Samsung ML-1630W Common Linux problems, Common Macintosh problems, Problem Suggested solutions

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Common Linux problems

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

• Check if the printer driver is installed in your

 

system. Open Unified Driver Configurator

 

and switch to the Printers tab in Printers

 

configuration window to look at the list of

 

available printers. Make sure that your

 

machine is displayed on the list. If not,

 

please, invoke Add new printer wizard to set

 

up your device.

 

• Check if the printer is started. Open Printers

 

configuration and select your machine on

The printer doesn’t

the printers list. Look at the description in

the Selected printer pane. If its status

print.

contains “(stopped)” string, please, press

 

the Start button. After that normal operation

 

of the printer should be restored. The

 

"stopped" status might be activated when

 

some problems in printing occurred.

 

• Check if your application has special print

 

option such as “-oraw”. If “-oraw” is

 

specified in the command line parameter

 

then remove it to print properly. For Gimp

 

front-end, select “print” -> “Setup printer”

 

and edit command line parameter in the

 

command item.

 

 

 

Please avoid changing print job parameters

 

(via LPR GUI, for example) while a print job is

 

in progress. Known versions of CUPS server

I encounter error

break the print job whenever print options are

“Unable to open

changed and then try to restart the job from

mfp port device

the beginning. Since Unified Linux Driver

file!” when printing

locks mfp port while printing, the abrupt

a document.

termination of the driver keeps the port locked

 

and therefore unavailable for subsequent print

 

jobs. If this situation occurred, please, try to

 

release the mfp port.

 

 

When printing a

The CUPS (Common Unix Printing System)

version distributed with SuSE Linux 9.2

document over the

(cups-1.1.21) has a problem with ipp

network in SuSE

(Internet Printing Protocol) printing. Use the

9.2, the printer

socket printing instead of ipp or install later

does not print.

version of CUPS (cups-1.1.22 or higher).

 

 

 

Common Macintosh problems

Problem

Suggested solutions

 

 

PDF file does not print

Incompatibility between the PDF file and

correctly-some parts are

the Acrobat products.

missing in the graphics,

Printing the PDF file as an image may

text or illustrations.

enable the file to print. Turn on Print As

 

Image from the Acrobat printing options.

 

Note: It will take longer to print when

 

you print a PDF file as an image.

 

 

The document has

Update your Mac OS to OS 10.3.3. or

printed, but the print job

higher.

has not disappeared from

 

the spooler in

 

Mac OS 10.3.2.

 

 

 

Some fonts are not

Those fonts may not supported by your

printed properly in the

machine. Start the Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

program, click File > Print > Illustrator

program.

tab. Then, check Force Fonts to

 

Download, and try again.

 

 

7.13 <Troubleshooting>

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Contents User’s Guide Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideTaiwan Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceOrdering supplies and accessories SpecificationsFinding more information About this user’s guideImportant Precautions and Safety Information Safety and Regulatory InformationPower Saver Environmental and Safety ConsiderationOzone Safety RecyclingDeclaration of Conformity European Countries FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useUnited States of America Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Regulatory Compliance StatementsGreen and Yellow Earth Blue Openssl License Viii Introduction Special featuresSpecial features Machine overview Control panel overview Front view Machine overviewRear view Display Control panel overviewSupplied software Software overviewSystem requirements Printer driver featuresOperating Requirements recommended System MacintoshGetting Started Setting up the hardwareUsing SetIP program Setting up the networkInstalling the program Supported network environmentsInstalling the software Configuring basic network settings Using a wireless networkSelect Network NameSSID in Ssid Setup Operation Mode is InfrastructureAltitude 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 typeBasic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Double-click the Samsung ML-1630W Series iconCleaning your machine MaintenanceCleaning the outside Cleaning the insideMaintenance Redistributing toner Maintaining the cartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge lifeMaintenance Replacing the toner cartridge Items Yield Average Maintenance PartsManaging your machine from the website To access SyncThru Web ServiceStatus display Explanation Solution TroubleshootingTips for avoiding paper jams Clearing paper jamsTroubleshooting Rear and inside the machine Troubleshooting Exit area Inner cover Open Understanding display messagesPaper feeding problems Solving other problemsPrinting problems Condition Suggested solutionsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Printing quality problems Misformed Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveCharacters SkewCondition Suggested solutions Loose toner Common Windows problemsCharacter Voids Horizontal stripesCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problemsProblem Suggested solutions Program, click File Print IllustratorHow to purchase Ordering supplies and accessoriesSupplies How to purchase SuppliesGeneral specifications SpecificationsPrinter specifications General 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 DocumentSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Paper Tab Layout TabToner Save Mode ResolutionGraphics Tab DarknessPrinter Tab Extras TabAbout Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Using an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesPrinter Setting Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Buy NowUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Using SetIP programOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Starting the programPorts Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinting from Applications Configuring Printer Properties Printing a DocumentFollowing four tabs display at the top of the window Printing FilesSelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Installing SoftwareUninstalling software For a Network-connected Setting Up the PrinterClick Add on the Printer List Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypeFor a USB-connected Printing Changing Printer SettingsPrinting a Document GraphicsSelect the page order from the Layout Direction option Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperIndex