Page 1 SAMSUNG LASER PRINTER User's Guide...
Page 2 © 2002 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. • ML-1430 Series and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Special Features ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Printer Components –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3 Setting Up Your Printer STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1 STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––– 2.2 STEP 3: Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4 STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable – 2.6 STEP 5: Turn on the Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––...
Page 4 Printing Tasks Printing a Document –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper ––––––– 5.7 Fitting a Document to a selected Paper Size ––––––––– 5.8 Printing Posters ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9 Setting Graphic Properties –––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11 Printing Watermarks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
Page 5: Laser Safety Statement
Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
Page 6: Ozone Safety
Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1430 Series printer 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.
Page 7: Radio Frequency Emissions
Environmental and Safety Consideration Radio Frequency Emissions Fcc Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 8 PSTNs and compatible 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 and TBR 38. To assist in the use...
Page 9 HAPTER Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1430 Series printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: N Special Features N Printer Components...
Page 10: Introduction
Special Features Samsung ML-1430 Series is a versatile, productive printer equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • You can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.11.
Page 11 Tape the sheets together to form a poster. See page 5.9. Print in various environments • You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP. • Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh. • The ML-1430 Series printer comes with both Parallel and USB interfaces. NTRODUCTION...
Page 12: Printer Components
Printer Components Front View Paper support Paper output support Automatic input tray Face-down output tray Paper guides Manual input tray Output lever Front cover Face-up output slot Control panel NTRODUCTION...
Page 13: Inside View
Printer Components Inside View Toner cartridge Front cover Rear View Power switch Parallel port Power receptacle USB port NTRODUCTION...
Page 14 Printer Components Memo NTRODUCTION...
Page 15: Your Printer
HAPTER Setting Up Setting Up Your Printer Your Printer This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. Topics included in this chapter are: STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge STEP 3: Load Paper STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable STEP 5: Turn on the Printer STEP 6: Print a Demo Page!
Page 16: Setting Up Your Printer
Unpack Your Printer Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that your printer has been packed with the following items: Toner cartridge Power cord Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. •...
Page 17: Step 2: Install The Toner Cartridge
Install the Toner Cartridge Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open. Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge completely out of the cartridge. Discard the paper.
Page 18 Install the Toner Cartridge Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 2,500 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).
Page 19: Step 3: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Pull the paper support on the automatic input tray up, until it stops. Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Tap the edges of the stack on a table top to straighten them to prevent paper jams.
Page 20 Load Paper Do not load too much. This tray holds up to 150 sheets. Keep the paper below this height mark. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper stack. Notes: • Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp. •...
Page 21: Step 4: Connect To The Computer With A Parallel Cable
Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy the IEEE1284 compliant cable. Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off. Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer.
Page 22: Step 5: Turn On The Printer
Demo The demo page provides a sample of the print quality and helps you verify the ML-1430 printer is printing correctly. Laser Beam Printer Excellent Performance Saving & Convenience...
Page 23: Step 7: Install The Printer Software
Install the Printer Software Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer driver for some of the most popular Windows software applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer driver, which translates data from your application into data that the printer understands.
Page 24: Installing The Printer Software From The Cd-Rom
Found box appears during the installation procedure, click the x in the upper right corner of the box, or click Cancel. When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. ETTING RINTER...
Page 25 Install the Printer Software The Welcome window opens. Click Next. The files are copied into the appropriate directory. Click Finish. 2.10 ETTING RINTER...
Page 26: Software Installation Tips
Samsung ML-1430 Series program group allows you to select printing software ? and remove any or all of the Samsung ML-1430 Series printing system components. If you are upgrading the printer driver, or if your installation fails, uninstall the driver doing as the following instructions.
Page 27 1. From the Start menu, select Programs. 2. Select Samsung ML-1430 Series, and then Samsung ML-1430 Series Driver Maintenance. 3. The Samsung ML-1430 Series Driver Maintenance dialog box appears. Check Repair and then click Next. 4. When you finish reinstallation, click Finish.
Page 28: Installing Usb Driver In Windows
Installing USB driver in Windows If you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, you can connect your printer to the USB chain of devices. Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable.
Page 29 Installing USB driver in Windows The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. 2.14 ETTING RINTER...
