Samsung ML-2850D - Manual

i Safety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people:1 Read and understand all instructions. 2 Use common sense whenever operatin...

ii When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: Ozone Safety During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisabl...

iii 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.Cet appareil numé...

1 .1 <Introduction> 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your printer! This chapter includes: • Special features • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the LEDs • Finding more information • Setting up the hardware • Altitude adjustment • Changing the font sett...

1 .2 <Introduction> Machine features The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer. (I: Installed, O: Option, NA: Not Available) Features ML-2850D ML-2851ND USB 2.0(USB 2.0: Hi-Speed USB 2.0) I I Network Interface(Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) NA I PCL Emulation I I...

1 .3 <Introduction> Rear view Control panel overview 1 network port a a. ML-2851ND only. 4 duplex unit 2 USB port 5 power receptacle 3 optional tray 2 cable connector 6 power switch 1 Error : Indicates the status of your printer. See page 9.5. 2 Online : Indicates the status of your printer. S...

1 .4 <Introduction> Finding more information You can find information for setting up and using your printer from the following resources, either printed or onscreen. Quick Install Guide Provides information on setting up your printer, therefore, be sure to follow the instructions in the guide ...

1 .5 <Introduction> Place the machine on a flat and stable surface for not letting it tilt more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). Otherwise, it may affect the printing quality. 2 Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items. 3 Remove the tape holding the machine tightly. 4 Install the toner cart...

1 .6 <Introduction> Changing the font setting Your machine has preset the font for your region or country. If you want to change the font or set the font for special conditions such as DOS environment, you can change the font setting as follows: 1 Ensure that you have installed the printer dri...

2 .1 <Basic setup> 2 Basic setup This chapter includes: • Printing a demo page • Using toner save mode Printing a demo page After setting up your printer, print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly. Press and hold the Cancel button for about 2 seconds. A demo page p...

3 .1 <Software overview> 3 Software overview This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details about installing and using the software are explained in the Software Section. This chapter includes: • Supplied software • Printer driver features • Sy...

3 .2 <Software overview> System requirements Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Windows Item Requirements Recommended Operating system Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista CPU Windows 2000 Pentium II 400 MHz or higher Pentium III 933 MHz Windows XP/2003/Vista Pen...

4 .1 <Network setup(ML-2851ND only)> 4 Network setup (ML-2851ND only) This chapter gives you basic information for setting up your printer for network connections. This chapter includes: • Introduction • Supported operating systems • Using SetIP program Introduction Once you have connected you...

5 .1 <Loading print media> 5 Loading print media This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media • Loading paper • Print...

5 .2 <Loading print media> Supported sizes of paper Note For duplex printing, A4, Letter, Oficio, Legal, and Folio sizes are supported. Type Size Dimensions Weight a a. If media weight is over 24 lb (90 g/m 2 ), use the manual feed. Capacity b b. Maximum capacity may differ depending on media ...

5 .3 <Loading print media> Guidelines for selecting and storing print media When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print media, keep these guidelines in mind:• Always use print media that conform with the specifications listed on the next column. • Attempting to print on damp, cu...

5 .4 <Loading print media> Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies designed for use in laser printers. • Transparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand the machine’s fusing temperature. Check your machine’s specification to view the fusing temperat...

5 .5 <Loading print media> Using the tray 1 or the optional tray 2 Use the print material you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray 1. The tray 1 can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of 75 g/m 2 paper. You can purchase an optional tray 2 and attach it below the tray 1 to load an addi...

5 .6 <Loading print media> Notes • Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the material to warp. • If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams. Using manual feeder You can manually load a sheet of print media in the manual tray if you select Manual Feeder ...

5 .7 <Loading print media> Printing with a prescribed paper size Caution • Do not use print media that does not meet the media specifications in the user’s guide, it can damage the machine. When using the media that meets the specification, set the paper to the right tray in the printer proper...

6 .1 <Basic printing> 6 Basic printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a document • Canceling a print job Printing a document This printer allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a d...

7 .1 <Ordering supplies and accessories> 7 Ordering supplies and accessories This chapter provides information on the toner cartridge and accessory that are available for your printer. This chapter includes: • Toner cartridge • Accessory • How to purchase Toner cartridge When the toner runs ou...

8 .1 <Maintenance> 8 Maintenance This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Cleaning the printer • Maintaining the toner cartridge • Printing a configuration page • Maintenance parts Cleaning the printer During the printing ...

8 .2 <Maintenance> 4 Gently swab the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge and check for dirt or dust. 5 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer. Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves with...

8 .3 <Maintenance> 3 Thoroughly shake the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 4 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer. Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within th...

8 .4 <Maintenance> 5 Remove the paper protecting the toner cartridge by pulling the packing tape. 6 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer. Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide...

