Samsung ML-6040 User manual

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I
Special Features ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1
Printer Components –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3
Control Panel Buttons ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1
Control Panel Lights ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.3
Contents
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 ––––––––––––– 2.7
STEP 5: Turn on the Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7
STEP 6: Print a Demo Page! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.8
STEP 7: Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.9
Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.15
Choosing Paper and Other Media ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1
Selecting the Output Tray –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.4
Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.6
Printing on Envelopes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9
Printing on Heavy Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11
Printing on Labels –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.12
Printing on Transparencies –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.13
Printing on Preprinted Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.14
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media –––––––––––––––––– 4.15
1
2
Setting Up Your Printer
3
Using the Control Panel
4
Print Media
Introduction

II
Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1
Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6
Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) ––––––––– 5.7
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) –– 5.10
Scaling Your Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11
Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size ––––––––––––––– 5.12
Printing Booklets ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.13
Printing Posters –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.16
Setting Graphic Properties –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.18
Printing Watermarks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.21
Using Page Overlay ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.24
Printing on a Network Environment –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.28
Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.30
Printing Tasks
5
Maintaining Toner Cartridge –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1
Cleaning the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4
Maintaining Your Printer
6
Troubleshooting Checklist –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.1
Solving General Printing Problems –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.2
Clearing Paper Jams ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.6
Solving Print Quality Problems ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.14
Troubleshooting Error Messages –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.19
Common Windows Problems ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.21
Problem Solving
7
Printer Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1
Paper Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable ––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.10
Using Your Printer with Macintosh –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.16
Linux Driver Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.23
Appendix
INDEX

III
Environmental and Safety Consideration
Laser Safety Statement
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.

IV
Ozone Safety
During normal operation, the ML-6040 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 contact
your nearest Samsung dealer.
Power Saver
Radio Frequency Emissions
Environmental and Safety Consideration
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.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
1. Product Name : Laser Printer
2. Model Number : Samsung ML-6040
3. FCC Rules : TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15 CLASS B
4. Operating Environment : FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
5. FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 FCC rules. Operating 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 can any cause undesired operation.

V
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
6. Information to User
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) Reorient or relocate 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.
Party Responsible for Product Compliance
Samsung Electronics America
American QA Lab
85 West Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134
Environmental and Safety Consideration

VI
We, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea
declares sole responsibility that the
Samsung ML-6040 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 55024-EMS:
EN 6100-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge
EN 6100-4-3 RF Electromagnetic Field
EN 6100-4-4 Fast transients
EN 6100-4-5 Surges
EN 6100-4-6 RF Common mode
EN 6100-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions
EN 60950-Safety
EC Declaration of Conformity
Environmental and Safety Consideration

Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-6040 printer!
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
◆ Special Features
◆ Printer Components
1
1

Special Features
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Your new Samsung ML-6040 printer is 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 5.18.
• Your printer can print 12 pages-per-minute.
• Customize your documents by using Watermarks such as
“Confidential.” See page 5.21.
• You can print Booklets. This feature enables you to easily
print the pages required to create books. Once printed, all
you have to do is fold and staple the pages. See page 5.13.
• You can print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of
your document are magnified and printed across the selected
sheet of paper. After the document has printed, trim off the
white edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to form
a poster. See page 5.16.
Create professional documents
Print with excellent quality and high speed
9
8
• Standard 270-sheet input tray (Auto Tray) supports all
standard sizes of paper.
• A 1-sheet Manual Tray supports envelopes, labels,
transparencies, custom-sized media, postcards, and heavy
paper.
• Your printer has two output trays: Select either the top face-
down output or the rear face-up output tray for the most
convenient access.
• You can use a straight-through paper path from the Manual
Tray to the rear output tray.
Flexible paper handling

INTRODUCTION
1.2
Special Features
• You can use the Toner Save mode to save toner supply.
See page 5.6.
• Your printer allows you to print on both sides of the paper to
save paper (Manual Duplexing). See page 5.7.
• Your printer allows you to print multiple pages on a single
sheet of paper to save paper (N-Up printing).
See page 5.10.
• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain
paper (Page Overlay). See page 5.24.
• One-touch last page printing is available when the printer
is in ready mode. See page 5.30.
• The Samsung ML-6040 printer meets Energy Star guidelines
for energy efficiency.
Save time and money
• You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT 4.0.
• Your printer supports Linux and Macintosh.
• ML-6040 printer comes with Parallel and USB interface.
Print in various environments

Printer Components
INTRODUCTION
1.3
Front View
Control panel
Top output tray
Paper level
indicator
(Inside)
(Face down output )
(Face up output)
Top cover
Auto Tray
(270-sheet paper feeder)
Manual Tray
Rear View
Power switch
Rear output tray door
Power receptacle
Parallel port
USB port
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
◆Installing Software from Diskette
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:
Notes:
• If any items are missing or damaged,
notify your dealer immediately.
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Toner cartridge Setup Guide
Power cord
CD-ROM*
IEEE 1284-compliant
printer cable
* contains printer
software, User’s
Guide, Adobe
Acrobat Reader and
Make Installation
Diskette setup
software.
2
Carefully remove all packing tapes from
the printer.

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.2
1
Open the top cover lid. Pull up on the
handle to open the lid.
2
Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag.
Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects
as they might scratch the drum of the
cartridge.
3
Locate the sealing tape at the end of the
toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape
completely out of the cartridge. Discard
the tape.
4
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
Handle

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.3
Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of
approximately 6,000 pages (3,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the
printer).
6
Grasp the handle and insert the
cartridge in the printer until it snaps in
place.
7
Close the top cover. Make sure that the
cover is securely closed.
5
Locate the cartridge slots inside the
printer, one on each side.
Install the Toner Cartridge

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.4
1
Pull the paper tray out of the printer.
3
Load paper with the print side facing
down.
Make sure that all four corners are flat
in the tray.
2
Push down on the metal paper lift plate to
lock it in place.
Load Paper

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.5
5
Slide the tray back into the printer.
Note: If you want to change the paper
size in tray, refer to “To Change Paper
Size in Tray” below.
1
Adjust the tray for different paper sizes
by sliding the appropriate paper length
guide to the desired position.
To Change Paper Size in Tray
Load Paper
4
Make sure that the stack goes under the
metal retaining clip and the plastic
tabs on the end guides. Pay attention to
the paper limit mark on the left inside
wall of the tray. Paper overloading may
cause paper jams.
A
A

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.6
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 a paper jam.
2
After loading paper, squeeze the width
guide as shown and slide it to the left
until it lightly touches the paper stack.
Load Paper
• For legal, folio, or paper, use the the
back guide.
• For letter, executive, A4, JIs B5, A5, or
A6 size paper, use the the front and
back guide.

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
2.7
1
Make sure that 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.
Connect to the Computer
with a Parallel Cable
➞To the parallel
port on PC
If you are using a USB interface
Go to “Using Your Printer with a USB Cable” on
page A.10.
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