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... a location ...1.5 2. Maintenance Printing information pages ...8.1 Cleaning the printer ...8.1 Maintaining the toner cartridge ...8.3 Maintenance parts ...8.7 Loading print media Selecting print media ...5.1 Loading paper ...5.4 Selecting an output location ...5.8 6. Software overview Supplied software ...3.1 Printer driver features ...3.2 System requirements ...3.2 4. System setup Using control panel menus ...2.1 Menu overview ...2.2 Printing a demo page ...2.8 Changing the display language ...2.8 Using toner save mode ...2.8 Changing the font setting ...2.8 3. Ordering supplies and...
... a location ...1.5 2. Maintenance Printing information pages ...8.1 Cleaning the printer ...8.1 Maintaining the toner cartridge ...8.3 Maintenance parts ...8.7 Loading print media Selecting print media ...5.1 Loading paper ...5.4 Selecting an output location ...5.8 6. Software overview Supplied software ...3.1 Printer driver features ...3.2 System requirements ...3.2 4. System setup Using control panel menus ...2.1 Menu overview ...2.2 Printing a demo page ...2.8 Changing the display language ...2.8 Using toner save mode ...2.8 Changing the font setting ...2.8 3. Ordering supplies and...
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... USB interfaces. • You can also use the ML4551ND or install the optional duplex unit in the ML-4550 and ML-4551N. • You can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save toner. This decreases the workload of the computer. • You can use toner save mode to save paper (N-Up printing). Save time and money 1 2 3 4 • This printer allows you to use various print features, such as storing a job in the hard disk, proofing a job...
... USB interfaces. • You can also use the ML4551ND or install the optional duplex unit in the ML-4550 and ML-4551N. • You can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save toner. This decreases the workload of the computer. • You can use toner save mode to save paper (N-Up printing). Save time and money 1 2 3 4 • This printer allows you to use various print features, such as storing a job in the hard disk, proofing a job...
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... Maintenance Clear Setting 7. Usage Page The usage page contains the total number of pages printed by person or group. Job manager menu This menu is available when the optional hard disk is installed. The menus in the ML-4550 or ML-4551N. Paper (See page 2.4.) Copies Paper Size Paper Type Paper Source Tray Chaining 2. Graphic (See page 2.4.) Resolution Darkness 5. Available with an optional network interface card for the selected language. 2.2 The control panel provides access to be used to print printer information pages that give details about the printer and its configuration...
... Maintenance Clear Setting 7. Usage Page The usage page contains the total number of pages printed by person or group. Job manager menu This menu is available when the optional hard disk is installed. The menus in the ML-4550 or ML-4551N. Paper (See page 2.4.) Copies Paper Size Paper Type Paper Source Tray Chaining 2. Graphic (See page 2.4.) Resolution Darkness 5. Available with an optional network interface card for the selected language. 2.2 The control panel provides access to be used to print printer information pages that give details about the printer and its configuration...
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... the specified tray. Paper menu Use the 3. Values: Normal, Light, Dark You can automatically determine the source. • Select MP Tray or Manual Tray to 999. Values: Plain Paper, Bond, Transparency, Envelope, Labels, CardStock, Preprinted, Color Paper, Thick, Thin Select the paper type currently loaded in the tray. Item Copies Paper Size Explanation Values: 1 ~ 999 Set the default number of copies by changing the toner density setting. 3. Paper menu to define all settings relating to print meterials such as paper feed and exit...
... the specified tray. Paper menu Use the 3. Values: Normal, Light, Dark You can automatically determine the source. • Select MP Tray or Manual Tray to 999. Values: Plain Paper, Bond, Transparency, Envelope, Labels, CardStock, Preprinted, Color Paper, Thick, Thin Select the paper type currently loaded in the tray. Item Copies Paper Size Explanation Values: 1 ~ 999 Set the default number of copies by changing the toner density setting. 3. Paper menu to define all settings relating to print meterials such as paper feed and exit...
