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  • Page 1 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 changes, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2005 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS 1. Introduction Special features ..............................1.1 Printer overview ..............................1.2 Finding more information ............................1.4 2. System setup Using control panel menus (ML-3051N, ML-3051ND only) ..................2.1 Menu overview ................................ 2.1 Printing a demo page .............................. 2.6 Changing the display language (ML-3051N, ML-3051ND only) ................2.6 Using toner save mode ............................
  • Page 3 8. Maintenance Printing information page ............................8.1 Cleaning the printer ..............................8.1 Maintaining the toner cartridge ..........................8.2 Maintenance parts ..............................8.4 9. Troubleshooting Clearing paper jams ..............................9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ............................9.6 Understanding the status LED ..........................9.6 Understanding display messages ........................... 9.7 Solving general printing problems ...........................
  • Page 4 If you need additional information about ozone, Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user Power Saver maintenance, or prescribed service condition.
  • Page 5 A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label. standards can be obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative. The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities).
  • Page 6 European Radio Approval Information The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be (for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices) embedded in your printer is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your printer) emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety This Product is a printer;...
  • Page 7 Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Please contact manufacturer for service. Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • You can print up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective Expand the printer capacity output. See the Software Section. • The ML-3050 has 32 MB of memory which can be • Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 28 ppm expanded to 288 MB. The ML-3051N or ML- and letter-sized paper at up to 30 ppm.

  • Page 9: Printer Overview

    Printer features Printer overview The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer. Front view (I: Installed, O: Option, NA: Not Available) Features ML-3050 ML-3051N ML-3051ND IEEE 1284 Parallel USB 2.0 Network Interface (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g Wireless...
  • Page 10 Rear view Control panel overview ML-3050 Toner Save: Allows you to save on toner by using less toner in printing. Demo: Allows you to print a demo page. Stop: Stops an operation at any time. Status: Shows the status of your printer. See page 9.6.

  • Page 11: Finding More Information

    To access a printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsungprinter.com. <Introduction>...

  • Page 12: System Setup

    Menu overview System setup The control panel menus are used to configure the printer. The control This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. panel provides access to the following menus: This chapter includes: • Using control panel menus (ML-3051N, ML-3051ND only) Layout Information •...
  • Page 13 Information menu Item Explanation This menu contains printer information pages that give details about the Duplex printer and its configuration. Values: Off*, Long Edge, Short Edge Item Explanation To print on both sides of paper, choose the binding edge as follows. Menu Map The menu map shows the layout and current •...
  • Page 14 : Enhances letters and simple Text Enhance purpose tray. If you select Manual Tray, you figures. need to press Stop (ML-3050) or OK (ML-3051N, ML-3051ND) each time you print a page. • Tray 2 is available only when an optional tray 2 is installed.
  • Page 15 System Setup menu Item Explanation Use the System Setup menu to configure a variety of printer features. Auto CR (*: the default setting) Values: LF*, LF+CR This item allows you to append the required Item Explanation carriage return to each line feed. Language Refer to the following samples: Values: English*, FRANCAIS, Espanol,...
  • Page 16 PostScript This menu sets the PCL emulation configuration. You can set the font This menu provides you with the Print PS Error menu item. type, symbol type, lines per page, and point size. (*: the default setting) (*: the default setting) Item Explanation Item...

  • Page 17: Printing A Demo Page

    Values: SSID Type, Authentication, Encryption page. Configure the wireless network environments. Note See page 10.3. In the ML-3050 printer, this menu only appears when an optional network printer server is installed. Note This menu only appears when an optional (*: the default setting) wireless network interface card has been installed.

  • Page 18: Using Toner Save Mode

    Using toner save mode Toner save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Activating this mode extends the life of your toner cartidge and reduces your cost per page beyond what one would experience in the normal mode, but it reduces print quality.

  • Page 19: Software Overview

    Supplied software Software overview You must install the printer and scanner software using the supplied CDs This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer. printer.

  • Page 20: Printer Driver Features

    Printer driver features System requirements Your printer drivers support the following standard features: Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type Windows • Number of copies Item Requirements Recommended...
  • Page 21 • The Linux scanner driver supports the optical resolution at maximum. Macintosh Item Requirements Operating system Macintosh 10.3 (ML-3050), 8.6 ~ 9.2 and 10.1 ~ 10.4 (ML-3051N or ML- 3051ND) 128 MB Free disk space 200 MB Connection USB interface, Network interface <Software overview>...

  • Page 22: Network Setup

    Configuring EtherTalk system • Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 • Configuring IPX frame types • Various Linux OS • Macintosh OS 10.3 (ML-3050), 8.6 ~ 9.2 • Setting Ethernet speed and 10.1 ~ 10.4 (ML-3051N, ML-3051ND) • Restoring the network configuration •...

