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. © 2000 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 ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2 STEP 2 : Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4 STEP 3 : Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6 STEP 4 : 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 Your 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-4600 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 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. #259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea declares sole responsibility that the Samsung ML-4600 Laser printer meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official journal of...
Page 8 Congratulations on your purchase of a Samsung ML-4600 printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Special Features Printer Components...
Page 9: Special Features
Special Features Samsung ML-4600 is a versatile, productive printer equipped with special features that will improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • You can print at 1200 dpi class. See page 5.12.
Page 10 See page 5.9. Expand the printer capacity The ML-4600 is shipped with 4 MB of memory included. You can expand the memory capacity of your printer (up to 68 MB maximum) by installing optional memory modules. See page A.30.
Page 11: 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 12: Inside View
Printer Components Inside View Toner cartridge Front cover Rear View Power switch Parallel port Power receptacle USB port NTRODUCTION...
Page 13 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 : Turn on the Printer STEP 5 :...
Page 14: 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: Power cord Toner cartridge Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, Parallel cable CD-ROM* notify your dealer immediately.
Page 15: Step 2 : Install The Toner Cartridge
Install the Toner Cartridge Grasp both sides of the front cover and open it by pulling it towards you. Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and then remove the paper covering it. Discard the paper. Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
Page 16 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. When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately Note: 2,500 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).
Page 17: Step 3 : Load Paper
Load 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, and then fan them. Tap the edges of the stack on a table top to straighten them and prevent paper jams.
Page 18 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 so far that it causes the paper to warp.
Page 19: 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 20: Step 5 : Turn On The Printer
Then release the button and the demo page will print. The demo page provides a sample of print quality to help you verify that the ML-4600 printer is printing correctly. Laser Beam Printer Excellent Performance, High Quality...
Page 21: 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 22: 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 23 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 24: Software Installation Tips
Samsung ML-4600 program group allows you to select and printing software ? remove any or all of the Samsung ML-4600 printing system components. If you are upgrading the printer driver, or if your installation fails, uninstall the driver following these instructions.
Page 25 Install the Printer Software When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes. The Samsung ML-4600 printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. Click OK. • Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer and If you have the printer.
Page 26: Installing Software From Diskette
CD-ROM to install the software. Making Installation Diskettes You can make installation diskettes for the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 printer driver. Make sure that you have several formatted diskettes ready, and then follow these steps: Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 27 For multiple diskettes, when the first diskette is finished, you are prompted to insert disk 2. Make sure you label each diskette in order as you create it: ML-4600 PCL 6 driver, disk 1 of 2, etc. 2.14 ETTING RINTER...
Page 28: Installing Software
Yes. When copying to diskettes has been completed, click Close in the Copy to Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit in the SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box. Installing Software To install the printer driver from the diskettes, follow this...
Page 29 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 30: Using Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo. 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. Start manual feeding When you select Manual Feeder for Paper Source from your software application, you should press...
Page 31 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 the printer will return to the Ready mode.
Page 32: 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 33 This chapter will help you to understand what kind of paper you can use with the Samsung ML-4600 printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper input trays for the best print quality. Topics included in this chapter are:...
Page 34: 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 Specification” 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 35: 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) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Page 36: Paper Guidelines
Choosing Paper and Other Media Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special media, keep these guidelines in your mind: • Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. •...
Page 37: 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 38: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps to prevent paper jams and ensure 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 plain paper and 5 sheets of special media.
Page 39 Loading Paper Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slot. When you print a document, you must select Manual Feeder 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.
Page 40: 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 that they are not stuck together. • 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 41 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. Print the document. After printing, push the output lever up. RINT EDIA...
Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: Printing On Card Stock Or Custom-Sized Media
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media Postcards, 3 by 5 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized media can be printed with the ML- 4600 printer. Guidelines • Always insert the short edge into the input tray first . If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection through your software.
Page 47: Printing Tasks
This chapter explains your printing options and gives common printing tasks. Topics included in this chapter are: Printing a Document Using Toner Save Mode Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing Posters Setting Graphic Properties Printing Watermarks...
Page 48: Printing A Document
Printing a Document The following procedure describes the steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact printing procedure. Open the document you want to print.
Page 49 If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen. The Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 Properties dialog box allows you to access and change printer settings. If necessary, click the Paper tab to display the settings shown below.
Page 50 Printing a Document Select Automatic Feeder from the Paper Source options box unless you are printing with special media. To print with special media, select Manual Feeder and feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5. Select Plain Paper from the Paper Type options box unless you want to use a different kind of print media.
