Samsung ML-4500 Bedienungsanleitung

INTRODUCTION1.2Printer ComponentsFront ViewPaper supportFace-down outputtrayOutput leverPaper output supportFront coverFace-up output slotControl pan

INDEXIIMmanual input trayloading paper 4.5paper source setting 5.3multiple pages on one sheet, print 5.6Nnetwork, setup 5.13n-up print

INDEXIIIproblem, solvingchecklist 7.1common windows problems 7.19error messages 7.17general 7.2paper jam 7.6print quality 7.11

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INTRODUCTION1.3Inside ViewRear ViewPower switchPower receptacleParallel portPrinter ComponentsFront coverToner cartridge

This chapter provides step by step information on setting upyour printer. Topics included in this chapter are:◆STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer◆STEP 2: Ins

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.1Unpack Your Printer1Remove the printer and all accessoriesfrom the packing carton. Make sure thatyour printer has been packe

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.21Grasp the front cover by both sides ofthe cover and pull it toward you to open.2Remove the toner cartridge from its bagand

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.3Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately2,500 pages (1,000 pages for

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.41Pull the paper support on the automaticinput tray up, until it stops.2Before loading the paper, flex the sheetsback and for

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.55Adjust the paper guides to the width ofthe paper stack.4Do not load too much. This tray holdsup to 150 sheets.Keep the pape

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.6Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable1Plug the power cord into the powerreceptacle on the back of the printer.2Plug

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.7As the printer powers up, all the printercontrol panel lights turn on briefly. Whenonly the Data light remains on, press and

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SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.81Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation willstart automatically.If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:S

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.9Install the Printer Software4The Welcome window opens. Click Next.5The files are copied into the appropriate directory.6Clic

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.10Install the Printer SoftwareIf you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive,you can use Make diskette utility in

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.11Install the Printer Software• Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer andthe printer. Turn on the printer,

This chapter describes how to use the printer’s controlpanel. It provides information on the following topics:◆ Control Panel Buttons◆ Control Panel L

USING CONTROL PANEL3.1Control Panel ButtonsThe printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo.DemoClean the inside of the printerPress

USING CONTROL PANEL3.2Control Panel ButtonsCancel/ReprintReprint last page of the jobPress Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panellights blink

USING CONTROL PANEL3.3Control Panel LightsThe control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the Error light is on, the printeris experi

This chapter will help you understand what kind of paperyou can use with the Samsung ML-4500 printer and how toproperly load paper in the different pa

PRINT MEDIA4.1Choosing Paper and Other MediaYou can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper,envelopes, labels, transparencies, card sto

ISpecial Features –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1.1Printer Components ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1.2Control Panel Buttons ––––––––––––––––––––––

PRINT MEDIA4.2Choosing Paper and Other MediaPlain PaperLetter (8.5 x 11 in.)Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)A4 (210 x 297 mm)A5 (148 x

When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other specialmedia, keep these guidelines in your mind:• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled,

PRINT MEDIA4.4Selecting the Output LocationThe printer has two output locations: the face-up output slot and the face-down outputtray. You can select

PRINT MEDIA4.5Loading PaperThe automatic input tray holds 150 sheets of plain paper and5 sheets of special media. See “Media Sizes and Capacities” onp

PRINT MEDIA4.6Loading Paper4Print the document.3When you print a document, you mustselect Manual for Paper Source fromthe software application, and th

PRINT MEDIA4.7Printing on EnvelopesGuidelines• Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in theinput tray, make sur

PRINT MEDIA4.84Push the output lever down.5When you print on envelopes, configurethe paper source, type and sizeproperly in the software application.