  • Page 23: Configuring Ethertalk

    Static addressing Configuring EtherTalk To enter a TCP/IP address from your printer’s control panel, take the EtherTalk is AppleTalk used in an Ethernet network. This protocol is following step: widely used in Macintosh network environments. To use EtherTalk, take Press Menu until Network appears on the bottom line of the the following step: display and press OK.

  • Page 24: Setting Ethernet Speed

    Setting Ethernet speed You can select the communication speed for Ethernet connections. Press Menu until Network appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. Press the Scroll buttons until Ethernet Speed appears and press Press the Scroll buttons until the speed you want appears and press OK.

  • Page 25: Loading Print Media

    • Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.
  • Page 26 Supported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weight Capacity Letter 215.9 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to 90 g/m bond (16 to • 250 sheets of 75 g/m 24 lb) for the tray (20 lb) bond paper for the Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) •...
  • Page 27 Guidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print media When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print materials, Media type Guidelines keep these guidelines in mind: • Successful printing on envelopes depends upon • Always use print media that conform with the specifications listed on the quality of the envelopes.

  • Page 28: Loading Paper

    Media type Guidelines Media type Guidelines • To avoid damaging the printer, use only • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant transparencies designed for use in laser printers. ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release • Transparencies used in the printer must be able hazardous emissions when subjected to the to withstand 200°...
  • Page 29 Using the tray 1 or the optional tray 2 Press and hold the guide lock, and slide the paper length guide to locate it in the correct paper size slot. Use the print material you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray 1.
  • Page 30 Note Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing up. • Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the material to warp. • If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.
  • Page 31 The display shows a message prompting you to load paper and • Make sure to open the rear cover when you print on transparencies. If press Stop (if you use the ML-3050) or OK (if you use the ML- not, they may tear while exiting the printer.

  • Page 32: Selecting An Output Location

    Printing to the rear cover (Face up) Selecting an output location Using the rear cover, paper comes out of the printer face up. The printer has two output locations; the rear cover (face up) and the Printing from the multi-purpose tray to the rear cover provides a straight output tray (face down).

  • Page 33: Basic Printing

    Click the Windows Start button. For Windows 98SE/NT 4.0/2000/Me, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. Double-click the Samsung ML-305x Series PCL6 or Samsung ML-305x Series PS icon. From the Document menu, select (Windows 95/98/...

  • Page 34: Ordering Supplies And Accessories

    Server a. Depending on your country, wireless LAN cards may not be available. Contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer. Toner cartridges When the toner runs out, you can order the following types of toner...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the printer A page prints out. to cool down. In the ML-3050 Open the front cover and pull the toner cartidge out. Set it on a clean flat surface.

  • Page 36: Maintaining The Toner Cartridge

    • OPC Cleaning sheet: cleans the OPC drum of the toner cartidge. • Fuser Cleaning sheet: cleans the fuser unit inside the printer. Checking the remaining toner In the ML-3050, press and hold down Stop for about 10 seconds to print (ML-3051N, ML-3051ND only) a OPC cleaning sheet.
  • Page 37 Press Menu until System Setup appears on the bottom line of the Thoroughly roll the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner display press OK. evenly inside the cartridge. Press the Scroll buttons until Maintenance appears and press OK. Press the Scroll buttons until Supplies Life appears and press Press the Scroll buttons to access Toner Remains and press OK.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Parts

    Pick-up roller 150,000 Fuser unit 80,000 Samsung highly recommends that an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought printer performs this maintenance activity. Thoroughly roll the cartridge to assure maximum copies per cartridge. Save the box and the plastic bag for shipping.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Clearing paper jams Troubleshooting Note This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter When removing paper that is jammed in the printer, if possible an error while using your printer. always pull the paper in the direction that it normally moves so This chapter includes: as not to damage internal components.
  • Page 40 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Make Pull the paper straight up and out. sure that all of the paper is properly aligned in the tray 1. Insert the trays back into the printer. Printing automatically If the paper does not move when you pull, or if you do not see the resumes.
  • Page 41 Around the toner cartridge In the paper exit area Note Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automatically ejected from the printer. The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the printer. Gently pull the paper out of the output tray. Open the front cover and pull the toner cartidge out.
  • Page 42 Release the blue strap, the rear cover stopper, and fully open the Pull the jammed paper out. rear cover, as shown. If the jammed paper does not move when you pull, push the pressure lever on each side up to loose the paper, and then remove rear cover stopper rear cover Unfold the duplex guide fully.
  • Page 43 Remove the jammed paper from the duplex unit. Pull the jammed paper out. If the paper does not come out with the duplex unit, remove the paper from the bottom of the printer. TiPs for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. When a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined on page 9.1.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting checklist Understanding the status LED If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the Status Description printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. • The printer is off-line and cannot print. •...

