User manual SAMSUNG ML-2010

SAMSUNG Laser Printer User's Guide ML-2010 Series About the User's Guide This User's Guide provides information you need for setting up your printer. It also provides all of the detailed instructions for using your printer and information for maintaining and troubleshooting the printer. The Software User's Guide which is the second section of this guide provides information you need for installing the supplied software and using its features. 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. © 2005 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. · ML-2010 is model names of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · SAMSUNG and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. · IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. · Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · Apple, AppleTalk, TrueType, Laser Writer, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. · All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. 1 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country CANADA MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA JAMAICA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP. DOMINICA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO VENEZUELA BELGIUM CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY Customer Care Center 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) 0800-333-3733 0800-124-421 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) 0-800-507-7267 1-800-10-7267 800-6225 1-800-299-0013 1-800-234-7267 800-7267 1-800-682-3180 1-800-751-2676 1-800-7267-864 1-800-100-5303 02 201 2418 844 000 844 38 322 887 09 693 79 554 08 25 08 65 65 ( 0,15/min) 01805 - 121213 ( 0,12/min) Web Site www.samsung.com/ca www.samsung.com/mx www.samsung.com www.samsung.com/ar www.samsung.com/br www.samsung.com/cl www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/latin www.samsung.com/be www.samsung.com/cz www.samsung.com/dk www.samsung.com/fi www.samsung.com/fr www.samsung.de 2 Country HUNGARY ITALIA LUXEMBURG NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL SLOVAKIA SPAIN SWEDEN U.K RUSSIA UKRAINE AUSTRALIA CHINA Customer Care Center 06 40 985 985 199 153 153 02 261 03 710 0900 20 200 88 ( 0,10/min) 231 627 22 0 801 801 881 80 8 200 128 0850 123 989 902 10 11 30 08 585 367 87 0870 242 0303 8-800-200-0400 8-800-502-0000 1300 362 603 800-810-5858 010- 6475 1880 Web Site www.samsung.com/hu www.samsung.com/it www.samsung.lu www.samsung.com/nl www.samsung.com/no www.samsung.com/pl www.samsung.com/pt www.samsung.com/sk www.samsung.com/es www.samsung.com/se www.samsung.com/uk www.samsung.ru www.samsung.com/ur www.samsung.com/au www.samsung.com.cn HONG KONG INDIA 2862 6001 3030 8282 1600 1100 11 www.samsung.com/hk www.samsung.com/in INDONESIA JAPAN MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE THAILAND 0800-112-8888 0120-327-527 1800-88-9999 1800-10-SAMSUNG (7267864) 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) 1800-29-3232 02-689-3232 www.samsung.com/id www.samsung.com/jp www.samsung.com/my www.samsung.com/ph www.samsung.com/sg www.samsung.com/th TAIWAN VIETNAM SOUTH AFRICA U.A.E 0800-329-999 1 800 588 889 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) 800SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/tw www.samsung.com/vn www.samsung.com/za www.samsung.com/mea 3 CONTENTS Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Special Features .................................................. Printer Driver Features ......................................... Printer Components ............................................. Front View ..................................................... Rear View ...................................................... 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 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 ..................................................... 2.7 Connecting a Printer Cable .................................... 2.9 Turning the Printer on ......................................... 2.10 Printing a Demo Page .......................................... 2.11 Installing Printer Software ................................... 2.12 System Requirements .................................... 2.13 Chapter 3: USING PRINT MATERIALS Choosing Paper and Other Materials ....................... 3.2 Type, Input Sources and Capacities ................... 3.3 Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials .......... 3.3 Verifying the Output Location ................................ Loading Paper ..................................................... Using the Tray ................................................ Using the Manual Tray ..................................... 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.7 Printing on Special Materials ................................. 3.8 Canceling a Print Job ........................................... 3.10 4 Chapter 4: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Maintaining the Toner Cartridge ............................. 4.2 Redistributing Toner ........................................ 4.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge .......................... 4.5 Using the Toner Save Mode ................................... Cleaning the Printer ............................................. Cleaning the Outside ....................................... Cleaning the Inside ......................................... 4.5 4.6 4.6 4.6 Consumables and Replacement Parts ..................... 4.9 Chapter 5: SOLVING PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Checklist ..................................... 5.2 Solving General Printing Problems .......................... 5.3 Clearing Paper Jams ............................................. 5.6 In the Paper Exit Area ..................................... 5.6 In the Paper Feed Area .................................... 5.8 In the Manual Tray ......................................... 5.9 Around the Toner Cartridge .............................. 5.9 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams ........................... 5.10 Solving Print Quality Problems .............................. 5.11 Print Quality Checklist .................................... 5.11 Solving Print Quality Problems ......................... 5.12 Troubleshooting Error Messages ........................... Common Windows Problems ............................... Common Macintosh Problems ............................... Common Linux Problems .................................... 5.17 5.18 5.18 5.19 Chapter 6: SPECIFICATIONS Printer Specifications ............................................ Paper Specifications ............................................. Overview ....................................................... Supported Sizes of Paper ................................. Guidelines for Using Paper ............................... Paper Specifications ........................................ Paper Output Capacity ..................................... Printer and Paper Storage Environment ............. 