Page 30 Installing USB driver in Windows Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose D:\USB (where D is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Next. Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. 2.15 ETTING RINTER...
Page 31 Click Finish. When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Note: If you already installed Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. the printer driver, the International Setup Version screen doesn’t appear. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Page 32: Installing Usb Driver In Windows 2000/Xp
When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate Note: All applications must be language. closed on your PC before beginning installation. Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.9.
Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions About Usb
Installing USB driver in Windows Frequently Asked Questions About USB What is USB? Universal Serial Bus (USB) makes it easy to connect devices to your computer without having to open the PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras.
Page 34 Installing USB driver in Windows Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-1430 Series printer on the USB chain? Yes. Windows 98/Me/2000/XP allows you to “share” your printer using software settings on your computer. After others on the USB chain have installed the printer software for your specific printer, they can print to your shared printer.
Page 35 HAPTER Using the Using the Control Panel Control Panel This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel. It provides information on the following topics: N Control Panel Buttons N Control Panel Lights...
Page 36: Using Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo. Toner Save Cancel/Reprint Demo Error Paper Data Print demo page Demo Press and hold Demo for about 2 seconds until the control panel lights blink slowly to print a demo page. The printer must be in the Ready mode.
Page 37 Control Panel Buttons Cancel job Cancel/Reprint Press Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panel lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently printing. The Error light will blink while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and then return to the Ready mode.
Page 38: Control Panel Lights
Control Panel Lights The control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the Error light is on, the printer is experiencing an error. See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.17. Control Panel Light Message Error Paper Data Ready mode The Data light is on and the printer is ready to print.
Page 39 Print Media Print Media This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with the Samsung ML-1430 Series printer and how to properly load paper in the input trays for the best print quality. Topics included in this chapter are:...
Page 40: Print Media
Choosing Paper and Other Media You can print on a variety of print media, including plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies and card stock. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. For the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. When you choose print media, consider the following: •...
Page 41: Media Sizes And Capacities
Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Input Source/Capacity Media Size Manual Input Tray Automatic Input Tray Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) A6 (105 x 148 mm) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
Page 42: Paper Guidelines
Choosing Paper and Other Media Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special media, keep these guidelines in mind: • Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. •...
Page 43: Selecting The Output Location
Selecting the Output Location The printer has two output locations: the face-up output slot and the face-down output tray. You can select the output location by changing the position of the output lever on the front of the printer. To use the face-down output tray, be sure the output lever is in upper (normal) position.
Page 44: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and insures trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper from the tray(s) while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Using the Automatic Input Tray The automatic input tray holds 150 sheets of paper and five sheets of special media.
Page 45 Loading Paper Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slot. When you print a document, you must select Manual for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3. Press Demo to start feeding.
Page 46: Printing On Envelopes
Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the input tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. • Do not feed stamped envelopes. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives as these envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Page 47 Printing on Envelopes Push the output lever down. When you print on envelopes, configure the paper source, type and size properly in the software application. For details, see page 5.3. Press Demo to start feeding. Note: If you select Auto Select in the Paper Source and load the envelope one by one, you need not press the Demo button.
Page 48: Printing On Heavy Paper
Printing on Heavy Paper Guidelines • Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m ). For cotton papers, you can use 24 lb paper. The maximum paper weight available for your printer is 43 lb (163g/m • Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 43 lb, or 163 g/m bond).
Page 49: Printing On Labels
Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second. • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, cause paper jams.
Page 50: Printing On Transparencies
Printing on Transparencies Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Insure transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edges. • Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems.
Page 51: Printing On Preprinted Paper
Printing on Preprinted Paper Guidelines • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second. • Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any printer rollers.
Page 52: Printing On Card Stocks
Printing on Card Stocks Postcards, 3” X 5” index cards can be printed with the Samsung ML-1430 Series printer. Guidelines • Insert the short-edge first into the input tray . To print in landscape mode, make this selection through the software. Inserting paper long-edge first may cause a paper jam.
Page 53 HAPTER Printing Tasks Printing Tasks This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks. Topics included in this chapter are: N Printing a Document N Using Toner Save Mode N Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) N Fitting a Document to a Selected Paper Size N Printing Posters N Setting Graphic Properties...
