Samsung ML-4500 manual Solving Print Quality Problems, Print Quality Checklist

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Checklist

General print quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below.

•Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge (see page 6.2).

•Clean the inside of the printer (see page 6.4).

•Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.7).

•Check to make sure that Toner Save Mode is off (see page 5.8).

•Troubleshoot general printing problems (see page 7.2).

•Install a new toner cartridge, then check print quality again (see page 2.2).

Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Solution

Light or faded print

If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:

 

• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily

 

extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing the

 

Toner” on page 6.2. If this does not improve the print

 

quality, install a new toner cartridge.

 

• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,

 

the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper

 

Specifications” on page A.2.

 

• If the whole page is light, the print resolution setting is too

 

light or Toner Save Mode may be on. Adjust the print

 

resolution and Toner Save Mode within the printer

 

properties. See page 5.7 and 5.8 respectively.

 

• A combination of faded and smeared defects may indicate

 

that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See “Cleaning the

 

Printer” on page 6.4.

 

• The surface of LSU part inside the printer may be dirty.

 

Clean the LSU. See “Cleaning the Printer”.

 

 

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Contents Page Page Contents Index Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety StatementRadio Frequency Emissions Ozone SafetyPower Saver Environmental and Safety Consideration Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsSpecial Features Printer Components Special Features Handle paper flexiblyPrinter Components Front ViewParallel port Printer ComponentsToner cartridge Front cover Page Attach the supplied paper output support as shown Unpack Your PrinterCarefully remove all packing tapes from the printer Install the Toner Cartridge Install the Toner Cartridge Load Paper Load Paper Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet Turn on the powerTurn on the Printer Print a Demo Install the Printer SoftwareBefore Installing the Printer Software Verify the followingInstalling the Printer Software from the CD-ROM Install the Printer SoftwareInstall the Printer Software Software Installation Tips From the Start menu, select ProgramsWhen your computer confirms your selection, click Yes Click OKControl Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights Control Panel Buttons Clean the inside of the printerPrinter must be in the Ready mode Print demoReprint last page of the job Turn the Toner Save Mode on/offControl Panel Buttons For further information on the Toner Save mode, seeProcessing Ready modeControl Panel Lights Paper outPage When you choose print media, consider the followings Choosing Paper and Other MediaMedia Sizes and Capacities Choosing Paper and Other MediaPaper Guidelines Printing to the Face-Up Output Slot Selecting the Output LocationPrinting to the Face-Down Output Tray Envelopes Labels Paper heavier than 24 lb 90 g/m2Loading Paper Using the Automatic Input TrayUsing the Manual Input Tray Loading Paper Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slotAdjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stack Printing on EnvelopesPrint the document After printing, push the output lever up Printing on EnvelopesPush the output lever down Printing on Heavy Paper Printing on Labels Printing on Transparencies Printing on Preprinted Paper Printing on Card Stocks Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Printing a Document Open the document you want to printPrinting a Document LandscapePortrait Printing a Document To stop a print job from your printer Canceling a Print JobUsing Help To stop a print job from the Printers folderPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Click OK, then start printingSetting Print Resolution To enable this feature from the software application Using Toner Save ModeTo enable this feature from your printer Using Power Save Mode Using Other Graphic Options Reprinting the Jammed Setting Graphic ModeCorrecting Print Quality for Altitude Press Cancel/Reprint briefly in Ready mode Reprinting the LastStart Windows Setting Up Host ComputerPrinting on a Network Environment Select Properties in the Printers menuSetting Up Client PC Printing on a Network EnvironmentPage Maintaining Toner Cartridge Saving tonerRedistributing Toner Toner CartridgeFirmly close the cover If the print remains lightCleaning the Inside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Outside Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover Cleaning the PrinterThen, plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on Page See Troubleshooting ChecklistControl panel is on Solving General Printing Problems System error Print Configured incorrectlyPrinter driver may Uninstall the printer driver, then Then choose the Spool SettingsSolving General Printing Problems Try printing a job from another Contact a service representativeSetting Text is wrong Is malfunctioning ApplicationPull the jammed paper carefully out of the output stacker Clearing Paper JamsOutput Area Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray Input AreaClearing Paper Jams Inside the Printer Open and close the front cover to resume printingRemove the toner cartridge Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp or highly curled paper Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsDo not mix paper types in the input tray Solving Print Quality Problems Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Checklist Solving Print Quality Problems Increase the amount of background shading Install a new toner cartridgeProblems, install a new toner cartridge Correct itself after a few more pagesMoisture from the air Can cause this problemService, contact a service representative Application or the printer propertiesSlot Humidity will cause paper curl. See PaperRotating the paper 180 in the input tray Make sure that paper is loaded properlyContact a service representative Clean the inside of the printerTry installing a new toner cartridge Are normalPrinter Light Patterns Troubleshooting Error MessagesPower off Light status legendSystem error Fuser or LSU error Troubleshooting Error MessagesCanceling a job or memory out Door openCommon Windows Problems Page Printer Specifications Paper Specifications OverviewPaper Specifications Supported Sizes of PaperGuidelines for Using Paper Paper Output Capacity Paper should be stored at or near room temperature Printer and Paper Storage EnvironmentEnvelopes Return address Envelopes with Double Side SeamsSee Printing on Labels on LabelsTransparencies See Printing on Transparencies onIf the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run Installing Software from DisketteMaking Installation Diskettes Installing Software from Diskettes Click Copy all disk imagesInstalling Software Installation Linux Driver InstallationLinux Driver Configuration Install Setup Script fileInstall setup script Linux Driver InstallationTo save the setting, press the OK button To set upFilter setup Complete the printer driver installationFeatures Graphic mode Driver Access Install RemoveError light Error messages Cardstock, printUp printing Orientation Power save modePrinter software, install Printing Cancel Paper Acceptable size and capacities 4.2, A.3Troubleshooting ChecklistClean General Install Resolution Unpack Setup printerVisit us at

ML-4500 specifications

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