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... Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs 1.7 Cancel button 1.8 Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking 2.2 Selecting a Location 2.3 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2.4 Loading Paper 2.7 Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray ......... 2.9 Connecting a Printer Cable 2.11 For Local Printing 2.11 For Network Printing 2.13 Turning the Printer On 2.15 Printing a Demo Page 2.16 Installing Printer Software 2.17 Printer Driver...
... Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs 1.7 Cancel button 1.8 Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking 2.2 Selecting a Location 2.3 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2.4 Loading Paper 2.7 Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray ......... 2.9 Connecting a Printer Cable 2.11 For Local Printing 2.11 For Network Printing 2.13 Turning the Printer On 2.15 Printing a Demo Page 2.16 Installing Printer Software 2.17 Printer Driver...
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... In Windows 9x/Me 4.29 In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 4.30 Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 5.2 Redistributing Toner 5.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5.5 Cleaning the Printer 5.5 Cleaning the Outside 5.5 Cleaning the Inside 5.5 Printing Configuration Pages 5.8 Consumables and Replacement Parts 5.9 Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Checklist 6.2 Solving...Printing on the A5-sized Paper 6.13 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams 6.14 Solving Print Quality Problems 6.15 Troubleshooting Error Messages 6.20 Common Windows Problems 6.21 Troubleshooting PS...
... In Windows 9x/Me 4.29 In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 4.30 Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 5.2 Redistributing Toner 5.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5.5 Cleaning the Printer 5.5 Cleaning the Outside 5.5 Cleaning the Inside 5.5 Printing Configuration Pages 5.8 Consumables and Replacement Parts 5.9 Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Checklist 6.2 Solving...Printing on the A5-sized Paper 6.13 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams 6.14 Solving Print Quality Problems 6.15 Troubleshooting Error Messages 6.20 Common Windows Problems 6.21 Troubleshooting PS...
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...the Control Panel 1 LED On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs Description If the On Line/Error lights green, the printer is no paper, open cover, or uninstalled toner cartridge. If the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED blinks red to print. See "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.20. If... Multi-purpose tray and the LED stops blinking. If you press the Cancel button while the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED slowly blinks green. If the printer is experiencing an error, such as jammed paper, no paper in Ready mode, this LED turns off and the ...
...the Control Panel 1 LED On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs Description If the On Line/Error lights green, the printer is no paper, open cover, or uninstalled toner cartridge. If the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED blinks red to print. See "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.20. If... Multi-purpose tray and the LED stops blinking. If you press the Cancel button while the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED slowly blinks green. If the printer is experiencing an error, such as jammed paper, no paper in Ready mode, this LED turns off and the ...
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... page 3.12. LED Description If the On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs blink, your system has some time depending on the size of the network configuration. To solve the problem, see page 5.7) is cleared from your printer has a network card, the network configuration sheet prints out with a printer configuration sheet. In Ready mode, press and...
... page 3.12. LED Description If the On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs blink, your system has some time depending on the size of the network configuration. To solve the problem, see page 5.7) is cleared from your printer has a network card, the network configuration sheet prints out with a printer configuration sheet. In Ready mode, press and...
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...the User's Guide. • Status Monitor appears when printing error occurs. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.17 To view the User's Guide, see page B.2. For information about using the CD-ROM. • Samsung Proprietary printer driver for DOS applications. Use this driver to take full ...advantage of the PostScript driver. Installing Printer Software The supplied CD-ROM contains Windows printing software, Linux printing software, ...
...the User's Guide. • Status Monitor appears when printing error occurs. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.17 To view the User's Guide, see page B.2. For information about using the CD-ROM. • Samsung Proprietary printer driver for DOS applications. Use this driver to take full ...advantage of the PostScript driver. Installing Printer Software The supplied CD-ROM contains Windows printing software, Linux printing software, ...
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... reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the print quality. The printer must be in Ready mode (On Line/Error green LED is on). 4 • If the Toner Save LED is on, the mode is enabled and the printer uses less toner to enable the Toner Save mode: From the Control Panel... Press the Cancel button on each page. This setting is disabled and the printer prints in the...
... reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the print quality. The printer must be in Ready mode (On Line/Error green LED is on). 4 • If the Toner Save LED is on, the mode is enabled and the printer uses less toner to enable the Toner Save mode: From the Control Panel... Press the Cancel button on each page. This setting is disabled and the printer prints in the...
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... Monitor 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive and click OK. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the USB cable, or on the network. • You can use the Status Monitor in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/ XP. The CD-ROM should automatically run and an maintenance window ... • After connecting the machine, click Next. • If you connect the printer to the following screen. 2 Click Custom. Using the Status Monitor If an error occurs while printing, the Status Monitor window appears, showing the error. NOTEs: • The Status Monitor program can only be used if you want to...
