Samsung ML-2240 - Manual

Safety information_ 5 safety information IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean: These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. WA...

6 _Safety information 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.Class I laser product...

8 _Safety information Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada...

10 _Contents 2 Features of your new laser product5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 12 12 Printer overview 12 Front view 12 Rear view 13 Control panel overview 14 Understanding the control panel 14 On-Line / Error LED 14 Cancel button 15 Supplied software 15 Printer driver features 15 Printer driver ...

12 _ Introduction introduction These are the main components of your machine: This chapter includes: • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the control panel • Supplied software • Printer driver features PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view Rear view The illustrations of the machine are ...

Introduction _ 13 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1 On-Line / Error LED Shows the status of your machine. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 14 for more information.) 2 Toner LED Shows the status of the toner cartridge. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 14 for more in...

14 _ Introduction UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL The color of the On-Line / Error LED and toner LED indicates the machine's current status. On-Line / Error LED Toner LED ] Cancel button STATUS DESCRIPTION Green On The machine is warming up or ready to receive the data. Blinking The machine is print...

Introduction _ 15 SUPPLIED SOFTWARE You must install the printer software using the supplied CD after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. CD provides you with the following software. PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES Your printer drivers support the following standard features:• Pa...

16 _ Getting started getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the machine. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • Printing a demo page • System requirements • Installing the software SETTING UP THE HARDWARE This section shows the steps to set up the...

Getting started _ 17 Macintosh Linux INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE You have to install the machine software for printing. The software includes drivers, applications, and other user friendly programs. 1. Make sure that your machine is connected to the computer. 2. Insert the Printer Software CD-ROM into y...

Selecting and loading print media _ 19 selecting and loading print media This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media • Loading paper • Printing on special print medias • Setting the paper size and type SELECTING ...

20 _ Selecting and loading print media Specifications on print media TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT A CAPACITY B Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to 90 g/m 2 (16 to 24 lb bond) for the tray • 60~165 g/m 2 (16 to 43 lb bond) for manual feeding in the try • 150 sheets of 75 g/m 2 (2...

Selecting and loading print media _ 21 Guidelines for special print media MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Envelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:- Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not excee...

22 _ Selecting and loading print media z LOADING PAPER Loading paper in the tray Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray. The tray can hold a maximum of 150 sheets of 75 g/m 2 (20 lb bond) plain paper. 1. Grasp the paper input tray and pull it toward you to open....

Selecting and loading print media _ 23 4. Pinch the rear guide to adjust for the paper length and pinch the side guide and slide it to the left flush against the paper. 5. If necessary, close the paper cover to keep the paper loaded in the tray from dust. PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MEDIAS The machine...

24 _ Selecting and loading print media 3. Load the paper in the manual tray. (For ML-1640 Series, load paper in the paper input tray. 4. When you print in application, start the print menu. 5. Open printer properties. 6. Press the Paper tab in printer properties, and select an appropriate paper type...

Basic printing _ 25 basic printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a document • Canceling a print job PRINTING A DOCUMENT Your machine allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document ma...

26 _ Maintenance maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Cleaning your machine • Maintaining the cartridge • Replacing the toner cartridge CLEANING YOUR MACHINE To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedu...

28 _ Maintenance MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE Toner cartridge storage To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind:• Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. The machine warranty does not cover damage...

Maintenance _ 29 4. Reinsert the toner cartridge into the machine. Ensure that the toner cartridge snaps into place. 5. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If it is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur when you print. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE When the ton...

Troubleshooting _ 31 troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Solving other problems TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS By selecting the correct media types, most paper jam...

32 _ Troubleshooting 2. Open the top cover and the inner cover. 3. Loosen the paper if it is caught in the heat rollers. Then pull the paper gently out. 4. Close the inner cover and the top cover. Printing resumes automatically . In the paper feed area 1. Remove any misfeed paper by pulling it out b...

Troubleshooting _ 33 Around the toner cartridge 1. Open the front cover. 2. Pull the toner cartridge out and remove it from the machine . 3. Gently pull the paper toward you. 4. Check that there is no other paper in the machine . 5. Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Your machi...

34 _ Troubleshooting Printing problems The paper keeps jamming. • There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess paper from the tray. If you are printing on special materials, load only one size of print media at a time in the tray. • An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that...

36 _ Troubleshooting Printing quality problems If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you may notice a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem. CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Light or faded print If a vertical white streak or faded area...

Troubleshooting _ 37 Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner randomly distributed on 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...

Troubleshooting _ 39 Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The machine does not print PDF file correctly. Some parts of graphics, text, or illustrations are missing. Incompatibility between the PDF file and the Acrobat products: Printing the PDF file as an image may solve this prob...

40 _ Ordering supplies and accessories ordering supplies and accessories This chapter provides information on purchasing cartridges and accessories available for your machine. This chapter includes: • Supply • Maintenance parts SUPPLY When the toner runs out, you can order the following type of tone...

Specifications _ 41 specifications This chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications such as various features. This chapter include: • ML-1640 Series specifications • ML-2240 Series Specifications ML-1640 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Printing method Laser beam printing Printing s...

