Page 2 This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2002 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Special Features ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Printer Components –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3 Setting Up Your Printer : Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1 STEP 1 : Install the Toner Cartridge –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.3 STEP 2 : Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.5 STEP 3 : Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable –––––––––––– 2.8 STEP 4 : Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
Page 4 Printing Tasks Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) ––––––––– 5.7 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) –– 5.10 Scaling Your Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11 Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size –––––––––––––––...
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 ML-1440 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. If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer.
Page 7: Radio Frequency Emissions
Environmental and Safety Consideration Radio Frequency Emissions FCC regulations This device 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 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with the national 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.
Page 9 Environmental and Safety Consideration...
Page 10 Environmental and Safety Consideration Memo...
Page 11 HAPTER Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-1440 printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Special Features Printer Components...
Page 12: Introduction
Special Features Your new Samsung ML-1440 printer is 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 5.18.
Page 13 • One-touch last page printing is available when the printer is in ready mode. See page 5.29. • The Samsung ML-1440 printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Print in various environments • You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP.
Page 14: Printer Components
Printer Components Front View Control panel Top output tray Top cover (Face down output ) Manual Tray (Inside) Toner cartridge Tray 1 Paper level indicator (270-sheet paper feeder) Tray 2 (optional 550-sheet paper feeder) Rear View Rear output tray door USB port (Face up output) Power switch...
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: Unpack Your Printer STEP 1: Install the Toner Cartridge STEP 2: Load Paper STEP 3: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable STEP 4:...
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: Quick Guide Toner cartridge Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. •...
Page 17: Selecting A Location
Unpack Your Printer Selecting a Location Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. See the image below for clearance space. Do not set the printer close to the edge of your desk or table! Clearance Space Front: 482.6 mm(enough space so that...
Page 18: Step 2 : Install The Toner Cartridge
Install the Toner Cartridge Open the top cover lid. Pull up on the handle to open the lid. Handle Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag. Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects as they might scratch the drum of the cartridge.
Page 19 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 in place. Close the top 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 6,000 pages (3,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).
Page 20: Step 3 : Load Paper
Load Paper Pull the paper tray out of the printer. Push down on the metal paper lift plate to lock it in place. Load paper with the print side facing down. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. ETTING RINTER...
Page 21 Load Paper Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip and the plastic tabs on the end guides. Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams. Note: If you want to change the paper size in tray, refer to “To Change Paper Size in Tray”...
Page 22 Load Paper • For legal, folio, or paper, use the the back guide. • For letter, executive, A4, JIS B5, A5, or A6 size paper, use the the front and back guide. After loading paper, squeeze the width guide as shown and slide it to the left until it lightly touches the paper stack.
Page 23: Step 4 : Connect To The Computer With A Parallel Cable
Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer. Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug.
Page 24: Step 6 : Print A Demo Page
The demo page will print. Cancel/Reprint Demo Toner Save The demo page provides a sample of the ML-1440 print quality to help you verify that the printer is printing correctly. Laser Beam Printer Excellent Performance, High Quality Flexible & High Capacity Paper Handling...
Page 25: Step 7 : Install The Printer Software
Install the Printer Software Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer drivers 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 26: Installing The Printer Software From The Cd-Rom
Install the Printer Software Before Installing the Printer Software Verify the following: • At least 32 MB(Windows 9x/Me), 128 MB(Windows NT/2000/XP) or more of RAM is installed on your PC. • There is at least 200 MB of free disk space on your PC. •...
Page 27 Install the Printer Software When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. 2.12 ETTING RINTER...
Page 28 Install the Printer Software The Welcome window opens. Click Next. The files are copied into the appropriate directory. Click Finish. 2.13 ETTING RINTER...
Page 29: Software Installation Tips
Software Installation Tips In Windows, after installation, the Remove icon in the How do I remove the ML-1440 series program group allows you to select and remove printing software ? any or all of the Windows ML-1440 printing system components.
Page 30 1. From the Start menu, select Programs. 2. Select Samsung ML-1440 Series, and then Samsung ML-1440 Series Driver Maintenance. 3. The Samsung ML-1440 Series Driver Maintenance dialog box appears. Check Repair and then click Next. 4. When you finish reinstallation, click Finish.
Page 31: Installing Usb Driver
Installing USB Driver 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 ML-1440 series printer to the USB chain of devices. Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable.
