User manual SAMSUNG ML-1610

[. . . ] All rights reserved. · ML-1200 Series and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co. , Ltd. · Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. · IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. · Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] Topics included in this chapter are: x Maintaining the Toner Cartridge x Cleaning the Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind. · Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. · Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge. · Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer. · To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minute. Toner cartridge life expectancy The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, a new toner cartridge lasts an average of 2, 500 pages. (The original toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an average of 1, 000 pages. ) Recycling toner cartridge After installing a new toner cartridge (see page 2. 2), follow the instructions included in the toner cartridge box to recycle the old cartridge. Saving toner To save toner, press the Toner Save button on the printer control panel. You can also enable the Toner Save Mode in the printer properties. Refer to "Using Toner Save Mode" on page 5. 6. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print quality. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6. 1 Toner Cartridge Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. · Check the print queue or print spooler to see if the printer has been paused. · Check the software application to insure you are using the proper printer driver and communication port. If the page is interrupted during printing, go to "Solving General Printing Problems" on page 7. 2. Press the Demo button to print a demo page. Check the demo page to see if it is printed correctly. Print a short document from a software application to verify that the computer and printer are connected and are communicating correctly. If completing the checklist does not resolve the printer problem , check the following troubleshooting sections. · "Solving General Printing Problems" on page 7. 2. · "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 7. 17. · "Common Windows Problems" on page 7. 20. PROBLEM SOLVING 7. 1 Solving General Printing Problems For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. Problem The printer does not print. Possible Cause The printer is not receiving power. Solution If no lights are on, check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and power source. Select Samsung ML-1200 Series as your default printer. The printer is not selected as the default printer. Check the printer for the following: · · · · · The printer cover is not closed. If printer system error occurs, contact a service representative. The printer may be in manual feed mode and out of paper. (The Paper light is on. ) The connection cable between the computer and the printer is not connected properly. [. . . ] · Urgent to print before any Normal priority job. · Print at: to print at the specific time you enter in the day and time in the fields to the right. · Put document on hold to hold the print job in the print queue until you are ready to release it. Turns background printing on or off. Paper Source Select the corresponding paper source. If Auto Select is set, the printer automatically selects the print media according to the following order: Manual Tray, Auto Tray. APPENDIX A. 23 Linux Driver Installation This Linux Configuration file is designed for the PrinThru compatible Samsung ML-1200 Series printer supports Linux Red Hat 6. 0 or higher, Mandrake, SuSE and etc. [. . . ]