Page 51 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Select Settings, and then Printers to open the Printers window. 3. Select the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 printer icon. 4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open the properties window.
Page 52: Canceling A Print Job
(Windows 9x) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000). Using Help The Samsung ML-4600 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 53: 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, but will reduce 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 54: 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 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 55: 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 56: Printing Posters
Printing Posters This feature 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. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page access the printer properties.
Page 57 Printing Posters To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, or Custom. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. If you select Custom, you can adjust the scaling factor manually.
Page 58: 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. See page to access the printer properties. If necessary, click the Option tab to display the settings shown below.
Page 59 Some printed characters or images appear to have jagged or SRT Mode uneven edges. Set this Samsung Resolution enhancement Technology (SRT) option to improve the print quality of your text and image and make the characters and images appear smoother.
Page 60 Setting Graphic Properties Configure the printer to process graphics as raster or vector Graphic Mode images. Setting this option tells Windows how to send graphic images to the printer. All graphics can be printed as raster images, however some geometric shapes or patterns print faster if they are printed as vector graphics.
Page 61: Printing Watermarks
“Draft” or “Confidential” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the ML-4600 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 62 Printing Watermarks To create or edit a When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page watermark access the printer properties. Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the preview window.
Page 63 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, and then click Update.
Page 64: 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 you choose. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.
Page 65 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 OK. You will see the name in the Overlay List box. Click OK or Yes until you complete the creation.
Page 66 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 67 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 68: 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-4600 PCL 6 printer icon and select Properties to open the properties window.
Page 69: Printing On A Network Environment
Printing on a Network Environment If you work in a network environment, you can connect your ML-4600 printer directly to a selected computer (called the “host computer”) on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x, 2000 or NT 4.0 network printer connection.
Page 70 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 71 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 72: Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in your mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. • Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
Page 73: Redistributing Toner
Maintaining 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 by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open.
Page 74 Maintaining Toner Cartridge Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to redistribute the toner. If the toner gets on your Note: clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
Page 75: 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.
Page 76 Cleaning the Printer Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. Then, plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on. Printing a cleaning sheet Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge. Use this process if you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts.
Page 77 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...
Page 78: Problem Solving
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 connection the control panel is on.
Page 79: Solving General Printing Problems
Check the power print. switch and the power source. Your printer is not Select Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 as selected as the default your default printer. printer. Check the printer for • The printer cover is not closed.
Page 80 Access the Start menu, and then Spooling Setting may be choose Settings and Printers. Right- set incorrectly. click the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 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 81 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 82 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. If printing from Windows (any The operating system is (continued) version), exit to a Dos prompt and malfunctioning.
Page 83: 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 84 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 If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. It is Note: easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area.
Page 85: Inside The Printer
Clearing Paper Jams Open and close the front cover to resume printing. If the Paper and the Error lights Note: do not turn off, there is still jammed paper inside the printer. Check the inside of the printer. Inside the Printer Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page.
Page 86 Clearing Paper Jams Remove the toner cartridge. To prevent damage to the CAUTION: 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 87: 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. If jams occur frequently, make sure you are following these tips to avoid jams.
Page 88: Print Quality Checklist
Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist General print quality problems can be solved 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). •...
Page 89 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. • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 6.4.
Page 90 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem If the amount of background toner shading becomes Gray background unacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear the condition: • Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. •...
Page 91 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on Background scatter the printed page. • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture from the air.
Page 92 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature Curl or wave and humidity will cause paper curl. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try rotating the paper 180°...
Page 93 Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem • Clean the inside of the printer. Loose toner • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • Try installing a new toner cartridge. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs. Contact a service representative.
Page 94: Troubleshooting Error Messages
Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate error messages by 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 95 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 96: Common Windows Problems
• From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. Right-click on the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 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 97 This appendix provides information on the following topics: Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Using Your Printer with Macintosh Printing from DOS applications Linux Driver Installation Installing Optional Memory Card...
Page 98: Appendix
Printer Specifications Item Specification and Description Print Speed 8 PPM Resolution 1200 dpi class First Printing Time Less than 18 seconds WarmUp Time Less than 30 seconds Power Rating AC 100 ~ 120 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 180 W average during operation / Less than 10 W in sleep mode Acoustic Noise...
