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CONTENTS Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Special Features 1.2 Printer Components 1.4 Front View 1.4 Inside View 1.5 Rear View 1.5 Understanding the Control Panel 1.6 On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs 1.6 Cancel button 1.7 Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking 2.2 Selecting a Location 2.3 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2.4 Loading Paper 2.6 Changing the Paper Size in the Tray 2.8 Connecting a Printer Cable 2.9 Turning the Printer on 2.10 Printing a Demo Page 2.11 Installing Printer Software 2.12 Printer Driver Features 2.13 Installing Printer software in Windows 2.14 ii
CONTENTS Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Special Features 1.2 Printer Components 1.4 Front View 1.4 Inside View 1.5 Rear View 1.5 Understanding the Control Panel 1.6 On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs 1.6 Cancel button 1.7 Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking 2.2 Selecting a Location 2.3 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2.4 Loading Paper 2.6 Changing the Paper Size in the Tray 2.8 Connecting a Printer Cable 2.9 Turning the Printer on 2.10 Printing a Demo Page 2.11 Installing Printer Software 2.12 Printer Driver Features 2.13 Installing Printer software in Windows 2.14 ii
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Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 5.2 Redistributing Toner 5.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5.4 Cleaning the Printer 5.5 Cleaning the Outside 5.5 Cleaning the Inside 5.5 Consumables and Replacement Parts 5.8 Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Checklist 6.2 Solving General Printing Problems 6.3 Clearing Paper Jams 6.7 In the Paper Exit Area 6.7 In the Paper Feed Area 6.9 Around the Toner Cartridge 6.10 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When...
Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 5.2 Redistributing Toner 5.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5.4 Cleaning the Printer 5.5 Cleaning the Outside 5.5 Cleaning the Inside 5.5 Consumables and Replacement Parts 5.8 Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Checklist 6.2 Solving General Printing Problems 6.3 Clearing Paper Jams 6.7 In the Paper Exit Area 6.7 In the Paper Feed Area 6.9 Around the Toner Cartridge 6.10 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When...
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Inside View 1 Toner cartridge Front Cover Rear View Rear output tray (Face up) Power receptacle USB port INTRODUCTION 1.5
Inside View 1 Toner cartridge Front Cover Rear View Rear output tray (Face up) Power receptacle USB port INTRODUCTION 1.5
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...Cancel button in the Manual Feeder, the On Line/Error LED blinks red. If the printer is experiencing an error, such as jammed paper, the open cover or the empty toner cartridge. If the On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs blink, your system has some problems. To solve the problem, see "...Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.18. If the On Line/Error lights red, the printer is printing the received data, the On ...
...Cancel button in the Manual Feeder, the On Line/Error LED blinks red. If the printer is experiencing an error, such as jammed paper, the open cover or the empty toner cartridge. If the On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs blink, your system has some problems. To solve the problem, see "...Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 6.18. If the On Line/Error lights red, the printer is printing the received data, the On ...
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2 Setting Up Your Printer This chapter provides step by step information on • Printing a Demo Page • Installing Printer Software This chapter includes: • Unpacking • Installing the Toner Cartridge • Loading Paper • Connecting a Printer Cable • Turning the Printer on setting up your printer.
2 Setting Up Your Printer This chapter provides step by step information on • Printing a Demo Page • Installing Printer Software This chapter includes: • Unpacking • Installing the Toner Cartridge • Loading Paper • Connecting a Printer Cable • Turning the Printer on setting up your printer.
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Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: Toner Cartridge Power Cord CD-ROM Setup Guide Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. 2 Carefully remove all accessories from the printer. Tape 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking 1 Remove the Printer and all of packing tapes from the packing carton.
Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: Toner Cartridge Power Cord CD-ROM Setup Guide Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. 2 Carefully remove all accessories from the printer. Tape 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking 1 Remove the Printer and all of packing tapes from the packing carton.
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... in cold water. Be careful not to move the printer. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the cartridge. 3 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to open. Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you ...toward you to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 2.4 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Cover it off with a piece of paper, if left exposed for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Installing the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover...
... in cold water. Be careful not to move the printer. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the cartridge. 3 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to open. Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you ...toward you to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 2.4 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Cover it off with a piece of paper, if left exposed for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Installing the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover...
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Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you print. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.5 Make sure that is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur when you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 3,000 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that the cover is securely closed. If the cover is shipped with the printer). 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. 2 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place. 6 Close the front cover.
Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you print. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.5 Make sure that is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur when you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 3,000 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that the cover is securely closed. If the cover is shipped with the printer). 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. 2 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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Straighten the edges on a level surface. 2.6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Be careful not to move the printer. 2 Push down the pressure plate until it ; Loading Paper You can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in position. 3 Prepare a stack of the printer. Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you use it locks in the tray. 1 Pull the tray out of paper for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. for loading by flexing or fanning them back and forth.
Straighten the edges on a level surface. 2.6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Be careful not to move the printer. 2 Push down the pressure plate until it ; Loading Paper You can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in position. 3 Prepare a stack of the printer. Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you use it locks in the tray. 1 Pull the tray out of paper for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. for loading by flexing or fanning them back and forth.
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... Cancel button on the control panel. There are two ways to use less toner on , the mode is enabled and the printer uses less toner to print a page. • If the Toner Save LED is off, the mode is disabled and the printer prints in Ready mode (On Line/Error green LED is on). •...; If the Toner Save LED is on each page. The printer must be in the normal mode. 4.8 PRINTING TASKS Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page...