42 _ Specifications ML-2240 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Printing method Laser beam printing Printing speed a Up to 22 ppm (A4), 23 ppm (Letter) First print out time • From ready: Less than 10 seconds • From coldboot: Less than 25 seconds Print resolution Max. 1,200 x 600 dpi effective out...

Glossary _ 43 glossary ADF An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that will automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine can scan some amount of the paper at once. AppleTalk AppleTalk is a proprietary suite of protocols developed by Apple, Inc for computer networking....

Index_ 47 index C Cancel button 13 cleaning inside 26 outside 26 control panel 13 D demo page, print 16 driver installation 17 J jam tips for avoiding paper jams 31 L Linux problems 38 M Maintenance maintenance parts 40 toner cartridge 28 P paper clearing jam 31 loading in the tray1 22 printing spec...

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1 S OFTWARE SECTION C ONTENTS Chapter 1: I NSTALLING P RINTER S OFTWARE IN W INDOWS Installing Printer Software ........................................................................................................ 4Reinstalling Printer Software .......................................................

Installing Printer Software in Windows 4 1 Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Software• Reinstalling Printer Software• Removing Printer Software Installing Printer Software You can install the printer software for local printing. To install the printer...

Installing Printer Software in Windows 6 Reinstalling Printer Software You can reinstall the software if installation fails. 1 Start Windows. 2 From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance . 3 Select Repair and click Next . You will see a component lis...

Basic Printing 7 2 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes: • Printing a Document• Printing to a file (PRN)• Printer Settings - Layout Tab- Paper Tab- Graphics Tab- Extras Tab- About Tab- Printer Tab- Using a Favorite Sett...

Basic Printing 8 Printing to a file (PRN) You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your purpose. To create a file: 1 Check the Print to file box at the Print window. 2 Select the folder and assign a name of the file and then click OK. Printer Settings You can use the printer prop...

Basic Printing 9 Layout Tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes Multiple Pages per Side , Poster Printing and Booklet Printing . See “Printing a Document” on page 7 for more information on accessing printer properties. P...

Basic Printing 10 Source Make sure that Source is set to the corresponding paper tray. Use Manual Feeder when printing on special materials like envelopes and transparencies. You have to load one sheet at a time into the Manual Tray or Multi-Purpose Tray. If the paper source is set to Auto Selection...

Basic Printing 11 Advanced Options You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button. • Print All Text To Black : When the Print All Text To Black option is checked, all text in your document prints solid black, regardless of the color it appears on the screen. • Print All Text T...

Basic Printing 12 About Tab Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, you can connect to the Internet by clicking on the web site icon. See “Printing a Document” on page 7 for more information about accessing printer prop...

Advanced Printing 13 3 Advanced Printing This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. N OTE : • Your printer driver Properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is simil...

Advanced Printing 14 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. 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. S...

Advanced Printing 15 Printing on Both Sides of Paper You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented.The options are: • None • Long Edge , which is the conventional layout used in book binding. • Short Edge , which is the type often used w...

Advanced Printing 16 Using Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined wate...

Advanced Printing 17 Using Overlays What is an Overlay? An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) 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. Rather than using pr...

Sharing the Printer Locally 18 4 Sharing the Printer Locally You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network. The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help. ...

Using Smart Panel 19 5 Using Smart Panel Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s settings. Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer software. N OTES : • To use this program, you need: - ...

Using Your Printer in Linux 21 6 Using Your Printer in Linux You can use your machine in a Linux environment. This chapter includes: • Getting Started• Installing the Unified Linux Driver• Using the Unified Driver Configurator• Configuring Printer Properties• Printing a Document Getting Started The ...

Using Your Printer in Linux 22 4 When the welcome screen appears, click Next . 5 When the installation is complete, click Finish . The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon and Samsung Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any...

Using Your Printer in Linux 23 Using the Unified Driver Configurator Unified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring Printer.After installing the Unified Linux driver, the Unified Linux Driver Configurator icon will automatically be created on your desktop. Opening the...

Using Your Printer in Linux 24 Classes Tab The Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes. • Refresh : Renews the classes list. • Add Class... : Allows you to add a new printer class. • Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class. Ports Configuration In this window, you can view the...

Using Your Printer in Linux 25 Printing a Document Printing from Applications There are a lot of Linux applications that you are allowed to print from using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). You can print on your machine from any such application. 1 From the application you are using, select Print...

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh 26 7 Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the CUPS driver by installing the PPD file. N OTE ...

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh 27 Setting Up the Printer Follow the instructions on “Installing Software” on page 26 to install the PPD and Filter files on your computer. 1 Open the Applications folder → Utilities , and Print Setup Utility . • For MAC OS 10.5, open System Preferences from the A...

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh 28 Printing N OTES : • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • You can check your printer name in the supplied CD...

30 S OFTWARE SECTION I NDEX A advanced printing, use 13 B booklet printing 14 D document, print Macintosh 28 Windows 7 double-sided printing 15 E Extras properties, set 11 F favorites settings, use 12 G Graphics properties, set 10 H help, use 12 I install printer driver Macintosh 26 Windows 4 Instal...