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... This setting determines the language of a print job that appears on it. • CLR Empty MSG.: Prevents the Toner Low Replace Toner message from the Maintenance menu. • Supplies Life: Allows you insert the correct paper. • On: If the paper mismatch occurs, an error message will go offline for an extended period of the printer and produces a cleaning sheet with a command to your altitude. You can optimize print quality according to print the page...
... This setting determines the language of a print job that appears on it. • CLR Empty MSG.: Prevents the Toner Low Replace Toner message from the Maintenance menu. • Supplies Life: Allows you insert the correct paper. • On: If the paper mismatch occurs, an error message will go offline for an extended period of the printer and produces a cleaning sheet with a command to your altitude. You can optimize print quality according to print the page...
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... use the EtherTalk protocol. Network menu This menu lets you automatically. • Static: You can reset the network interface and print a configuration page. This item prints a page showing the network parameters you use the Ethernet 2 frame type. • SNAP: Select this value to you configure the network interface installed in one horizontal inch of the print meterials. Values: Off, On This item determines whether or not the printer automatically performs line feed when the data...
... use the EtherTalk protocol. Network menu This menu lets you automatically. • Static: You can reset the network interface and print a configuration page. This item prints a page showing the network parameters you use the Ethernet 2 frame type. • SNAP: Select this value to you configure the network interface installed in one horizontal inch of the print meterials. Values: Off, On This item determines whether or not the printer automatically performs line feed when the data...
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... line of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page beyond what one would experience in the normal mode, but it reduces print quality. Activating this mode: Using the control panel button Press Toner Save on the control panel. This setting is disabled and the printer prints in Standby mode; the Status LED lights green and Ready is shown on the display. • If the button backlight is on, the mode is enabled and the printer uses...
... line of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page beyond what one would experience in the normal mode, but it reduces print quality. Activating this mode: Using the control panel button Press Toner Save on the control panel. This setting is disabled and the printer prints in Standby mode; the Status LED lights green and Ready is shown on the display. • If the button backlight is on, the mode is enabled and the printer uses...
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... Contents printer Windows software CD • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of the software that comes with complex fonts and graphics in the PostScript language. • User's Guide in the Software Section. network utilities CD (ML-4551N, ML-4551ND only) Windows • SyncThru™ Web Admin Service: Use this web-based program to remotely manage, monitor, and troubleshoot network printers. • Set IP: Use this driver to run your printer from a Linux computer and print documents. • Smart Panel...
... Contents printer Windows software CD • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of the software that comes with complex fonts and graphics in the PostScript language. • User's Guide in the Software Section. network utilities CD (ML-4551N, ML-4551ND only) Windows • SyncThru™ Web Admin Service: Use this web-based program to remotely manage, monitor, and troubleshoot network printers. • Set IP: Use this driver to run your printer from a Linux computer and print documents. • Smart Panel...
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... install the software. 3.2 Printer driver features Your printer drivers support the following standard features: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • Number of features supported by your system meets the following table shows a general overview of copies In addition, you begin, ensure that your printer drivers: Feature Toner save Print quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to page printing Scale printing Different source for first page Watermark Overlay PCL 6 Windows O O O O O O O O O PostScript Windows...
... install the software. 3.2 Printer driver features Your printer drivers support the following standard features: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • Number of features supported by your system meets the following table shows a general overview of copies In addition, you begin, ensure that your printer drivers: Feature Toner save Print quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to page printing Scale printing Different source for first page Watermark Overlay PCL 6 Windows O O O O O O O O O PostScript Windows...
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... Manual Feed and select the appropriate paper size and type in the software application. This also applies to other tray. • Print media should be loaded face up with the side to be printed. 5.7 Manually loading paper can manually load a sheet of print media in the multi-purpose tray if you select Manual Feed in the tray, send print data to print the first page, and press OK on the multi-purpose tray, open the rear cover. The display shows a message prompting you change print settings...