... Cancel button on the control panel. There are two ways to use less toner on , the mode is enabled and the printer uses less toner to print a page. • If the Toner Save LED is off, the mode is disabled and the printer prints in Ready mode (On Line/Error green LED is on). •...; If the Toner Save LED is on each page. The printer must be in the normal mode. 4.8 PRINTING TASKS Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page...
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... Selecting this option to print darker than a normal document. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of your toner cartridge and reduce your print. • Normal: This setting is for normal documents. • Light: This setting is for finer line width, higher definition in print ...
... Selecting this option to print darker than a normal document. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of your toner cartridge and reduce your print. • Normal: This setting is for normal documents. • Light: This setting is for finer line width, higher definition in print ...
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This chapter includes: • Maintaining the Toner Cartridge • Cleaning the Printer • Consumables and Replacement Parts 5 Maintaining Your Printer This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer.
This chapter includes: • Maintaining the Toner Cartridge • Cleaning the Printer • Consumables and Replacement Parts 5 Maintaining Your Printer This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer.
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... toner cartridges in mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in the same environment as the printer. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to "Using the Toner Save Mode" on the printer control panel. Refer to light for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge...
... toner cartridges in mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in the same environment as the printer. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to "Using the Toner Save Mode" on the printer control panel. Refer to light for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge...
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You may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you print. Make sure that the cover is securely closed , printing errors may be able to light ... fusing area may occur when you to the toner cartridge, do not expose it is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. Cautions: • Avoid reaching too far into the printer. If it to temporarily improve the print quality by redistributing the toner. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 5.3 Redistributing Toner When toner is not firmly closed .
You may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you print. Make sure that the cover is securely closed , printing errors may be able to light ... fusing area may occur when you to the toner cartridge, do not expose it is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. Cautions: • Avoid reaching too far into the printer. If it to temporarily improve the print quality by redistributing the toner. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 5.3 Redistributing Toner When toner is not firmly closed .
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... not firmly closed . 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner. Make sure that the toner cartridge snaps into the printer. Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the print remains light after redistributing toner (see page 5.3), replace the toner cartridge. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into place. 5 Close the front cover.
... not firmly closed . 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner. Make sure that the toner cartridge snaps into the printer. Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the print remains light after redistributing toner (see page 5.3), replace the toner cartridge. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into place. 5 Close the front cover.
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... eliminate or reduce these problems. Cleaning inside of the printer with surfactants containing large amounts of it from the printer. Cleaning the inside the printer 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait for the printer to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge). Oil from your fingers can cause print quality...
... eliminate or reduce these problems. Cleaning inside of the printer with surfactants containing large amounts of it from the printer. Cleaning the inside the printer 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait for the printer to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge). Oil from your fingers can cause print quality...
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... not touch the black transfer roller inside the printer. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. Make sure that the cover is not firmly closed . Note: To prevent damage to light for more than a few minute. If ...it is securely closed , printing errors may occur when you print. 5 Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on. 5.6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Also, do not expose it with a piece of paper, if necessary. 3 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.
... not touch the black transfer roller inside the printer. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. Make sure that the cover is not firmly closed . Note: To prevent damage to light for more than a few minute. If ...it is securely closed , printing errors may occur when you print. 5 Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on. 5.6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Also, do not expose it with a piece of paper, if necessary. 3 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.
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... a cleaning sheet If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. This process will produce a page with toner debris, which should be discarded. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and in the Ready mode with paper loaded in the tray. 2 Press and hold down the... control panel for about 10 seconds. 5 3 Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from the tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with dust or toner particles on it. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge. Note: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. MAINTAINING YOUR...
... a cleaning sheet If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. This process will produce a page with toner debris, which should be discarded. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and in the Ready mode with paper loaded in the tray. 2 Press and hold down the... control panel for about 10 seconds. 5 3 Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from the tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with dust or toner particles on it. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge. Note: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. MAINTAINING YOUR...
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... between the computer and the printer is not receiving power. Select Samsung ML-1510_700 Series in the Printer folder in Add paper to the correct one port, make sure that the printer is incorrect. Possible Cause Solution The Printer does not print The printer is defective. If possible, attach...: • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • The toner cartridge is not connected properly. Check the power switch and the power source. You can also try using a different printer cable. If a printer system error occurs, contact...
... between the computer and the printer is not receiving power. Select Samsung ML-1510_700 Series in the Printer folder in Add paper to the correct one port, make sure that the printer is incorrect. Possible Cause Solution The Printer does not print The printer is defective. If possible, attach...: • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • The toner cartridge is not connected properly. Check the power switch and the power source. You can also try using a different printer cable. If a printer system error occurs, contact...
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... the debris. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another application. The toner cartridge is loose or defective. Use the rear output tray (face-up) instead. There may have already printed successfully. The printer cable is defective or out of paper is 6 selected... tray. If printing on special materials, use the manual feeder. If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. SOLVING PROBLEMS 6.5 Remove excess paper from another computer and try a new printer cable. Special print materials, such as the controller or the board, may be printed using...
... the debris. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another application. The toner cartridge is loose or defective. Use the rear output tray (face-up) instead. There may have already printed successfully. The printer cable is defective or out of paper is 6 selected... tray. If printing on special materials, use the manual feeder. If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. SOLVING PROBLEMS 6.5 Remove excess paper from another computer and try a new printer cable. Special print materials, such as the controller or the board, may be printed using...