Samsung ML-295 Series User manual

ML-295x Series
User’s Guide
Basic
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This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and
troubleshooting on windows.

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Contents
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1. Introduction
4Key benefits
6Features by models
7Useful to know
8About this user’s guide
9Safety information
15 Machine overview
19 Control panel overview
21 Turning on the machine
22 Installing the driver locally
23 Reinstalling the driver
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2. Menu overview and basic setup
25 Printing a demo page
26 Media and tray
37 Basic printing
3. Maintenance
43 Ordering supplies and accessories
44 Available supplies
45 Available maintenance parts
46 Redistributing toner
48 Replacing the toner cartridge
50 Cleaning the machine
4. Troubleshooting
54 Tips for avoiding paper jams
55 Clearing paper jams
61 Understanding the status LED
5. Appendix
64 Specifications
74 Regulatory information
84 Copyright

1. Introduction
This chapter provides information you need to know before using the
machine.
•Keybenefits 4
•Featuresbymodels 6
•Usefultoknow 7
• About this user’s guide 8
• Safety information 9
• Machine overview 15
• Control panel overview 19
• Turning on the machine 21
• Installing the driver locally 22
• Reinstalling the driver 23

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Key benefits
Environmentally friendly
• To save toner and paper, this machine supports Eco feature.
• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of
paper (see Advanced Guide).
• To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (double-
sided printing) (see Advanced Guide).
•To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity
by substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.
Print with excellent quality and speed
• You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective
output.
• Fast, on-demand printing.
- For single-side printing, 28 ppm (A4) or 29 ppm (Letter).
- For duplex printing, 14 ppm (A4) or 14 ppm (Letter).
Convenience
•Easy Capture Manager allows you to easily edit and print whatever
you captured using the Print Screen key on the keyboardG(see
Advanced Guide).
• Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Samsung Printer Status (or Smart
Panel) are a program that monitors and informs you of the machine’s
status and allows you to customize the machine’s settings (see
Advanced Guide).
•AnyWeb Print helps you screen-capture, preview, scrap, and print
the screen of Windows Internet Explorer more easily, than when you
use the ordinary program (see Advanced Guide).
Wide range of functionality and application support
• Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on
page 65).
• Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words,
such as “Confidential” (see Advanced Guide).

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Key benefits
• Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then
be taped together to form a poster (see Advanced Guide).
• You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on page 68).
• Your machine is equipped with a USB interface and/or a network interface.

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Features by models
Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country.
(: Included, : Optional, Blank: Not available)
Features ML-2950ND Series ML-2950DW Series ML-2950D Series
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 
Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX
wired LAN
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Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN 
IPv6  
Eco printing 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) 
Duplex (2-sided) printing 
Samsung Easy Printer Manager 
SyncThru™ Web Service  

Useful to know
The machine does not print.
• Open the print queue list and remove the document from
the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 38).
• Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the
driver locally" on page 22).
• Select your machine as your default machine in your
Windows.
Where can I purchase accessories or supplies?
• Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer.
• Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/
region to view product service information.
The status LED flashes or remains constantly on.
• Turn the product off and on again.
• Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual
and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the
status LED" on page 59).
A paper jam has occurred.
• Open and close the front door.
• Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this
manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing
paper jams" on page 55).
Printouts are blurry.
• The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner
cartridge.
• Try a different print resolution setting.
• Replace the toner cartridge.
Where can I download the machine’s driver?
• Visit www.samsung.com/printer to download the latest
machine’s driver, and install it on your system.

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1. Introduction
About this user’s guide
This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding
of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage.
• Read the safety information before using the machine.
• If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the
troubleshooting chapter.
• Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary
chapter.
• All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine
depending on its options or model you purchased.
• The screenshots in this user's guide may differ from your machine
depending on the machine’s firmware/driver version.
• The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows
7.
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Conventions
Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:
• Document is synonymous with original.
• Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.
• Machine refers to printer or MFP.
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General icons
Icon Text Description
Caution
Gives users information to protect the
machine from possible mechanical damage
or malfunction.
Note
Provides additional information or detailed
specification of the machine function and
feature.

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1. Introduction
Safety information
These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to
you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your
machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions
before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
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Important safety symbols
Explanation of all icons and signs used in this chapter
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Operating environment
Warning
Warning Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Caution Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
Do not attempt.
Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the
electrical outlet is not grounded.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not place anything on top of the machine (water,
small metal or heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.).
This could result in electric shock or fire.
• If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke,
makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor,
immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine.
• The user should be able to access the power outlet in
case of emergencies that might require the user to pull
the plug out.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.
Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be crushed by
a heavy object could result in electric shock or fire.

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1. Introduction
Caution
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Operating method
Caution
Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not
handle the plug with wet hands.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
During an electrical storm or for a period of non-
operation, remove the power plug from the electrical
outlet.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Be careful, the paper output area is hot.
Burns could occur.
If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet
appears damaged, unplug the machine from all
interface connections and request assistance from
qualified service personnel.
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do
not attempt to force it in.
Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this
could result in electric shock.
Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone
or PC interface cords.
This could result in electric shock or fire and/or injury to
your pet.
If the machine does not operate properly after these
instructions have been followed, unplug the machine
from all interface connections and request assistance
from qualified service personnel.
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing.
It can cause damage to the machine.
Be careful not to put your hand between the machine
and paper tray.
You may get injured.