... Manual Feed and select the appropriate paper size and type in the software application. This also applies to other tray. • Print media should be loaded face up with the side to be printed. 5.7 Manually loading paper can manually load a sheet of print media in the multi-purpose tray if you select Manual Feed in the tray, send print data to print the first page, and press OK on the multi-purpose tray, open the rear cover. The display shows a message prompting you change print settings...
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... print on both sides of the paper. Declared yield value in various ways. Accessories You can purchase and install accessories to enhance your printer: Accessory Description Part number Optional Tray DIMM If you are available for technical support. 7.1 The following types of print media. ML-S4550A • ML-MEM150: 128 MB • ML-MEM160: 256 MB Ethernet 10/100 Base TX Wired Network Printer Interface Card Duplex Unit Hard Disk Allows you to connect your printer's memory...
... print on both sides of the paper. Declared yield value in various ways. Accessories You can purchase and install accessories to enhance your printer: Accessory Description Part number Optional Tray DIMM If you are available for technical support. 7.1 The following types of print media. ML-S4550A • ML-MEM150: 128 MB • ML-MEM160: 256 MB Ethernet 10/100 Base TX Wired Network Printer Interface Card Duplex Unit Hard Disk Allows you to connect your printer's memory...
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... by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and media size. Using this feature extends the life of the toner cartridge. • Fuser cleaning sheet: cleans the fuser unit inside the printer. Saving toner To save toner, press Toner Save on it also reduces print quality. 8.3 The actual number may need to light for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. You can clear the problem by printing a cleaning sheet, provided by using a refilled cartridge. • Store toner cartridge in the power cord and turn the printer on.
... by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and media size. Using this feature extends the life of the toner cartridge. • Fuser cleaning sheet: cleans the fuser unit inside the printer. Saving toner To save toner, press Toner Save on it also reduces print quality. 8.3 The actual number may need to light for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. You can clear the problem by printing a cleaning sheet, provided by using a refilled cartridge. • Store toner cartridge in the power cord and turn the printer on.
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... not remove paper from a software application to see page 9.9. If the page is a print quality problem, see page 9.6. 3 Close the rear cover. 4 Open and close the top cover. Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. Check the demo page to verify that the computer and printer are connected and are using the proper printer driver and communication port. Print a demo page to ensure that the Status LED on the control panel lights...
... not remove paper from a software application to see page 9.9. If the page is a print quality problem, see page 9.6. 3 Close the rear cover. 4 Open and close the top cover. Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. Check the demo page to verify that the computer and printer are connected and are using the proper printer driver and communication port. Print a demo page to ensure that the Status LED on the control panel lights...
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... page to print. Paper has jammed in . See page 9.4. The LSU (Laser Scanning Unit) in the fuser unit. The displayed tray is checking some problems detected. tray. Unplug the power cord and plug it switches to on a feed sensor. Once the paper is full. Paper has jammed before reaching to the exit sensor. See page 5.5. Please wait a few minutes. The output tray is removed from the output tray, the printer resumes printing. Please wait a few minutes. 9.7 See page 5.6. There are loading. When data...
... page to print. Paper has jammed in . See page 9.4. The LSU (Laser Scanning Unit) in the fuser unit. The displayed tray is checking some problems detected. tray. Unplug the power cord and plug it switches to on a feed sensor. Once the paper is full. Paper has jammed before reaching to the exit sensor. See page 5.5. Please wait a few minutes. The output tray is removed from the output tray, the printer resumes printing. Please wait a few minutes. 9.7 See page 5.6. There are loading. When data...
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... configure not to see the Toner Low Replace Toner message. Toner Exhausted Replace Toner1 The lifespan of the toner cartridge This message appears when you want to change the selection, turn the printer off the Toner Low Replace Toner message. Toner Exhausted Replace Toner The lifespan of the toner cartridge This message appears when you can keep printing but the quality cannot be guaranteed, and the product support is reached. Install a Samsung-genuine toner cartridge, designed for your printer. Toner Low The toner cartridge is not for your printer...
