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- Page 1 ML-166x Series Mono Laser Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.
- Page 2 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 3 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. Use common sense for operating any electrical appliance and whenever using your machine. Also, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the accompanying literature.
- Page 4 If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. ► This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution During an electrical storm or for a period of If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not non-operation, remove the power plug from the attempt to force it in.
- Page 5 INSTALLATION / MOVING Warning Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity or water leaks. ► This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution Before moving the machine, turn the power off and Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight disconnect all cords.
- Page 6 ► Otherwise, you could damage the machine. Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with screws. ► The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service technician. ► Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service technician.
- Page 7 During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, contact your local Samsung dealer. Power Save This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
- Page 8 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 Radio Frequency Emissions FCC Information to the User This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 9 Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.
- Page 10 PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance. The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
- Page 11 China only Regulatory information_ 11...
- Page 12 about this user’s guide This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step during actual usage. It is a valuable resource for both novice and professional users for the proper installation and use of the machine.
- Page 13 This help provides you with information about the printer driver and instructions for setting up the options for printing. (See "Using help" on page 34.) Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com/printer. Downloadable You can download useful software programs from the Samsung website.
- Page 14 features of your new product Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. Special Features Print with excellent quality and speed • You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 1200 dpi effective output.
- Page 15 Features by Model The machine is designed to support all of your document needs from printing to more advanced networking solutions for your business. Features by models include: FEATURES ML-166x Series High Speed USB 2.0 ● Duplex (2-sided) printing (Manual) ●...
- Page 16 introduction This chapter gives you an overview of your machine: This chapter includes: • Machine overview • Understanding the status LED • Control panel overview Machine overview Front view This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. Control panel Paper length guide Top cover...
- Page 17 Rear view This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. USB port Power cord receptacle Introduction_ 17...
- Page 18 Control panel overview This control panel may differ from your machine depending on the model. Shows the status of paper jams in your machine (See "Understanding the status LED" on page 19). Online/Error Shows the status of your machine (See "Understanding the status LED" on page 19). Print Screen Prints the displayed screen of your monitor.
- Page 19 Samsung cannot guarantee a non-genuine Samsung toner cartridge's quality. Online • The machine is off-line. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung /Error toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty. Green •...
- Page 20 Function Description Power On/Off Press this button to turn the power on or off. Cancel print job During printing, press this button once. The print job is cleared from both the machine and the computer and then the machine returns to the ready mode.
- Page 21 If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS user, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, download the software from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and install. Machine software is occasionally updated for reasons like the release of new operating system and etc.
- Page 22 System requirements Requirements (recommended) OPERATING Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following SYSTEM free HDD requirements: space Windows Mac OS X • Intel® 512 MB (1 GB) 1 GB 10.5 Processors Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems. •...
- Page 23 Otherwise, just click Next and skip to step 8. 7. If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. 8. If you want to register your machine on Samsung web site, click On-line Registration. 9. Click Finish.
- Page 24 PostScript driver) for Linux printing on a Macintosh computer. You need to download Linux software packages from the Samsung website 1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered to install the printer software.
- Page 25 3. Select All programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. administrator. 4. Enter the IP address of the host computer in the address bar and 3. From the Samsung website, download the Smart Panel package to press Enter in your keyboard. your computer.
- Page 26 For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > Devices and Printers. 2. Select Start > Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > Samsung Easy Printer Manager > Samsung Easy Printer Manager. 3. Right-click on your machine.
- Page 27 media and tray This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media • Printing on special media • Changing the tray size • Changing the tray size • Loading paper in the tray Selecting print media Media sizes supported in each mode Mode...
- Page 28 1. Open front cover and pinch the paper length guide and pull it out to jams. extend the tray. Loading paper in the tray Tray 1. Open the front cover, pinch the paper length guide and pull it out to extend the tray.
- Page 29 • Always load the use recommended print media to avoid paper jams Manual feeding and print quality problems. (See "Print media specifications" on Types tray in tray page 61.) • Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading Cotton ●...
