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Samsung ML-85G Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page ope-1 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 The information in this manual and the product described are subject to change without notice. Samsung makes no warranty of any kind, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this manual. Samsung assumes no responsibility or liability for errors contained in this manual, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 Shielded interface cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Samsung may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. The Federal Communications Commission has developed a useful booklet entitled, “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems”.

  • Page 4: Cdrh Regulations

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 3 CDRH REGULATIONS The ML-85G plus printer is certified as a “Class 1” laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard, according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.

  • Page 5: Power Saver

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 4 POWER SAVER The ML-85G plus printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. If the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered.

  • Page 6: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 5 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD hereby declare that the ML-85G plus, Laserprinter meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated with the following specifications as listed in the official Journal of the European Communities: EN 50081 –...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 6 CONTENTS Printer Overview C H A P T E R 1 Printer Setup C H A P T E R 2 1. Printer Location Physical Location Environment Safety Precautions 2.Unpacking Unpacking the Printer 3.
  • Page 8 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 7 Maintenance C H A P T E R 5 1. Developer Cartridge Replacing Developer Cartridge 2. Adjusting Print Density Print Density Toner Save 3. Cleaning the Printer Troubleshooting C H A P T E R 6 1.

  • Page 9: Printer Overview

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 1-1 CHAPTER Printer Overview The ML-85G plus printer offers excellent print quality at an affordable price, and has several outstanding features: Engine, Resolution and Speed True 600 dpi (dots per inch) printing resolution 8 ppm (pages per minute) print speed Up to 5,000 sheets printing per Developer Cartridge (5% coverage) Toner Save mode to extend the Developer Cartridge life Recycleable toner for environmental protection...

  • Page 10: Printer Setup

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 2-1 CHAPTER Printer Setup This chapter describes printer installation, power connection, and installation of the Developer Cartridge and Paper Cassette. Please read and perform all the steps in this chapter before attempting to configure and operate the printer. Printer Location Physical Location The surface where the printer is installed should be smooth and flat.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 2-2 Safety Precautions Keep water away from the printer Do not place any objects on top of the printer Unpacking Unpacking the Printer Set the box on a flat, smooth surface. Open the top and remove the instruction sheet from the box.

  • Page 12: Installing Components

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 2-3 Installing Components S T E P 1 Developer Cartridge Before using the Developer Cartridge, remove the protective plastic tape and rock the developer cartridge several times to evenly distribute the toner material inside. Never expose the Developer Cartridge to direct sunlight.

  • Page 13: Power Cord

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 2-4 Hold the Developer Cartridge in the center and slide it into the printer. S T E P 2 Power Cord The ML-85G plus printer does not have a power switch. Don’t be surprised. It is intelligent enough to reduce power consumption when not used for period of time.

  • Page 14: Paper Cassette

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 2-5 Paper Cassette S T E P 3 At this time, paper must be loaded into the Paper Cassette. For the best print quality and to avoid jams, use only good-quality, photocopier grade paper. Slide out the Paper Cassette Position the 3 guides according to the paper size to be used.

  • Page 15: Testing The Connections

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 2-6 Testing the Connections Connect the interface cable between the PC and printer. Make sure the READY light is on. This is an indication that all connections are in order. ERROR MANUAL PAPER READY Front Control Panel An interface cable is not supplied with the printer.

  • Page 16: Front Control Panel

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 3-1 CHAPTER Front Control Panel The printer Control Panel consists of four status LEDs. Status LEDs The LEDs indicate printer status.(The Status Monitor utility displays more detailed information about the printer’s status on your computer’s screen.) ERROR MANUAL PAPER...
  • Page 17 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 3-2 LEDs READY ON: The printer is online. OFF: The printer is offline. ERROR MANUAL PAPER READY MANUAL and READY ON : The current paper source is the Manual Feed slot. OFF: The current paper source is the ERROR Cassette Tray.
  • Page 18 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 3-3 PAPER and ERROR ON: There is a paper jam (with ERROR LED on) ERROR MANUAL PAPER READY ERROR ON: The printer cover is open ERROR MANUAL PAPER READY 3 – 3 - Operating Instructions -...
  • Page 19 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 3-4 PAPER ON: The Paper Cassette is empty or missing ERROR MANUAL PAPER READY 3 – 4 - Operating Instructions -...

