Samsung SCX-1000 Series manual Selecting the Default Printer

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Chapter 10

General Printing Problems

Selecting the Default Printer

If you did not select this printer as the default, you’d better select it as the default printer before attempting to print a document.

To set the default printer, proceed as follows:

1)Select Start Settings Printers from the Windows task bar.

2)Double-click the Samsung SCX-1000 Series icon.

3)Select File Default Printer.

Problem

 

Cause & Solution

 

 

 

The printer does not

Check if the power cord is plugged in.

print

The printer cable is not connected properly.

 

The printer cable is defective. Check the cable

 

 

and replace it, if necessary.

 

The printer port is configured incorrectly.

 

 

Check Pinter Setting in Windows to make sure

 

 

that the print job is being sent to the correct

 

 

port (for example, LPT1).

 

A paper jam has occurred. Remove the jammed

 

 

paper.

 

This printer is not selected as the default.

 

 

Check the default printer.

 

The printer driver may be incorrectly installed.

 

 

Remove the existing printer driver, and re-install

 

 

the printer driver.

 

 

 

Printer prints, but no

Make sure the tape is removed from the

characters appear

 

printhead.

 

 

See 'Installing the Print Cartridges' on page 2-10

 

 

for more information.

 

Check the print cartridges to be sure they are

 

 

correctly installed. See 'Installing the Print

 

 

Cartridges' on page 2-10 for more information.

 

Check to see if the print cartridge ink is low or

 

 

empty.

 

Make sure print media is loaded in the printer.

 

 

 

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Problem

 

Cause & Solution

 

 

 

The paper does not feed

Make sure the print media is loaded correctly.

into the printer

 

Remove and re-insert paper correctly.

 

There is too many sheets in the Input Tray.

 

 

Remove some papers.

 

Do not mix paper types.

 

 

 

The data does not print

The printer cable is not connected properly.

correctly

The printer driver may be incorrectly installed.

 

 

 

Remove the existing printer driver, and re-install it.

 

 

 

Printing is too slow

Adjust the print quality setting.

 

Graphics print more slowly than text.

 

Colour prints more slowly than black and white.

 

Special media prints more slowly than plain paper.

 

Another running application affects print speed.

 

 

Close the running program if not required.

 

 

 

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Contents 00-M30UKCover 5/22/00 408 PM Safety Precautions Introduction Printing Multipage on a Single Print Media10-2 10-110-5 10-10Overview IntroductionYou can easily scan documents and photographs About This GuideUSB Port Manual Feeder Printer ComponentsMemo Setting Up Your PrinterUser’s Guide CD-ROMs SmarThru 2 Guide Power Cord Parallel CableParallel cable connection Onnecting Printer CableUSB cable connection Connecting the Printer CableLoading Paper into the Input Tray Insert cartridges Press Enter/SelectDisplay Press Enter/Select Left CARTRIDGE? appearsRight CARTRIDGE? appears To change the alignment value Cartridge type Part numberHas printed, the display looks Like thisSamsung SmarThru 2 provides you with Printer software printer driverSmarThru 2 program Software Requirements Hardware RequirementsTypical recommended Type the mail server address and then click the Next button When you have completed, click FinishTo uninstall the SmarThru 2 program, proceed as follows To uninstall the printer driver, proceed as followsCongratulations Follow the instructions on the screenClick Copy all disk images Use them instead of the CD-ROM to install the softwareInstalling Software from Diskette Using the Control PanelButton Function Printer. Look for the following buttons and their functionsAttendance Message Print MediaStatus Message When you choose print media, consider the following Media DimensionSmoothness and colour of the paper Not supported paper typesFor best print quality, use inkjet paper Use only undamaged paperPrinting Tasks Default printer, follow the procedures as described below Setting Your Default PrinterClick Printer and select Set as Default Following procedure describes the general steps requiredUsing the Options Tab Using the Status TabStarting the SCX-1000 Series Control Program Select Start Programs Samsung SCX-1000 Series1Selectbar. Start Settings Printers from the Windows task Using the Cartridges TabThis tab allows you to choose cartridge options Each property that the printer providesDocument/Quality Tab Paper TabAdvanced Tab Making a CopyHalftone ImageTo cancel a copy in progress press the Stop/Restore button To select the new settingPress ˆ or ¤ until the desired Number appears onTo change Copy Size To change Copy ResolutionTo change Copy Contrast Either Enter/Select or Stop/RestorePress the Special Copy SCX-1000S only Smart Media FunctionInserting and Removing Cards Press Enter/Select when SDC50002.JPG appearsSelecting the file stored on the Smart Media Card Card care and StorageImages and make copies without a direct link to a PC Press ˆ or ¤ to select the print modeYou can print images captured on digital cameras To delete a image file from the Smart Media card Changing Printer Setting Paper Type appears Maintaining Your Printer To remove the print cartridge To install the print cartridgeAlignment test page. If you need to print an alignment test Page, complete the following stepsTo clean the Scanner Bed To clean the printheadsClean the printheads To wipe the printheadsRemove the print cartridge from the printer Not satisfactoryIf you need help, see ‘To Remove the Print Cartridge’ on Printer prints the Help listTo restore factory defaults TroubleshootingPaper jams while printing Paper jams while the printer is feedingPull the Input Tray completely out of the printer Lift the Output TrayTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Smart Media messages Stop/Restore buttonPress the Enter/Select Selecting the Default Printer Change the Print Quality to High or Normal Computer to ECP mode through Bios setting. It Mode because a lot of memory is required toHow to set BIOS, refer to the document of your When the current job is completed, try againAccuracy. Do not forget to set the switch back to Brightness or too low resolution. AdjustPrinter in draft mode AnyPage Lite does not offer the scan featurePecifications SpecificationPrinter Stafford Park 12, Telford Shropshire TF3 3BJ Replacing the Fitted PlugIndex Twain UI