- Page 30 Envelopes Transparencies Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed for laser envelopes. printers. To print on an envelope, the stamp area should be on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area should enter the printer first in the center of the tray.
- Page 31 Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can surface, and do not allow children near it. cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to The printed pages stack on the output support, and the output support will machine components.
- Page 32 4. To start the print job, click OK or Print in the Print window. guide may differ depending on the machine in use. However, the The Samsung AnyWeb Print will save your time for screen-captured composition of the Printing Preferences window is similar. Check images or printing the image.
- Page 33 You can also cancel the current job by pressing on the control The Presets option, which is visible on each of the preferences tab except panel. for the Samsung tab, allows you to save the current preferences for future use. Opening printing preferences To save a Presets item: 1.
- Page 34 • Poster 4x4: Document will be enlarged and be divided into 16 If you want to search information via a keyword, click the Samsung tab in pages. the Printing Preferences window, and enter a keyword in the input line of the Help option.
- Page 35 Fitting your document to a selected paper size the machine. This feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size 1. To change the print settings from your software application, access regardless of the document size. This can be useful when you want to Printing Preferences.
- Page 36 6. When you have finished, click OK or Print until you exit the Print 8. The file is not printed. Instead, it is stored on your computer hard disk window. drive. To stop printing the watermark, select None from the Watermark The overlay document size must match same as the document drop-down list.
- Page 37 • Graphic Controller: Fine Edge allows you to emphasize edges of For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 texts and fine lines for improving readability. If Set as default printer item has a ► mark, you can select other •...
- Page 38 3. Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, other options, and make on the sheet. sure that your machine is selected. Click OK. • Reverse Page Orientation: This option allows you to rotate paper 180 degrees. Graphics The Graphics dialog provides options for selecting Resolution. Select Graphics from the drop-down list under Orientation to access the graphic features.
- Page 39 4. Click Print, then the machine prints the selected the number of pages Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available you want to print on one sheet of paper. depending on models. You can alternatively use the lpr printing system or other applicaions for odd-even printing. Linux printing •...
- Page 40 • Connection: This option allows you to view or select another port. If you change the machine port from USB to parallel or vice versa while in use, you must re-configure the machine port in this tab. • Driver: Allows you to view or select another printer driver. By clicking Options, you can set the default device options.
- Page 41 Understanding Samsung Easy Printer Manager To open the program: The programs below help you to use your machine conveniently. Select Start > Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > • "Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager (Windows only)" on page 41 Samsung Easy Printer Manager >...
- Page 42 Using Samsung Printer Status (Windows only) Close Close the window. The Samsung Printer Status is a program that monitors and informs you of the machine status. Using the Smart Panel program (Macintosh and • The Samsung Printer Status window and its contents shown in this Linux only) user’s guide may differ depending on the machine or operating...
- Page 43 1. Click ‘Print & Fax’ in System Preferences 1. Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on the desktop. 2. Select printer in list and click ‘Open Printer Queue...’. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver > Unified Driver Configurator. 3. Click ‘Utility’.
- Page 44 Classes tab 3. After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver Configurator. The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes. Printers configuration window Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes. 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.
- Page 45 • Refresh: Renews the available ports list. • Release port: Releases the selected port. Management tools_ 45...
- Page 46 maintenance This chapter provides information about maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing a machine report • Storing the toner cartridge • Cleaning a machine • Tips for moving & storing your machine Printing a machine report 1.
- Page 47 Samsung suggests users follow the recommendations below to ensure the optimum performance, highest quality, and longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge. Store this cartridge in the same environment as the printer it will be used in;...
- Page 48 troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Redistributing toner • Clearing paper jams • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Solving other problems Redistributing toner into place completely. When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life: •...
- Page 49 4. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and carefully. Follow the instructions in the following sections to clear the jam. In tray Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. 1.
- Page 50 Solving other problems 7. Insert the toner cartridge back into the machine. The following chart lists some trouble conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, contact a service representative. Other problems include: •...
