Samsung ML-4500 User manual

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I
Special Features –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
1.1
Printer Components
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.2
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:Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4
STEP 4:Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6
STEP 5:Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.6
STEP 6:Print a Demo Page! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7
STEP 7:Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7
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
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
–––––––––– 5.6
Setting Print Resolution –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.7
Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.8
Using Power Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9
Using Other Graphic Options ––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.10
Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.12
Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.13
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
Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– A.10
Linux Driver Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.13
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 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 Statement

IV
Ozone Safety
Power Saver
During normal operation, the Samsung ML-4500 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.
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.
Fcc Regulations
Radio Frequency Emissions
Environmental and Safety Consideration

V
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.
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-003 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-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
We, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea
declares sole responsibility that the
Samsung ML-4500 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 50082-Immunity:
IEC 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge
IEC 801-3 RF Radiated
IEC 801-4 Fast Transient/Burst
EN 60950-Safety
EC Declaration of Conformity
Environmental and Safety Consideration

Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-4500
printer! This chapter provides information on the
following topics:
◆ Special Features
◆ Printer Components
1
1

Special Features
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Samsung ML-4500 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 5.7.
• Your printer prints 8 pages-per-minute.
Print with excellent quality and high speed
• You can print in Window 95/98/2000/NT 4.0.
• Your printer is compatible with the Linux system.
Print in various environments
• 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
5.8.
• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper
(N-up printing). See page 5.6.
• One-touch last page printing is allowed in the Ready mode.
See page 5.12.
• 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
1.2
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