  • Page 20: Printing Documents

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 4-1 CHAPTER Printing Documents This chapter describes how to select the correct paper path according to your needs and the paper size being used. Paper Cassette Paper Sizes Supported The adjustable Universal Paper Cassette can hold up to 150 sheets of Executive, Letter, A4, B5 or Legal size paper.
  • Page 21 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 4-2 Rear Guide The Rear Guide has a total of 6 positions, 4 in the center, and 2 on the right side at the rear. If using A4 size paper, for example, place the Rear Guide in the left position. Otherwise, place the Rear Guide in one of the 4 positions in the center.

  • Page 22: Loading The Paper Cassette

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 4-3 Loading the Paper Cassette Corner Tab Extension Guide Side Guide Rear Guide Adjustable Cassette Slide out the Paper Cassette and remove the paper. Adjust the Rear and Extension Guides for new paper size. Extension guide: Legal, Folio Rear Guide: Letter, Exec, A4, B5 Load pre-printed letterhead paper face-down, with the top edge towards the...

  • Page 23: Manual Feed

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 4-4 Manual Feed Use the Manual Feed when... printing items that must go through a straight paper path to avoid curling the media or damaging the printer. Following are examples of media that require manual feed: Envelopes Adhesive Labels Heavy or special paper, such as a single sheet of letter head paper...

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Printer

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 4-5 Setting Up the Printer To use the face-up paper path, press the Exit Cover tab towards the rear of the printer. If the printer is still processing a page, wait until it stops. Inserting a sheet while printing a page may cause a jam.

  • Page 25: Priority Feed (Quick Manual Feed)

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 4-6 Priority Feed (Quick Manual Feed) The Priority Feed feature is a quick way to manually feed paper. A sheet of paper in the Manual Feed slot always prints first. The printer then draws the remaining pages from the Paper Cassette.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 5-1 CHAPTER Maintenance This chapter describes replacement of consumables and adjustment of the print density. Developer Cartridge Replacing Developer Cartridge The Developer Cartridge may be the first item that will need to be replaced in the ML-85G plus printer.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Print Density

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 5-2 Grasp the clear tab on top of the new Developer Cartridge and pull firmly to remove the entire length of clear sealing tape. Discard the tape, and rock the Developer Cartridge to distribute toner material evenly within the cartridge.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Printer

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 5-3 Cleaning the Printer To prevent excessive wear and to preserve print quality, keep the printer free of dust and debris. Cleaning the Printer Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the power. Clean the outside of the printer with a slightly damp cloth (use water only). Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around your printer.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 6-1 CHAPTER Troubleshooting The troubleshooting methods described in this chapter enable you to repair simple problems which occur during normal operation. Consult a service professional to address problems more complex than those described here. Clearing Paper Jams What Causes Paper Jams? Removing the Paper Cassette while a job is printing.

  • Page 30: What To Do First

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 6-2 What to Do First If a paper jam occurs, open and reclose the Top Cover. In many cases this will clear the jam by feeding the jammed paper out of the printer. Open the Top Cover Close the Top Cover If this doesn’t solve the problem, refer to the following steps.

  • Page 31: Check The Paper Feed Path

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 6-3 Check the Paper Feed Path Open the Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release button on the right side of the printer. Take out the Developer Cartridge. Pull out the Paper Cassette. If paper is in the paper feed area, pull it toward the right to release it from the feed roller.

  • Page 32: If The Paper Has Gone Completely Into The Printer

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 6-4 If the Paper has Gone Completely into the Printer While holding the printer steady, carefully pull the jammed paper toward you to remove it. Do not pull the paper up when removing it. Toner material on the paper can stain the printer and affect print quality.

  • Page 33: If The Paper Is Jammed In The Rear Of The Printer

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 6-5 If the Paper is Jammed in the Rear of the Printer Open the Rear Cover. Open and reclose the Top Cover to cause the jammed paper to feed out automatically. Pull out the paper. Close the Rear Cover.

  • Page 34: To Use Heavy Paper

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page 6-6 To use heavy paper... To feed paper or envelopes with a weight of more than 42 lb (90g) through the Manual Feed slot, set the paper type to “Thick Paper” for best print quality. Refer to the appropriate emulation addendum for detailed information.

