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:Loading 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 the 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 a 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 in 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––––––––––––––––––––––––7.20
Problem Solving
7
Printer Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1
Paper Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2
Installing USB driver in Windows ----––––––––––––––––––A.10
Using Your Printer with Macintosh––––––––––––––––––––A.17
Linux Driver nstallation–––––––––––––––––––––––––––A.24
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.
ATTENT ON - RAYONNEMENT LASER NV S BLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOS T ON DAN
GEREUSE AU FA SCEAU.
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STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONER NG FOR STRÅLEN.
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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
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 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.
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