Samsung ML-3051ND manual Common Windows problems, Common PostScript problems

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Condition

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

Curl

 

 

 

If the printed paper is curled or paper does not

 

feed into the printer:

 

•

Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try

 

 

rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

 

•

Try printing to rear cover.

 

 

 

An unknown

Your printer is probably being used at an altitude

image

repetitively

of 2,500 m (8,200 ft) or above.

appears on a

The high altitude may affect the print quality such

next few sheets

as loose toner or light imaging. You can set this

or loose toner,

option through Printer Settings Utility or Printer

light print, or

tab in printer driver's properties. Refer to the

contamination

Software Section for details.

occurs.

 

 

 

 

 

Common Windows problems

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

“File in Use”

Exit all software applications. Remove all

message appears

software from the StartUp Group, then restart

during installation.

Windows. Reinstall the printer driver.

 

 

 

• Ensure that the cables are connected

“Error Writing to

correctly, the printer is on.

LPTx” message

• If bi-directional communication is not turned

appears.

on in the driver, it will also cause this

 

message.

 

 

“General Protection

 

Fault”, “Exception

Close all other applications, reboot Windows

OE”, “Spool32”, or

and try printing again.

“Illegal Operation”

 

messages appear.

 

 

 

“Fail To Print,” “A

These messages may appear during printing.

Just keep waiting until the printer finishes

printer timeout error

printing. If the message appears in standby

occurred,”

mode or after printing has been completed,

messages appear.

check the connection and/or whether an error

 

has occurred.

 

 

Note

Refer to Microsoft Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 User’s Guide that came with your PC for further information on Windows error messages.

Common PostScript problems

The following situations are PostScript language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used.

Note

To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PostScript errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section.

Condition

Possible cause

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Print a configuration page

 

The PostScript

 

and verify that the PostScript

PostScript file

 

version is available for

driver may not

 

can not be

 

printing.

be installed

 

printed.

•

Install the PostScript driver.

correctly.

 

•

If problem consists, contact a

 

 

 

 

 

service representative.

 

 

 

“Limit Check

The print job

You might need to reduce the

Error” message

was too

complexity of the page or install

appears.

complex.

more memory.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure that the print job is a

A PostScript

Print job may

PostScript job. Check to see

whether the software

error page

not be

application expected a setup or

prints.

PostScript.

PostScript header file to be sent

 

 

 

 

to the printer.

 

 

 

The optional

The printer

Open the PostScript driver

tray 2 is not

driver has not

properties, select the Device

selected in the

been

Settings tab, and set the Tray2

driver.

configured to

option of the Installable

 

recognize the

Options section to Installed.

 

optional tray 2.

 

 

 

 

 

When print a

The resolution

Make sure that the resolution

document in

setting in the

setting in your printer driver

Macintosh with

printer driver

matches that in Acrobat

Acrobat Reader

may not be

Reader.

6.0 or higher,

matched with

 

 

colors print

that in Acrobat

 

 

incorrectly.

Reader.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Switzerland Contents Installing accessories MaintenanceTroubleshooting SpecificationsImportant Precautions and Safety Information Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useFCC Regulations Federal Communications Commission FCCEuropean States qualified under wireless approvals Wireless GuidanceEuropean States with restrictions on use Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Introduction Special featuresSpecial features Printer overview Finding more information You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003Features ML-3050 ML-3051N ML-3051ND Printer overviewFront view Rear view Control panel overview ML-3051N and ML-3051NDFinding more information Accessing control panel menus System setupUsing control panel menus ML-3051N,ML-3051NDonly Menu overviewInformation menu Layout menuPaper menu Graphic menuSystem Setup menu Emulation menuPostScript Network menu Printing a demoChanging the display language ML-3051N,ML ML-3050, ML-3051NUsing the control panel button Changing the font settingUsing toner save mode From the software applicationSoftware overview Supplied softwareSystem requirements Printer driver featuresFeature WindowsLinux MacintoshRequirements Via network administration programs Network setupConfiguring TCP/IP Supported operating systemsDynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Configuring EtherTalkConfiguring IPX frame types Static addressingPrinting a network configuration Setting Ethernet speedRestoring the network configuration Using SetIP programLoading print media Selecting print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaMedia type Guidelines Loading paper Using the tray 1 or the optional tray Changing the size of the paper in the trayUsing the multi-purpose tray Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing upUsing manual feed mode Tips on using the multi-purpose traySelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downPrinting to the rear cover Face up Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Printing a documentHow to purchase Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories Toner cartridgesCleaning the outside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerMaintaining the toner cartridge Checking the remaining tonerToner Low appears on the display. ML-3051N,ML-3051ND only Redistributing toner cartridgeReplacing the toner cartridge Open the front cover Pull the toner cartridge outMaintenance parts Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner messageItems Yield Average Paper feed area TroubleshootingClearing paper jams TrayOptional tray Multi-purpose trayAround the toner cartridge Paper exit areaDuplex unit area ML-3051NDonly Duplex jamTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding the Status LED Troubleshooting checklistCondition Suggested solutions Status DescriptionUnderstanding display messages Toner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Click the Samsung ML-3050 Settings and Printers. RightSpool Settings button Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Misformed Condition Suggested solutions BackScatter CharactersCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsCommon Linux problems Common Macintosh problemsInstalling a memory Dimm Installing accessoriesPrecautions when installing accessories Disconnect the power cordInstalling a wireless network interface card Setting the memory in the PostScript printer propertiesSelect the Samsung ML-3050 Series PS printer Configuring the wireless network parameters Configuring basic network settingsSelecting the authentication type Setting EncryptionHexadecimal Alphanumeric Printer specifications SpecificationsPrinter specifications Specifications and DescriptionIndex System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Typical Installation Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextCustom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Select the components to be installed and click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software NextPrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPrinter Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Toner Save Mode Image ModeResolution Graphics TabExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document NoneCreating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Select Local Port and click New PortUnderstanding Smart Panel Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Toner LevelChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUsing Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help FileInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Opening the Unified Driver Configurator Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorUninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallPrinters Tab Printers ConfigurationPorts Configuration Classes TabConfiguring Printer Properties Printing from ApplicationsPrinting Files Following four tabs display at the top of the windowUninstalling the Printer driver Installing printer driver for MacintoshInstall the Printer driver ML-3050 onlyFor a USB-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh Select Socket/HP Jet Direct in Printer TypePrinting Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Printing a DocumentPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option Rev
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