Samsung Lazett ML-1250 User manual

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I
Special Features –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
1.1
Printer Components
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3
Control Panel Buttons –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1
Control Panel Lights ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.3
Contents
Introduction
STEP 1:Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1
STEP 2:nstall the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2
STEP 3:Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4
STEP 4:Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6
STEP 5:Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7
STEP 6:Print a Demo Page! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7
STEP 7:nstall the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.8
nstalling Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– 2.13
Choosing Paper and Other Media ––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1
Selecting the Output Location ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.4
Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5
Printing on Envelopes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.7
Printing on Heavy Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9
Printing on Labels –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.10
Printing on Transparencies ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11
Printing on Preprinted Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.12
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media –––––––––– 4.13
1
2
Setting Up Your Printer
3
Using Control Panel
4
Print Media

II
Maintaining Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1
Cleaning the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4
Maintaining Your Printer
6
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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.14
Using Page Overlay ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.17
Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.21
Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.22
Printing Tasks
5
Troubleshooting Checklist ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.1
Solving General Printing Problems –––––––––––––––––––– 7.2
Clearing Paper Jams ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.6
Solving Print Quality Problems –––––––––––––––––––––– 7.11
Troubleshooting Error Messages ––––––––––––––––––––– 7.17
Common Windows Problems –––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.20
Problem Solving
7
Printer Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1
Paper Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable ––––––––––––––––– A.10
Using Your Printer with Macintosh ––––––––––––––––––– A.16
Printing from DOS Applications ––––––––––––––––––––– A.23
Linux Driver nstallation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.28
nstalling Optional Memory Card ––––––––––––––––––––– A.30
Appendix
INDEX

III
Environmental and Safety Consideration
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1
Subchapter J for Class (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class laser product
conforming to the requirements of EC 825.
Class laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are
designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class level during
normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.
WARNING
Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner
assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.
CAUT ON - NV S BLE LASER RAD AT ON WHEN TH S COVER OPEN. DO
NOT OPEN TH S COVER.
VORS CHT - UNS CHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. N CHT
DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ATTENT ON - RAYONNEMENT LASER NV S BLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOS T ON DAN
GEREUSE AU FA SCEAU.
ATTENZ ONE -RAD AZ ONE LASER NV S B LE N CASO D APERTURA.
EV TARE L’ESPOS Z ONE AL FASC O.
PRECAUC ON -RAD AC ON LASER V S BLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EV TAR EXPONERSE AL
RAYO.
ADVARSEL. - USYNL G LASERSTRÅLN NG VED ÅBN NG NÅR S KKERHEDSBRYDERE ER
UDE AF FUNKT ON. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLN NG.
ADVARSER. - USYNL G LASERSTRÅLN NG NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. ST RR KKE NN
STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONER NG FOR STRÅLEN.
VARN NG - OSYNL G LASERSTRÅLN NG NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÄR
URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARL G.
VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUK TUS OH TETTAESSA OLET ALTT NA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTE LYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
Laser Safety Statement

IV
Environmental and Safety Consideration
Ozone Safety
Power Saver
During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1250 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.
f you need additional information about ozone, please request
your nearest Samsung dealer.
This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology
that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of
time, power consumption is automatically lowered.
The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of
any product or service.

V
Environmental and Safety Consideration
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
manual. f such changes or modifications should be made, you must first stop operation of the
equipment.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
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”, CES-003 of the ndustry and Science Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils
Numériques”, CES-003 édictée par l’ ndustrie et Sciences Canada.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
e uipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Fcc Regulations
Radio Frequency Emissions

VI
Environmental and Safety Consideration
Declaration of Conformity (European Countries)
Approvals and Certifications
The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co.,
Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EEC
Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated:
January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the
member states related to low voltage equipment.
January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of
the laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility.
March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and
telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity.
A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can
be obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative.
EC Certification
Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive (FAX)
This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan-European
single terminal connection to the analogue public switched telephone network
(PSTN) in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed
to work with the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European
countries:
n the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance.
The product has been tested against TBR21 and TBR 38. To assist in the use
and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the
European Telecommunication Standards nstitute (ETS ) has issued an advisory
document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to
ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals. The product has been
designed against, and is fully compliant with, all of the relevant advisory notes
contained in this document.

chapter
Congratulations on your purchase of a Samsung ML-1250
printer! This chapter provides information on the
follo ing topics:
◆ Special Features
◆ Printer Components
1
1