Page 32 Installing USB Driver The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. 2.17 ETTING RINTER...
Page 33 Installing USB Driver Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose x:\USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Next. Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. 2.18 ETTING RINTER...
Page 34 Installing USB Driver Click Finish. When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Note: If you already installed the printer driver, the International Setup Version screen doesn’t appear. 2.19 ETTING RINTER...
Page 35 Installing USB Driver Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.11. 2.20 ETTING RINTER...
Page 36: Printer Port
2. Check your PC From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. printer port Select the Samsung ML-1440 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. Select Properties from the File menu. Click the Details tab. Check SSUSB: (ML-1440) in the Print to the following port box.
Page 37: Installing Usb Driver In Windows 2000/Xp
Installing USB Driver Installing USB driver in Windows 2000/XP 1. Connect printer Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned ON. with USB cable Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. Note: USB cable shorter than 3m is recommended.
Page 38 Installing USB Driver 2. Install USB driver Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.
Page 39 Installing USB Driver Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.11. 2.24 ETTING RINTER...
Page 40 Select Properties from the File menu. Click the Port tab. Check the port and the printer. Click OK. • Samsung ML-1440 Series is connected to the USB Port. • The printer prints using the USB cable. Note: If your printer stop the...
Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions About Usb
Installing USB Driver 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 your PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras.
Page 42 Installing USB Driver Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-1440 printer? 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 43 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: Control Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights...
Page 44: Using The Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Cancel/Reprint, Demo and Toner Save. Error Manual Paper Data Cancel/Reprint Demo Toner Save Cancel job Cancel/Reprint Press Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panel lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently printing.
Page 45 Control Panel Buttons 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. For further information, see page 2.9.
Page 46: 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” page 7.21. Error Manual Paper Data Cancel/Reprint Demo Toner Save Light status legend symbol for “light off”...
Page 47 Control Panel Lights Processing Error The printer is receiving or processing data. Wait for the Manual job to print. Paper Pressing the Cancel/Reprint button cancels the current job. One or two pages may print as the printer Data clears the print job. The printer will return to the ready mode after the job has been canceled.
Page 48 Control Panel Lights Error Paper out in the manual feed mode In the manual feed mode, the printer picks up paper Manual from the Manual Tray, one sheet at a time. Paper Feed the correct paper in the Manual Tray, and press the Demo button to start printing.
Page 49 Print Media This chapter will help you understand what kind of paper you can use with the ML-1440 printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality. Topics included in this chapter are:...
Page 50: Print Media
Choosing Paper and Other Media You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, card stocks and so on. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. When you choose print media, consider the following: •...
Page 51: Media Sizes And Capacities
Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Input Source/Capacity* Media Size Manual Tray Tray 1 Optional Tray 2 Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) (210 x 297 mm) JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Page 52: 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 53: Selecting The Output Tray
Selecting the Output Tray The printer has two output locations: the rear output tray and the top output tray. To use the top output tray, be sure the rear output tray is closed. To use the rear output tray, open it. •...
Page 54 Selecting the Output Tray To open the rear output tray: Open the rear door by pulling it down . The cover functions as the output tray. Pull the extender to extend the output tray to its full-length position. This will allow the tray to hold longer paper.
Page 55: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps to prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. The paper level indicator on the front of the paper tray shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray.
Page 56: Using The Manual Tray
Loading Paper Using the Manual Tray When you change the print settings, if you select Manual Feed in the Paper Source option, you can manually load paper in the Manual Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. You must load paper sheet-by-sheet in the Manual Tray, send print data to print the first page, and press the Demo button to print each following page.
Page 57 Loading Paper When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3. Print the document. The Manual light on the control panel blinks.
Page 58: Printing On Envelopes
Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the Manual Tray, make sure that they are undamaged. • Do not feed stamped envelopes. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Page 59 Printing on Envelopes Load the envelope with the flap side down. The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the Manual Tray first. Adjust the guide to the width of envelope. When you print on envelopes, configure the paper source, type and size properly in the software application.
Page 60: Printing On Heavy Paper
Printing on Heavy Paper Guidelines • Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m ). 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 61: Printing On Labels
Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate 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, which can cause paper jams.
Page 62: Printing On Transparencies
Printing on Transparencies Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Make sure that the transparencies are not wrinkled or curled, and that they do not have any torn edge. • Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers that are deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems.
