Samsung ML-3051ND manual Introduction, Special features

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1 Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your printer!

This chapter includes:

Special features

Printer overview

Finding more information

Special features

Your new printer is equipped with several special features that improve the print quality. You can:

Print with excellent quality and high speed

• You can print up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective output. See the Software Section.

• Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 28 ppma and letter-sized paper at up to 30 ppm. If you use the ML-3051ND, for duplex printing, your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 19 ipmb and letter- sized paper at up to 21 ipm.

Handle paper flexibly

• The multi-purpose tray supports letterheads, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized materials, postcards, and heavy paper. The multi- purpose tray holds up to 50 sheets of plain paper.

The 250-sheettray 1 and 250-sheetoptional tray 2 support plain paper in various sizes.

Two output tray; select either the output tray (face- down) or the rear cover (face-up) for the most convenient access.

Straight-through paper path capability from the multi-purpose tray to the rear cover.

Create professional documents

Print Watermarks. You can customize your documents with words, such as “Confidential.” See

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• Print Booklets. This feature enables you to easily print a document to create a book. Once printed, all you have to do is fold and staple the pages. See the Software Section.

• Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the sheet of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster. See the Software Section.

a. pages per minute b. images per minute

Save time and money

This printer allows you to use toner save mode to save toner. See page 2.7.

You can print on both sides of the paper to save paper (double-sided printing) if you use the ML- 3051ND.

You can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper (2-Up printing). See the Software Section.

You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with plain paper. See the Software Section.

This printer automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.

Expand the printer capacity

• The ML-3050 has 16 MB of memory which can be expanded to 272 MB. The ML-3051N or ML- 3051ND has 64 MB of memory which can be expanded to 320 MB. See page 10.1.

A Network interface enables network printing.

You can also add an optional wireless network interface card to the ML-3051N and ML-3051ND.

You can add a 250-sheet optional tray 2 to your printer. This tray lets you add paper to the printer less often.

A PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS) enables PS printing (ML-3051N, ML-3051ND).

*Zoran IPS Emulation compatible with PostScript 3

© Copyright 1995-2005, Zoran Corporation. All rights reserved. Zoran, the Zoran logo, IPS/PS3 and OneImage are trademarks of Zoran Corporation.

*136 PS3 fonts

Contains UFST and MicroType from Monotype Imaging Inc.

Print in various environments

You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003.

Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh.

Your printer comes with both Parallel and USB interfaces.

You can also use a network interface. The ML-3051N and ML- 3051ND come with a built-in network interface, 10/100 Base TX.

1.1 <Introduction>

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Switzerland Contents Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Installing accessoriesImportant Precautions and Safety Information Federal Communications Commission FCC FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useFCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsEuropean States with restrictions on use European States qualified under wireless approvalsWireless Guidance Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 Special featuresSpecial features Printer overview Finding more information IntroductionFront view Features ML-3050 ML-3051N ML-3051NDPrinter overview ML-3051N and ML-3051ND Rear view Control panel overviewFinding more information Menu overview System setupUsing control panel menus ML-3051N,ML-3051NDonly Accessing control panel menusLayout menu Information menuGraphic menu Paper menuEmulation menu System Setup menuPostScript ML-3050, ML-3051N Printing a demoChanging the display language ML-3051N,ML Network menuFrom the software application Changing the font settingUsing toner save mode Using the control panel buttonSupplied software Software overviewWindows Printer driver featuresFeature System requirementsRequirements LinuxMacintosh Supported operating systems Network setupConfiguring TCP/IP Via network administration programsStatic addressing Configuring EtherTalkConfiguring IPX frame types Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCPUsing SetIP program Setting Ethernet speedRestoring the network configuration Printing a network configurationSelecting print media Loading print mediaSupported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybMedia type Guidelines Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaGuidelines for special print media Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the tray Using the tray 1 or the optional trayLoad the paper with the side to be printed on facing up Using the multi-purpose trayTips on using the multi-purpose tray Using manual feed modePrinting to the rear cover Face up Selecting an output locationPrinting to the output tray Face down Printing a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printingToner cartridges Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories How to purchaseCleaning the inside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printerChecking the remaining toner Maintaining the toner cartridgeOpen the front cover Pull the toner cartridge out Redistributing toner cartridgeReplacing the toner cartridge Toner Low appears on the display. ML-3051N,ML-3051ND onlyItems Yield Average Maintenance partsClearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Tray TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper feed areaMulti-purpose tray Optional trayPaper exit area Around the toner cartridgeDuplex jam Duplex unit area ML-3051NDonlyTips for avoiding paper jams Status Description Troubleshooting checklistCondition Suggested solutions Understanding the Status LEDUnderstanding display messages Toner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Series PCL 6 printer icon Settings and Printers. RightSpool Settings button Click the Samsung ML-3050Solving print quality problems Characters Condition Suggested solutions BackScatter MisformedCommon PostScript problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Common Linux problemsDisconnect the power cord Installing accessoriesPrecautions when installing accessories Installing a memory DimmSelect the Samsung ML-3050 Series PS printer Installing a wireless network interface cardSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Configuring basic network settings Configuring the wireless network parametersHexadecimal Alphanumeric Selecting the authentication typeSetting Encryption Specifications and Description SpecificationsPrinter specifications Printer specificationsIndex System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Typical InstallationCustom Installation Select the components to be installed and click Next Select Custom installation. Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next Reinstalling Printer SoftwareNext Removing Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPaper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource Graphics Tab Image ModeResolution Toner Save ModePrinter Tab Extras TabAbout Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersNone Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeEditing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page OverlayAdvanced Using Windows PostScript DriverSelect Local Port and click New Port Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxToner Level Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Understanding Smart PanelUsing Onscreen Help File Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Changing the Smart Panel Program SettingsGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorUninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorClasses Tab Printers ConfigurationPorts Configuration Printers TabPrinting from Applications Configuring Printer PropertiesFollowing four tabs display at the top of the window Printing FilesML-3050 only Installing printer driver for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverSelect Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer Type Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh For a USB-connected MacintoshPrinting a Document Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting PrintingReverse Duplex Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperDuplex Printing Index Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option Rev