Samsung ML-1200 Series User manual

This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is

subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, direct

or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.

• ML-12 Series and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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organizations.

Special Features

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1.1

Printer Components

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1.3

Control Panel Buttons –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1

Control Panel Lights ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.3

Contents

Introduction

STEP 1:Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1

STEP 2:nstall 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:nstall the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.8

nstalling Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– 2.13

Choosing Paper and Other Media ––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1

Selecting the Output Location ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.4

Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5

Printing on Envelopes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.7

Printing on Heavy Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9

Printing on Labels –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.10

Printing on Transparencies ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11

Printing on Preprinted Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.12

Printing on Card Stocks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.13

Setting Up Your Printer

Using Control Panel

Print Media

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge –––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1

Cleaning the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4

Maintaining Your Printer

Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1

Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper

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5.7

Fitting a Document to a selected Paper Size

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5.8

Printing Posters

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5.9

Setting Graphic 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

Printing Tasks

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 Problems––––––––––––––––––––––––7.20

Problem Solving

Printer Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1

Paper Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2

Installing USB driver in Windows ----––––––––––––––––––A.10

Using Your Printer with Macintosh––––––––––––––––––––A.17

Linux Driver nstallation–––––––––––––––––––––––––––A.24

Appendix

INDEX

III

Environmental and Safety Consideration

The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1

Subchapter J for Class (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class laser product

conforming to the requirements of EC 825.

Class laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are

designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class level during

normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.

WARNING

Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner

assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.

CAUT ON - NV S BLE LASER RAD AT ON WHEN TH S COVER OPEN. DO

NOT OPEN TH S COVER.

VORS CHT - UNS CHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. N CHT

DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENT ON - RAYONNEMENT LASER NV S BLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOS T ON DAN

GEREUSE AU FA SCEAU.

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EV TARE L’ESPOS Z ONE AL FASC O.

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UDE AF FUNKT ON. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLN NG.

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VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUK TUS OH TETTAESSA OLET ALTT NA

NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTE LYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

Laser Safety Statement

Ozone Safety

Power Saver

During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer

produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to

the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated

in a well ventilated area.

f you need additional information about ozone, please request

your nearest Samsung dealer.

This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology

that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.

When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of

time, power consumption is automatically lowered.

The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of

any product or service.

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the

manual. f such changes or modifications should be made, you must first stop operation of the

equipment.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital

apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital

Apparatus”, CES-003 of the ndustry and Science Canada.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils

numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils

Numériques”, CES-003 édictée par l’ ndustrie et Sciences Canada.

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

Environmental and Safety Consideration

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

e uipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Fcc Regulations

Radio Frequency Emissions

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Declaration of Conformity (European Countries)

Approvals and Certifications

The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co.,

Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EEC

Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated:

January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the

member states related to low voltage equipment.

January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of

the laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility.

March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and

telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their

conformity.

A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can

be obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative.

EC Certification

Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal

Equipment Directive (FAX)

This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan-European

single terminal connection to the analogue public switched telephone network

(PSTN) in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed

to work with the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European

countries:

n the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung

Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance.

The product has been tested against TBR21 and TBR 38. To assist in the use

and application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the

European Telecommunication Standards nstitute (ETS ) has issued an advisory

document (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to

ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals. The product has been

designed against, and is fully compliant with, all of the relevant advisory notes

contained in this document.

chapter

Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-1200

Series printer! This chapter provides information on the

following topics:

◆ Special eatures

◆ Printer Components

Special Features

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Samsung ML-1200 Series is a versatile, productive printer

equipped with special features that improve print quality,

giving you a competitive edge. You can:

• You can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.11.

• Your printer prints 12 pages-per-minute.

Print with excellent quality and high speed

• Standard 150-sheet automatic input tray and a 1-sheet

manual input tray support various sizes and types of paper.

• Two output locations: Select either the face-down output

tray or the face-up output slot for the most convenient

access.

Handle paper flexibly

• You can use Toner Save mode to use less toner. See page

5.6.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper

(N-up printing). See page 5.7.

• One-touch last page printing is allowed in the Ready mode.

See page 5.20.

• The printer automatically conserves electricity by

substantially reducing power consumption when not printing.

• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy

efficiency.

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