Samsung ML-1200 manual Solving General Printing Problems

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Solving General Printing Problems

For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Solving General Printing Problems

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

The printer does not

The printer may be

Check the printer properties to insure

print. (continued)

configured incorrectly.

all print settings are correct.

 

 

 

 

The printer driver may

Uninstall the printer driver, then

The printer does not print.

The printer is not

If no lights are on, check the power

receiving power.

cord connections. Check the power

 

switch and power source.

 

 

The printer is not

Select Samsung ML-1200 Series

selected as the default

as your default printer.

printer.

 

 

 

Check the printer for

• The printer cover is not closed.

the following:

• Paper is jammed.

 

• No paper is loaded.

 

• Toner cartridge is not installed.

 

• If printer system error occurs,

 

contact a service representative.

 

 

The printer may be in

Add paper to the manual input tray

manual feed mode and

and press the Demo button on the

out of paper. (The

printer’s control panel to begin

Paper light is on.)

printing.

 

 

The connection cable

Disconnect the printer cable and

between the computer

reconnect it.

and the printer is not

 

connected properly.

 

 

 

The connection cable

If possible, attach the cable to

between the computer

another computer that is working

and the printer is

properly and print a job. You can

defective.

also try using a different printer

 

cable.

 

 

The port setting is

Check the Windows printer setting to

incorrect.

insure the print job is sent to the

 

correct port (for example, LPT1). If

 

the computer has more than one

 

port, insure the printer is attached to

 

the correct one.

 

be incorrectly installed.

reinstall the printer driver. Try printing

 

 

a demo page.

 

 

 

 

The printer is

Check the lights on the control panel to

 

malfunctioning.

determine if the printer is indicating a

 

 

system error.

 

 

 

Printer selects media

The paper source

For many software applications, the

from the wrong

selection in the printer

paper source selection is found under

paper source.

properties may be

the Paper tab within the printer

 

incorrect.

properties. Select the correct paper

 

 

source.

 

 

 

Paper does not feed

Paper has not been

Remove paper from the input tray and

loaded correctly.

reload.

into the printer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is too much paper

Remove excess paper from the input

 

in the input tray.

tray.

 

 

 

 

The paper is too thick.

Use only paper that meets the

 

 

specifications required by the printer.

 

 

 

Print job is extremely

The job may be very

Reduce the complexity of the page or

complex.

try adjusting the print quality settings.

slow.

 

 

 

The maximum print

 

 

speed of the Samsung

 

 

ML-1200 Series printer is

 

 

12 pages per minute.

 

 

 

 

 

If using Windows 95, the

From the Start menu, choose Settings

 

Spooling Setting may be

and Printers. Right-click the Samsung

 

set incorrectly.

ML-1200 Series printer icon, choose

 

 

Properties, click the Details tab, and

 

 

then choose the Spool Settings

 

 

button. Select the desired spool

 

 

setting.

7.2

 

PROBLEM SOLVING

 

PROBLEM SOLVING

 

7.3

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Contents Visit us at Page Contents Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety StatementPower Saver Fcc Regulations Environmental and Safety ConsiderationRadio Frequency Emissions Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsSpecial Features Handle paper flexiblySpecial Features Printer ComponentsOutput lever Front cover Face-up output slot Control panel Toner cartridge Front cover Power switch Power receptaclePrinter Components USB portUnpack Your Printer Install the Toner Cartridge Install the Toner CartridgeLoading Paper Load PaperIf you are using a USB interface Turn on the PrinterPrint a Demo Before Installing the Printer Software Install the Printer SoftwareInstalling the Printer Software from the CD-ROM Install the Printer SoftwareSoftware Installation Tips Welcome window opens. Click NextFrom the Start menu, select Programs Installing Software from Diskette Making Installation DiskettesInstalling Software Installing Software from DiskettesControl Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights Clean the inside of the printerControl Panel Buttons Start manual feedingControl Panel Lights Control Panel ButtonsWhen you choose print media, consider the following Weight Your printer supports the following paper weightsChoosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Paper Guidelines Choosing Paper and Other MediaSelecting the Output Location Using the Automatic Input TrayUsing the Manual Input Tray Printing to the Face-Down Output TrayGuidelines Adjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stackPrinting on Envelopes Loading PaperPush the output lever down Printing on Heavy PaperPrinting on Envelopes Print the document After printing, push the output lever upPrinting on Labels Printing on TransparenciesAdjust the guide to fit the width of the paper stack Printing on Preprinted PaperPrinting on Card Stocks Printing a Document Printing a Document You can also see the printable areaThere are two ways to cancel a print job Canceling a Print JobUsing Help To stop a print job from your printerTo enable this feature from the software application Using Toner Save ModeTo enable this feature from your printer There are two ways to enable the Toner Save modePrinting Posters Setting Graphic Properties Printing PostersPrinting Watermarks Darkness ReprintWatermark Printing Watermarks Click Delete Click OKUsing Page Overlay Using Page OverlayDeleting a Page Overlay Click OK to exit the Print dialog boxPrinting in a Network Environment Setting Up the Host ComputerReprinting the Last Start WindowsSetting Up Client PC Printing on a Network EnvironmentSaving toner Remove the toner cartridge from the printer Redistributing TonerToner Cartridge If the print remains lightCleaning the Inside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Outside Cleaning the PrinterControl panel is on Troubleshooting ChecklistInsure the Data light on DemoSolving General Printing Problems Solving General Printing Problems Input Area Clearing Paper JamsOutput Area Clearing Paper JamsInside the Printer Open and close the front cover to resume printingSolving Print Quality Problems Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Checklist Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsSolving Print Quality Problems Moisture Can cause problemsContact a service representative Software application or the printer propertiesLight status legend Troubleshooting Error MessagesPrinter Light Patterns Paper jam, or no toner cartridgeCommon Windows Problems Troubleshooting Error MessagesPrinter Specifications Overview Paper SpecificationsPaper Specifications Supported Sizes of PaperGuidelines for Using Paper Paper SpecificationsPaper Output Capacity Printer and Paper Storage Environment Envelopes Labels TransparenciesEnvelopes with Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Using Your Printer with a USB CableInstalling the Printer Software Plug the other end into the USB port on the computerPort Frequently Asked Questions About USB Double-click the System iconSystem Requirements Using Your Printer with MacintoshInstalling Software for Macintosh Macintosh Hardware RequirementUsing Your Printer with Macintosh Printing from a MacintoshDarkness/Quality Click Print when you are finished checking your settingsAdvanced Printing LayoutLinux Driver Installation Linux Driver ConfigurationInstallation Install setup script Linux Driver InstallationError light Error messages Cancel, print jobDriver Access Install FeaturesTroubleshooting ChecklistClean General Install Uninstall, driver Resolution Unpack
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ML-1200 specifications

The Samsung ML-1200 is a noteworthy monochrome laser printer designed to deliver impressively sharp and high-quality printouts, making it a popular choice for both home and small office environments. While it boasts a compact design, the ML-1200 does not compromise on performance, offering a variety of features that enhance productivity and ease of use.

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