6.2 6.3 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.6 6.7 5 Important Precautions and Safety Information When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people: 1 Read and understand all instructions. 2 Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature accompanying the machine. 4 If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the safety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance. 5 Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. 6 Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall, causing serious damage. 7 Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator, heater, air conditioner or ventilation duct. 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not locate your machine where the cords will be abused by persons walking on them. 9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 10 Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords. 11 Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a risk of fire or shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine. 12 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly could cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used. 6 13 Unplug the machine from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: ·When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or frayed. ·If liquid has been spilled into the machine. ·If the machine has been exposed to rain or water. ·If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed. ·If the machine has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged. ·If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance. 14 Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the machine to normal operation. 15 Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC power for the duration of the lightning storm. 16 If you continuously print multiple pages, the surface of the output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and keep children away from the surface. 17 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 7 Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement 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. When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: 8 Ozone Safety During normal operation, this machine 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 contact your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver 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. Recycling Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. 9 Radio Frequency Emissions FCC regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference, and · This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device 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: 1 Reposition the receiving antenna. 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Radio Interference Regulations 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 éditée par l'Industrie et Sciences Canada. 10 Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications The CE marking applied to this product symbolizes 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. 11 12 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Printer! This chapter includes: · Special Features · Printer Driver Features · Printer Components · Understanding the Control Panel Special Features Your new printer is equipped with special features that improve the print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed · You can print at 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi). · Up to 20 ppm in A4 (22 ppm in Letter). Handle paper flexibly · Manual tray supports one sheet of envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized materials, postcards and heavy paper. · Standard 150-sheet tray supports various sizes and types of paper. · 100-sheet output tray supports convenient access. Create professional documents · You can customize your documents using Watermarks, such as "Confidential." For details, See Software User's Guide. Dear ABC Regards WORLD BEST · Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the selected sheet of paper. After the document has printed, trim off the white edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to form a poster. For details, see Software User's Guide. Save your time and money · Allows you to use the Toner Save mode to save toner. For details, see Software User's Guide and page 4.5. · Allows you to print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper to save paper (N-Up printing). For details, see Software User's Guide. · You can use preprinted forms and letterhead on plain paper. For details, see Software User's Guide. · This printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Print in various environments · You can print in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. · Your printer is compatible with various Linux OS and Macintosh 10.3. · Your printer comes with the USB interface. 1.2 INTRODUCTION Printer Driver Features Your printer drivers will support the following standard features: · Paper source selection · Paper size, orientation and media type · number of copies Table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers. Printer Driver Feature Toner Save Print quality option Poster printing Double-sided printing (Manual Duplex) a Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to page printing Scale printing Watermark Overlay Win 98/Me/ 2000/XP Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Linux Y Y N N Y(2,4) Y Y N N Macintosh N Y N N Y N Y N N 1 a. When printing on both sides of the paper manually, you can load up to 50 sheets of paper in the Manual Tray. INTRODUCTION 1.3 Printer Components Front View Output support Paper output tray Top cover (Face down) Control panel Paper input tray Front cover Rear guide Side guides Manual Tray Toner cartridge 1.4 INTRODUCTION Rear View 1 USB port Power switch Power receptacle INTRODUCTION 1.5 Understanding the Control Panel On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs LED Description If the On Line/Error lights green, the printer is ready to print. If the On Line/Error lights red, the printer is experiencing an error, such as jammed paper, no paper, the open top or front cover, or the empty toner cartridge. See "Troubleshooting Error Messages" on page 5.17. If you press the Cancel button while the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED blinks red to cancel printing. In Manual Feed mode, if there is no paper in the tray, the On Line/Error LED blinks red. Load paper into the tray and the LED stops blinking. If the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED slowly blinks green. If the printer is printing the received data, the On Line/ Error LED blinks green fast. 1.6 INTRODUCTION LED Description If you press the Cancel button in Ready mode, this LED is on and the Toner Save mode is enabled. If you press this button once again, this LED is off and the Toner Save mode is disabled. 