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Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

Print job is

If using Windows

From the Start menu, choose

extremely

98/Me, the

Settings and Printers. Right-

slow.

Spooling Setting

click the Samsung ML-4550

(Continued)

may be set

Series PCL 6 printer icon,

 

incorrectly.

choose Properties, click the

 

 

Details tab, and then choose

 

 

the Spool Settings button.

 

 

Select the desired spool

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

The computer

Install more memory in your

 

may have

printer. See page 10.1.

 

insufficient

 

 

random-access

 

 

memory (RAM).

 

 

 

 

Half the page

The page layout

Simplify the page layout and

is blank.

is too complex.

remove any unnecessary

 

 

graphics from the document.

 

 

Install more memory in your

 

 

printer. See page 10.1.

 

 

 

 

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 media,

 

 

use the multi-purpose tray and

 

 

open the rear cover.

 

 

 

 

An incorrect type

Use only paper that meets

 

of paper is being

printer specifications.

 

used.

If printing on special media,

 

 

use the multi-purpose tray and

 

 

open the rear cover.

 

 

 

 

An incorrect

Special print media, such as

 

output method is

thick paper, should not be

 

being used.

printed using the output tray

 

 

(face-down). Use the rear

 

 

cover (face-up) instead.

 

 

 

 

There may be

Open the top cover and

 

debris inside the

remove the debris.

 

printer.

 

 

 

 

Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

The operating

If printing from Windows (any

 

system is

version), exit to a DOS prompt

 

malfunctioning.

and verify functionality with the

 

 

following command: At a C:\

 

 

prompt, type Dir LPT1, and

 

 

press Enter. (This assumes

 

 

you are connected to LPT1.)

 

 

Exit Windows and reboot the

 

 

computer. Turn the printer off

 

 

and then back on again.

 

 

 

Pages print,

The toner

Redistribute the toner

but are

cartridge is

cartridge. See page 8.4.

blank.

defective or out of

If necessary, replace the toner

 

toner.

 

cartridge. See page 8.5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The file may have

Check the file to ensure that it

 

blank pages.

does not contain blank pages.

 

 

 

 

Some parts, such

Contact a service

 

as the controller

representative.

 

or the board, may

 

 

be defective.

 

 

 

 

The

The setting in the

Select Download as Bitmap in

illustrations

software

the Advanced Options window

print

application is

of the graphic properties. Print

incorrectly in

wrong.

the document again.

Adobe

 

 

Illustrator.

 

 

 

 

 

9.10 <Troubleshooting>

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Switzerland Contents Specifications TroubleshootingInstalling accessories Important Precautions and Safety Information Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC RegulationsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Openssl License Original Ssleay License Software Section Special featuresIntroduction 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 spaceAccessing control panel menus System setupUsing control panel menus Information menu Menu overviewJob manager menu Layout menu OrientationSimplex MarginPaper menu Graphic menuSystem Setup menu Emulation menu PostScriptNetwork menu Using toner save mode Changing the font settingPrinting a demo Changing the display languageSoftware overview Supplied softwareWindows Printer driver featuresSystem requirements Requirements LinuxMacintosh Via the control panel Network setupVia network administration programs Configuring TCP/IP Configuring EtherTalkDynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Supported operating systemsConfiguring IPX frame types Setting Ethernet speedRestoring the network configuration Printing a network configurationLoading print media Selecting print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Type Size WeightSupported sizes of paper Print media for duplex printingMedia type Guidelines Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaGuidelines for special print media 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 rear cover Face up Selecting an output locationPrinting to the output tray Face down Canceling a print job Printing a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing Printing a documentOrdering supplies and accessories AccessoriesHow to purchase Toner cartridgesMaintenance Cleaning the printerCleaning the outside of the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerMaintenance Printing a cleaning sheet Maintaining the toner cartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge yieldChecking the remaining toner Redistributing toner cartridgeReplacing the toner cartridge Maintenance Items Yield Average Maintenance partsClearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsOptional tray Paper feed areaTray Around the toner cartridge Multi-purpose trayDuplex jam Paper exit areaDuplex unit area Tips for avoiding paper jams Troubleshooting checklistCondition Suggested solutions Understanding the status LED Understanding display messagesMessage Meaning Suggested solutions Load Low Heat ErrorLSU Motor Error OPC is CleaningToner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Settings and Printers. Right Spool Settings buttonClick the Samsung ML-4550 Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Vertical Condition Suggested solutions Curl or waveRepetitive DefectsCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsCommon Linux problems Common Macintosh problemsInstallable Options section to InstalledInstalling accessories Precautions when installing accessoriesInstalling a dual in-line memory module Dimm 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 Setting the time and date Printing with the optional hard diskStoring a job Printing a stored jobPrinting using the form files Controlling the active job queueTo delete a file from the queue To promote a file from the queueSpecifications and Description SpecificationsPrinter specifications ECP Index System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer in Linux Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingTypical Installation 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 listPaper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource Resolution Toner Save ModeGraphics Tab Advanced OptionsExtras Tab Job SettingOn the Job Setting Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAbout Tab Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedUsing the shortcut icon Using the right-click menuOverview Direct Print Utility PrintingSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Select Local Port and click New PortTroubleshooting Guide Printer SettingUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Changing the Smart Panel Program SettingsUsing Printer Settings Utility Using Onscreen Help FileGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Printers ConfigurationOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopClasses Tab Configuring Printer PropertiesPorts Configuration File menu Printing from ApplicationsPrinting Files Installing Software for Macintosh Click ContinueSetting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Macintosh Mac OS 8.6 ~Printing a Document Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Printer Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Resolution Macintosh 36 Windows GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev
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ML-4550, ML-4551ND specifications

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