Samsung ML-3050 manual Loading print media, Selecting print media

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5 Loading print media

This chapter will help you understand types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality.

This chapter includes:

Selecting print media

Loading paper

Selecting an output location

Selecting print media

You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meet the guidelines for use with your printer. Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following problems:

Poor print quality

Increased paper jams

Premature wear on the printer.

Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors that affect the printer’s performance and the output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:

Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate for your project.

Size: You can use any size media that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the paper tray.

Weight: Your printer supports print media weights as follows:

-16 to 24 lb bond (60 to 90 g/m2) for the tray 1 and optional tray 2

-16 to 43 lb bond (60 to 163 g/m2) for the multi-purpose tray

-20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m2) for the duplex printing (ML-3051ND only)

Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images.

Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.

Notes

• Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control.

Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.

Caution

Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements.

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Contents Page Page Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung World WideContents Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Installing accessoriesImportant Precautions and Safety Information Federal Communications Commission FCC FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useFCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsEuropean States qualified under wireless approvals Wireless GuidanceEuropean States with restrictions on use 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 IntroductionFeatures ML-3050 ML-3051N ML-3051ND Printer overviewFront view ML-3051N and ML-3051ND Rear view Control panel overviewFinding more information Selecting a locationClearance space 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 menuUsing toner save mode Using the control panel buttonFrom the software application Supplied software Software overviewWindows Printer driver featuresFeature System requirementsLinux MacintoshRequirements Supported operating systems Network setupConfiguring TCP/IP Via network administration programsStatic addressing Configuring EtherTalkConfiguring IPX frame types Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCPSetting Ethernet speed Restoring the network configurationPrinting a network configuration Selecting print media Loading print mediaSupported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaMedia type Guidelines 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 modeSelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downPrinting to the rear cover Face up Printing a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printingOrdering supplies and accessories How to purchase AccessoriesToner cartridges Cleaning 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 onlyMaintenance parts Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner messageItems Yield Average 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 DimmInstalling a wireless network interface card Setting the memory in the PostScript printer propertiesSelect the Samsung ML-3050 Series PS printer Configuring basic network settings Configuring the wireless network parametersSelecting the authentication type Setting EncryptionHexadecimal Alphanumeric 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 Custom installation. Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer SoftwareNext Removing Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinter Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Graphics Tab Image ModeResolution Toner Save ModeExtras Tab About TabPrinter 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 SettingsInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started 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 PropertiesPrinting Files ML-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 Macintosh 31 uninstall Rev