1 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 5.17 Cancel button Function Printing demo page Manual feeding Description In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 2 seconds until all LEDs blink slowly, and release. Press this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the Manual tray, when you select Manual Feed for Source from your software application. For detailed information, see "Using the Manual Tray" on page 3.7. Press this button during printing. The On Line/Error LED blinks while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and then return to Ready mode. This may take some time depending on the size of the print job. In Manual Feed mode, you can't cancel the print job by pressing this button. For detailed information, see "Using the Manual Tray" on page 3.7. Toner Save mode on/off In Ready mode, press this button to turn the Toner Save mode on or off. For detailed information, see Software User's Guide and page 4.5. Canceling print job INTRODUCTION 1.7 2 Setting Up Your Printer This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. This chapter includes: · Unpacking · Installing the Toner Cartridge · Loading Paper · Connecting a Printer Cable · Turning the Printer on · Printing a Demo Page · Installing Printer Software Unpacking 1 Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: 2 Toner Cartridge Power Cord CD-ROM Quick Install Guide Paper Cover a a. The paper cover is to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating your paper loaded in the tray. When you need to open the machine (for example, cleaning inside of the machine, removing the jammed paper or installing the toner cartridge), remove the paper cover from your machine. Notes: · If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. · Components may differ from one country to another. · The appearance of the power cord is differ depending on the country. · The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.2 2 Carefully remove all of packing tape from the printer. Tape Selecting a Location Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening cover and tray. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. See the image below for clearance space. Do not place the printer close to the edge of your desk or table! Clearance Space 100 mm 100 mm (3.9 in.) (3.9 in.) (3.9 in.) 552 mm(21.7 in.) ·Front: 482.6 mm (enough space to allow opening of the paper input tray) ·Back: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation) ·Right: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation) ·Left: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation) 2.3 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 482.6 mm(18.8 in.) 954.6 mm(37.5 in.) 100 mm Installing the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open. 2 Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper protecting the cartridge by pulling the packing tape. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.4 3 Gently roll the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner. Thoroughly rolling the cartridge will assure maximum copies per cartridge. Note: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Cautions: · To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes. · Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. 2.5 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 5 Unfold the toner cartridge handle and grasp it. Insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place. 2 Note: Carefully insert or pull out the toner cartridge not to scratch against the printer. 6 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If the cover is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur when you print. Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 3,000 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer). SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.6 Loading Paper You can load approximately 150 sheets of paper in the tray. 1 Grasp the paper input tray and pull it toward you to open. Pinch the rear guide and pull it out to extend the tray. Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer. 2 Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning them back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 2.7 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 3 Load paper with the print side facing up. 2 Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. 4 Pay attention not to overload paper. Paper overloading may cause paper jams. 5 Pinch the rear guide to adjust for the paper length and pinch the side guide and slide it to the left flush against the paper. Notes: · Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the material to warp. · If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.8 6 If necessary, close the paper cover to keep the paper loaded in the tray from dust. Connecting a Printer Cable To print from your computer, you need to connect your printer to your computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 1.1 compliant cable that is within 3m in length. 1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2 Plug the USB printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer. To the USB port on your computer 2.9 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. See your computer User's Guide if you need help. Turning the Printer on 1 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back of the printer. 2 2 Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet and turn on the printer using the power switch. 2 1 To the AC outlet Cautions: · The fusing area at the rear portion of the inside of your printer is hot when powered. Be careful not to be burned when accessing this area. · Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered. Doing so may give you an electric shock. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.10 Printing a Demo Page Print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly. 1 Press and hold down the Cancel button on the control panel for about 2 seconds to print a demo page. 2 The Demo page shows the printer's current configuration. 2.11 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Installing Printer Software You must install software using the supplied CD-ROM after you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer. For details, see Software User's Guide. If you are printing from Windows You can install the following printer software using the CD-ROM. · Printer driver for Windows. Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer's features. For details, see Software User's Guide. · Status Monitor allows you to see the printing status of the printer. For details, see Software User's Guide. Macintosh Driver Your machine supports printing on Macintosh 10.3 or higher. 2 Linux Driver You can print in Linux using your machine. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.12 System Requirements Your machine supports following operating system. · Windows 98/Me/2000/XP - The following table shows Windows requirements. Item Operating System Requirements Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Windows 98/Me/2000 CPU Windows XP RAM Free Disk Space Internet Explorer Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP 5.0 or higher Pentium II 400 MHz or higher Pentium III 933 MHz or higher 64 MB or higher 128 MB or higher 300 MB or higher 1 GB or higher NOTE: For Windows 2000/XP, the system administrator should install the software. · Various Linux - See Software User's Guide. · Macintosh 10.3 - See Software User's Guide. 