Samsung ML-1200 manual Troubleshooting Error Messages, Printer Light Patterns, Light status legend

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Solution

Loose toner

• Clean the inside of the printer.

 

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper

 

Specifications” on page A.2.

 

• Install a new toner cartridge.

 

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair.

 

Contact a service representative.

 

 

Character Voids

Character voids are white areas within the parts of

 

characters that should be solid black:

 

• If you are using transparencies, try another type of

 

transparency. (Because of the composition of transparency

 

media, some character voids are 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 “Paper

 

Specifications” on page A.2.

 

 

Horizontal stripes

If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:

 

• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove

 

the cartridge and reinsert.

 

• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner

 

cartridge.

 

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair.

 

Contact a service representative.

 

 

Troubleshooting Error Messages

When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error.

Printer Light Patterns

Light status legend

symbol for “light off”

symbol for “light on”

symbol for “light blinking”

Error Paper Data

Power off

 

• Check the power cord and the power switch if your printer does not power up.

Error Paper Data

Paper jam, or no toner cartridge

Paper is jammed inside the printer or the toner cartridge is not installed.

•Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6.

•Insure that the toner cartridge is correctly installed in the printer.

Error

Paper

Data

Paper out

 

 

 

The printer is out of paper in the input tray.

•Load paper into the tray. For the automatic input tray, loading paper will cancel this message and allow you to continue with the print job. For the manual input tray, press the Demo button after loading paper.

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PROBLEM SOLVING

 

PROBLEM SOLVING

 

7.17

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Contents Visit us at Page Contents Laser Safety Statement Environmental and Safety ConsiderationPower Saver Radio Frequency Emissions Environmental and Safety ConsiderationFcc Regulations Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsHandle paper flexibly Special FeaturesPrinter Components Special FeaturesOutput lever Front cover Face-up output slot Control panel Printer Components Power switch Power receptacleToner cartridge Front cover USB portUnpack Your Printer Install the Toner Cartridge Install the Toner CartridgeLoad Paper Loading PaperTurn on the Printer If you are using a USB interfacePrint a Demo Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM Install the Printer SoftwareBefore Installing the Printer Software Install the Printer SoftwareWelcome window opens. Click Next Software Installation TipsFrom the Start menu, select Programs Making Installation Diskettes Installing Software from DisketteInstalling Software from Diskettes Installing SoftwareControl Panel Buttons Clean the inside of the printerControl Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights Start manual feedingControl Panel Buttons Control Panel LightsWeight Your printer supports the following paper weights When you choose print media, consider the followingChoosing Paper and Other Media Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Paper GuidelinesUsing the Manual Input Tray Using the Automatic Input TraySelecting the Output Location Printing to the Face-Down Output TrayPrinting on Envelopes Adjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stackGuidelines Loading PaperPrinting on Envelopes Printing on Heavy PaperPush the output lever down Print the document After printing, push the output lever upPrinting on Transparencies Printing on LabelsPrinting on Preprinted Paper Adjust the guide to fit the width of the paper stackPrinting on Card Stocks Printing a Document You can also see the printable area Printing a DocumentUsing Help Canceling a Print JobThere are two ways to cancel a print job To stop a print job from your printerTo enable this feature from your printer Using Toner Save ModeTo enable this feature from the software application There are two ways to enable the Toner Save modePrinting Posters Printing Posters Setting Graphic PropertiesDarkness Reprint Printing WatermarksWatermark Click Delete Click OK Printing WatermarksUsing Page Overlay Using Page OverlayClick OK to exit the Print dialog box Deleting a Page OverlayReprinting the Last Setting Up the Host ComputerPrinting in a Network Environment Start WindowsPrinting on a Network Environment Setting Up Client PCSaving toner Toner Cartridge Redistributing TonerRemove the toner cartridge from the printer If the print remains lightCleaning the Outside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Inside Cleaning the PrinterInsure the Data light on Troubleshooting ChecklistControl panel is on DemoSolving General Printing Problems Solving General Printing Problems Output Area Clearing Paper JamsInput Area Clearing Paper JamsOpen and close the front cover to resume printing Inside the PrinterPrint Quality Checklist Solving Print Quality ProblemsSolving Print Quality Problems Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsSolving Print Quality Problems Contact a service representative Can cause problemsMoisture Software application or the printer propertiesPrinter Light Patterns Troubleshooting Error MessagesLight status legend Paper jam, or no toner cartridgeTroubleshooting Error Messages Common Windows ProblemsPrinter Specifications Paper Specifications Paper SpecificationsOverview Supported Sizes of PaperPaper Specifications Guidelines for Using PaperPaper Output Capacity Printer and Paper Storage Environment Envelopes Transparencies LabelsEnvelopes with Installing the Printer Software Using Your Printer with a USB CableUsing Your Printer with a USB Cable Plug the other end into the USB port on the computerPort Double-click the System icon Frequently Asked Questions About USBInstalling Software for Macintosh Using Your Printer with MacintoshSystem Requirements Macintosh Hardware RequirementPrinting from a Macintosh Using Your Printer with MacintoshAdvanced Printing Click Print when you are finished checking your settingsDarkness/Quality LayoutLinux Driver Configuration Linux Driver InstallationInstallation Linux Driver Installation Install setup scriptDriver Access Install Cancel, print jobError light Error messages FeaturesClean General Install ChecklistTroubleshooting Uninstall, driver Resolution Unpack
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