software. Using Samsung Printer Status (Windows only) The Samsung Printer Status is a program that monitors and informs you of the machine status. • The Samsung Printer Status window and its contents shown in this user’s guide may differ depending on the...
Page 230 For Macintosh, Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the machine software. For Linux, you can download Smart Panel from the Samsung website (see "Installing the Smart Panel" on page 8). • The Smart Panel window and its contents shown in this user’s guide may differ depending on the machine or...
Page 231 Useful management tools Smart Panel overview If an error occurs while operating, you can check the error from the Smart Panel. You can also launch Smart Panel manually. Click this icon the Smart Panel icon on the menu Macintosh bar. Double-click the Smart Panel icon in the Linux Notification Area.
Page 232 Opening Unified Driver Configurator Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver > Unified Driver Configurator. Click each button on the left to switch to the corresponding configuration window.
Page 233 Useful management tools ► Printers tab View the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the machine icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window. Switches to Printers configuration. Shows all of the installed machines. Shows the status, model name, and URI of your machine. The printer control buttons are, as follows: Refresh: Renews the available machines list.
Page 234: Ports Configuration
Useful management tools Shows all of the machine classes. Shows the status of the class and the number of machines in the class. • Refresh: Renews the classes list. • Add Class: Allows you to add a new machine class. •...
Page 235 6. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Paper feeding problems • Power and cable connecting problems • Printing problems • Printing quality problems • Operating system problems...
Page 236: Troubleshooting
Paper feeding problems Condition Paper jams during printing. Paper sticks together. Multiple sheets of paper do not feed. Different types of paper may be stacked in the tray. Load paper of only one type, size, and weight. Paper does not feed into the machine.
Page 237: Power And Cable Connecting Problems
Power and cable connecting problems Condition The machine is not receiving power, or the connection cable between the computer and the machine is not connected properly. • Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. If the machine has a control panel, press until the machine is on.
Page 238: Printing Problems
Printing problems Condition The machine does not The machine is not receiving power. print. The machine is not selected as the default machine. Check the machine for the following: • The front cover is not closed. Close the front cover. •...
Page 239 Printing problems Condition The machine does not The printer driver may be incorrectly print. installed. The machine is malfunctioning. The document size is so big that the hard disk space of the computer is insufficient to access the print job. The output tray is full.
Page 240 Printing problems Condition The machine prints, The machine cable is loose or defective. but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. The wrong printer driver was selected. The software application is malfunctioning. The operating system is malfunctioning. If you are in a DOS environment, the font setting for your machine may be set incorrectly.
Page 241 Printing problems Condition The machine does not Incompatibility between the PDF file and print PDF files the Acrobat products. correctly. Some parts of graphics, text, or illustrations are missing. The print quality of The resolution of the photo is very low. photos is not good.
Page 242: Printing Quality Problems
Printing quality problems If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, there might be a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem. Condition Light or faded print • If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page, the toner supply is low. Install a new toner cartridge. •...
Page 243 Printing quality problems Condition Toner specks • The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper may be too moist or rough. • The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine. • The paper path may need cleaning. Contact a service representative. Dropouts If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page: •...
Page 244 Printing quality problems Condition Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The surface (drum part) of the imaging unit inside the machine has probably been scratched. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. If white vertical streaks appear on the page: •...
Page 245 Printing quality problems Condition Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals: • The imaging unit may be damaged. If you still have the same problem, remove the imaging unit and, install a new one.
Page 246 Printing quality problems Condition Misformed characters • If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try different paper. Page skew • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. •...
Page 247 Printing quality problems Condition Wrinkles or creases • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray and/or replace with fresh paper.
Page 248 Printing quality problems Condition Loose toner • Clean the inside of the machine. • Check the paper type and quality. • Remove the imaging unit and then, install a new one. If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative. Character voids Character voids are white areas within parts of characters that should be solid black: •...
Page 249 Printing quality problems Condition Curl If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed into the machine: • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray and/or replace with fresh paper.
Page 250: Operating System Problems
Operating system problems Common Windows problems Condition “File in Use” message Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the startup group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the appears during printer driver. installation. “General Protection Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. Fault”, “Exception OE”, “Spool 32”, or “Illegal Operation”...
Page 251 Operating system problems Common Macintosh problems Condition The machine does not print PDF files correctly. Some parts of graphics, text, or illustrations are missing. The document has printed, but the print job has not disappeared from the spooler in Mac OS X10.3.2. Some letters are not displayed normally during cover page printing.
Page 252 Operating system problems Common Linux problems Condition The machine does not • Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. Open Unified Driver Configurator and switch to the Printers tab in the Printers configuration window to look at the list of available machines. Make sure that print.
Page 253 Operating system problems Refer to the Linux User’s Guide that came with your computer for further information on Linux error messages. Common PostScript problems The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are used. Problem The PostScript file cannot The PostScript driver may not be installed...