Page 63: Printing On Preprinted Paper
Printing on Preprinted Paper Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent through the printer. (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example) Guidelines • Letterheads 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.
Page 64: Printing On Card Stock Or Custom-Sized Media
Postcards, 3.9 by 5.83 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized media can be printed with the ML-1440 printer. The minimum size is 98 by 148 mm (3.9 by 5.83 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.).
Page 65: Printing Tasks
HAPTER Printing Tasks Printing Tasks This chapter explains your printing options and covers common printing tasks. Topics included in this chapter are: Printing a Document Using Toner Save Mode Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) Scaling Your Document Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size Printing Booklets...
Page 66: Printing A Document
Printing a Document The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact printing procedure. Open the document you want to print.
Page 67 Printing a Document To take full advantage of the printer features provided by your ML-1440 printer, 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.
Page 68 Printing a Document The default paper source is Auto Select. If you use paper in the Manual Tray or optional Tray2, select the corresponding paper source. Manual Feed source is used when printing to special media. You have to feed one sheet at a time into the printer. page 4.7.
Page 69 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-1440 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 70: Canceling A Print Job
3. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP). Printing Help The Samsung ML-1440 printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer Properties dialog box. These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the ML-1440 printer driver.
Page 71: Using Toner Save Mode
There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode. To enable this feature from the ML-1440 series printer Press the Toner Save button on the control panel. The printer must be in the ready mode (Data light is on).
Page 72: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper (Manual Duplexing)
You can print using the top output tray (face down tray) or the rear output tray (face up tray). Samsung recommends using the top output tray for light-weight paper. Use the rear output tray for any heavy media or media that tends to curl when printed, such as envelopes and card stock.
Page 73 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) Choosing Flip on Long Edge lets you place the binding orientation along the long edge of the paper, as in a magazine. Choosing Flip on Short Edge lets you place the binding orientation along the short edge of the paper, as in a calendar.
Page 74 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) Start printing. The printer automatically prints only the odd-numbered pages. Gather up the printed pages, and reload them into the Manual Tray one sheet at a time in the order that they are printed.
Page 75 rinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) You can select the number of pages that you want to print on a single sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet.
Page 76: Scaling Your Document
Scaling Your Document This printer feature allows you to scale your print job on a page. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 access the printer properties. Click the Output tab, and select Scale Printing in the Type drop-down list.
Page 77: Fitting Your Document To A Selected Paper Size
Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document.
Page 78: Printing Booklets
Printing Booklets The Booklet printing feature allows you to print your document as a 2-sided (duplex) job and to arrange the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. œ œ œ œ When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
Page 79 Printing Booklets Select Face Down Tray (top output tray) or Face Up Tray (rear output tray) in which the printed media is stacked. According to this option, the printer will determine the print page order when the second sides are printed. If you select Face Up Tray, open the face up tray.
Page 80 Printing Booklets The following illustrations show how to put the paper back into the printer. In Portrait orientation, insert the pages with left edge Remove the printed toward the printer. pages, and reload them into the Manual Tray one sheet at a time with printed side face down.
Page 81: Printing Posters
Printing Posters This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
Page 82 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 4 physical pages. ➛ ➛ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ➛ ➛ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ➛...
Page 83: Setting Graphic Properties
Setting Graphic Properties Use the following options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. page 5.2 for more information on accessing printer properties. If necessary, click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below.
Page 84 Setting Graphic Properties Use this option to lighten or darken the image appearance in Darkness your print jobs. • Normal – This setting is for normal documents. • Light – This setting is for bolder line widths or darker gray- scale images.
Page 85 Setting Graphic Properties With this option ON, the printer keeps the image for a printed Reprint When Jam page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer. If a paper jam occurs, the printer will automatically reprint all jammed pages after the jam is cleared.
Page 86: Printing Watermarks
There are several predefined watermarks that come with the ML-1440 series printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list. To use an existing When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
Page 87 Printing Watermarks To create or edit a When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 watermark more information on accessing the printer properties. Click the WaterMark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field.
Page 88 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. If you want to edit, select the desired watermark from the list, edit, then click Update.
Page 89 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 you choose. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.
Page 90 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 91 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 you have stored the overlay file you want to use into an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window.