9 .1 <Troubleshooting> 9 Troubleshooting This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer. This chapter includes: • Clearing paper jams • Troubleshooting checklist • Solving general printing problems • Solving print quality problems • ...

9 .2 <Troubleshooting> 4 Pull the paper straight up and out. 5 Insert the trays back into the printer. Printing automatically resumes. In the manual tray 1 Remove the jammed paper from the printer. 2 Open and close the front cover. 3 Load a paper into the manual feeder, then the printer resume...

9 .3 <Troubleshooting> In the paper exit area 1 Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automatically ejected from the printer. 2 Gently pull the paper out of the output tray. If you do not see the jammed paper or if there is any resistance when you pull, stop and go to the next st...

9 .4 <Troubleshooting> Duplex jam 1 1 Open the rear cover. 2 Pull the guide rear on each side down and remove the paper. Return the guide rear to its original position. 3 Close the rear cover. Printing automatically resumes. Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media types, mo...

9 .7 <Troubleshooting> Pages print, but are blank. The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner. Redistribute the toner cartridge. See page 8.2.If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. See page 8.3. The file may have blank pages. Check the file to ensure that it does not contain blank pa...

9 .9 <Troubleshooting> Wrinkles or creases • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.• Check the paper type and quality. See page 5.2. • Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. Back of printouts are dirty • The transfer roller may be dirty. See ...

9 .10 <Troubleshooting> Common PostScript problems The following situations are PostScript language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. “Fail To Print,” “A printer timeout error occurred,” messages appear. These messages may appear during printing. Just keep w...

9 .11 <Troubleshooting> Common Macintosh problems Condition Suggested solutions The printer 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 t...

10 .1 <Installing accessories> 10 Installing accessories Your machine is a full-featured model that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance your machine’s...

11 .1 <Specifications> 11 Specifications Printer specifications Item Specifications and description Printing speed a Up to 28 ppm in A4 (30 ppm in Letter)Duplex: 14 ipm in A4 (14.5 ipm in Letter) Resolution Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective output Warm-up time Less than 8 seconds First print out...

1 I NDEX A accessories, order information 7.1 C cleaning inside 8.1 outside 8.1 component location 1.2 configuration page, print 8.4 control panel LED 9.5 overview 1.3 D demo page, print 2.1 J jam, clear 9.1 L LED, meaning 1.3 Linux problems 9.10 loading paper tray 1/optional tray 2 5.5 M Macintosh ...

Installing Printer Software in Windows 4 1 Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Reinstalling Printer Software• Removing Printer Software N OTE : The following procedure is based on Windows XP, for other operating systems, refer to the correspond...

Installing Printer Software in Windows 5 N OTE : If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. • After connecting the printer, click Next.• If you don’t want to connect the printer at this time, click Next, and No on the following screen. Then the instal...

Installing Printer Software in Windows 10 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 . 4 The list of printers avail...

Installing Printer Software in Windows 11 Removing Printer Software 1 Start Windows. 2 From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. 3 Select Remove and click Next.You will see a component list so that you can remove any item individually. 4 Select the...

Basic Printing 12 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 13 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 pro...

Basic Printing 14 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 12 for more information on accessing printer properties. P...

Basic Printing 15 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 16 Advanced OptionsYou can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button. • TrueType Options: This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to image the text in your document. Select the appropriate setting according to the status of your document....

Basic Printing 17 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 12 for more information about accessing printer pro...

Advanced Printing 18 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 19 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. N OTE : The poster printing option is available when 600 dpi is selected in the resolution ...

Advanced Printing 20 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: • Printer Setting, if you select this option, this feature is determined by the setting you’ve made on the control panel ...

Advanced Printing 21 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 22 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...

Using Windows PostScript Driver 23 4 Using Windows PostScript Driver If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document.PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An insta...

Sharing the Printer Locally 24 5 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 25 6 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 Smart Panel 26 Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Using the troubleshooting guide, you can view solutions for error status problems.Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select Troubleshooting Guide. Using Printer Settings Utility Using the Printer Se...

Using Your Printer in Linux 27 7 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 s...

Using Your Printer in Linux 28 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 difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is ...

Using Your Printer in Linux 29 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 30 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 l...

Using Your Printer in Linux 31 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 32 8 Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Your machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file...

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh 33 Setting Up the Printer Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the printer to your computer—the network cable or the USB cable. For a Network-connected N OTE : Some printers do not support a network interface. Befor...

34 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- ROM. Printing a Document When you ...

35 GraphicsThe Graphics tab provides options for selecting Resolution(Quality) . Select Graphics form the Presets' drop-down list to access the graphic features. • Resolution(Quality) : You can select the printing resolution. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and ...

36 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. 1 From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. 2 Select Layout. 3 Select the number of pages you want to...