PRINT MEDIA4.9Printing on Heavy PaperGuidelines• Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m2). For cotton papers, you can use24 lb paper. The

PRINT MEDIA4.10Printing on LabelsGuidelines• Only use labels recommended for laser printers.• Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate f

PRINT MEDIA4.11Printing on TransparenciesGuidelines• Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers.• Make sure that the transparencies

IIMaintaining Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1Cleaning the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4Maintaining Your Printer6Printing a

PRINT MEDIA4.12Printing on Preprinted Paper1Load letter-heads into the input tray you want to use with the design faceup, bottom edge toward theprinte

PRINT MEDIA4.13Printing on Card Stocks2Push the output lever down.1Load print media in the input tray youwant to use with print side up, shortedge fir

This chapter explains your printing options and give commonprinting tasks.Topics included in this chapter are:◆ Printing a Document◆ Printing Multiple

PRINTING TASKS5.1Printing a DocumentThe following procedure describes the steps required forprinting from various Windows applications. The exact step

PRINTING TASKS5.2Printing a Document3To take advantage of the printer features provided by yourML-4500 printer, click Properties in the application’s

PRINTING TASKS5.3Printing a Document4Make sure the Paper Source is set to Auto Select. If thepaper source is set to Auto Select, the printerautomatica

PRINTING TASKS5.45Click the other tabs on the top of the Properties dialog boxto access other features, if needed.6When you complete the print setting

PRINTING TASKS5.5Printing a DocumentThere are two ways to cancel print job.To stop a print job from your printerPress the Cancel/Reprint button on the

PRINTING TASKS5.6You can select the number of pages you want to print on asingle sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than onepage per sheet, t

PRINTING TASKS5.73Click OK, then start printing. Setting Print ResolutionYou can select the print resolution between 600 dpi and 300dpi. The higher th

IIIEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationThe printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1Subchapter J for

PRINTING TASKS5.8Using Toner Save ModeToner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on eachpage. Selecting this option will extend the life of

PRINTING TASKS5.9Using Power Save ModeYou can save power consumption when the printer is idle bydetermining the length of time the printer waits after

PRINTING TASKS5.10Use the following options to adjust the print quality for yourspecific printing needs when you access the printer properties.See pag

PRINTING TASKS5.11Using Other Graphic PropertiesWith this option checked, you can optimize the print quality fora low pressure area, such as a high gr

PRINTING TASKS5.12Reprinting the Last PageThe Samsung ML-4500 printer’s memory keeps always the lastpage of the last job. If you canceled a print job

PRINTING TASKS5.13Printing on a Network EnvironmentIf you work in a network environment, you can connect yourML-4500 printer directly to a selected co

PRINTING TASKS5.141Right-click Start, and select Explorer.2Open your network folder in the left column.3Right-click the shared name, and select Captur

This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality andeconomical printing and information for maintaining the tonercartridge and the printer. Topics i

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.1Maintaining Toner CartridgeTo get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the followingguidelines in your mind.• Do not rem

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.2Toner CartridgeWhen toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able totemporarily improve

IVOzone SafetyPower SaverDuring normal operation, the Samsung ML-4500 printer producesozone. the ozone produced does not present a hazard to theoperat

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.3Toner Cartridge4Reinsert the toner cartridge into theprinter. Be sure that the toner cartridgesnaps in its place.5Firmly cl

MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER6.4Cleaning the PrinterTo maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below every time the toner cartridgeis replac

3Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from thetray and prints out a cleaning sheet with the dust or tonerparticles on it.MAINTAINING Y

This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if youencounter a printer error. It provides information on thefollowing topics:◆ Troubleshootin

PROBLEM SOLVING7.1Troubleshooting ChecklistIf the printer is not working properly, complete the following checklist in order. If the printerdoes not p

PROBLEM SOLVING7.2Solving General Printing ProblemsProblemThe printer does notprint.Possible CauseThe printer is notreceiving power.Your printer is no

PROBLEM SOLVING7.3Solving General Printing ProblemsProblemThe printer does notprint. (continued)Printer selects mediafrom the wrongpaper source.Paper

PROBLEM SOLVING7.4Solving General Printing ProblemsProblemHalf of the page isblank.The paper keepsjamming.The printer prints,but the text iswrong, gar

PROBLEM SOLVING7.5Solving General Printing ProblemsProblemThe printer prints, butthe text is wrong,garbled, or incomplete.(continued) Pages print, but

PROBLEM SOLVING7.6Clearing Paper JamsOccasionally, paper can become jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include:• The paper tray is loaded i

VDo not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in themanual. If such changes or modifications should be made, y

PROBLEM SOLVING7.7Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. It iseasier to remove such jams from the i

PROBLEM SOLVING7.8Clearing Paper Jams2 Open and close the front cover toresume printing.Note: If the Paper and the Error lightsdo not turn off, there

PROBLEM SOLVING7.9Clearing Paper Jams4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and closethe front cover. Printing can beresumed.3 Gently pull the paper toward yo

PROBLEM SOLVING7.10Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsBy selecting correct paper types and loading them properly,you should be able to avoid most paper jams.