  • Page 45: Understanding Display Messages

    Refer to the tables Stop (if you use the below to understand the messages’ meaning and correct the problem if ML-3050) or OK (if necessary. Messages and their meanings are listed in alphabetical The multi-purpose...
  • Page 46 The engine in your Please wait a few specified in the paper and press Stop printer is checking minutes. printer properties Press Cont Key (ML-3050) or OK some problems does not match the (ML-3051N, ML- detected. paper you are 3051ND) loading.

  • Page 47: Solving General Printing Problems

    Check the display message, The printer may add paper to the multi-purpose The printer be in manual feed tray, and press Stop (ML-3050) does not mode and out of or OK (ML-3051N or ML- print. paper. 3051ND) on the printer’s control panel.
  • Page 48 Settings and Printers. Right- incorrectly. settings are correct. If using Windows click the Samsung ML-305x 9x/Me, the Series PCL 6 printer icon, The printer driver The printer Spooling Setting choose Properties, click the Reinstall the printer driver;...

  • Page 49: Solving Print Quality Problems

    Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions Solving print quality problems Disconnect and reconnect the Dirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce print printer cable. Try a print job that quality. See the table below to troubleshoot problems. you have already printed The printer cable successfully.
  • Page 50 Condition Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutions Vertical lines Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page. AaBbCc AaBbCc If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with Background AaBbCc AaBbCc...

  • Page 51: Common Windows Problems

    Condition Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutions Wrinkles or Horizontal • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears creases stripes appear: • Check the paper type and quality. See page 5.2. • The toner cartidge may be installed AaBbCc •...

  • Page 52: Common Postscript Problems

    Common PostScript problems Common Linux problems The following situations are PostScript language specific and may occur Condition Suggested solutions when several printer languages are being used. I can’t change Note You need to have administrator privileges to settings in the be able to affect global settings.
  • Page 53 Condition Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutions The N-up feature is achieved through post- Most Unix applications will expect a command processing of the PostScript data that is being like the regular “lpr” command to be non- sent to the printing system. However, such interactive and thus return immediately.

  • Page 54: Common Macintosh Problems

    Condition Suggested solutions This a known bug in Ghostscript (until GNU Ghostscript version 7.05) when the base color space of the document is indexed color space and it is converted through CIE color space. Some color images Because Postscript uses CIE color space for come out all black.

  • Page 55: Installing Accessories

    DIMM with the grooves on the memory DIMM slot. DIMM slot to install additional memory. The ML-3050 has 32 MB of memory which can be expanded to 288 MB. The ML-3051N and ML-3051ND have 64 MB of memory which can be expanded to 320 MB.

  • Page 56: Installing A Wireless Network Interface Card

    Replace the control board cover. printer in wireless network environments To use the ML-3050 in network environments, you need to buy an optional wired or wireless network printer server. For information about installing the network printer server, see the network printer server user’s guide.
  • Page 57 Align the connector on the wireless network interface card with the Configuring the wireless network parameters connector on the control board. Push the card firmly into the After installing the wireless network card, you must configure the connector on the control board until it is completely and securely in appropriate network parameters to use your printer in a wireless place.
  • Page 58 Selecting the authentication type Authentication is a process of identifying the legitimacy of an user to access a network. You can select whether or not authentication is used. Press Menu until Network appears on the bottom line of the display and press Press the Scroll buttons until Wireless appears and press Press the Scroll buttons until Authentication appears and press...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    • Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003. consumption Power save mode: Less than 11 W • Various Linux OS. • Mac 10.3 (ML-3050) or 8.6 ~ 9.2/10.1 ~ 10.4 Noise level Standby mode: Less than 39 dBA (ML-3051N, ML-3051ND) Printing mode: Less than 54 dBA...
  • Page 60 NDEX paper size setting 2.3 accessories Linux problems 9.14 specifications 5.2 installing loading paper paper type memory DIMM 10.1 multi-purpose tray 5.6 setting 2.3 wireless network interface card tray 1/optional tray 2 5.5 specifications 5.2 10.2 PostScript problems 9.14 order information 7.1 print quality problems, solve 9.11 printing Macintosh problems 9.16...
  • Page 61 toner cartridge checkig remaining toner 8.2 cleaning 8.2 maintaining 8.2 redistributing 8.3 replacing 8.4 toner save mode, use 2.7 Windows problems 9.13 wireless network interface card, install 10.2 wireless network setup 10.3...

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