Samsung ML-1630W manual Misformed, Characters, Skew, Condition Suggested solutions Curl or wave

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Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Vertical repetitive

If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side

defects

of the page at even intervals:

• Clean the inside of the machine. Contact a service representative to clean the inside of the machine. After cleaning the inside of the machine, if you still have the same problems, install a new toner cartridge of the problem color. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 6.5.

• Parts of the machine may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages.

The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative.

Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner randomly distributed on the printed page.

• The paper may be too damp. Try printing

with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that

the paper does not absorb too much

moisture.

• If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or in printer properties.

Misformed

If characters are improperly formed and

characters

 

producing hollow images, the paper stock

 

 

 

 

may be too slick. Try different paper. (See

 

 

 

 

"Specifications on print media" on page 4.3.)

 

 

 

If characters are improperly formed and

 

 

 

 

producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit

 

 

 

 

may need service. Contact a service

 

 

 

 

representative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page skew

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

 

 

 

Check the paper type and quality. (See

 

 

 

 

"Specifications on print media" on page 4.3.)

 

 

 

Ensure that the paper or other material is

 

 

 

 

loaded correctly and the guides are not too

 

 

 

 

tight or too loose against the paper stack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condition

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

Curl or wave

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

 

Check the paper type and quality. Both high

 

 

temperature and humidity can cause paper

 

 

curl. (See "Specifications on print media" on

 

 

page 4.3.)

 

• Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also

 

 

try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

 

 

 

Wrinkles or creases

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

 

Check the paper type and quality. (See

 

 

"Specifications on print media" on page 4.3.)

Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

Back of printouts

Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of

are dirty

the machine. Contact a service

 

representative.

Black pages

The toner cartridge may not be installed

 

 

 

 

properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert

 

 

 

 

it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The toner cartridge may be defective and

 

 

 

 

need replacing. Remove the toner cartridge

 

 

 

 

and install a new one. (See "Replacing the

 

 

 

 

toner cartridge" on page 6.5.)

 

 

 

The machine may require repair. Contact a

 

 

 

 

service representative.

 

 

 

 

 

7.11 <Troubleshooting>

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Contents User’s Guide Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideTaiwan Contents Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Ordering supplies and accessoriesFinding more information About this user’s guideImportant Precautions and Safety Information Safety and Regulatory InformationRecycling Environmental and Safety ConsiderationPower Saver Ozone SafetyFCC Statement for Wireless LAN use United States of AmericaDeclaration of Conformity European Countries Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Regulatory Compliance StatementsGreen and Yellow Earth Blue Openssl License Viii Special features Special features Machine overview Control panel overviewIntroduction Front view Machine overviewRear view Display Control panel overviewSupplied software Software overviewSystem requirements Printer driver featuresOperating Requirements recommended System MacintoshGetting Started Setting up the hardwareSupported network environments Setting up the networkUsing SetIP program Installing the programInstalling the software Operation Mode is Infrastructure Using a wireless networkConfiguring basic network settings Select Network NameSSID in Ssid SetupAltitude adjustment Selecting print media Selecting and loading print mediaGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print mediaMedia type Guidelines Guidelines for special print mediaChanging the paper size in the tray Loading paper in the traySelect Printers and Faxes Setting the paper size and typeDouble-click the Samsung ML-1630W Series icon Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentCleaning the inside MaintenanceCleaning your machine Cleaning the outsideMaintenance Expected cartridge life Maintaining the cartridgeRedistributing toner Toner cartridge storageMaintenance Replacing the toner cartridge Items Yield Average Maintenance PartsManaging your machine from the website To access SyncThru Web ServiceClearing paper jams TroubleshootingStatus display Explanation Solution Tips for avoiding paper jamsTroubleshooting Rear and inside the machine Troubleshooting Exit area Inner cover Open Understanding display messagesCondition Suggested solutions Solving other problemsPaper feeding problems Printing problemsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Printing quality problems Skew Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveMisformed CharactersHorizontal stripes Common Windows problemsCondition Suggested solutions Loose toner Character VoidsProgram, click File Print Illustrator Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems Problem Suggested solutionsSupplies Ordering supplies and accessoriesHow to purchase Supplies How to purchaseGeneral specifications Printer specifications SpecificationsGeneral specifications Printer specificationsControl Panel GlossaryIndex Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Software for Local Printing Installing Printer SoftwareSelect Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Custom InstallationSelect the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Installing Printer Software in Windows Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Removing Printer Software Reinstalling Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinter Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Paper Tab Layout TabDarkness ResolutionToner Save Mode Graphics TabExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Editing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page OverlayDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxBuy Now Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Understanding Smart PanelUsing Onscreen Help File Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Changing the Smart Panel Program SettingsInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverStarting the program Using SetIP programUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPorts Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinting from Applications Configuring Printer Properties Printing a DocumentFollowing four tabs display at the top of the window Printing FilesInstalling Software Uninstalling softwareSelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer Type Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Click Add on the Printer ListFor a USB-connected Graphics Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentSelect the page order from the Layout Direction option Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex