Samsung ML-1430 User manual

User's Guide
SAMSUNG LASER PRINTER

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This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is
subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages,
direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.
© 2 2 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
• ML-143 Series and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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• All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations.

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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: Install 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: Install the Printer Software –––––––––––––––– 2.8
Installing USB driver in Windows ––––––––––– 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1
Printing on Transparencies –––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11
Printing on Preprinted Paper –––––––––––––––––––– 4.12
Printing on Card Stocks ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.13
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2
Setting Up Your Printer
3
Using Control Panel
4
Print Media

III
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––– 6.1
Cleaning the Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4
Maintaining Your Printer
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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 ––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.2
Printing in a Network Environment –––––––––––––––– 5.21
Printing Tasks
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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 ––––––––––––––––––––– 7.2
Common Macintosh Problems –––––––––––––––––––– 7.21
Common Linux Problems –––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.22
Proble Solving
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Printer Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1
Paper Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2
Using Your Printer with Macintosh ––––––––––––––––– A.1
Using Printer in Linux –––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.17
Appendix
INDEX

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Environ ental 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 I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product
conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
Class I 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 I 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.
CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER OPEN. DO
NOT OPEN THIS COVER.
VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT
DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DAN
GEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ATTENZIONE -RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA.
EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.
PRECAUCION -RADIACION LASER IVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE AL
RAYO.
ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER
UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN I
STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÄR
URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
Laser Safety State ent
Caution! Hot Surface. Avoid Contract.

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Ozone Safety
Power Saver
During normal operation, the Samsung ML-143 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.
If 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.
Environ ental and Safety Consideration

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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- 3 of the Industry 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”, ICES- 3 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.
Environ ental and Safety Consideration
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not express y approved by the manufacture
responsib e for comp iance cou d void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Fcc Regulations
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.
If 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.
• Increase 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.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
manual. If 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.
Radio Frequency E issions

VII
Declaration of Confor ity (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:
In 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 Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory
document (EG 2 1 121) 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.
Environ ental and Safety Consideration

Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1430 Series
printer! This chapter provides information on the following
topics
◆ Special Features
◆ Printer Components
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1
CHAPTER
Introduction
Introduction

1.1
INTRODUCTION
• 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
Special Features
Samsung ML-1430 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 14 pages-per-minute(A4 size),
15 pages-per-minute(Letter size).
Print with excellent quality and high speed

1.2
INTRODUCTION
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
WORLD BEST
Dear ABC
Regards
• You can print in indows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP.
• Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh.
• The ML-1430 Series printer comes with both Parallel and
USB interfaces.
Print in various environments

1.3
INTRODUCTION
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
Printer Components

1.4
INTRODUCTION
Power switch
Power receptacle
Parallel port
USB port
Toner cartridge
Front cover
Printer Components
nside View
Rear View

1.5
INTRODUCTION
Printer Components
Memo

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 USB driver in Windo s
2
2
CHAPTER
Setting Up
Your Printer
Setting Up
Your Printer

2.1
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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
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 ser’s Guide, the Adobe Acrobat
Reader program.

2.2
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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
fe minutes. Cover it ith a piece of
paper, if left exposed for more than a fe
minutes.
If toner gets on your clothing, ipe it off
ith a dry cloth and ash clothing in cold
ater. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
Install the Toner Cartrid e

2.3
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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 Cartrid e

2.4
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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.
Loadin Paper

2.5
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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.
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.
Load Paper