Samsung ML-4550 manual Setting Up the Printer, For a Network-connected Macintosh, Mac OS 8.6 ~

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Setting Up the Printer

Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the printer to your computer—the network cable or the USB cable.

For a Network-connected Macintosh

NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. Before connecting your printer, make sure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2

1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software for Macintosh” on page 33 to install the PPD file on your computer.

2From the Apple menu, select Chooser.

3Click LaserWriter 8 (the PostScript driver provided with your Macintosh).

The name of your machine appears on the list.

4Select SEC000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box (where the xxxxxxxxx varies depending on each of the machines) and Click Select.

If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD, choose your printer name, and click OK.

5When the setup is complete, you see your machine icon created as a desktop printer.

6Close the Chooser.

7When a message window appears telling you that you have changed your current machine, click OK.

Mac OS 10.1 or higher

1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software for

Macintosh” on page 33 to install the PPD file on your computer.

2Open Print Center or Printer Setup Utility from the Utilities folder.

3Click Add on the Printer List.

4 Select the AppleTalk tab.

The name of your machine appears on the list. Select SEC000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box, where the

xxxxxxxxxvaries depending on your machine.

5 Click Add.

6If Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name.

Your machine appears on the Printer List and is set as the default printer.

For a USB-connected Macintosh

Mac OS 10.1 or higher

1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software for Macintosh” on page 33 to install the PPD file on your computer.

2Open Print Center or Printer Setup Utility from the Utilities folder.

3Click Add on the Printer List.

4 Select the USB tab.

5 Select your printer name and click Add.

6If Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name.

Your machine appears on the Printer List and is set as the default printer.

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Switzerland Contents Installing accessories TroubleshootingSpecifications Important Precautions and Safety Information Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC RegulationsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Openssl License Original Ssleay License Introduction Special featuresSoftware Section Features ML-4550 ML-4551N ML-4551ND You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003Printer overview Front viewFinding more information Control panel overviewSelecting a location Clearance spaceUsing control panel menus System setupAccessing control panel menus Job manager menu Menu overviewInformation menu Simplex Layout menuOrientation MarginPaper menu Graphic menuSystem Setup menu Emulation menu PostScriptNetwork menu Printing a demo Using toner save modeChanging the font setting Changing the display languageSoftware overview Supplied softwareSystem requirements Printer driver featuresWindows Macintosh LinuxRequirements Via network administration programs Network setupVia the control panel Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Configuring TCP/IPConfiguring EtherTalk Supported operating systemsRestoring the network configuration Configuring IPX frame typesSetting Ethernet speed Printing a network configurationLoading print media Selecting print mediaSupported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybType Size Weight Print media for duplex printingGuidelines for special print media Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaMedia type Guidelines Loading paper Using the standard tray or the optional trays 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 Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories Toner cartridgesCleaning the outside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerMaintenance Toner cartridge storage Printing a cleaning sheetMaintaining the toner cartridge Expected cartridge yieldChecking the remaining toner Redistributing toner cartridgeReplacing the toner cartridge Maintenance Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsTray Paper feed areaOptional tray Around the toner cartridge Multi-purpose trayDuplex unit area Paper exit areaDuplex jam Condition Suggested solutions Troubleshooting checklistTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding the status LED Understanding display messagesLSU Motor Error Message Meaning Suggested solutions LoadLow Heat Error OPC is CleaningToner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Click the Samsung ML-4550 Settings and Printers. RightSpool Settings button Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Repetitive Condition Suggested solutions VerticalCondition Suggested solutions Curl or wave DefectsCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsInstallable Options section to Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems InstalledInstalling a dual in-line memory module Dimm Installing accessoriesPrecautions when installing accessories Disconnect the power cordSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Select the Samsung ML-4550 Series PS printerInstalling a network interface card Removing a DimmUsing the hard disk Installing the hard diskSetting the hard disk in the printer properties Storing a job Setting the time and datePrinting with the optional hard disk Printing a stored jobTo delete a file from the queue Printing using the form filesControlling the active job queue To promote a file from the queuePrinter specifications SpecificationsSpecifications and Description ECP Index System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer in Linux 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 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 Graphics Tab ResolutionToner Save Mode Advanced OptionsOn the Job Setting Job SettingExtras Tab About Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Printer TabAdvanced 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 AdvancedOverview Direct Print Utility Using the shortcut iconUsing the right-click menu PrintingCheck 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 LevelUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Using Onscreen Help FileInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopPorts Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesClasses Tab Printing Files Printing from ApplicationsFile menu Installing Software for Macintosh Click ContinueFor a USB-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh Mac OS 8.6 ~Layout Setting Changing Printer SettingsPrinting a Document Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Resolution Macintosh 36 Windows GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev
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ML-4550, ML-4551ND specifications

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