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

INTRODUCTION
1.3
Inside View
Rear View
Power switch
Power receptacle Parallel port
Printer Components
Front cover
Toner cartridge

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 with a Parallel Cable
◆STEP 5:Turn on the Printer
◆STEP 6:Print a Demo Page!
◆STEP 7:Install the Printer Software
2
2

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.1
Unpack Your Printer
1 Remove the printer and all accessories
from the packing carton. Make sure that
your printer has been packed with the
following items:
Toner cartridge Power cord
Paper Output Support
CD-ROM*
2 Carefully remove all packing tapes from
the printer.
3 Attach the supplied paper output
support as shown.
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 User’s Guide, the Adobe
Acrobat Reader program and the Make
Your Own Diskette setup software.
Printer cable

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.2
1 Grasp the front cover by both sides of
the cover and pull it toward 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 few
minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if
left exposed for more than a few minutes.
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off
with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold
water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
Install the Toner Cartridge

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.3
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 Cartridge

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.4
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.
Load Paper

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.5
5 Adjust the paper guides to the width of
the paper stack.
4 Do not load too much. This tray holds
up to 150 sheets.
Keep the paper below this height
mark.
Load Paper
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.

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.6
Connect to the Computer
with a Parallel Cable
1 Plug the power cord into the power
receptacle on the back of the printer.
2 Plug the other end into a properly
grounded AC outlet.
3 Turn on the power.
Turn on the Printer
To AC outlet
➜
1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.
2 Plug the parallel printer cable into the
connector on the back of the printer.
Push the metal clips down to fit inside
the notches on the cable plug.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to
the parallel interface port on your
computer, and tighten the screws.
See your computer documentation if
you need help.
To the parallel
port on PC
➜

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.7
As the printer powers up, all the printer
control panel lights turn on briefly. When
only the Data light remains on, press and
hold the Demo button.
Hold down the button for about 2 seconds
until all lights blink slowly, then release,
the demo page will print.
ML-4500
Excellent Performance, High Quality
Cost Saving, Convenience
Compatibility
The demo page provides a sample of the
print quality and helps you verify the
printer is printing correctly.
Print a Demo Page!
Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer
driver for some of the most popular Windows software
applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer
driver, which translates data from your application into data
that the printer understands.
Install the Printer Software
Verify the following:
• At least 16 MB or more of RAM is installed on your PC.
• There is at least 50 MB of free disk space on your PC.
• All applications are closed on your PC before beginning
installation.
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0.
Before Installing the Printer Software

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.8
1
Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will
start automatically.
If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:
Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe
in the Open box (where xis the drive letter for the CD-ROM
drive), then click OK.
Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM
Note: If the New Hardware
Found box appears during
the installation procedure,
click the x in the upper
right corner of the box,
or click Cancel.
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Install the Printer Software
2
When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate
language.
3
Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.