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Contents 1 Introduction Special Features 1.1 Printer Components 1.3 2 Setting Up Your Printer STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer 2.1 STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge 2.2 STEP 3: Loading Paper 2.4 STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ----- 2.6 STEP 5: Turn on the Printer 2.7 STEP 6: Print a Demo Page 2.7 STEP 7: Install the Printer Software 2.8 ...
Contents 1 Introduction Special Features 1.1 Printer Components 1.3 2 Setting Up Your Printer STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer 2.1 STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge 2.2 STEP 3: Loading Paper 2.4 STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ----- 2.6 STEP 5: Turn on the Printer 2.7 STEP 6: Print a Demo Page 2.7 STEP 7: Install the Printer Software 2.8 ...
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... Properties 5.11 Printing Watermarks 5.13 Using Page Overlay 5.16 Reprinting the Last Page 5.20 Printing in a Network Environment 5.21 6 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 6.1 Cleaning the Printer 6.4 7 Problem Solving 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...
... Properties 5.11 Printing Watermarks 5.13 Using Page Overlay 5.16 Reprinting the Last Page 5.20 Printing in a Network Environment 5.21 6 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 6.1 Cleaning the Printer 6.4 7 Problem Solving 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...
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Inside View Toner cartridge Rear View Printer Components Front cover Power switch Power receptacle USB port Parallel port (ML-1210 Only) INTRODUCTION 1.4
Inside View Toner cartridge Rear View Printer Components Front cover Power switch Power receptacle USB port Parallel port (ML-1210 Only) INTRODUCTION 1.4
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x STEP 7: Install the Printer Software x Installing Software from Diskette Topics included in this chapter are: x STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer x STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge x STEP 3: Load Paper x STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only) x STEP 5: Turn on setting up your printer. 2chapter This chapter provides step by step information on the Printer x STEP 6: Print a Demo Page!
x STEP 7: Install the Printer Software x Installing Software from Diskette Topics included in this chapter are: x STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer x STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge x STEP 3: Load Paper x STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only) x STEP 5: Turn on setting up your printer. 2chapter This chapter provides step by step information on the Printer x STEP 6: Print a Demo Page!
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...; If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from the packing carton. Toner cartridge CD-ROM* Setup Guide Power cord Paper Output Support USB Cable (ML-1220M Only) 2 Carefully remove all accessories from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver...
...; If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from the packing carton. Toner cartridge CD-ROM* Setup Guide Power cord Paper Output Support USB Cable (ML-1220M Only) 2 Carefully remove all accessories from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver...
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...a piece of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes. Install the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from side to side to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a ...dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Discard the paper. 3 Gently shake the cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge completely out of the cartridge. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose ...
...a piece of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes. Install the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from side to side to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a ...dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Discard the paper. 3 Gently shake the cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge completely out of the cartridge. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose ...
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4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.3 Make sure that is securely closed. 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 the cover is shipped with the printer). Install the Toner Cartridge 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place. 6 Close the front cover.
4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.3 Make sure that is securely closed. 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 the cover is shipped with the printer). Install the Toner Cartridge 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place. 6 Close the front cover.
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... the Graphic tab, and select the Toner Save Mode option. There are two ways to use less toner on the control panel of your toner cartridge and reduce your software application, access the printer properties. You have the following options: • Printer Setting: If you select this option, this feature from...
... the Graphic tab, and select the Toner Save Mode option. There are two ways to use less toner on the control panel of your toner cartridge and reduce your software application, access the printer properties. You have the following options: • Printer Setting: If you select this option, this feature from...
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Topics included in this chapter are: x Maintaining the Toner Cartridge x Cleaning the Printer 6chapter This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and printer.
Topics included in this chapter are: x Maintaining the Toner Cartridge x Cleaning the Printer 6chapter This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and printer.
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...Toner Save button on the amount of 1,000 pages.) Recycling toner After installing a new toner cartridge (see page 2.2), follow the cartridge instructions included in mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for more than a few minute. You can also enable the ... Toner Save Mode" on page 5.6. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner cartridge depends on the printer control panel. Toner cartridge life expectancy The life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will be lit. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.1 The printer...
...Toner Save button on the amount of 1,000 pages.) Recycling toner After installing a new toner cartridge (see page 2.2), follow the cartridge instructions included in mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for more than a few minute. You can also enable the ... Toner Save Mode" on page 5.6. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner cartridge depends on the printer control panel. Toner cartridge life expectancy The life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will be lit. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.1 The printer...
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... not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to open. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Hot water sets toner into the printer. Note: If the toner gets on a printed page. CAUTION: • ...Avoid reaching too far into fabric. 6.2 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Toner Cartridge Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in...
... not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to open. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Hot water sets toner into the printer. Note: If the toner gets on a printed page. CAUTION: • ...Avoid reaching too far into fabric. 6.2 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Toner Cartridge Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in...
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If the print remains light Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See "Install the Toner Cartridge" on page 2.2. Insure the toner cartridge snaps into the printer. Toner Cartridge MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.3 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into place. 5 Firmly close the cover.
If the print remains light Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See "Install the Toner Cartridge" on page 2.2. Insure the toner cartridge snaps into the printer. Toner Cartridge MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.3 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into place. 5 Firmly close the cover.
