Samsung ML-5200A User manual

LASER PRINTER
User’s Guide
ML-5200A

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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.
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Unpacking –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1
Selecting a location ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1
Understanding the printer parts–––––––––––––––– 1.2
Installing the toner cartridge––––––––––––––––––– 1.4
Loading paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.6
Connecting the printer to your computer –––––––– 1.8
Attaching the power cord –––––––––––––––––––– 1.10
Printing a test page ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.11
Software installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.12
Installing printer driver –––––––––––––––––––––– 1.12
Installing printer utilities ––––––––––––––––––––– 1.16
Making an installation diskette–––––––––––––––– 1.18
Uninstalling the printer driver –––––––––––––––– 1.19
The Control Panel –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1
Selecting paper type and feed source ––––––––––– 2.3
Loading a stack of paper –––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4
Using the manual paper feeder –––––––––––––––– 2.8
Paper guidelines –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.10
Selecting your printer ––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.11
Printing a document –––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.12
Print settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.13
Printing on network printer –––––––––––––––––– 2.21
Remote Control Panel (only for DOS users)––––– 2.22
Contents
Chapter 1 Setting up your printer
Chapter 2 Operating your printer
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ii
FCC regulations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1
Canadian radio interference regulations –––––––– 5.1
EC declaration of conformity –––––––––––––––––– 5.2
Laser safety statement –––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.3
Safety information ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.4
Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.5
Index ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6
Resetting the printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1
Cleaning the printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.2
Managing the toner cartridge –––––––––––––––––– 3.3
Adding printer memory –––––––––––––––––––––– 3.6
Clearing paper jams –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1
Tips for avoiding paper jams –––––––––––––––––– 4.4
Fixing problems ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5
Before you call service ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11
Chapter 3 Maintenance
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 Appendix

Setting up
your printer
Chapter 1
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1.1
Setting up your printer
Unpacking
Take out the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Save the
carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the printer.
Make sure you have the following items:
• Toner cartridge
• Power cord
• Setup CD-ROM
• Paper exit tray
• This manual
• Centronics-compatible parallel interface cable
(IEEE 1284-compliant)
Notes: If you need help during setup, or if any items are missing or damaged,
notify your dealer immediately.
Selecting a location
Place your printer on a sturdy, level surface near your workstation. Leave
enough space around the printer so you can easily:
• open the printer cover
• load the paper
• retrieve the paper
• allow air circulation around the vents to prevent overheating
Do not place the printer:
• In direct sunlight
• Near heat sources or air conditioners
• In dusty or dirty environments
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Understanding the printer parts
Use figures on page 1.2 through page 1.3 to identify the main components
of your printer.
1.2Setting up your printer
Automatic paper feeder
Paper guides
Output lever
Face-down
output stacker
Paper exit tray
Face-up output slot
Control panel
Paper tray
Manual paper feeder
Front view
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1.3
Setting up your printer
Power switch
Power cord
connector
USB port
Front cover
Toner cartridge
Rear view
Inside
Printer cable
connector
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1.4 Setting up your printer
Installing the toner cartridge
1. To open the printer cover, hold the cover using both hands and
pull it toward you.
2. Unpack the toner cartridge, and carefully pull the sealing tape
completely out of cartridge.
3. Rotate the cartridge 2 or 3 times to redistribute toner.
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1.5
Setting up your printer
6. Close the cover.
5. Grasp the handle and slide the cartridge into the toner cartridge
slots until it drops into place.
4. Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer (one on each side).
Handle
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