Page 99: Paper Specifications
Always test paper before buying large quantities. Using paper that does not meet these CAUTION: specifications may cause problems for the printer, requiring repairs. This repair is not covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements. PPENDIX...
Page 100: Supported Sizes Of Paper
Paper Specifications Supported Sizes of Paper Paper Dimensions Weight Capacity 11 in. ( 279 mm ) Letter • 150 sheets of 20 lb 297 mm (8.3 X 11.7 in.) Bond (75 g/m paper for the Executive 7.3 X 10.5 in. (191 X 267 mm) automatic input 16 to 24 lb Bond tray...
Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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 104 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 105 Paper Specifications Envelopes with Double Double side-seams construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be Side Seams more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
Page 106 Paper Specifications Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious 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 107: Using Your Printer With A Usb Cable
Installing the Printer Software If you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98, you can connect your ML-4600 printer to the USB chain of devices. To connect the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a Note: certified USB cable.
Page 108 Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. A.11 PPENDIX...
Page 109 Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose x:\4600\Eng (or the desired language code, see page A.24.)\USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Page 110 3. Set your PC printer From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. port Select the Samsung ML-4600 PCL 6 printer icon in the Printers folder. Select Properties from the File menu. Click the Details tab. Select SSUSB: (ML-4600) in the Print to the following port box.
Page 111: Frequently Asked Questions About Usb
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable 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 112 Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-4600 printer on the USB chain? Yes. Windows 98 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 113: Using Your Printer With Macintosh
When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the PCL driver to support your printer’s major printing features. System Requirements To use your ML-4600 printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: Macintosh Hardware Requirement: •...
Page 114 Installing Software Turn on your computer and printer. Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD- ROM drive. Double-click the Samsung ML-4600 on your Macintosh desktop. Select the correct language, then click Continue. Click Install. After installation is complete, click Quit.
Page 115: Printing From A Macintosh
Click the Samsung PCL driver, and close the Chooser window. You see the message box indicating that you have changed your current printer. Click OK. Then you see the Samsung PCL printer icon is created as a desktop printer. Printing from a Macintosh When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use.
Page 116 Using Your Printer with Macintosh 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. For details on the watermark option, see page 5.14.
Page 117 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Printing From Dos Applications
DOS software programs. Notes: • ML-4600 printer’s Remote Control Panel for DOS can be used when the printer is connected via the parallel interface. • The ML-4600 printer’s Remote Control Panel is not a printer driver.
Page 121: Selecting Print Settings
Panel to select print settings that may not be available from some DOS programs. Typically, duplicate print settings that are selected from a DOS software program override print settings selected in the ML-4600 Remote Control Panel. After you change the RCP settings, you must send it to the Note: printer by pressing Send on the RCP screen.
Page 122 Printing from DOS Applications To access the Remote Control Panel Make sure that the Remote Control Panel is in your path statement. You can check your path by typing PATH and pressing Enter. If the Remote Control Panel directory is not in your path, you will have to change to the default directory C:\DOSUTIL to start the program.
Page 123 Printing from DOS Applications CONFIG • Power Save determines the length of time the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes to a reduced power state. If the printer is used frequently, select OFF which keeps the printer ready to print with the minimum warm-up time.
Page 124 Printing from DOS Applications TEST Demonstration Page prints the demonstration page. It shows features, the specifications, a list of the user default settings and the amount of printer memory available for printing. PCL 5e • Typeface allows you to select the desired typeface. This setting is ignored when the software application specifies a font.
Page 125: Linux Driver Installation
Linux Driver Installation This Linux driver is designed for Samsung ML-4600 printer and supports Linux Red Hat 6.0 or higher and Intel Linux. If your Linux version is not included, this driver might not work properly. Install Setup Script file configuration a.
Page 126 Device option. Click the Select button in the Input Filter to access filter setup. Select Samsung Printer PCL 5e Compatible for the Printer Type item. Then select the default resolution and paper size. To save the setting, press the OK button.
Page 127: Installing Optional Memory Card
Installation Additional printer memory is provided on SIMMs (single in-line memory modules). ML-4600 has 4 MB standard of the printer memory and Note: you can expand the memory up to 68 MB. A.30 PPENDIX...
Page 128 Installing Optional Memory Card Turn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the printer. Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge. Remove the paper output support and push down on the paper support until it is recessed into the printer body. A.31 PPENDIX...
Page 129 Installing Optional Memory Card Turn the printer upside down, and remove one screw securing the shield cover, then remove the cover. Locate the connector on the control board. Hold the memory SIMM so that the notch and the connection point aligned with the slot as shown, and insert it all the way into the connector at a 30 degrees angle.
Page 130 Installing Optional Memory Card Push the SIMM down until it snaps into place. Make sure that the SIMM is secured in place by the metal clips and pins on both sides of the connectors. Metal clip When you disassemble the Note: memory card, push out on the metal clips at each end of the connector, and...
Page 131: 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 Cancel/Reprint button graphic mode 5.13 cardstock, print 4.13 graphic properties 5.11 clean, printer clean sheet, print components control panel buttons...
Page 132 INDEX Paper light paper orientation, setting Macintosh A.16 paper out, indication 3.3, 7.17 manual input tray paper size, setting loading paper paper source, setting paper source setting paper type, setting memory card, installing A.30 parallel, connection multiple pages on one sheet, print posters, printing power.
Page 133 INDEX printing cancel setup printer chapter 2 cleaning sheet specifications demo page paper fitting to a selected paper size printer general problems, solving SRT mode 5.12 help system error 7.18 last page 5.21 multi pages on one sheet on a network environment 5.22 page overlay 5.17...
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Samsung ML-4600 User Manual

Introduction

Setting up Your Printer

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

STEP 7 : Install the Printer Software

Using Control Panel

Print Media

Printing Tasks

Maintaining Your Printer

Problem Solving

Appendix

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for Samsung ML-4600

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