Samsung ML-2551N User manual

SAMSUNG LASER PRINTER
User’s Guide
ML-2550 Series

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is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any
changes, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.
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organisations.

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C
ONTENTS
Chapter 1:
I
NTRODUCTION
Special Features .................................................. 1.2
Printer Components ............................................. 1.5
Front View ..................................................... 1.5
Rear View ...................................................... 1.6
Chapter 2: S
ETTING
U
P
Y
OUR
P
RINTER
Unpacking .......................................................... 2.2
Selecting a Location ........................................ 2.3
Installing the Toner Cartridge ................................ 2.4
Loading Paper ..................................................... 2.6
Changing the Paper Size in the Tray .................. 2.8
Connecting a Printer Cable ................................... 2.1
For Local Printing ........................................... 2.1
For Network Printing ...................................... 2.12
Turning the Printer On ......................................... 2.13
Printing a Demo Page .......................................... 2.14
Changing the Display Language ............................ 2.14
Installing Printer Software ................................... 2.15
Printer Driver Features ................................... 2.16
Installing Printer Software in Windows .............. 2.17
Installing the USB Driver in Windows 98/Me ...... 2.2
Chapter 3:
U
SING THE
C
ONTROL
P
ANEL
Understanding the Control Panel ............................ 3.2
Display .......................................................... 3.2
Buttons ......................................................... 3.3
Using Control Panel Menus .................................... 3.5
Accessing Control Panel Menus ......................... 3.5
Overview of Control Panel Menus ...................... 3.6
Information Menu ........................................... 3.7

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Paper Menu ................................................... 3.7
Layout Menu ................................................. 3.1
Graphics Menu .............................................. 3.12
Printer Menu ................................................. 3.13
Setup Menu .................................................. 3.13
PCL Menu ..................................................... 3.16
PostScript Menu ............................................ 3.17
EPSON Menu ................................................. 3.18
Network Menu ............................................... 3.19
Chapter 4:
U
SING
P
RINT
M
ATERIALS
Choosing Paper and Other Materials ....................... 4.2
Sizes and Capacities ....................................... 4.3
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials .......... 4.4
Selecting the Output Location ................................ 4.5
Printing to the Top Output Tray (Face down) ...... 4.5
Printing to the Rear Output Tray (Face up) ......... 4.6
Loading Paper ..................................................... 4.7
Using the Tray1 or the Optional Tray2 ............... 4.8
Using the Multi-Purpose Tray ............................ 4.8
Using the Manual Feed Mode ........................... 4.12
Printing on Envelopes .......................................... 4.14
Printing on Labels ............................................... 4.17
Printing on Transparencies ................................... 4.19
Printing on Preprinted Paper ................................. 4.21
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials .... 4.22
Chapter 5:
P
RINTING
T
ASKS
Printing a Document ............................................ 5.2
Cancelling a Print Job ...................................... 5.5
Using a Favorite Setting .................................. 5.6
Using Help ..................................................... 5.6
Setting Paper Properties ....................................... 5.7
Using the Toner Save Mode .................................. 5.9
Printing on Both Sides of Paper ............................. 5.11
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
(N-Up Printing) ................................................... 5.13
Printing the Reduced or Enlarged Document ........... 5.14
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size ...... 5.15
Printing Posters .................................................. 5.16
Printing Booklets ................................................ 5.17

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Using Watermarks .............................................. 5.18
Using an Existing Watermark ........................... 5.18
Creating a Watermark .................................... 5.19
Editing a Watermark ...................................... 5.2
Deleting a Watermark .................................... 5.2
Using Overlays ................................................... 5.21
What is an Overlay? ....................................... 5.21
Creating a New Page Overlay .......................... 5.21
Using a Page Overlay ..................................... 5.23
Deleting a Page Overlay ................................. 5.24
Setting Graphic Properties ................................... 5.25
Using Output Options .......................................... 5.28
Chapter 6: M
AINTAINING
Y
OUR PRINTER
Printing a Configuration Page ................................ 6.2
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge ............................. 6.3
Checking the Toner Remains ............................ 6.4
Redistributing Toner ........................................ 6.4
Replacing the Toner Cartridge .......................... 6.6
Cleaning the Printer ............................................. 6.7
Cleaning the Outside ....................................... 6.7
Cleaning the Inside ......................................... 6.7
Consumables and Replacement Parts .................... 6.1
Chapter 7:
S
OLVING
P
ROBLEMS
Troubleshooting Checklist ..................................... 7.2
Solving General Printing Problems .......................... 7.3
Clearing Paper Jams ............................................. 7.7
In the Paper Feed Area .................................... 7.7
Around the Toner Cartridge ............................. 7.1
In the Paper Exit Area .................................... 7.12
In the Duplex Area ......................................... 7.13
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams ........................... 7.14
Solving Print Quality Problems .............................. 7.15
Understanding Display Messages .......................... 7.2
Common Windows Problems ................................ 7.22
Common Macintosh Problems ............................... 7.23
Problems in the Chooser ................................. 7.23
Printing Errors ............................................... 7.23
Troubleshooting PS Errors .................................... 7.24
Common Linux Problems ..................................... 7.25
Common DOS Problem ........................................ 7.27