2.13 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 3 Using Print Materials This chapter will help you understand types of paper you can use with this printer and how to properly load paper in the tray for the best print quality. This chapter includes: · Choosing Paper and Other Materials · Verifying the Output Location · Loading Paper · Printing on Special Materials · Canceling a Print Job Choosing Paper and Other Materials You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies and so on. See "Paper Specifications" on page 6.3. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. When you choose print materials, consider the followings: · Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be appropriate for the project. · Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the paper feeder. · Weight: Your printer supports paper weight as follows: · 16~24 lbs (60~90 g/m2) bond for the tray · 16~43 lbs (60~165 g/m2) bond for the manual tray · Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images. · Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper. Caution: Using a material that does not conform to the specification listed in the paper specification can cause problems that may require service. This service is not covered by the warranty or service agreements. 3.2 USING PRINT MATERIALS Type, Input Sources and Capacities Paper Type Plain paper Envelopesb Labelsb Transparency filmsb Input Source/Capacitya Paper Tray 150 Manual tray 1 - 1 1 1 1 Card stocksb 3 a. Maximum capacity may differ depending on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions. b. If you experience excessive jamming, load one sheet at a time through the manual tray. Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special material, keep these guidelines in mind: · Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and the poor print quality. · Use only high quality copier grade paper for the best print quality. · Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too smooth or too rough. Paper jams may occur. · Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use. Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or unpackaged. Keep it away from moisture, or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl. · Store unused materials at temperatures between 15 oC and 30 oC (59 oF to 86 oF). The relative humidity should be between 10 % and 70 %. · During storage, you should use moisture-proof wrap, such as any plastic container or bag, to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating your paper. · Load special paper types one sheet at a time through the manual tray to avoid paper jams. · Only use materials specifically recommended for use in laser printers. · To prevent special materials, such as transparencies and label sheets from sticking together, remove them as they prints out. USING PRINT MATERIALS 3.3 · For envelopes: - Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp, well creased folds. - Do not use envelopes with clasps and snaps. - Do not use envelopes with windows, coated lining, selfadhesive seals, or other synthetic materials. - Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes. - Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before loading envelopes in the tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. - Do not feed stamped envelopes. · For transparencies: - Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the printer. - Do not leave them in the paper tray for long periods of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate on them resulting in spotty printing. - To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle them and coated paper carefully. - To avoid fading, do not expose the printed transparencies to prolonged sunlight. - Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. - Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edges. · For labels: - Verify that their adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 180 oC (356o F) for 0.1 second. - Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between them. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine components. - Do not load a sheet of them through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for one pass through the machine. - Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. - Only use labels recommended for laser printers. 3.4 USING PRINT MATERIALS · For Card Stock or Custom-sized materials: - Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in.(index) cards and other customsized materials can be printed with this printer. The minimum size is 76 by 127mm(3.0 by 5.0 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by 356mm(8.5 by 14 in.) - Always insert the short-edge into the manual tray first. If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may cause a paper jam. - Do not print on media smaller than 76mm (3.0 in.) wide or 127mm(5.0 in.) long. · For preprinted paper: - Letterheads must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer's fusing temperature of 205 °C (400 °F) for 0.1 second. - Ink on letterheads must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any printer rollers. - Forms and letterheads should be sealed in a moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage. - Before you load preprinted paper as forms and letterheads, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper. · Do not use Carbonless paper and Tracing paper. Use of these types of paper could result in chemical smells and could damage your printer. 3 USING PRINT MATERIALS 3.5 Verifying the Output Location The printer has the paper output tray that collects paper facedown, in correct order. Notes: · If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and especially keep children away from the surface. · The front output tray can hold up to 100 sheets of paper. Remove the pages so that the tray is not overloaded. Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper in the tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See "Type, Input Sources and Capacities" on page 3.3 for acceptable paper size and capacity for the tray. Using the Tray The tray holds 150 sheets of paper. See "Type, Input Sources and Capacities" on page 3.3 for acceptable paper size and capacity of the tray. Load a stack of paper into the tray and print. For details about loading paper in the tray, see "Loading Paper" on page 2.7. 3.6 USING PRINT MATERIALS Using the Manual Tray If you select Manual Feed in the Source option, you can manually load paper in the manual tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. If you experience a paper jam from the manual tray, load one sheet of paper at a time into the manual tray. 1 Load the print material in the manual tray with the print side up. 3 Adjust the paper guide against the print material without bending the paper. 