Samsung ML-1200 manual Common Windows Problems, Troubleshooting Error Messages

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Troubleshooting Error Messages

Error Paper Data

Waiting for the Demo button to be pressed

While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo button to be pressed.

•Press the Demo button on the control panel to start printing. You must press the button to print each page after loading paper into the manual input tray.

Error Paper Data

Door open

The printer front cover may be open.

• Check that the printer front cover door is closed properly.

Error Paper Data

Canceling a job or memory out

If your printer is canceling a job (see page 5.5), the Error light blinks. When cancellation is complete, the message will automatically clear. The printer memory may not be sufficient for the print job. The page being printed may have been too complex for the memory capacity of the printer. Press the Cancel/Reprint button to cancel the current job.

•Try to free up memory by removing any unnecessary fonts, macros, or any data currently in printer memory.

•Simplify the image or print at a lower resolution.

Error Paper Data

System error - Fuser or LSU error

•Reset the printer by briefly turning the printer off and back on again.

•If the error persists, contact a service representative.

Common Windows Problems

Problem

Possible Cause and Solution

 

 

“File in Use” message

Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the

appears during installation.

StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer

 

driver.

 

 

“Error Writing to LPTx”

• Insure the cables are connected correctly, the printer is

message appears.

on, and the Data light on the control panel is on.

 

• If bi-directional communication is not turned on in the

 

driver, it will also cause this message.

 

• From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers.

 

Right-click on the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon

 

and select Properties. From the Details tab, click on

 

Port Settings. Uncheck the Check Port State before

 

Printing box and click OK. From Spool Settings, select

 

Print Directly to Printer and click OK. Try printing

 

again.

 

 

“General Protection Fault”,

• Close all other applications, reboot Windows, and try

“Exception OE”, “Spool32”,

printing again.

or “Illegal Operation”

• Delete all temp files from the temp sub-directory. You can

messages appear.

 

determine the name of the directory by editing the

 

AUTOEXEC.BAT file and looking for the statement, “Set

 

Temp =”. The name after this statement is the temp

 

directory. It is usually C:\temp by default, but can be

 

redefined.

 

 

Note: Refer to Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0 or 2000 documentation that came with your PC for further information on Windows error messages.

 

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PROBLEM SOLVING

 

PROBLEM SOLVING

7.19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Visit us at Page Contents Power Saver Environmental and Safety ConsiderationLaser Safety Statement Fcc Regulations Environmental and Safety ConsiderationRadio Frequency Emissions Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsSpecial Features Handle paper flexiblyOutput lever Front cover Face-up output slot Control panel Special FeaturesPrinter Components Toner cartridge Front cover Power switch Power receptaclePrinter Components USB portUnpack Your Printer Install the Toner Cartridge Install the Toner CartridgeLoading Paper Load PaperPrint a Demo If you are using a USB interfaceTurn on the Printer Before Installing the Printer Software Install the Printer SoftwareInstalling the Printer Software from the CD-ROM Install the Printer SoftwareFrom the Start menu, select Programs Software Installation TipsWelcome window opens. Click Next 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 ButtonsChoosing Paper and Other Media When you choose print media, consider the followingWeight Your printer supports the following paper weights 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 TransparenciesPrinting on Card Stocks Adjust the guide to fit the width of the paper stackPrinting on Preprinted Paper 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 PostersWatermark Printing WatermarksDarkness Reprint 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 PaperPaper Output Capacity Guidelines for Using PaperPaper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment Envelopes Envelopes with LabelsTransparencies 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 LayoutInstallation Linux Driver InstallationLinux Driver Configuration 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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