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...quality problems. Cleaning the Outside Wipe the outside surface of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge ). This buildup can damage the printer. • While cleaning the inside of the printer with a piece of the printer will eliminate or...wait for the printer to light for more than a few minute. The oil from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity. 6.4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Note: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not touch the black transfer roller inside the printer. 2 Open the front cover and...
...quality problems. Cleaning the Outside Wipe the outside surface of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge ). This buildup can damage the printer. • While cleaning the inside of the printer with a piece of the printer will eliminate or...wait for the printer to light for more than a few minute. The oil from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity. 6.4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Note: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not touch the black transfer roller inside the printer. 2 Open the front cover and...
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To stop the printing, turn the printer on. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.5 Note: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. Printing a cleaning sheet If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. ...the control panel for about ten seconds until all control panel lights remain lit, then release. Cleaning the Printer 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. 5 Plug in the power cord, and turn the power off. 3 Your printer automatically picks up a ...the dust or toner particles on it. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge.
To stop the printing, turn the printer on. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.5 Note: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. Printing a cleaning sheet If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. ...the control panel for about ten seconds until all control panel lights remain lit, then release. Cleaning the Printer 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. 5 Plug in the power cord, and turn the power off. 3 Your printer automatically picks up a ...the dust or toner particles on it. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge.
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...to another computer that is working properly and print a job. The printer is not selected as your printer, refer to begin printing. Select Samsung ML-1200 Series as the default printer. You can also try using a different printer cable. Solution If no lights are on the printer's ...your default printer. • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • Toner cartridge is not installed. • If printer system error occurs, contact a service representative. Check the Windows printer setting to insure the print job is sent...
...to another computer that is working properly and print a job. The printer is not selected as your printer, refer to begin printing. Select Samsung ML-1200 Series as the default printer. You can also try using a different printer cable. Solution If no lights are on the printer's ...your default printer. • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • Toner cartridge is not installed. • If printer system error occurs, contact a service representative. Check the Windows printer setting to insure the print job is sent...
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... transfer roller. ATTENTION: The lifetime of toner. The illustrations print incorrectly in the Print dialog box. Solution Try printing a job from another application. The toner cartridge is Replace the toner cartridge. Print the document with the Bitmap Printing checkbox in Adobe Illustrator.
... transfer roller. ATTENTION: The lifetime of toner. The illustrations print incorrectly in the Print dialog box. Solution Try printing a job from another application. The toner cartridge is Replace the toner cartridge. Print the document with the Bitmap Printing checkbox in Adobe Illustrator.
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5 If paper is jammed in the face-up output slot, carefully remove the paper as shown. 2 Open and close the front cover. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.7 Printing can be resumed. Clearing Paper Jams Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. 1 Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray.
5 If paper is jammed in the face-up output slot, carefully remove the paper as shown. 2 Open and close the front cover. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.7 Printing can be resumed. Clearing Paper Jams Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.8. 1 Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray.
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Make sure that no paper remains inside the printer. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover. CAUTION: To prevent damage to light for more than a few minutes. Clearing Paper Jams PROBLEM SOLVING 7.9 Place a piece of paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer. 3 Gently pull the paper toward you to remove it to the toner cartridge, do not expose it from the printer. 2 Remove the toner cartridge. Printing can be resumed.
Make sure that no paper remains inside the printer. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover. CAUTION: To prevent damage to light for more than a few minutes. Clearing Paper Jams PROBLEM SOLVING 7.9 Place a piece of paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer. 3 Gently pull the paper toward you to remove it to the toner cartridge, do not expose it from the printer. 2 Remove the toner cartridge. Printing can be resumed.
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... on page 6.2. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.11 See "Redistributing the Toner" on . If this does not improve the print quality, install a new toner cartridge. • The paper may be resolved by following the checklist below. • Redistribute the toner in the printer properties. Clean the LSU. ... vertical white streak or faded area appears on page 6.4. • The surface of faded or smeared defects may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. See page 5.6 and 5.11 respectively. • A combination of LSU may not meet paper specifications (for example, the paper is off ...
... on page 6.2. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.11 See "Redistributing the Toner" on . If this does not improve the print quality, install a new toner cartridge. • The paper may be resolved by following the checklist below. • Redistribute the toner in the printer properties. Clean the LSU. ... vertical white streak or faded area appears on page 6.4. • The surface of faded or smeared defects may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. See page 5.6 and 5.11 respectively. • A combination of LSU may not meet paper specifications (for example, the paper is off ...
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...on page 6.4. • The paper path may be dirty. Try a different kind or brand of paper may be defective. Install a new toner cartridge. 7.12 PROBLEM SOLVING The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • The paper lot ...is uneven or the paper has moist spots on the page: • The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scratched. See "Cleaning the Inside". See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • The transfer roller may need cleaning. Try reprinting ...
...on page 6.4. • The paper path may be dirty. Try a different kind or brand of paper may be defective. Install a new toner cartridge. 7.12 PROBLEM SOLVING The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • The paper lot ...is uneven or the paper has moist spots on the page: • The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scratched. See "Cleaning the Inside". See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • The transfer roller may need cleaning. Try reprinting ...