2 When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see Software User's Guide. 3 Press the Cancel button on the printer to start feeding. Note: If you don't press the button after a pause, the paper will be automatically fed into the printer. 4 Printing is started. 5 If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet after the first page prints out, and press the Cancel button. Repeat this step for every page to be printed. USING PRINT MATERIALS 3.7 Printing on Special Materials 1 Open the paper input tray. 2 Load the print material in the manual tray. Do not mix types. See the following directions to load each type of print material. ·Load the envelopes in the manual tray with the flap side down. The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the printer first and center of the manual tray. Cautions: If you print 20 envelopes in succession, the surface of the top cover may become hot. Please exercise caution. ·Load labels in the manual tray with print side up. Note: To prevent labels from sticking to each other, do not let the printed label sheets stack up as they are printed out. 3.8 USING PRINT MATERIALS ·Load transparencies in the manual tray with print side up, and the top with the adhesive strip going first. 3 Notes: · To prevent transparencies from sticking to each other, do not let the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out. · Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer. · Do not use transparencies that are separating from the backing sheet. ·Load card stock with print side up, short edge first and center of the manual tray. Notes: If you experience jams with card stock feeding, turn the paper around and try again. USING PRINT MATERIALS 3.9 ·Load letterheads in the manual tray with the design face up, top edge towards the printer. 3 Adjust the side guide to the edge of the material. 4 When you print on special material, you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see Software User's Guide. 5 Press the Cancel button to start feeding. Canceling a Print Job There are two ways to cancel a print job. To stop a print job from the Control Panel Press the Cancel button on the control panel. The printer will finish printing the page that is moving through the printer and delete the rest of the print job. Pressing the Cancel button cancels only the current job in the printer. If more than one print job is in the printer memory, the Cancel button must be pressed once for each job. 3.10 USING PRINT MATERIALS To stop a print job from the Printers folder 1 From the windows Start menu, select Settings. 2 Select Printers to open the Printers window, and doubleclick the your printer icon. 3 From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing (Windows 98/Me) or Cancel (Windows 2000/XP). In Manual Feed mode, you can't cancel a print job by pressing the Cancel button. To cancel a print job in Manual Feed mode: 3 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Double-click the icon at right bottom of the window. Double-click this icon to view the queue of the print jobs. 3 Select a job you want to cancel. 4 For Windows 98/Me, select Cancel Printing from Document menu. For Windows 2000/XP, select Cancel from Document menu. 5 When the jobs are removed from the list, turn the printer on. USING PRINT MATERIALS 3.11 4 Maintaining Your Printer This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. This chapter includes: · Maintaining the Toner Cartridge · Using the Toner Save Mode · Cleaning the Printer · Consumables and Replacement Parts Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind. · Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. · Do not refill the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge. · Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer. · To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than few minute. Toner cartridge life expectancy The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, a new toner cartridge lasts an average of 3,000 pages. (The original toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an average of 1,000 pages.) 4 Saving toner To save toner, press the Cancel button on the printer control panel. The Toner Save LED will be lit. You can also enable the Toner Save mode in the printer properties. For details, see Software User's Guide. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the print quality. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 4.2 Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily improve the print quality by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out and remove it from the printer. Cautions: · Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be hot. · To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than few minutes. · Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. 4.3 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner. Note: If the toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Ensure that the toner cartridge snaps into place. 4 5 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If it is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur when you print. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 4.4 Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the print remains light after redistributing toner (see page 4.3), replace the toner cartridge. Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 2.4. Using the Toner Save Mode The Toner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print quality. There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode: From the Control Panel Press the Cancel button on the control panel. The printer must be in Ready mode (On Line/Error green LED is on). · If the Toner Save LED is 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 the normal mode. From the Printer Properties You can also enable the Toner Save mode in the Graphic tab of the printer properties. For details, see Software User's Guide. 4.5 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Cleaning the Printer To maintain the print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur. Note: While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge). Oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems. Caution: Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with surfactants containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent or other strong substances can discolor or crack the cabinet. Cleaning the Outside Wipe the outside surface of the printer with a soft, clean, lintfree cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto the printer or inside of it. 4 Cleaning the Inside During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specs or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the printer will eliminate or reduce these problems. Cleaning inside the printer 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait for the printer to cool. 2 Open the front cover. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 4.6