Samsung 6100N manual Solving Print Quality Problems

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Solving Print Quality Problems

If you have any problems with the printed output of your

QwikLaser 6100, refer to Table 5.2 for suggested remedies.

Note: The causes listed in Table 5.2 are probable causes only, and may not represent all of the possible cases which may occur under actual operating conditions. If you experience a problem which does not seem to fall under any of the cases listed in this table, or if you are concerned about any other aspect of printer operation, contact the your nearest Samsung dealer.

Table 5.2

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Irregular faded

There is a paper quality problem.

Use only paper that meets the

patches of print.

 

specifications required by the printer.

 

 

 

 

Toner may be unevenly distributed.

Remove the toner cartridge and

 

 

shake it gently to evenly distribute

 

 

the toner. Then replace the cartridge

 

 

back into the printer.

 

 

 

Black staining.

There is a paper quality problem.

Use only paper that meets. printer

 

 

specifications. See the section

 

 

“Selecting Print Media” (page 3.1).

 

 

 

 

A toner cartridge from another printer

Always use the same toner cartridge

 

has been installed.

with the same printer. Using a

 

 

cartridge that has already been used

 

 

in another printer may not give

 

 

satisfactory results.

 

 

 

 

The printer requires a print quality

Press and hold the control panel

 

adjustment.

button for ten seconds until all lights

 

 

remain steadily lit, then let go of the

 

 

button. The printer will perform the

 

 

print quality adjustment. After

 

 

cleaning, one cleaning sheet prints.

 

 

 

Character voids.

The paper may be too dry.

Try printing with a different batch of

 

 

paper.

 

 

 

5. 12 Troubleshooting

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QwikLaser 6100 Series Electronics Trademark Notices CopyrightFCC Regulations EC Declaration of Conformity Laser Safety Statement Safety Information Contents Using Rear Output Tray How to Adjust Paper Guides Using the MPMulti-Purpose TrayPrinting in Windows Configuring the PCL Drivers Cleaning the PrinterChapter Printer Options Printer Specification Language Codes Paper Size IndexIntroduction Introduction Printer Unpacking and SetupFront View Printer ComponentsRear View Indicator Off Light Understanding Control PanelControl Button Operation Control Button Function Control Panel Indicators Printer Documentation Printer FeaturesIntroduction 1 Printer Setup Installing the Toner Cartridge Printer Setup Printer Setup 2 Loading Paper into the Cassette Make sure that paper is under this metal clip Insert the cassette back into the printer Interface Windows PC Macintosh Connecting to the ComputerUSB Interface Parallel InterfaceSerial Interface Requires option See Attaching the Power Cord and Testing the Printer Printer Driver Installation Windows 95/98/NTWindows Printer Driver Features Setting Usage/DescriptionPCL5e Software Utilities Installation Installing the USB Port Driver WindowsInstalling the RCP and SM Windows Installing the PostScript PPD Installing Optional SoftwareWindows 95/98 and NT 4.0 Installation Select PostScript DriverMacintosh Installation Macintosh Installation When using USB PCL6 Printer Driver Making Installation DiskettesCopy d\XX\pcldrv\pcl6\win9x3x\*.* a\ Copy d\XX\pcldrv\pcl6\winNT\*.* a\USB Port Driver Windows 98 only PCL5e Printer DriverCopy d\XX\pcldrv\pcl5e\win9x3x\*.* a\ Copy d\XX\pcldrv\pcl5e\winNT\*.* a\PCL Printer Drivers Installing Software from DisketteWindows 95/98 Windows NTRCP and SM Type a\setup.exe. Press EnterWindows Open Main Control PrintersTo uninstall the driver, proceed as follows Uninstalling the Printer DriverPrint Media Information Media Sizes and Capacities Selecting Print MediaBasic Guidelines Length Guides How To Adjust Paper GuidesWidth Guide MP Tray Guidelines Using the MPMulti-Purpose TrayLoading Paper into the MP Tray For transparencies Print Media Information Print Media Information 3 Closing the MP Tray Using Rear Output Tray Printed pages are stacked with print side facing up Memo Printing Printing in Windows Configuring the PCL Drivers Selecting Your PrinterWindows 95/98/NT Setting Properties PCL6 Driver Features Manual Duplex Printing Booklet Printing Feature Macintosh Win 95/98 Win NT PostScript Driver FeaturesRemote Control Panel Using Printer UtilitiesSeconds ConfigPCL5e InterfaceStatus Monitor Printing a Document Requirements for Printing in MacintoshMemo Troubleshooting Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the OutsideCleaning the Inside Paper Jam in Output Area Clearing Paper JamsTroubleshooting 5 Paper Jam in Input Area Paper Jam Inside Printer Paper Jam in Option Cassette Troubleshooting 5 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Problem Possible Cause Remedy Solving Printing ProblemsProblem Possible Cause Remedy Select Background Printing from Settings and Printers. ClickSolving Print Quality Problems Problem Possible Cause Remedy Solving PostScript Problems Obtaining Service Printer Options Disconnect the Power Cord PrecautionsMemory and PostScript SIMMs Dram Printer Options Printer Options 6 Open Replace the control board cover Serial/LocalTalk Card or Network Card Unplug the two connectors from the control board Serial/LocalTalk Card Slide the control board back into the printer Open Printer Options 6 Option Cassette Tab Connector Printer Specifications Specification and Description Printer SpecificationsCode Language Language CodesPaper Paper size Cassette Option Cassette MP Tray Paper SizeCD-ROM IndexPCL6