Page 254: Contact Samsung Worldwide
Contact SAMSUNG worldwide If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the Samsung customer care center. Country/Region Customer Care Center ALBANIA 42 27 5755 ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 ARMENIA 0-800-05-555 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 0810-SAMSUNG (7267864, € AUSTRIA 0.07/min)
Page 255 Contact SAMSUNG worldwide Country/Region Customer Care Center FRANCE 01 48 63 00 00 01805 - SAMSUNG (726- GERMANY 7864 € 0,14/min) GEORGIA 8-800-555-555 IT and Mobile : 80111- SAMSUNG (80111 7267864) from land line, local charge/ from mobile, 210 6897691...
Page 256 MEXICO 7864) MOLDOVA 00-800-500-55-500 MONTENEGRO 020 405 888 MOROCCO 080 100 2255 NIGERIA 080-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 0900-SAMSUNG (0900- NETHERLANDS 7267864) (€ 0,10/min) 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 NEW ZEALAND 786) NICARAGUA 00-1800-5077267 NORWAY 815-56 480 OMAN 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) PANAMA 800-7267 PERU 0-800-777-08 Web Site Country/Region www.samsung.com...
Page 257 Country/Region Customer Care Center SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG (726-7864) 902-1-SAMSUNG(902 172 SPAIN 678) SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/min) SWITZERLAND TADJIKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 1800-29-3232 THAILAND 02-689-3232 TRINIDAD &...
Page 258: Access Point
Glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as mentioned in this user’s guide. 802.11 802.11 is a set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) communication, developed by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee (IEEE 802).
Page 259: Control Panel
Glossary BOOTP Bootstrap Protocol. A network protocol used by a network client to obtain its IP address automatically. This is usually done in the bootstrap process of computers or operating systems running on them. The BOOTP servers assign the IP address from a pool of addresses to each client.
Page 260 Glossary DHCP A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client-server networking protocol. A DHCP server provides configuration parameters specific to the DHCP client host requesting, generally, information required by the client host to participate on an IP network. DHCP also provides a mechanism for allocation of IP addresses to client hosts.
Page 261: Duty Cycle
Glossary Duty Cycle Duty cycle is the page quantity which does not affect printer performance for a month. Generally the printer has the lifespan limitation such as pages per year. The lifespan means the average capacity of print-outs, usually within the warranty period. For example, if the duty cycle is 48,000 pages per month assuming 20 working days, a printer limits 2,400 pages a day.
Page 262: Fuser Unit
Glossary Fuser Unit The part of a laser printer that fuses the toner onto the print media. It consists of a heat roller and a pressure roller. After toner is transferred onto the paper, the fuser unit applies heat and pressure to ensure that the toner stays on the paper permanently, which is why paper is warm when it comes out of a laser printer.
Page 263 Glossary IP address An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number that devices use in order to identify and communicate with each other on a network utilizing the Internet Protocol standard. The Images Per Minute (IPM) is a way of measuring the speed of a printer.
Page 264: Mac Address
Glossary ITU-T No. 1 chart Standardized test chart published by ITU-T for document facsimile transmissions. JBIG Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group (JBIG) is an image compression standard with no loss of accuracy or quality, which was designed for compression of binary images, particularly for faxes, but can also be used on other images.
Page 265 Glossary Modified Huffman (MH) is a compression method for decreasing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted between the fax machines to transfer the image recommended by ITU-T T.4. MH is a codebook-based run-length encoding scheme optimized to efficiently compress white space.
Page 266: Printer Driver
Glossary Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a model developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for communications. OSI offers a standard, modular approach to network design that divides the required set of complex functions into manageable, self-contained, functional layers. The layers are, from top to bottom, Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link and Physical.
Page 267 Glossary Pages Per Minute (PPM) is a method of measurement for determining how fast a printer works, meaning the number of pages a printer can produce in one minute. PRN file An interface for a device driver, this allows software to interact with the device driver using standard input/output system calls, which simplifies many tasks.
Page 268: Subnet Mask
Glossary SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard for e-mail transmissions across the Internet. SMTP is a relatively simple, text- based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified, and then the message text is transferred. It is a client- server protocol, where the client transmits an email message to the server.
Page 269: Toner Cartridge
Glossary Toner Cartridge A kind of bottle or container used in a machine like a printer which contains toner. Toner is a powder used in laser printers and photocopiers, which forms the text and images on the printed paper. Toner can be fused by by a combination of heat/pressure from the fuser, causing it to bind to the fibers in the paper.
Page 270 Glossary Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol specified in IEEE 802.11 to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. WEP provides security by encrypting data over radio so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another. Windows Imaging Architecture (WIA) is an imaging architecture that is originally introduced in Windows Me and Windows XP.
Page 271 Index Changing direct printing utility driver installation Unix features machine features font setting general settings glossary information machine status layout Linux common Linux problems driver installation for network connected 24 driver installation for USB cable connected driver reinstallation for USB cable connected printer properties printing unifled driver configurator...
Page 272 SyncThru Web Service general information toner cartridge estimated life handling instructions non-Samsung and refilled storing UNIX driver installation for network connected 26 printing USB cable driver installation driver reinstallation watermark...

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