  • Page 35: Print Media Specifications

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page A-1 APPENDIX Print Media Specifications Paper and Envelope Sizes Supported The following paper and envelope sizes are compatible with the ML-85G plus printer Paper Cassette and Manual feed slot: Paper source Medium Dimensions Designation Cassette and Manual Feed Paper Letter...

  • Page 36: Envelope Specifications

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page A-2 Envelope Specifications Choose envelopes that are well-constructed. They should lie flat, and not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Envelopes with peel-off adhesive strips or more than one fold-over flap must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure of the printer’s fusing process (392˚F /200˚C) for 0.1 sec).
  • Page 37 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-1 APPENDIX ML-85G plus Printer Technical Specifications The specifications for the ML-85G plus printer are as follows: Printer Engine Samsung ML-80 Printing Speed 8ppm (Pages Per Minute) Printing Technology Method: Electrophotography 600 x 600 dpi (dots per inch)

  • Page 38: Power Requirements

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-2 Noise Level (sound pressure: bystander position) Printing 47dB Stand-by Background noise level Power Requirements 100-120V(±10%) 50-60Hz(±3Hz) (North America) 220-240V(±10%) 50-60Hz(±3Hz) (Europe) Maximum lnput Current 2.5 Amps (100V) 1.5 Amps (220V) Power Consumption Printing 150 Watts (average) Sleep Under 28 Watts...

  • Page 39: Printer Life

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-3 Printer Life 100,000 pages, or 5 years Standard fonts HP LaserJet Series II Internal Fonts Weight Under 19.84 lbs (net) Size (W 14.17 14.45 6.93 in. (360 x 367 x 176 mm) Communication Interfaces Parallel –...

  • Page 40: Windows Printing System

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-4 Windows Printing System...
  • Page 41 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-6 CONTENTS The Windows Printing System Program Group CHAPTER 1 PCL Emulation Front Panel Printer Help Printer Status Window Printer Setup Print Manager PCL Emulation Front Panel CHAPTER 2 1. Multiple Copies 2. Orientation 3.
  • Page 42 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-7 Printer Setup CHAPTER 3 1. Accessing Printer Setup Dialog Boxes From WPS group window From a Windows-based Application From the Control Panel or Print Manager 2. Windows Printing System Setup Dialog Box Specifying and Collating Multiple Copies Image Orientation Paper Source Manual Feed...
  • Page 43 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-8 2. Taking Advantage of Print Manager 4-11 Turning Print Manager On 4-12 What's in the Print Manager Window 4-12 Opening the Printer Status Window from Print Manager 4-13 Displaying Messages 4-14 Assigning Print Manager Priority 4-14 Installing and Configuring a Printer 4-14...
  • Page 44 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-9...
  • Page 45 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page B-10 Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corp. CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Inc. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc...

  • Page 46: The Windows Printing System Program Group

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp1-1 CHAPTER The Windows Printing System Program Group The Installation Program installs all necessary printer software on your PC, and creates the Windows Printing System program group, which contains all print- related items. PCL Emulation Front Panel Selecting this icon launches the PCL Emulation Front Panel application.

  • Page 47: Printer Setup

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp1-2 Printer Setup Selecting this icon launches the Printers option of the Control Panel. The Installation program makes a copy of the Windows Control Panel icon and gives it a new label: Printer Setup. Print Manager Selecting this icon Launches the Windows Print Manager.

  • Page 48: Pcl Emulation Front Panel

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp2-1 CHAPTER PCL Emulation Front Panel Since the the printer does not have a Front Panel like a traditional PCL Printer, the PCL Emulation Front Panel Application gives you functionality similar to a true front panel.
  • Page 49 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp2-2 Start PCL Front Panel by double-clicking its icon in the Windows Printing System Group window. The screen below appears when you start up the PCL Front Panel application. Its basic functions are: F1, Help button, or ALT+H brings up a Help topic on the selected item in the dialog box.

  • Page 50: Multiple Copies

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp2-3 Multiple Copies This option area has a control for the copies option. Set the desired value by typing in a number, clicking the Up and Down Arrows with the mouse, or using the keyboard Up and Down Arrows to increase or decrease the number.