Page 54: Printing Tasks
Printing a Document This procedure describes the steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending upon the application program. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact printing procedure. Open the document to print.
Page 55 Printing a Document To take advantage of the printer features, click Properties in the application’s print dialog box and go to step 4. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen. The Properties dialog box allows you to access and change printer settings.
Page 56 Printing a Document Select Auto Select from the Paper Source options box unless you are printing with special media. To print with special media, select Manual and feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5. Select Use Printer Default from the Paper Type options box unless you want to use a different kind of print media.
Page 57 2. Select Settings, then Printers to open the Printers window. (Windows 9x/Me/2000) Select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP) 3. Select the Samsung ML-1430 Series printer icon. 4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open the properties window. (Windows 9x/Me) Click the right mouse button and select Document Defaults to open the document defaults window.
Page 58: Canceling A Print Job
(Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP). Using Help The Samsung ML-1430 Series printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer’s properties dialog box. You can also click ? from the upper right hand corner, and then click on any setting.
Page 59: Using Toner Save Mode
Using Toner Save Mode Toner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page without a significant reduction in print quality. There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode: To enable this feature from your printer Press the Toner Save button on the control panel.
Page 60: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper
rinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet.
Page 61: Fitting A Document To A Selected Paper Size
Fitting a Document To a Selected Paper Size This feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful for checking fine details on a small document. To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
Page 62: Printing Posters
Printing Posters Poster printing allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, which can be pasted together to form one poster-size document. To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page to access the printer properties.
Page 63 Printing Posters To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover four physical pages. ➛ ➛ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ➛ ➛ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ➛...
Page 64: Setting Graphic Properties
Setting Graphic Properties Use the following options to adjust the print quality for specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below. Click here to save the changes when setting is done.
Page 65: Power Save Mode
Setting Graphic Properties Darkness Use this option to lighten or darken the image appearance of your print jobs. • Normal – For normal documents. • Light – For bolder line widths or darker gray-scale images. • Dark – For finer line width, higher definition in graphics, and lighter gray-scale images.
Page 66: Printing Watermarks
“DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks in the ML-1430 Series printer, these can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.
Page 67 Printing Watermarks To create or edit a To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page to access the watermark printer properties. Click the WaterMarks tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the preview window.
Page 68 Printing Watermarks If you have created a new or edited an existing watermark, the Add and Update button is enabled. To add a new watermark to the list, click Add. To edit, select the desired watermark from the list, edit, and then click Update.
Page 69: Using Page Overlay
Using Page Overlay An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDD What is an Overlay? as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.
Page 70 Using Page Overlay In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path if necessary. (The default is C:\FORMOVER). Click Save. You will see the name in the Overlay List box. Click OK or Yes until you complete the creation.
Page 71 Using Page Overlay If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay List box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file. If the stored overlay file is from an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window.
Page 72 Using Page Overlay If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. When this box is checked, a message box appears each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to print an overlay on your document. Answering Yes to the message box means that the selected overlay will be printed with your document.
Page 73: Reprinting The Last Page
Reprinting the Last Page The Samsung ML-1430’s memory stores the last page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper jam or other problems and want to know which page was printed last, reprint the last page.
Page 74: Printing In A Network Environment
Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP network printer connection. Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-1430 Series printer driver on each computer that will send documents to the printer.
Page 75 Printing on a Network Environment Setting Up Client PC Right-click Start, and select Explorer. Open the network folder in the left column. Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer Port. Select the port, check the Reconnect at log on box, then click OK.
Page 76 Printing on a Network Environment Windows NT/2000/XP Setting Up Host Start Windows. Computer From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows NT/2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP) Double-click your printer icon. From the Printer menu, select Sharing. Check the Shared box.
Page 77 Printing on a Network Environment Setting Up Client PC Right-click Start, and select Explorer. Open your network folder in the left column. Click the shared name. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows NT/2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP) Double-click your printer icon.
Page 78 Printing on a Network Environment Memo 5.25 RINTING ASKS...
Page 79 HAPTER Maintaining Maintaining Your Printer Your Printer This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and printer. Topics included in this chapter are: N Maintaining the Toner Cartridge N Cleaning the Printer...