... Monitor 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive and click OK. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the USB cable, or on the network. • You can use the Status Monitor in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/ XP. The CD-ROM should automatically run and an maintenance window ... • After connecting the machine, click Next. • If you connect the printer to the following screen. 2 Click Custom. Using the Status Monitor If an error occurs while printing, the Status Monitor window appears, showing the error. NOTEs: • The Status Monitor program can only be used if you want to...
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... while printing. • Schedule an automatic status checking every allows the computer to update the printer status regularly. NOTE: When the Status monitor balloon appears to indicate an error, you select Cancel Printing, turn the printer off and then click OK. If you can cancel the current print job or see the corresponding... following window opens when you click the Status monitor icon on the Windows task bar and select Option. • Display when job is finished for network printer shows the Status monitor balloon when your job is being sent to the...
... while printing. • Schedule an automatic status checking every allows the computer to update the printer status regularly. NOTE: When the Status monitor balloon appears to indicate an error, you select Cancel Printing, turn the printer off and then click OK. If you can cancel the current print job or see the corresponding... following window opens when you click the Status monitor icon on the Windows task bar and select Option. • Display when job is finished for network printer shows the Status monitor balloon when your job is being sent to the...
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Make sure that the toner cartridge snaps into the printer. If it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it is securely closed , printing errors may occur when you print. 5.4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner. Ensure that the cover is not firmly closed . Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into place. 5 Close the front cover.
Make sure that the toner cartridge snaps into the printer. If it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it is securely closed , printing errors may occur when you print. 5.4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner. Ensure that the cover is not firmly closed . Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into place. 5 Close the front cover.
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... be set to print out a cleaning sheet automatically every 500 print pages. Make sure that the printer is securely closed , printing errors may lower print quality. See page C.6. Printing a cleaning sheet Your printer can be discarded. 1 Ensure that the cover is turned on and in the Ready mode with...are experiencing blurred, faded, or smeared printouts, printing a cleaning sheet will produce a page with paper loaded in the power cord, and turn the printer on the country. 5 If you print. 6 Plug in the tray. 2 Press and hold down the Cancel button on the control panel for...
... be set to print out a cleaning sheet automatically every 500 print pages. Make sure that the printer is securely closed , printing errors may lower print quality. See page C.6. Printing a cleaning sheet Your printer can be discarded. 1 Ensure that the cover is turned on and in the Ready mode with...are experiencing blurred, faded, or smeared printouts, printing a cleaning sheet will produce a page with paper loaded in the power cord, and turn the printer on the country. 5 If you print. 6 Plug in the tray. 2 Press and hold down the Cancel button on the control panel for...
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6 SOLVING PROBLEMS This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer. This chapter includes: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Solving General Printing Problems • Clearing Paper Jams • Solving Print Quality Problems • Troubleshooting Error Messages • Common Windows Problems • Troubleshooting PS Errors • Common Linux Problems
6 SOLVING PROBLEMS This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer. This chapter includes: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Solving General Printing Problems • Clearing Paper Jams • Solving Print Quality Problems • Troubleshooting Error Messages • Common Windows Problems • Troubleshooting PS Errors • Common Linux Problems
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..., go to ensure that you are communicating correctly. • If the page does not print, check the cable connection between the printer and the computer. • Check the print queue or print spooler to see If there is a print quality problem, go to...communication port. If the page is feeding paper correctly. If completing the checklist does not resolve the printer problem, check the following troubleshooting sections. • "Solving General Printing Problems" on page 6.3. • "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.20. • "Common Windows Problems" on page 6.21. •...
..., go to ensure that you are communicating correctly. • If the page does not print, check the cable connection between the printer and the computer. • Check the print queue or print spooler to see If there is a print quality problem, go to...communication port. If the page is feeding paper correctly. If completing the checklist does not resolve the printer problem, check the following troubleshooting sections. • "Solving General Printing Problems" on page 6.3. • "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.20. • "Common Windows Problems" on page 6.21. •...
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Select Samsung ML-2250 Series or Samsung ML-2250 Series PS as the default printer. and the printer is not connected properly. 6 The connection cable between the computer it to another computer that the printer is not selected as your service representative. Check the Windows printer setting to... with the operation of your printer, refer to print a job. Check the printer for the following table for example, LPT1. If a printer system error occurs, contact your default printer. If possible test the cable by attaching it . The printer is attached to the correct ...
Select Samsung ML-2250 Series or Samsung ML-2250 Series PS as the default printer. and the printer is not connected properly. 6 The connection cable between the computer it to another computer that the printer is not selected as your service representative. Check the Windows printer setting to... with the operation of your printer, refer to print a job. Check the printer for the following table for example, LPT1. If a printer system error occurs, contact your default printer. If possible test the cable by attaching it . The printer is attached to the correct ...
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...is too blank. Use only paper that the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper in your printer is indicating a system error. complex. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. The computer may be set incorrectly. Half the page is The page...adjusting the print quality settings. Right-click the Samsung ML-2250 Series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting. Install more memory in the printer properties may have insufficient randomaccess memory (RAM). ...