PROBLEM SOLVING7.11ProblemSolutionSolving Print Quality ProblemsGeneral print quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below.• Redist

PROBLEM SOLVING7.12Solving Print Quality ProblemsProblemSolution• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,the paper is too moist or t

PROBLEM SOLVING7.13ProblemSolutionIf the amount of background toner shading becomesunacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear thecondition:•

PROBLEM SOLVING7.14Solving Print Quality ProblemsProblemSolution• If characters are improperly formed, producing hollowimages, the paper stock may be

PROBLEM SOLVING7.15ProblemSolutionSolving Print Quality Problems• Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperatureand humidity will cause paper

PROBLEM SOLVING7.16ProblemSolutionCharacter voids are white areas within the parts ofcharacters that should be solid black:• If you are using transpar

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

PROBLEM SOLVING7.17When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate error messages by theindicator lights. Find the light patter

PROBLEM SOLVING7.18Troubleshooting Error MessagesWhile printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is waiting the Demobutton to be pressed.• Press t

PROBLEM SOLVING7.19Common Windows ProblemsNote: Refer to Microsoft Windows 9x or NT 4.0 documentation that came with your PC forfurther information on

This appendix provides information on the following topics:◆ Printer Specifications◆ Paper Specifications◆ Installing Software from Diskette◆ Linux Dr

APPENDIXA.1Printer SpecificationsItemSpecification and DescriptionPrint Speed8 PPMResolution 600 dpiFirst Printing TimeWarmUp TimeLess than 18 seconds

APPENDIXA.2Paper SpecificationsThis printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheetpaper (including up to 100 % recycled fiber content paper),en

APPENDIXA.3PaperLetterDimensions8.5 ✕11 in. (216 ✕279 mm)16 to 24 lb Bond (60 to 105 g/m2)• 150 sheets of 20 lbBond (75 g/m2)paper for theautomatic in

APPENDIXA.4Paper SpecificationsFor best results, use conventional 90 g/m2(24 lb) paper. Make sure the paper is of goodquality, and free of cuts, nicks

APPENDIXA.5Paper SpecificationsCategoryAcid ContentSpecifications5.5 ~ 8.0 pHCaliper.094 ~ .18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils)Curl in ReamCut Edge ConditionsFusin

APPENDIXA.6Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should beat or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid.Remember that paper is hy

Special FeaturesINTRODUCTION1.1Samsung ML-4500 is a versatile, productive printer equippedwith special features that improve print quality, giving you

APPENDIXA.7Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can varyconsiderably, not only between manufacturers, but also withina box from the

APPENDIXA.8Double side-seams construction has vertical seams at both endsof the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may bemore likely to w

APPENDIXA.9When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:• Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200 °C (392 °F), the p

APPENDIXA.10Installing Software from DisketteIf you do not have a CD-ROM drive and if you have accessto another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can

APPENDIXA.114The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears.Select the floppy disk drive you will use to insert thediskette. 5Click Copy all disk images.If you

APPENDIXA.127If you have more than one disk, insert the next disk andclick Yes. 8When copying to diskettes has been completed, clickClose in the Copy

APPENDIXA.13This Linux driver is designed for PrinThru compatibleSamsung ML-4500 Series printer and supports Linux RedHat 6.0 or higher and Intel Linu

APPENDIXA.14Linux Driver Installation2. Install the Ghostscript.3. Install setup script.To update the ghostscript:1Change to the directory where the g

APPENDIXA.15GNU Ghostscript software, in directory /linux/gs5.10 and /linux/gs5.50 on this CD isCopyright (C) 1999 Aladdin Enterprise, Menlo Park, Cal

INDEXIINDEXAaltitude correction 5.11automatic input trayloading paper 4.5paper source setting 5.3Ccancel, print job 5.5Cancel/Reprint