Page 92 Using Page Overlay If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. If this box is checked, a message box will appear each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish 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 93: Printing On Different Paper For The First Page
Printing on Different Paper for the First Page When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 access the printer properties. Click the Paper tab, and click Different Source for First Page. If the box is checked, this feature is enabled and the dialog box allows you to select the desired paper source for the First Page and Other Pages independently.
Page 94: Reprinting The Last Page
To disable this feature: 1. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers. 2. Click the right mouse button on the Samsung ML-1440 Series printer icon and select Properties to open the properties window. 3. From the Graphic tab, Select OFF from the Reprint drop-down list.
Page 95: Printing On A Network Environment
The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x/Me/ NT 4.0/2000/XP network printer connection. Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-1440 printer driver on each computer that will print documents to the printer. Windows 9x/Me Setting Up Host Start Windows.
Page 96 Printing on a Network Environment Setting Up Client PC Right-click Start, and select Explorer. Open your network folder in the left column. Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer Port. Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on box, then click OK.
Page 97 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 98 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 99 HAPTER Maintaining Maintaining Your Printer Your Printer This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. Topics included in this chapter are: Maintaining Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Printer...
Page 100: Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining Toner Cartridge To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following Toner cartridge guidelines in your mind. storage • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. The shelf life of a cartridge in an unopened package is approximately 2 years.
Page 101: 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. Open the top cover.
Page 102 Toner Cartridge Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to redistribute the toner. Note: If the toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
Page 103: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below every time the toner cartridge is replaced or whenever print quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris. Notes: • Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner, on or around the printer. These can damage the printer.
Page 104: Printing A Cleaning
Cleaning the Printer Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the top cover. Then, turn the printer on.
Page 105: Problem Solving
HAPTER Problem Solving Problem Solving This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter a printer error. It provides information on the following topics: Troubleshooting Checklist Solving General Printing Problems Clearing Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems Troubleshooting Error Messages Common Windows Problems Common Macintosh Problems...
Page 106: Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly, complete the following checklist in order. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Check Solution Make sure that the Data light on • If no lights are on, check the power cord the control panel is on.
Page 107: Solving General Printing Problems
Solving General Printing Problems If you have any problems with the operation of your ML-1440 printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. Possible Cause Solution Problem The printer is not If no lights are on, check the power The printer does not receiving power.
Page 108 From the Start menu, choose Settings the Spooling Setting may and Printers. Right-click the Samsung be set incorrectly. ML-1440 Series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting from the available choices.
Page 109 Solving General Printing Problems Solution Possible Cause Problem Simplify the page layout and remove The page layout is too Half of the page is any unnecessary graphics from the complex. blank. document, if possible. Change the page orientation in your The page orientation application.
Page 110 Solving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution The printer prints, but The software application Try printing a job from another the text is wrong, is malfunctioning. application. garbled, or incomplete. (continued) The operating system is Exit Windows and reboot the malfunctioning.
Page 111: 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 112 Clearing Paper Jams If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance when you pull the paper, open the rear output tray. Remove the stopper as shown, then push the tray down so that it is open at 90 degrees angle.
Page 113 Clearing Paper Jams Replace the exit roller. Make sure that you click the right end of the roller back in place. If you fail to do so, the printer system will recognize that the printer cover is open or that a system fuser error has occurred, and the Error light on the control panel will turn on.
Page 114 Clearing Paper Jams Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.10. It is easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area. Slide out Auto tray to expose the jammed paper.
Page 115: Inside The Printer
Clearing Paper Jams To resume printing, open the top cover, and then close it again. 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.
Page 116 Clearing Paper Jams Gently pull the paper toward you to remove it from the printer. Flip down the guide feed, and reinstall the toner cartridge. Note: If the toner cartridge is difficult to reinstall, make sure the guide feed has been flipped back down into position.
Page 117: In The Optional Tray 2
Clearing Paper Jams In the Optional Tray 2 Pull the option Tray 2 out of the printer. If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the tray. If you cannot find the jammed paper in the Tray 2, pull the upper Tray 1 half way out of the printer, and remove the paper as shown in the figure at right.
Page 118 Clearing Paper Jams Slide the trays back into the printer. Open the top cover, then close it again. Printing can be resumed. 7.13 ROBLEM OLVING...
Page 119: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting correct paper types and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jams occur, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6.