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Appendix A: U
SING
Y
OUR
P
RINTER WITH A
M
ACINTOSH
Installing Software for Macintosh ........................... A.2
Creating a Desktop Printer .................................... A.4
Creating a Desktop Printer for the SPL Driver ..... A.4
Creating a Desktop Printer for the PS Driver ....... A.4
Printing a Document ............................................ A.6
Using Advanced Printing Features .......................... A.8
Appendix B:
U
SING
W
INDOWS
P
OST
S
CRIPT
D
RIVER
Installing PPD Files .............................................. B.2
Reinstalling the PS Driver (Windows 2 /XP) .... B.4
Uninstalling the PS Driver ................................ B.5
Using PS Printer Driver Features ............................ B.6
Accessing Printer Properties ............................. B.6
Appendix C:
U
SING
Y
OUR
P
RINTER IN
L
INUX
Installing the Printer Driver ................................... C.2
System Requirements ..................................... C.2
Installing the Printer Driver .............................. C.2
Changing the Printer Connection Method ............ C.6
Uninstalling the Printer Driver ........................... C.7
Using the Configuration Tool ................................. C.8
Changing LLPR Properties ................................... C.1
Appendix D: P
RINTING
F
ROM
DOS A
PPLICATIONS
About the Remote Control Panel ............................ D.2
Installing the Remote Control Panel ....................... D.2
Uninstalling the Remote Control Panel ............... D.3
Selecting Print Settings ........................................ D.4
Starting the Remote Control Panel .................... D.4
Using the Remote Control Panel Tabs ................ D.5

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Appendix E: U
SING
Y
OUR
P
RINTER ON
A NETWORK
About Sharing the Printer on a Network .................. E.2
Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer ........................ E.3
In Windows 9x/Me .......................................... E.3
In Windows NT 4. /2 /XP ............................ E.4
Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer ................. E.5
Configuring Network Parameters on the
Control Panel ................................................. E.6
Appendix F:
PROGRAMME INSTALLING PRINTER
OPTIONS
Precautions When Installing Printer Options ............. F.2
Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs .................. F.3
Removing the Memory or PS DIMM .................... F.6
Installing a Network or Serial Interface Card ............ F.6
Installing an Optional Paper Tray .......................... F.1
Appendix G:
SPECIFICATIONS
Printer Specifications ............................................ G.2
Paper Specifications ............................................. G.3
Overview ....................................................... G.3
Supported Sizes of Paper ................................. G.4
Guidelines for Using Paper ............................... G.5
Paper Specifications ........................................ G.6
Paper Output Capacity ..................................... G.6
Printer and Paper Storage Environment ............. G.7
Envelopes ...................................................... G.8
Labels ......................................................... G.1
Transparencies ............................................. G.1

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Environmen al and Safe y Considera ion
Laser Safe y S a emen
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.
When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:

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Ozone Safe y
During normal operation, this machine 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 contact
your nearest Samsung dealer.
Power Saver
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.
Recycling
Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this
product in an environmentally responsible manner.
Radio Frequency Emissions
FCC regula ions
This device 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:
1. Reposition the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Canadian Radio In erference Regula ions
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.
Uni ed S a es of America
Federal Communica ions Commission (FCC)
Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication
devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer
system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the
system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United
States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label.
The FCC has set a general guideline of 2 cm (8 inches) separation between the
device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include
extremities). This device should be used more than 2 cm (8 inches) from the body
when wireless devices are on. The power output of the wireless device (or devices),
which may be embedded in your printer, is well below the RF exposure limits as set
by the FCC.
This transmitter must not be collocated or operation in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any
way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use
it. Contact manufacturer for service.
FCC S a emen for Wireless LAN use:
“While installing and operating this transmitter and antenna combination
the radio frequency exposure limit of 1mW/cm2 may be exceeded at
distances close to the antenna installed. Therefore, the user must
maintain a minimum distance of 2 cm from the antenna at all times.
This device can not be colocated with another transmitter and
transmitting antenna.”