Page 80: Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the Toner cartridge following guidelines in mind. storage • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. • Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
Page 81: Redistributing Toner
Toner Cartridge Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. Grasp the front cover at both sides and pull it toward you to open.
Page 82 Toner Cartridge Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Insure the toner cartridge snaps into place. Firmly close the cover. If the print remains light Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See “Install the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.2. AINTAINING RINTER...
Page 83: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur. Notes: • Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner on or around the printer. These can damage the printer.
Page 84: Printing A Cleaning
Cleaning the Printer Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on. Printing a cleaning If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner sheet cartridge.
Page 85: Problem Solving
HAPTER Problem Solving Problem Solving This chapter provides helpful information on the following topics: N Troubleshooting Checklist N Solving General Printing Problems N Clearing Paper Jams N Solving Print Quality Problems N Troubleshooting Error Messages N Common Windows Problems N Common Macintosh Problems N Common Linux Problems...
Page 86: Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Check Solution Insure the Data light on the • If no lights are on, check the power cord and power control panel is on.
Page 87: Solving General Printing Problems
Check the power print. switch and power source. The printer is not Select Samsung ML-1430 Series selected as the default as your default printer. printer. Check the printer for • The printer cover is not closed.
Page 88 From the Start menu, choose Settings If using Windows 9x/Me, and Printers. Right-click the Samsung the Spooling Setting may ML-1430 Series printer icon, choose be set incorrectly. Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting.
Page 89 Solving General Printing Problems Solution Possible Cause Problem Simplify the page layout and remove The page layout is too Half the page is any unnecessary graphics from the complex. blank. document. Change the page orientation in your The page orientation application.
Page 90 Solving General Printing Problems Solution Possible Cause Problem Try printing a job from another The software application The printer prints, but application. is malfunctioning. the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. (continued) Replace the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner.
Page 91: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally, paper can become jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include: • The paper tray is loaded improperly or overfilled. • The paper tray has been pulled out during a print job. • The top cover has been opened during a print job. •...
Page 92 Clearing Paper Jams If paper is jammed in the face-up output slot, carefully remove the paper as shown. Open and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed. Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray.
Page 93: Inside The Printer
Clearing Paper Jams Open and close the front cover to resume printing. Note: If the Paper and the Error lights do not turn off, there is still jammed paper inside the printer. Check the inside of the printer. Inside the Printer Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page.
Page 94 Clearing Paper Jams Remove the toner cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Place a piece of paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer.
Page 95: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6. • Follow the procedures in “Load Paper” on page 2.4. Insure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.
Page 96: Print Quality Checklist
Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below. • Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge (see page 6.2). • Clean the inside of the printer (see page 6.4). • Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.11). •...
Page 97 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem • The paper may not meet specifications (for example, the Toner specs paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc aBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” AaBbCc aBbCc on page 6.4.
Page 98 Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution Problem If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable, Gray background the procedures below may fix the problem. AaBbCc • Change to a lighter weight pages. See “Paper AaBbCc Specifications”...
Page 99 Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution AaBbCc Problem Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on Background scatter the printed page. AaBbCc AaBbCc • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different AaBbCc AaBbCc batch of paper.
Page 100 AaBbCc AaBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution Problem AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature Curl or wave AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc and humidity can cause paper curl. See “Paper AaBbCc AaBbCc Specifications”...
Page 101 AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem AaBbCc • Clean the inside of the printer. Loose toner AaBbCc • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” AaBbCc on page A.2. AaBbCc • Install a new toner cartridge. AaBbCc •...
Page 102: Troubleshooting Error Messages
Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error. Printer Light Patterns Light status legend symbol for “light off”...
Page 103 Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Paper Data Waiting for the Demo button to be pressed While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo button to be pressed. • Press the Demo button on the control panel to start printing. You must press the button to print each page after loading paper into the manual input tray.
Page 104 Troubleshooting Error Messages Toner Save Data Error Paper Engine Over Heat error Toner Save Data Error Paper • Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again. • If the error persists, contact a service representative. Toner Save Data Error...