  • Page 51: Paper Settings

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp2-4 Paper Settings This option area has a set of picture buttons representing the most common paper sizes, a Drop-down menu that lists the supported Paper Sizes, a Lines/Page spin box, and a Source Drop-down menu box. Some of these items interact with one another, and all affect the paper that the printer is requested to use.

  • Page 52: Send/Exit Button

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp2-5 Lines/Page Spin Box The Lines/Page setting displayed in this Menu becomes the printer default lines/page. Lines/Page Spin Box Default Values On Startup Name Portrait Landscape Letter Legal Executive Envelope #10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope Monarch Source Menu Select a source from the paper source list-Manual Feed or Tray (Paper Cassette).

  • Page 53: Cancel Button

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp2-6 Send Refer to Exit, above. Cancel Button If the PCLEFP status changes, this button ignores any changes and closes the PCL Front Panel application. If the PCLEFP status does not change, this button ignores any changes that you may have made to the PCLEFP and opens the Exit PCL Front Panel dialog box.
  • Page 54 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp2-7 Auto Form-Feed After This spin box lets you select the amount of time that the PCL remains idle before it resets and prints data in its buffer. Changes you make with this control are not sent to the PCL interpreter until the Send button is pressed.

  • Page 55: About Button

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp2-8 About Button This button brings up the PCL Emulation Front Panel About box. Help Button This button brings up a context-sensitive Help screen. Factory Defaults Button The Factory Defaults button returns the PCLEFP settings to the LaserJet series II "Factory Default"...

  • Page 56: Printer Setup

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-1 CHAPTER Printer Setup This chapter explains the options in the three dialog boxes of the Windows Printing System: The Setup dialog box, which has settings for copies, page orientation, paper size/source/and type, and buttons for opening other dialog boxes. The Options dialog box, with settings for separator pages and scaling.

  • Page 57: From The Control Panel Or Print Manager

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-2 From the Control Panel or Print Manager To open the Setup dialog box from Windows: Open Windows Control Panel, and choose the Printer icon. If Print Manager is open, choose Printer Setup from the Options menu. Both methods open the Printer dialog box, where you can choose the Setup button to open the Windows Printing System Setup dialog box.
  • Page 58 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-3 Opens the Graphics dialog box, where you can change printer resolution and graphics options (see “Using the Graphics Dialog Box”, later in this chapter) Opens the dialog box that identifies your version of the Windows Printing System Opens the Help topic for the Setup dialog box All buttons open another dialog box.

  • Page 59: Image Orientation

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-4 Even though your application offers collating, use the collating option in the Setup dialog box. The Windows Printing System will print and collate faster because it needs to send each page to the printer only once. Your hard disk must have enough free space for the Windows Printing System to process and temporarily store the multiple collated copies for printing.

  • Page 60: Manual Feed

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-5 Manual Feed Paper automatically feeds from the Paper Cassette, unless you choose Manual Feed. A message below the printer picture will tell you what size paper to load. When you start printing, the Status window will prompt you to load the paper. Paper Size The Windows Printing System supports many sizes of paper and envelopes.

  • Page 61: Options Dialog Box

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-6 Options Dialog Box The Options dialog box has more settings to control your print job. To access the Options dialog box, open the Setup dialog box as described earlier in this chapter, and then select the Options button. Use the Options dialog box to: Request separator pages before the document, after the document, or both.

  • Page 62: Scaling The Image

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-7 Scaling the Image With the Scaling option in the Options dialog box, you can reduce the printed image on each page to one-tenth, or enlarge it to twice its original size. For example, you may have designed a page to fit on Legal paper, but now you want the same page to fit on the Letter paper loaded in your printer.

  • Page 63: Changing The Printer Resolution

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-8 Changing Printer Resolution Text and graphics printed by the printer consist of black dots. Even when you see shades of gray, they are really composed of black dots on a white background, but the dots are so small that your eye merges them and sees gray.

  • Page 64: Working With Grayscale Graphics

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-9 Working with Grayscale Graphics Printed bitmap graphics consist of a series of dots, either black or white (white = unprinted), with a specific number of dots per inch. Examples of bitmap graphics include color graphics saved as .BMP files (bitmap) with Windows Paintbrush; .TIF files (Tagged Image File Format) generated by electronic scanners and graphics applications;...
  • Page 65 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp3-10 Patterned Grays Before the Windows Printing System, Patterned Grays was the only halftoning method that Windows-based applications could achieve Patterned Grays converts the gray shades in a graphic or text to a pattern of black dots on a white background.

