Sharp ML-4550 manual Common Windows problems, Common PostScript problems

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Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Character Voids Character voids are white areas within

characters that should be solid black:

If you are using transparencies, try another

A

type of transparency. Because of the

composition of the transparency, some

character voids may be normal.

You may be printing on the wrong surface on

 

the paper. Remove the paper and turn it

 

around.

The paper may not meet paper specifications. See page 5.3.

Horizontal

If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears

stripes

appear:

AaBbCc

The toner cartridge may be installed

 

improperly. Remove the cartridge and

AaBbCc

 

reinsert.

AaBbCc

The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a

AaBbCc

 

new toner cartridge. See page 8.5.

AaBbCc

• If the problem persists, the printer may require

 

repair. Contact a service representative.

 

 

Curl

If the printed paper is curled or paper does not

 

feed into the printer:

 

Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also

 

 

try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

 

Try printing to rear cover (face up).

An unknown

Your printer is probably being used at an altitude

image repetitively

of 2,500 m (8,200 ft) or above.

appears on a

The high altitude may affect the print quality

next few sheets

such as loose toner or light imaging. You can set

or loose toner,

this option through Printer Settings Utility or

light print or

Printer Tab in printer driver’s properties. Refer

contamination

to the Software Section for details.

occurs.

 

Common Windows problems

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

“File in Use”

Exit all software applications. Remove all

message appears

software from the StartUp Group, then restart

during installation.

Windows. Reinstall the printer driver.

 

 

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

“Error Writing to

• Ensure that the cables are connected

LPTx” message

correctly, the printer is on.

appears.

• If bi-directional communication is not turned

 

on in the driver, it will also cause this

 

message.

 

 

“General Protection

Close all other applications, reboot Windows,

Fault”, “Exception

and try printing again.

OE”, “Spool32”, or

 

“Illegal Operation”

 

messages appear.

 

 

 

“Fail To Print,” “A

These messages may appear during printing.

printer timeout error

Just keep waiting until the printer finishes

occurred,”

printing. If the message appears in standby

messages appear.

mode or after printing has been completed,

 

check the connection and/or whether an error

 

has occurred.

 

 

Note

• Refer to Microsoft Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 User’s Guide that came with your PC for further information on Windows error messages.

Common PostScript problems

The following situations are PostScript language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used.

Note

• To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PostScript errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section.

Condition

Possible cause

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

 

PostScript file

The PostScript

Print a configuration page

can not be

driver may not

 

and verify that the PostScript

printed.

be installed

 

version is available for

 

correctly.

 

printing.

 

 

Install the PostScript driver;

 

 

 

to installing the PS printer

 

 

 

driver, see the Software

 

 

 

Section.

 

 

If problem consists, contact a

 

 

 

service representative.

 

 

 

“Limit Check

The print job

You might need to reduce the

Error” message

was too

complexity of the page or install

appears.

complex.

more memory.

 

 

 

 

9.13 <Troubleshooting>

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Switzerland Contents Specifications TroubleshootingInstalling accessories Important Precautions and Safety Information FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Openssl License Original Ssleay License Software Section Special featuresIntroduction You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 Features ML-4550 ML-4551N ML-4551NDFront view Printer overviewControl panel overview Finding more informationClearance space Selecting a locationAccessing control panel menus System setupUsing control panel menus Information menu Menu overviewJob manager menu Margin Layout menuOrientation SimplexGraphic menu Paper menuSystem Setup menu PostScript Emulation menuNetwork menu Changing the display language Using toner save modeChanging the font setting Printing a demoSupplied software Software overviewWindows Printer driver featuresSystem requirements Requirements LinuxMacintosh Via the control panel Network setupVia network administration programs Supported operating systems Configuring TCP/IPConfiguring EtherTalk Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCPPrinting a network configuration Configuring IPX frame typesSetting Ethernet speed Restoring the network configurationSelecting print media Loading print mediaPrint media for duplex printing Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybType Size Weight Supported sizes of paperMedia type Guidelines Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaGuidelines for special print media Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the tray Using the standard tray or the optional traysLoad the paper with the side to be printed on facing up Using the multi-purpose trayTips on using the multi-purpose tray Using manual feed modePrinting to the rear cover Face up Selecting an output locationPrinting to the output tray Face down Printing a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printingToner cartridges Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories How to purchaseCleaning the inside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printerMaintenance Expected cartridge yield Printing a cleaning sheetMaintaining the toner cartridge Toner cartridge storageRedistributing toner cartridge Checking the remaining tonerReplacing the toner cartridge Maintenance Items Yield Average Maintenance partsClearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Clearing paper jams TroubleshootingOptional tray Paper feed areaTray Multi-purpose tray Around the toner cartridgeDuplex jam Paper exit areaDuplex unit area Tips for avoiding paper jams Troubleshooting checklistCondition Suggested solutions Understanding display messages Understanding the status LEDOPC is Cleaning Message Meaning Suggested solutions LoadLow Heat Error LSU Motor ErrorToner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Series PCL 6 printer icon Settings and Printers. RightSpool Settings button Click the Samsung ML-4550Solving print quality problems Defects Condition Suggested solutions VerticalCondition Suggested solutions Curl or wave RepetitiveCommon PostScript problems Common Windows problemsInstalled Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems Installable Options section toDisconnect the power cord Installing accessoriesPrecautions when installing accessories Installing a dual in-line memory module DimmSelect the Samsung ML-4550 Series PS printer Setting the memory in the PostScript printer propertiesRemoving a Dimm Installing a network interface cardInstalling the hard disk Using the hard diskSetting the hard disk in the printer properties Printing a stored job Setting the time and datePrinting with the optional hard disk Storing a jobTo promote a file from the queue Printing using the form filesControlling the active job queue To delete a file from the queueSpecifications and Description SpecificationsPrinter specifications ECP Index System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer in Linux Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical InstallationCustom Installation Select the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer SoftwareNext Removing Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPaper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource Advanced Options ResolutionToner Save Mode Graphics TabExtras Tab Job SettingOn the Job Setting Printer Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help About TabPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersNone Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeEditing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page OverlayAdvanced Using Windows PostScript DriverPrinting Using the shortcut iconUsing the right-click menu Overview Direct Print UtilitySelect Local Port and click New Port Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxToner Level Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Understanding Smart PanelUsing Onscreen Help File Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Printer Settings UtilityGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorClasses Tab Configuring Printer PropertiesPorts Configuration File menu Printing from ApplicationsPrinting Files Click Continue Installing Software for MacintoshMac OS 8.6 ~ Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh For a USB-connected MacintoshPrinting a Document Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Reverse Duplex Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperDuplex Printing Index Resolution Macintosh 36 Windows GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev

ML-4550 specifications

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