Page 120: Print Quality Checklist
Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist General print quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below. • Check the printer properties to make sure that you are using the best available print quality option (see page 5.18). •...
Page 121 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem • The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example, Toner specks the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc aBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc aBbCc AaBbCc • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” AaBbCc page 6.4.
Page 122 Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution Problem If the amount of background toner shading becomes Gray background unacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear the condition: AaBbCc AaBbCc • Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. See “Paper AaBbCc Specifications”...
Page 123 Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution 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 batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until AaBbCc AaBbCc necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much...
Page 124 AaBbCc AaBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc 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 will cause paper curl. See “Paper AaBbCc AaBbCc Specifications”...
Page 125 AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc Solution Problem • Clean the inside of the printer. Loose toner AaBbCc • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper AaBbCc Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc • Try installing a new toner cartridge. AaBbCc •...
Page 126: Troubleshooting Error Messages
Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer detects an error, the control panel indicator lights will indicate error messages. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error. Printer Light Patterns Error Manual Light status legend...
Page 127 Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Paper out in the manual feed mode Manual While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is out of paper in the Manual Tray. Paper • Load the correct paper into the Manual Tray and press the Demo button Data on the control panel to print each page.
Page 128 Troubleshooting Error Messages Error LSU error Manual • Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again. Paper • If the error persists, contact the service representative. Data Error Error Engine Over Heat error Manual Manual •...
Page 129: Common Windows Problems
• From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. Right-click on the Samsung ML-1440 Series printer icon and select Properties. From the Details tab, click on Port Settings. Remove check from Check Port State before Printing box and click OK.
Page 130: 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 131: Appendix Appendix
Appendix Appendix This appendix provides information on the following topics: Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Using Your Printer with Macintosh Linux SPL Driver Installation Using Paper Tray 2 (Option)
Page 132: Appendix
Printer Specifications Item Specification and Description Print Speed 14 PPM (A4), 15 PPM (Letter) Resolution True 600 x 600 dpi First Printing Time Less than 15 seconds WarmUp Time Less than 40 seconds Power Rating AC 100 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 200 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 350 W average during operation / Less than 12 W in power-save mode Acoustic Noise...
Page 133: Paper Specifications
CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet that stated specifications may cause problems for the printer, requiring repairs. Repairs made necessary by the use of paper not specified in this manual are not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements. Supported Sizes of Paper...
Page 134 Paper Specifications Optional Tray 2 Dimensions Weight Capacity 8.5 X 11 in. ( 216 X 279 mm ) Letter 210 X 297 mm (8.3 X 11.7 in.) Executive 7.3 X 10.5 in. (191 X 267 mm) 550 sheets of Legal 8.5 X 14 in.
Page 135: Guidelines For Using Paper
Paper Specifications Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use conventional 90 g/m (24 lb) paper. Make sure 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 of the paper.
Page 136: 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 137: Printer And Paper Storage Environment
Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper absorbs and loses moisture rapidly. Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets.
Page 138 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 139 Paper Specifications Envelopes with Double side-seams construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be Double Side Seams more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
Page 140 Paper Specifications Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the Manual Tray to print labels and always use the rear output tray. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once and never print on a partial sheet of labels.
Page 141: 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-1440 printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: Macintosh Hardware Requirement: •...
Page 142 Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click ML-1440 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 143: Printing From A Macintosh
From the Apple menu, select Chooser. Driver From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG SPL. Then the ML-1440 will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window. Click the ML-1440, and close the Chooser window. You see the message box indicating that you have changed your current printer.
Page 144 Using Your Printer with Macintosh Open the File menu, and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some applications). You will see the Page Setup dialog box. Choose your paper size, orientation, paper type and other options and click OK. Choose Watermark if you want to add a watermark to each page in your document to emphasize its purpose or indicate how it should be handled.
Page 145 Using Your Printer with Macintosh Now open the File menu and click Print. You 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 146: 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 147: 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, by clicking one of the following: • Normal to print in the order the job is received.
Page 148: Linux Spl Driver Installation
Linux SPL Driver Installation To use your printer in linux, you must update ghostscript package. Fortunately, our ghostscript package was made by RPM package manager. So, you can easily install and uninstall the package in linux versions that support RPM. But if your linux version doesn’t support rpm package, you directly must install the source package in the driver CD.
