Samsung ML-3050 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 World Wide Country Customer Care Center Web SiteContents Installing accessories MaintenanceTroubleshooting SpecificationsImportant Precautions and Safety Information Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useFCC Regulations Federal Communications Commission FCCWireless Guidance European States qualified under wireless approvalsEuropean 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/2003Printer overview Features ML-3050 ML-3051N ML-3051NDFront view Rear view Control panel overview ML-3051N and ML-3051NDSelecting a location Finding more informationClearance space 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 Using toner save modeFrom the software application Software overview Supplied softwareSystem requirements Printer driver featuresFeature WindowsMacintosh LinuxRequirements Via network administration programs Network setupConfiguring TCP/IP Supported operating systemsDynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Configuring EtherTalkConfiguring IPX frame types Static addressingRestoring the network configuration Setting Ethernet speedPrinting a network configuration Loading print media Selecting print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for special print media Guidelines for selecting and storing 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 trayPrinting to the output tray Face down Selecting an output locationPrinting to the rear cover Face up Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Printing a documentHow to purchase Accessories Ordering supplies and accessoriesToner cartridges Cleaning 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 outClearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Maintenance partsItems 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 cordSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Installing a wireless network interface cardSelect the Samsung ML-3050 Series PS printer Configuring the wireless network parameters Configuring basic network settingsSetting Encryption Selecting the authentication typeHexadecimal 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 Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Changing the Software LanguageRemoving Printer Software NextPrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listLayout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Source Paper TabScaling Printing Toner Save Mode Image ModeResolution Graphics TabAbout Tab Extras 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 Uninstalling 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 Macintosh 31 uninstall Rev