Special Features
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Samsung ML-1250 is a versatile, productive printer equipped
ith special features that ill improve print quality, giving you
a competitive edge. You can:
• You can print at 1200 dpi class. See page 5.12.
• Your printer prints 12 pages-per-minute.
• The PCL 6 printer language enables fast printing
performance.
Print with excellent quality and high speed
• Standard 150-sheet automatic feeder and a 1-sheet
manual feeder supports various sizes and types of paper.
• T o output locations: Select either the face-down output
tray or the face-up output slot for the most convenient
access.
Flexible paper handling
• If you select Toner Sa e mode, your printer ill use less
toner. See page 5.6.
• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper
(N-up printing). See page 5.7.
• One-touch last page printing is available in the Ready
mode. See page 5.21.
• The printer conser es electricity by automatically reducing
po er consumption hen it is not active.
• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Save your time and money

INTRODUCTION
1.2
• You can customize your documents by using Watermarks
such as “Confidential.” See page 5.14.
• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain
paper. See page 5.17.
• Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your
document are magnified and printed across the selected
sheet of paper. After the document has printed, trim off the
hite edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to form
a poster. See page 5.9.
Create professional documents
WORLD BEST
Dear ABC
Regards
• You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000.
• Your printer is compatible ith Linux, DOS, and Macintosh.
• The ML-1250 printer comes ith both Parallel and USB
interfaces.
Print in various environments
The ML-1250 is shipped ith 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.
Expand the printer capacity
Special Features

INTRODUCTION
1.3
Printer Components
Front View
Paper support
Face-down output
tray
Output le er
Paper output support
Front co er
Face-up output slot
Control panel
Automatic input
tray
Manual input
tray
Paper guides

INTRODUCTION
1.4
Inside View
Rear View
Power switch
Power receptacle Parallel port
USB port
Toner cartridge
Printer Components
Front co er

chapter
This chapter provides step by step information on setting up
your printer. Topics included in this chapter are:
◆STEP 1:Unpack Your Printer
◆STEP 2:Install the Toner Cartridge
◆STEP 3:Load Paper
◆STEP 4:Connect to the Computer ith a Parallel Cable
◆STEP 5:Turn on the Printer
◆STEP 6:Print a Demo Page!
◆STEP 7:Install the Printer Soft are
◆Installing Soft are from Diskette
2
2

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.1
Unpack Your Printer
11
Remove the printer and all accessories
from the packing carton. Make sure that
your printer has been packed ith the
follo ing items:
Notes:
• If any items are missing or damaged,
notify your dealer immediately.
• Components may differ from one
country to another.
Toner cartridge
Po er cord
CD-ROM*
* contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, the Adobe
Acrobat Reader program, and the Make Your Own Diskette
setup software.
22
Carefully remove all packing tapes from
the printer.
33
Attach the supplied paper output
support as sho n.
Setup Guide
Paper Output Support

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.2
11
Grasp both sides of the front cover and
open it by pulling it to ards you.
22
Remove the toner cartridge from its bag
and then remove the paper covering it.
Discard the paper.
33
Gently shake the cartridge from side to
side to evenly distribute the toner inside
the cartridge.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage, do not expose the
toner cartridge to light for more than a few
minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if
left exposed for more than a few minutes.
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off
with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold
water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
Install the Toner Cartridge

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.3
Note:When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of
approximately 2,500 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).
55
Grasp the handle and insert the
cartridge in the printer until it snaps
into place.
66
Close the front cover. Make sure that
the cover is securely closed.
44
Locate the cartridge slots inside the
printer, one on each side.
Install the Toner Cartridge

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.4
11
Pull the paper support on the automatic
input tray up, until it stops.
22
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.
33
Load a stack of paper into the automatic
input tray with the print side facing
up.
Load Paper

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.5
55
Adjust the paper guides to the idth of
the paper stack.
44
Do not load too much. This tray
holds up to 150 sheets.
Keep the paper belo this height
mark.
Load Paper
Notes:
• Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp.
• If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam.
• If you are needed to add more sheets of paper while printing, remove the
remaining paper from the tray at first. Then, reinsert them with the new
paper. Note that adding new paper into the remains in the tray may cause
paper jams or multiple feeding.

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.6
11
Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.
22
Plug the parallel printer cable into the
connector on the back of the printer.
Push the metal clips do n to fit inside
the notches on the cable plug.
33
Connect the other end of the cable to
the parallel interface port on your
computer, and tighten the scre s.
See your computer documentation if
you need help.
Connect to the Computer
with a Parallel Cable
To the parallel
port on PC
➜
If you are using a USB interface
Go to “Using Your Printer ith a USB Cable” on
page A.10.
Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer
requires a certified parallel cable.
You will need to buy the IEEE1284 compliant cable.