Page 149 Add the needed printer driver for the emulation that your printer supports. Select SAMSUNG Printer SPL compatible and click OK button. If you don’t update ghostscript, this item is not visible. Run lpr program to print your document or configure the printer setup of your application.
Page 150 Linux Driver Installation Delete any previous content of the printcap.local file located in the /etc directory and copy only the below mentioned lines from the printcap.sam file located under the linux/Redhat71 directory of the installation CD. SPL :\ :if=usr/share/printconf/foomatic/lpdomatic:\ :filter_options= --lprng $Z /usr/share/printconf/foomatic/data/sec-spl.foo:\ Run Printtool to add a new queue.
Page 151: Printer Manager
‘--nodeps’ option skips dependency check.) #rpm -ivh --nodeps gs5XX.rpm (install our ghostscript.) Copy PPD file to your mandrake linux. # cd/usr/mnt/cdrom/linux/cups/sec-spl.ppd /usr/share/cups/model/samsung <Enter> # cd/etc/init/d/cups restart <Enter> Run cupsWebAdmin(accordingly, you can use qtcups or printtool.). a. Select Printer menu. b. Add printer.
Page 152 Linux Driver Installation SuSE Linux Transfer into super user mode. Update ghostscript package. a. Uninstall(Erase) the pre-installed ghostscript package. #rpm -e --nodeps gs_X11 (or gs_both) #rpm -e --nodeps gs_lib b. Install the ghostscript package in Driver CD. #rpm -ivh --nodeps gs550.rpm c.
Page 153 Linux Driver Installation Linux USB Driver Configuration Procedure You must follow this sequences in super user mode. Linux kernel 2.2.12 or later version only supports USB printer driver. If you run “uname -r”, you’ll see your linux kernel verion. And if your version is lower than the required version, you must patch or upgrade your linux kernel.
Page 154: Using Paper Tray 2 (Option)
Note: Be sure you check the label before Label using the optional Tray 2. (For use with ML-1440 only) Turn off the printer and unplug all cables from the printer. Observe the location of the support unit’s connector and tabs.
Page 155: Load Paper
Using Paper Tray 2 (Option) Reconnect the cables, then turn the printer on. Note: To print from Tray 2, you must configure the printer driver from your application prior to printing. To access the printer driver, see page 5.2. Click. If this box is checked, you can select Tray 2 in the Paper Source drop-down list.
Page 156 Using Paper Tray 2 (Option) Push down on the metal paper lift plate to lock it in place. Load paper with the print side facing down. Make sure it is flat in the tray at all four corners. Slide the tray back into the printer. A.25 PPENDIX...
Page 157 Using Paper Tray 2 (Option) To Change Paper Size in Tray For legal, folio or A4 paper, squeeze the release on the reverse side of the rear wall to adjust the tray length. Adjust the side guide to lightly touch the print media.
Page 158 INDEX Numeric different paper for the first page 5.28 driver access 2-sided printing in Macintosh A.10 install 2.11 Linux driver A.17 remove 2.14 USB driver 2.16 auto tray, loading all text to black 5.19 envelopes, print error messages 7.21 booklet printing 5.13 face-down tray face-up tray...
Page 159 INDEX install network printing 5.30 Linux driver A.17 n-up printing 5.10 printer software, parallel cable 2.11 printer software, USB cable 2.16 toner cartridge tray 2 option A.23 orientation output tray, select rear overlay, print 5.24 see paper jam paper labels, print 4.12 acceptable size and capacities 4.2, A.2...
Page 160 INDEX quality problems, solving 7.15 (continued) reprinting last page 5.29 scaling document 5.11 using page overlay 5.24 power save mode 5.20 watermarks 5.21 print media see paper problem, solving print quality problem, solving common macinosh problems 7.25 back of printouts dirty 7.19 common windows problems 7.24...
Page 161 INDEX tray 1, loading tray 2 option, loading A.24 toner cartridge cleaning sheet install life expectancy recycle redistribute toner save toner 5.6, 6.1 storage Toner Save button 3.2. 5.6 top output tray transparency, print 4.13 troubleshooting see problem, solving unpacking USB cable 2.16 watermark, print...
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Samsung ML-1440 User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Setting up Your Printer

3 Using the Control Panel

4 Print Media

5 Printing Tasks

6 Maintaining Your Printer

7 Problem Solving

Appendix Appendix

Appendix

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