... configure not to see the Toner Low Replace Toner message. Toner Exhausted Replace Toner1 The lifespan of the toner cartridge This message appears when you want to change the selection, turn the printer off the Toner Low Replace Toner message. Toner Exhausted Replace Toner The lifespan of the toner cartridge This message appears when you can keep printing but the quality cannot be guaranteed, and the product support is reached. Install a Samsung-genuine toner cartridge, designed for your printer. Toner Low The toner cartridge is not for your printer...
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... the Software Section. Solving general printing problems For problems with the operation of paper. Condition The printer does not print. Possible cause Suggested solutions The printer is too thick. Check the power switch and the power source. The printer is not closed. Select Samsung ML-4550 Series PCL 6 or Samsung ML4550 Series PS as the default printer. is not selected as your default printer. Paper is not installed. Clear the paper jam. See page 5.4. The toner cartridge is jammed. Install the toner cartridge. Check the display message, add paper to...
... the Software Section. Solving general printing problems For problems with the operation of paper. Condition The printer does not print. Possible cause Suggested solutions The printer is too thick. Check the power switch and the power source. The printer is not closed. Select Samsung ML-4550 Series PCL 6 or Samsung ML4550 Series PS as the default printer. is not selected as your default printer. Paper is not installed. Clear the paper jam. See page 5.4. The toner cartridge is jammed. Install the toner cartridge. Check the display message, add paper to...
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... the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper selection in the software application settings you know works. The paper keeps jamming. An incorrect type of paper is being used . There may be debris inside the printer. The wrong printer driver was selected. The file may have blank pages. Redistribute the toner cartridge. See page 8.4. Contact a service representative. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Remove excess paper from the document. Use the rear cover (face-up) instead. Pages print, but...
... the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper selection in the software application settings you know works. The paper keeps jamming. An incorrect type of paper is being used . There may be debris inside the printer. The wrong printer driver was selected. The file may have blank pages. Redistribute the toner cartridge. See page 8.4. Contact a service representative. From the Start menu, choose Settings and Printers. Remove excess paper from the document. Use the rear cover (face-up) instead. Pages print, but...
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... toner cartridge may not be defective. See page 8.5. • If the problem persists, the printer may affect the print quality such as loose toner or light imaging. Contact a service representative. Curl If the printed paper is available for printing. • Install the PostScript driver; The high altitude may require repair. Refer to the PostScript errors section. Suggested solutions Exit all other applications, reboot Windows, and try printing again. Just keep waiting...
... toner cartridge may not be defective. See page 8.5. • If the problem persists, the printer may affect the print quality such as loose toner or light imaging. Contact a service representative. Curl If the printed paper is available for printing. • Install the PostScript driver; The high altitude may require repair. Refer to the PostScript errors section. Suggested solutions Exit all other applications, reboot Windows, and try printing again. Just keep waiting...
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... • Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) • Installing a network interface card • Using the hard disk Precautions when installing accessories Disconnect the power cord: Never remove the control board cover while the printer is a full-featured laser printer that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance the printer's capabilities. Discharge static electricity: The control board and internal accessories (network interface card, DIMM, and hard disk) are sensitive to install additional memory. If...
... • Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) • Installing a network interface card • Using the hard disk Precautions when installing accessories Disconnect the power cord: Never remove the control board cover while the printer is a full-featured laser printer that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance the printer's capabilities. Discharge static electricity: The control board and internal accessories (network interface card, DIMM, and hard disk) are sensitive to install additional memory. If...
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... the job is connected to a network, the SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the printer options you need for using your job is complete in Windows. (Only for Windows network-supported printers.) • Display when error occurs during printing: The computer shows the Smart Panel popup window or balloon when an error occurs during printing. • Display with built-in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select Troubleshooting Guide. 5 Driver Setting (Only for Windows) You can use the printer properties window...
... the job is connected to a network, the SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the printer options you need for using your job is complete in Windows. (Only for Windows network-supported printers.) • Display when error occurs during printing: The computer shows the Smart Panel popup window or balloon when an error occurs during printing. • Display with built-in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select Troubleshooting Guide. 5 Driver Setting (Only for Windows) You can use the printer properties window...