Page 105: Common Windows Problems
• From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. Right-click on the Samsung ML-1430 Series printer icon and select Properties. From the Details tab, click on Port Settings. Uncheck the Check Port State before Printing box and click OK.
Page 106: Common Macintosh Problems
Common Macintosh Problems Problems in the Chooser Problem Possible Cause and Solution The printer driver icon Software is not installed correctly. does not appear in the • The LaserWriter driver should be present as a part of the Chooser. Macintosh OS. Make sure that the LaserWriter driver is in the Extensions folder within the Systems folder.
Page 107: Common Linux Problems
Common Linux Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution I can’t change settings in You need to have administrator privileges to be able to affect the configuration tool. global settings. I am using the KDE Maybe you do not have the GTK libraries installed. These desktop but the usually come with most Linux distributions, but you may have configuration tool and...
Page 108 Common Linux Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution I am using BSD lpr Legacy BSD lpr systems have a hard limitation on the length of (Slackware, Debian, older the option string that can be passed to the printing system. As distributions) and some such, if you selected a number of different options, the length options chosen in SLPR...
Page 109 Common Linux Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution How do I specify the IP It can be specified in the “Add Printer” dialog of the address of my SMB configuration tool, if you don’t use the CUPS printing system. server? Unfortunately, CUPS currently doesn’t allow to specify the IP address of SMB printers, so you will have to be able to browse the resource with Samba in order to be able to print.
Page 110 Common Linux Problems Memo 7.25 ROBLEM OLVING...
Page 111: Appendix Appendix
Appendix Appendix This appendix provides information on the following topics: N Printer Specifications N Paper Specifications N Using Your Printer with Macintosh N Using Printer in Linux...
Page 112: Appendix
Printer Specifications Specifications and Description Item 14 PPM (A4), 15 PPM (Letter) Print Speed Resolution 600 dpi First Printing Time Less than 12.5 seconds WarmUp Time 30 seconds Power Rating AC 100 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 250 W average during operation / Less than 10 W in sleep mode Acoustic Noise...
Page 113: Paper Specifications
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 paper, insure the paper meets the requirements specified in this user guide.
Page 114: Supported Sizes Of Paper
Paper Specifications Supported Sizes of Paper Paper Dimensions Weight Capacity Letter 8.5 X 11 in. (216 X 279 mm) • 150 sheets of 20 lb 210 X 297 mm (8.3 X 11.7 in.) Bond (75 g/m paper for the Executive 7.25 X 10.5 in.
Page 115: Guidelines For Using Paper
Paper Specifications Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use conventional 75 g/m (20 lb) paper. Insure the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package.
Page 116: Paper Output Capacity
Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Category Specifications Acid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH Caliper .094 ~ .18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) Curl in Ream Flat within 5 mm (.02 in.) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for .1...
Page 117: Printer And Paper Storage Environment
Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation. Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly.
Page 118 Paper Specifications Envelopes Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components: •...
Page 119 Paper Specifications Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends Envelopes with of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be Double Side Seams more likely to wrinkle. Insure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below. Correct Incorrect Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one...
Page 120 Paper Specifications Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent jams, always use the face-up output slot. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels.
Page 121: Using Your Printer With Macintosh
When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the SPL driver to support your printer’s major printing features. System Requirements To use your ML-1430 Series printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: Macintosh Hardware Requirement: •...
Page 122 Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click ML-1430 on your Macintosh desktop. Click the Samsung Laser Printer Installer icon next to the each language to select the correct one. If you want to see the User Guide, click User’s Guide.
Page 123 From the Apple menu, select Chooser. Choosing SPL Driver From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG SPL. Then the ML-1430 will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window. Click the ML-1430, and close the Chooser window.
Page 124: Printing From A Macintosh
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Printing from a Macintosh When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh: Open a Macintosh application and select a file you want to print.
Page 125 Using Your Printer with Macintosh Open the File menu and click Print. You will see the main printer settings dialog box. Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print. For advanced printing features, select the desired option.
Page 126: Advanced Printing
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Advanced Printing The Page Setup dialog box contains five categories of page setup properties. Listed below is the name of each property. -Darkness/Quality -Layout -Color -Background Printing -Paper Source Figures below display each property in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 127: Background Printing
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Color Select grayscale mode. œ œ Grayscale Black&White Background Printing Select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, click one of the following: • Normal to print in the order the job is received.