  • Page 66: Checking Print Job Status

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-1 CHAPTER Checking Print Job Status With the Windows Printing System, you can track and control your print jobs in two ways: The Windows Printing System Printer Status Window tells you exactly what is happening with the current print job and printer.
  • Page 67 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-2 Just below the toolbar is the job information box, which includes the job title, printing status, application name, filename and either estimated print time or a message. For details about messages, see “Getting Messages”, later in this chapter. The rest of the Printer Status Window may have the following components, depending on how you customize the display: An animated picture that shows your computer, printer, and the...

  • Page 68: Opening The Printer Status Window

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-3 Opening the Printer Status Window The Printer Status Window opens automatically when: You print with the Windows Printing System – unless you previously turned off the Display Printer Status While Printing option (see “Options menu”, later in this chapter).
  • Page 69 ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-4 Printer Idle When the printer is idle, the icon looks like it does during printing, but without the progress bar. The icon also shows if the Paper Cassette has paper in it and whether the Paper Cassette is missing.

  • Page 70: Closing The Printer Status Window

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-5 To continue printing after a Pause, select Resume. The Windows printing System restarts printing with the next page of the document currently paused. Click the Force Print Job icon to print a document on a paper size that does not match the paper size you selected for that job.

  • Page 71: Messages

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-6 Messages The Windows Printing System gives you complete information about your print job and the printer itself. There are two message categories: Information messages, which don’t require immediate action by you Alerts, which require your intervention before printing can proceed The Printer Status Window shows messages, and the Windows Printing System conveniently repeats them on the printer display.

  • Page 72: Responding To Alerts

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-7 Responding to Alerts When something interferes with printing or you need to do something before printing can continue, the Printer Status Window automatically opens to full-size to explain what to do. For example, it may tell you to clear a paper jam or add paper before printing.

  • Page 73: Options Menu

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-8 Options Menu From the Options menu, choose Status Option to set up Printer Status Window options, Toner Density and sounds to accompany each message. You can change display options and other features while a document is printing, but the new settings will not take effect until the next print job.

  • Page 74: Displaying The Printer Status Window Automatically

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-9 Displaying the Printer Status Window Automatically Go to the Status option in Options menu. Select Display Printer Status While Printing check box to have the Printer Status Window open automatically each time you print. The Printer Status Window always opens to display an Alert, NOTE even if Display Printer Status While Printing is not selected.

  • Page 75: Customizing The Printer Status Window

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-10 If you did not install sound files during a custom installation, the Windows Printing System sounds will not be available. However, you NOTE can still have the sound events play other sounds. For details, refer to your Windows documentation.

  • Page 76: Taking Advantage Of Print Manager

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-11 Printer Status Window showing all components The Printer Status Window cannot be resized, but you can make more room on the screen by showing fewer of its components. For example, you could limit the Printer Status Window to job information and the progress bar.

  • Page 77: Turning Print Manager On

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-12 Turning Print Manager On At any time, select the Printers icon on the Control Panel to open a dialog box where you can turn Print Manager on or off. For most printing, leave Print Manager on. Once the application sends a document to the printer, Print Manager assumes control of it.

  • Page 78: Opening The Printer Status Window From Print Manager

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-13 Button Function Menu equivalent Connects to or disconnects Network Connections in from a network printer the Printer menu Pauses the selected printer Pause Printer in the Printer menu Resumes the selected printer Resume Printer in the Printer menu Makes the selected printer the Set Default Printer in the...

  • Page 79: Displaying Messages

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-14 Displaying Messages When the Print Manager window is full-size and active, it automatically displays any messages that Print Manager generates. If Print Manager is full size but not the active window, or if it is minimized, you determine whether to see messages immediately, ignore messages, or be alerted to messages.

  • Page 80: Installing And Configuring A Printer

    ML-85G IB(SSA) 2/9/99 11:15 AM Page wp4-15 To change the Print Manager priority From the Options menu, select Background Printing. In the Printing Priority group box, choose one of the following options: Option Result Give Print Manager less processing time, slowing printing so other applications can run faster.

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