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Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

The printer

The printer may

Check the printer properties to

does not

be configured

ensure that all of the print

print.

incorrectly.

settings are correct.

(Continued)

 

 

The printer driver

Reinstall the printer driver; See

 

 

may be

the Software Section. Try

 

incorrectly

printing a test page.

 

installed.

 

 

 

 

 

The printer is

Check the LEDs on the control

 

malfunctioning.

panel to determine if the printer

 

 

is indicating a system error.

 

 

 

Printer

The paper source

For many software

selects print

selection in the

applications, the paper source

media from

printer properties

selection is found under the

the wrong

may be incorrect.

Paper tab within the printer

paper

 

properties. Select the correct

source.

 

paper source. See the

 

 

Software Section.

 

 

 

Paper does

Paper has not

Remove paper from the tray

not feed into

been loaded

and reload it correctly.

the printer.

correctly.

Check that the adjustable

 

 

guides are set correctly.

 

 

 

 

There is too much

Remove excess paper from the

 

paper in the tray.

tray.

 

 

 

 

The paper is too

Use only paper that meets

 

thick.

printer specifications.

 

 

 

Print job is

The job may be

Reduce the complexity of the

extremely

very complex.

page(s) or try adjusting the

slow.

 

print quality settings.

 

 

To adjust the print quality

 

 

settings, reduce the resolution.

 

 

If you have set the resolution to

 

 

1200 dpi (Best), change it to

 

 

600 dpi (Normal). See the

 

 

Software Section.

 

 

Change the port setting to the

 

 

USB or network port to improve

 

 

print speed.

 

 

Your printer prints A4-sized

 

 

paper at 28 ppm and letter-

 

 

sized paper at 30 ppm.

 

 

 

Print job is

The computer

Simplify the page layout and

extremely

may have

remove any unnecessary

slow.

insufficient

graphics from the document.

(Continued)

random-access

 

memory (RAM).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

Half the page

The page layout

Simplify the page layout and

is blank.

is too complex.

remove any unnecessary

 

 

graphics from the document.

 

 

 

 

The page

Change the page orientation in

 

orientation setting

your application. See the

 

may be incorrect.

Software Section.

 

 

 

 

The paper size

Ensure that the paper size in

 

and the paper

the printer driver settings

 

size settings do

matches the paper in the tray.

 

not match.

Or, ensure that the paper size

 

 

in the printer driver settings

 

 

matches the paper selection in

 

 

the software application

 

 

settings you use.

 

 

 

The paper

There is too much

Remove excess paper from the

keeps

paper in the tray.

tray.

jamming.

 

If printing on special print

 

 

media, use the manual tray.

 

 

 

 

An incorrect type

Use only paper that meets

 

of paper is being

printer specifications.

 

used.

If printing on special print

 

 

media, use the manual tray.

 

 

 

 

There may be

Open the front cover and

 

debris inside the

remove the debris.

 

printer.

 

 

 

 

The printer

The printer cable

Disconnect and reconnect the

prints, but

is loose or

printer cable. Try a print job that

the text is

defective.

you have already printed

wrong,

 

successfully. If possible, attach

garbled, or

 

the cable and printer to another

incomplete.

 

computer and try a print job

 

 

that you know works. Finally,

 

 

try a new printer cable.

 

 

 

 

The wrong printer

Check the application’s printer

 

driver was

selection menu to ensure that

 

selected.

your printer is selected.

 

 

 

 

The software

Try printing a job from another

 

application is

application.

 

malfunctioning.

 

 

 

 

 

If you are under

Change the font setting. See

 

the DOS

page 1.6.

 

environment, the

 

 

font setting for

 

 

your machine

 

 

may be set

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

9.6 <Troubleshooting>

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Spain Contents Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Installing accessoriesLaser Safety Statement Safety and Regulatory InformationImportant Precautions and Safety Information Environmental and Safety ConsiderationRadio Frequency Emissions Ozone SafetyPower Saver RecyclingApprovals and Certifications Declaration of Conformity European CountriesReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsPage Introduction Special featuresFeatures ML-2850D ML-2851ND Printer overviewFront view Status Description Control panel overviewUnderstanding the LEDs Rear viewFinding more information Setting up the hardwareClick Printer Setting Altitude adjustmentClick Printer Setting Click Emulation Changing the font settingPrinting a demo Basic setupUsing toner save mode Printing a demo Using toner save modePrinter driver features Software overviewSupplied software Macintosh System requirementsWindows LinuxUsing SetIP program Supported operating systemsDouble click Application SetIP Selecting print media Loading print mediaSupported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaType 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 manual feederCzech Printing with a prescribed paper sizeKnowing an output location SlovakiaPrinting a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printingToner cartridge Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessory How to purchaseCleaning the inside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printerExpected cartridge life Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing toner cartridge Toner cartridge storageReplacing the toner cartridge Printing a configuration Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Tray TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper feed areaManual tray Around the toner cartridgePaper exit area Duplex unit areaDuplex jam Tips for avoiding paper jams Solving general printing problems Troubleshooting checklistDpi Normal. See Dpi Best, change it toSolving print quality problems Toner smear Condition Suggested solutions Vertical linesGray BackgroundCommon Windows problems Common Linux problems Common PostScript problemsCommon Macintosh problems Disconnect the power cord Installing accessoriesPrecautions to take when installing accessories Installing a memory moduleActivating the added memory in the PS printer properties MB optional memory available SpecificationsPrinter specifications Specifications and descriptionIndex 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 DocumentPrinter Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Layout Tab Paper TabPaper Orientation Scaling Printing Image ModeGraphics Tab SourceExtras Tab Printer Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help About TabPrinting 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 DriverDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxToner Level 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 When the welcome screen appears, click NextClick Next Click Finish Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverWhen the installation is complete, click Finish Click UninstallDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorClasses tab shows a list of available printer classes Configuring Printer PropertiesPorts Configuration Classes TabPrinting from Applications Printing FilesFile menu Printer driver Installing SoftwareInstalling the printer driver Uninstalling the printer driverMac OS 8.6 ~ Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected For a USB-connectedLayout Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinter Features GraphicsPaper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Duplex PrintingSelect the page order from the Layout Direction option Index Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option Rev