Samsung ML-1200 Series 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 Stocks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.13
Using Page Overlay ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.16
Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.20
Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.21
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 –––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.19
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
Linux Driver nstallation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.23
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.
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NOT OPEN TH S COVER.
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DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
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GEREUSE AU FA SCEAU.
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UDE AF FUNKT ON. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLN NG.
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STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONER NG FOR STRÅLEN.
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VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUK TUS OH TETTAESSA OLET ALTT NA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTE LYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
Laser Safety Statement

IV
Ozone Safety
Power Saver
During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1200 Series 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.
Environmental and Safety Consideration

V
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
Environmental and Safety Consideration
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
We,
SAMSUNG ELECTRON CS CO., LTD.
#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea
or
SHANDONG SAMSUNG TELECOMMUN CAT ONS CO., LTD
Jinzhou Road, Weihai Hi-Tech. DZ Shandong Province, China
declare sole responsibility that the
Samsung ML-1200 Series 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
the European Communities:
EN 50081-Emissions:
EN 55022 Radiated, Class B
EN 55022 Conducted, Class B
EN 61000-3-2 Power Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 55024-EMS:
EN 6100-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge
EN 6100-4-3 RF EM Field
EN 6100-4-4 Fast Transient
EN 6100-4-5 Surges
EN 6100-4-6 RF Common mode
EN 6100-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field
EN 6100-4-11 Voltage Dips and nterruptions
EN 60950-Safety
EC Declaration of Conformity
Environmental and Safety Consideration

chapter
Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1200
Series printer! This chapter provides information on the
following topics:
◆ Special eatures
◆ Printer Components
1
1

Special Features
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Samsung ML-1200 Series is a versatile, productive printer
equipped with special features that improve print quality,
giving you a competitive edge. You can:
• You can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.11.
• Your printer prints 12 pages-per-minute.
Print with excellent quality and high speed
• Standard 150-sheet automatic input tray and a 1-sheet
manual input tray support various sizes and types of paper.
• Two output locations: Select either the face-down output
tray or the face-up output slot for the most convenient
access.
Handle paper flexibly
• You can use Toner Save mode to 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 allowed in the Ready mode.
See page 5.20.
• The printer automatically conserves electricity by
substantially reducing power consumption when not printing.
• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Save your time and money

INTRODUCTION
1.21.2
• You can print in Window 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000.
• Your printer is compatible with the Linux system.
Print in various environments
Special Features
• You can customize your documents by using atermarks
such as “Confidential.” See page 5.13.
• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain
paper. See page 5.16.
• 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
white edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to form
a poster. See page 5.9.
Create professional documents
• You can print in indows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000.
• Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh.
• The ML-1200 Series printer comes with both Parallel
(ML-1210 Only) and USB interfaces.
Print in various environments

INTRODUCTION
1.3
Printer Components
Front View
Paper support
Face-down output
tray
Output lever
Paper output support
Front cover
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
(ML-1210 Only)
USB port
Toner cartridge
Printer Components
Front cover

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
(ML-1210 Only)
◆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
1 Remove the printer and all accessories
from the packing carton. Make sure
that your printer has been packed ith
the follo ing items:
Toner cartridge Po er cord
Paper Output Support
CD-ROM*
USB Cable
(ML-1220M Only)
2 Carefully remove all packing tapes from
the printer.
3 Attach the supplied paper output
support as sho n.
Setup Guide
Notes:
• If any items are missing or damaged,
notify your dealer immediately.
• Components may differ from one
country to another.
• The CD-ROM contains the printer
driver, the User’s Guide, the Adobe
Acrobat Reader program and the Make
Your Own Diskette setup software.

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.2
1 Grasp the front cover by both sides of
the cover and pull it to ard you to
open.
2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag
and remove the paper covering the toner
cartridge completely out of the cartridge.
Discard the paper.
3 Gently shake the cartridge from side to
side to distribute the toner evenly 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).
5 Grasp the handle and insert the
cartridge in the printer until it snaps
into place.
6 Close the front cover. Make sure that
the cover is securely closed.
4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the
printer, one on each side.
Install the Toner Cartridge

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.4
1 Pull the paper support on the automatic
input tray up, until it stops.
2 Before loading the paper, flex the sheets
back and forth to loosen them, then fan
them.
Tap the edges of the stack on a table top
to straighten them to prevent paper
jams.
3 Load a stack of paper into the automatic
input tray with the print side facing
up.
Load Paper

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.5
5 Adjust the paper guides to the idth of
the paper stack.
4 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
Connect to the Computer with a
Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only)
1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.
2 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.
3 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.
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.