Page 128: Using Printer In Linux
Using Printer in Linux Installing Printer Driver Supported OS System • Redhat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and above Requirements • Linux Mandrake 7.1/8.0 and above • SuSE 6.4/7.0/7.1 and above • Debian 2.2 and above • Caldera OpenLinux 2.3/2.4 and above • Turbo Linux 6.0 and above •...
Page 129 Using Printer in Linux Select the installation type either Recommended or Expert and then click Continue. Recommended is fully automated and is not required any interaction. Expert installation allows you to select the install path or printing system. If you selected Recommended, go to step 6. For Expert, select the desired option and then click Begin Install.
Page 130 Using Printer in Linux The printer driver installation begins. When the installation is completed, click Start. The Samsung Printer Configuration dialog box opens. Click the Add Printer icon on the toolbar at the top of the dialog box. Note: Depending on the OS in use, the Administrator Login dialog box may appear.
Page 131 When the dialog box prompts that the new printer is successfully configured, click OK. The Samsung Printer Configuration dialog box re-appears. From the Info tab, you can view the information about your printer. If necessary, you can change the printer configuration.
Page 132 If you change the printer connection method from USB to parallel or vice versa while in use, you must re-configure your Samsung printer by adding the printer in your system. Take the following steps: Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer.
Page 133: Uninstalling Printer Driver
You can also access the Samsung Printer Configuration dialog box by typing in “samsung-config” from the Terminal screen. In the Samsung Printer Configuration dialog box, select the Uninstall command from the File menu. The Administrator Login dialog box appears. Type in “root”...
Page 134 Using Printer in Linux The message box which is asking your confirmation to proceed with the uninstallation appears. Click Yes. Select Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall. Click OK to begin uninstallation. When the uninstallation is completed, click Finished. A.23 PPENDIX...
Page 135 You can also open this dialog box from the Terminal screen by typing in “samsung-config.” The Samsung Printer Configuration dialog box shows a list of installed printers at the left pane. The right pane shows a number of tabs that display information regarding the currently selected printer.
Page 136 The Info tab shows general information about the printer. If you are an Internet user, you can click Go to the Web page for this printer to access the Samsung web page. Click the Job tab to inspect and manage the job queue for the selected printer.
Page 137 You can also open the SLPR dialog box by using the following: • Click the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select Samsung Printer and then Samsung LPR. • If the Samsung Printer Configuration dialog box is currently open, select Test Print from the Print menu. A.26...
Page 138 Using Printer in Linux The SLPR Properties dialog box opens. You will see the following six tabs at the top of the dialog box: • General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper type, the paper source, the orientation of the documents, enable duplex feature, add start and end banners, and change the number of pages per sheet.
Page 139 Use the Help button to view details about the options in the dialog box. To apply the options, click OK in the SLPR Properties dialog box. You will return to the Samsung LPR dialog box. To start printing, click OK. A.28 A...
Page 140: Index
INDEX automatic input tray face-down output tray loading paper face-up output slot paper source setting features fitting to a selected paper size cancel, print job graphic properties 5.11 Cancel/Reprint button cardstock, print 4.13 clean, printer clean sheet, print components control panel buttons install lights...
Page 141 INDEX paper out, indication 3.3, 7.17 paper size, setting paper source, setting Macintosh A.10 paper type, setting manual input tray parallel, connection loading paper posters, printing paper source setting power save mode 5.12 multiple pages on one sheet, print print media see paper printer light patterns 3.3, 7.17...
Page 142 INDEX problem, solving checklist common Linux problems 7.22 toner cartridge common macintosh problems 7.21 clean common windows problems 7.20 install error messages 7.17 life expectancy general recycle paper jam redistribute toner print quality 7.11 save toner storage Toner Save button 3.2.
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Samsung ML-1430 User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Setting up Your Printer

3 Using Control Panel

4 Print Media

5 Printing Tasks

6 Maintaining Your Printer

7 Problem Solving

Appendix Appendix

Appendix

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