Samsung ML-1610 manual Solving Problems

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5Solving Problems

This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer.

This chapter includes:

•Troubleshooting Checklist

•Solving General Printing Problems

•Clearing Paper Jams

•Solving Print Quality Problems

•Troubleshooting Error Messages

•Common Windows Problems

•Common Linux Problems

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Contents ML-1610 Series About the User’s Guide Contents Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Inside Redistributing Toner Replacing the Toner CartridgeImportant Precautions and Safety Information 17SAVE These Instructions Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety Radio Frequency Emissions Declaration of Conformity European Countries Page Introduction Special Features You can print at 600 dots per inch dpiUp to 16 ppm in A4 17 ppm in Letter You can print in Windows 98/Me/2000/XPPrinter Driver Features Feature Printer DriverPrinter Components Front ViewRear View On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs See Troubleshooting Error Messages onUnderstanding the Control Panel DescriptionCancel button Function DescriptionSetting Up Your Printer Paper Cover a UnpackingComponents may differ from one country to another Carefully remove all of packing tape from the printer Selecting a LocationClearance Space Installing the Toner Cartridge Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to openSetting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Loading Paper You can load approximately 150 sheets of paper in the trayLoad paper with the print side facing up Connecting a Printer Cable Turning the Printer on Demo page shows the printer’s current configuration Printing a DemoSystem Requirements Installing Printer SoftwareVarious Linux See Software User’s Guide Setting UP Your Printer Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other Materials Type, Input Sources and Capacities Guidelines for Paper and Special MaterialsPaper Type Input Source/Capacitya Paper Tray Manual Feed Plain paperOnly use labels recommended for laser printers Using Print Materials Using the Tray Verifying the Output LocationUsing Manual Feed Mode Repeat this step for every page to be printedPrinting on Special Materials Using Print Materials There are two ways to cancel a print job Canceling a Print JobPress the Cancel button on the control panel Double-click this icon to view Queue of the print jobs Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storageRedistributing Toner Maintaining Your Printer Using the Toner Save Mode Replacing the Toner CartridgeCleaning the Outside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Inside Cleaning inside the printer Maintaining Your Printer Consumables and Replacement Parts Items Yield AverageTransfer Roller Pick-up RollerSolving Problems Check Solution Troubleshooting ChecklistLine/Error LED is on Solving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause SolutionSoftware User’s Guide. Try printing a Garbled, or Text is wrongBut are blank Defective or out Toner Clearing Paper Jams Paper Exit AreaSolving Problems Paper Feed Area Around the Toner Cartridge Print Quality Checklist Solving Print Quality ProblemsTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems PrintScratched. Install a new toner cartridge Dirty. Clean the LSU. See Cleaning the Inside on4.6. Contact your service representative Change to a lighter weight pages. See PaperProblem Solution Wrinkles or Black pagesCurl Poor Image qualityLED pattern Possible Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting Error MessagesToner cartridge and install a new one. See Common Windows Problems Problem Possible Cause and SolutionFile in Use message Appears duringCommon Linux Problems /etc/printcap fileMemory usage Am trying to print a Rotated and croppedThat would result in a cropped output White nothing isErrors Owning the spooler daemon On my PCL or SPL Error messages printingYour software vendor to inform them of the issue Able to printSpecifications Printer Specifications Paper SpecificationsSpecifications and Description Printer Specifications80 % RH Paper Specifications OverviewSupported Sizes of Paper Size mm/in.a Weight Capacityb60 to 120 g/m2 bond 16 to 32 lb Maximum size Legal Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Solution PaperPaper Specifications Category SpecificationsPaper Output Capacity Output Tray CapacityPrinter and Paper Storage Environment Index USB cable, connect Software User’s Guide Installing Printer Software in Windows Sharing the Printer Locally Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer Software in WindowsChoose the type of installation Changing the Software LanguageReinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer SoftwareBasic Printing Printing a DocumentSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabOrientation Layout OptionsPaper Tab CopiesSize ScalingResolution Toner Save ModeGraphics Tab DarknessAbout Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentUsing an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Creating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkDeleting a Watermark Watermark section. The Edit Watermark window appearsWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysCreating a New Page Overlay Deleting a Page Overlay Using a Page OverlayClick Delete Overlay Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerWindows 9x/Me Windows NT 4.0 or higherInstalling Status Monitor Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Status Monitor → your printer driver name → Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Status Monitor Program Settings Following window opensUsing Your Printer in Linux System RequirementsSupported OS Recommended CapacitiesInstalling the Printer Driver Changing the Printer Connection Method Uninstalling the Printer Driver Using the Configuration ToolSelect Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall Changing Llpr Properties Language, change 4 Layout properties, set Rev.1.00