Samsung ML-4500 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-4500 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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1.2

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

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

Contents

Introduction

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

STEP 2:Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2

STEP 3:Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4

STEP 4:Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6

STEP 5:Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.6

STEP 6:Print a Demo Page! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7

STEP 7:Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7

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 Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1

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

Maintaining Your Printer

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

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper

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5.6

Setting Print Resolution –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.7

Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.8

Using Power Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9

Using Other Graphic Options ––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.10

Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.12

Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.13

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 –––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.19

Problem Solving

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

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

Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– A.10

Linux Driver Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.13

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 I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product

conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.

Class I 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 I 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.

CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER OPEN. DO

NOT OPEN THIS COVER.

VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT

DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DAN

GEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENZIONE -RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA.

EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.

PRECAUCION -RADIACION LASER IVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE AL

RAYO.

ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER

UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN I

STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÄR

URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

Laser Safety Statement

Ozone Safety

Power Saver

During normal operation, the Samsung ML-4500 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.

If 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.

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.

If 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.

• Increase 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

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

manual. If 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”, ICES-003 of the Industry 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”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

We, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea

declares sole responsibility that the

Samsung ML-4500 Laser printer

meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage

Directive 73/23/EEC.

Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official journal of

the European Communities:

EN 50081-Emissions:

EN 55022 Radiated, Class B

EN 55022 Conducted, Class B

EN 61000-3-2 Power Harmonics

EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker

EN 50082-Immunity:

IEC 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge

IEC 801-3 RF Radiated

IEC 801-4 Fast Transient/Burst

EN 60950-Safety

EC Declaration of Conformity

Environmental and Safety Consideration

Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-4500

printer! This chapter provides information on the

following topics:

◆ Special Features

◆ Printer Components

Special Features

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Samsung ML-4500 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 5.7.

• Your printer prints 8 pages-per-minute.

Print with excellent quality and high speed

• You can print in Window 95/98/2000/NT 4.0.

• Your printer is compatible with the Linux system.

Print in various environments

• 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

5.8.

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

(N-up printing). See page 5.6.

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

See page 5.12.

• The printer automatically conserves electricity by

substantially reducing power consumption when not printing.

• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy

efficiency.

Save your time and money

INTRODUCTION

1.2

Printer Components

Front View

Paper support

Face-down output

tray

Output lever

Paper output support

Front cover

Face-up output slot

Control panel

Automatic input

tray

Manual input

tray

Paper guides

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