- Page 51 Paper feeding problems Printing problems Condition Suggested solutions Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions Paper jams during Clear the paper jam. (See "Clearing paper jams" The machine The machine is Check the power cord printing. on page 48.) does not print. not receiving connections.
- Page 52 Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine The document Allocate more hard disk space on Pages print, but The toner Redistribute the toner, if does not print. size is so big that your computer for spooling, and try they are blank.
- Page 53 Printing quality problems Condition Suggested Solutions If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, White Spots If white spots appear on the page: there might be a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem.
- Page 54 Condition Suggested Solutions Condition Suggested Solutions Background Background scatter results from bits of toner Curl or wave • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. scatter randomly distributed on the printed page. • Check the paper type and quality. Both high •...
- Page 55 Common Linux problems Condition Suggested Solutions condition Suggested solutions Character Voids Character voids are white areas within parts of characters that should be solid black: The machine does • Check if the printer driver is installed in your • If you are using transparencies, try another not print.
- Page 56 Common Macintosh problems condition Suggested solutions The machine does Printing the PDF file as an image may enable not print PDF files the file to print. Turn on Print As Image from the correctly. Some Acrobat printing options. parts of graphics, It will take longer to print when you print a text, or illustrations PDF file as an image.
- Page 57 To order Samsung-authorized supplies, accessories and, maintenance parts, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you Parts Part name Average yield purchased your machine.
- Page 58 1. Open the top cover. place completely. 2. Pull the toner cartridge out. 7. Close the top cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. 3. Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. 4. Remove the cap protecting the toner cartridge. 5.
- Page 59 Hardware specifications • Environmental specifications • Electrical specifications • Print media specifications The specification values are listed below: specifications are subject to change without notice: See www.samsung.com/printer for possible changes in information. Hardware specifications Item Description Dimension Height 184 mm (7.24 inches) Depth 224 mm (8.82 inches)
- Page 60 Item Description Power consumption Average operating mode Less than 270 W Ready mode Less than 40 W Power save mode Less than 2.8 W Power off mode Less than 0.45 W a. See the rating label on the machine for the correct voltage(V), frequency (hertz) and type of current (A) for your machine. Specifications_ 60...
- Page 61 Print media specifications Print media weight /Capacity Type Size Dimensions Tray Manual feeding in the tray Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.50 x 11.00 inches) 60 to 120 g/m (16 to 32 lbs bond) 60 to 163 g/m (16 to 43 lbs bond) Legal...
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- Page 65 glossary client. BOOTP enables 'diskless workstation' computers to obtain an IP The following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by address prior to loading any advanced operating system. understanding the terminologies commonly used with printing as well as mentioned in this user’s guide. 802.11 Charge Coupled Device (CCD) is a hardware which enables the scan job.
- Page 66 DIMM Emulation Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM), a small circuit board that holds Emulation is a technique of one machine obtaining the same results as memory. DIMM stores all the data within the machine like printing data, another. received fax data. An emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second system behaves like the first system.
- Page 67 ITU-T Hard Disk Drive (HDD), commonly referred to as a hard drive or hard The International Telecommunication Union is an international disk, is a non-volatile storage device which stores digitally-encoded data organization established to standardize and regulate international radio on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces. and telecommunications.
- Page 68 Modified Modified READ (MMR) is a compression method Portable Document Format (PDF) is a proprietary file format developed recommended by ITU-T T.6. by Adobe Systems for representing two dimensional documents in a device independent and resolution independent format. Modem PostScript A device that modulates a carrier signal to encode digital information, and also demodulates such a carrier signal to decode transmitted PostScript (PS) is a page description language and programming...
- Page 69 UNC Path between nodes on a network. It also provides an authenticated Inter-process communication mechanism. Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) is a standard way to access network shares in Window NT and other Microsoft products. The format of a UNC path is: \\<servername>\<sharename>\<Additional directory> SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard for e-mail transmissions across the Internet.
- Page 70 XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a specification for a Page Description Language (PDL) and a new document format, which has benefits for portable document and electronic document, developed by Microsoft. It is an XML-based specification, based on a new print path and a vector-based device-independent document format.