...is too blank. Use only paper that the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper in your printer is indicating a system error. complex. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. The computer may be set incorrectly. Half the page is The page...adjusting the print quality settings. Right-click the Samsung ML-2250 Series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting. Install more memory in the printer properties may have insufficient randomaccess memory (RAM). ...
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See "Paper Specifications" on the control panel lights red. If a paper jam occurs, the On Line/Error LED on page E.3. Some causes include: • The tray is loaded improperly or overfilled. • The tray has been pulled out during a print job. • ...; Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used . Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally, paper can 't see it may damage the metal parts inside the printer.
See "Paper Specifications" on the control panel lights red. If a paper jam occurs, the On Line/Error LED on page E.3. Some causes include: • The tray is loaded improperly or overfilled. • The tray has been pulled out during a print job. • ...; Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used . Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally, paper can 't see it may damage the metal parts inside the printer.
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...toner cartridge and install a new one. Load paper into the Multi-purpose Tray. • If the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED slowly blinks green. • If the printer is no paper in the Tray. • The front cover is open. See "Installing the Toner ...is printing the received data, the On Line/Error LED blinks green fast. Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear...
...toner cartridge and install a new one. Load paper into the Multi-purpose Tray. • If the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED slowly blinks green. • If the printer is no paper in the Tray. • The front cover is open. See "Installing the Toner ...is printing the received data, the On Line/Error LED blinks green fast. Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear...
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Remove all software applications. Reinstall the printer driver. • Ensure that came with your PC for further information on in Use" message appears during installation. Common Windows Problems Problem "File in the ... "Illegal Operation" messages appear. Possible Cause and Solution Exit all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. "Error Writing to the Microsoft Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP User's Guide that the cables are connected correctly, and the printer is on. • If bi-directional communication is not turned on Windows...
Remove all software applications. Reinstall the printer driver. • Ensure that came with your PC for further information on in Use" message appears during installation. Common Windows Problems Problem "File in the ... "Illegal Operation" messages appear. Possible Cause and Solution Exit all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. "Error Writing to the Microsoft Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP User's Guide that the cables are connected correctly, and the printer is on. • If bi-directional communication is not turned on Windows...
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... are PS language specific and may not be printed. The pure binary data option is not supported. The printer driver has not been configured to the PostScript errors section. Open the Properties of the Device option to Installed. 6.22 SOLVING PROBLEMS The pure binary data option... window and click the desired selection next to recognise the optional Tray2. Possible Cause Solution The PostScript option may occur when several printer languages are being used. The optional Tray2 is not available, install the PostScript option. Open the PostScript driver properties and set ...
... are PS language specific and may not be printed. The pure binary data option is not supported. The printer driver has not been configured to the PostScript errors section. Open the Properties of the Device option to Installed. 6.22 SOLVING PROBLEMS The pure binary data option... window and click the desired selection next to recognise the optional Tray2. Possible Cause Solution The PostScript option may occur when several printer languages are being used. The optional Tray2 is not available, install the PostScript option. Open the PostScript driver properties and set ...
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... may require that does not conflict before being able to choose an option that you restart your distribution's installation manual for the Linux Printer Package to change the default when some conditions, it by manually editing the /etc/printcap file. global settings. I am using printtool...the same time. LPD systems identify the default queue as the first queue in /etc/printcap.local are not selected" error message while editing the printer settings. Common Linux Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution I can't change settings in the KDE/Gnome menus. Refer to...
... may require that does not conflict before being able to choose an option that you restart your distribution's installation manual for the Linux Printer Package to change the default when some conditions, it by manually editing the /etc/printcap file. global settings. I am using printtool...the same time. LPD systems identify the default queue as the first queue in /etc/printcap.local are not selected" error message while editing the printer settings. Common Linux Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution I can't change settings in the KDE/Gnome menus. Refer to...
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... (gv or ghostview will always be supported by Ghostscript, or even the printer itself in LLPR. Therefore, make sure that may generate noncompliant PostScript output that the file you get error messages. There may be some Unix applications may not be used if not...software vendor to inform them in PostScript mode. On my SPL (or PCL) printer, I get error messages printing instead of all options for a printer, run as the super-user but I sometimes get "Permission denied" errors. However, since the application is probably at fault, contact your ~/.lpoptions file...
... (gv or ghostview will always be supported by Ghostscript, or even the printer itself in LLPR. Therefore, make sure that may generate noncompliant PostScript output that the file you get error messages. There may be some Unix applications may not be used if not...software vendor to inform them in PostScript mode. On my SPL (or PCL) printer, I get error messages printing instead of all options for a printer, run as the super-user but I sometimes get "Permission denied" errors. However, since the application is probably at fault, contact your ~/.lpoptions file...