Samsung ML-5200A Background scatter, Unexpected characters or, Missing character, Incorrect fonts

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Problem

Cause and solution

Background scatter

• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different

 

batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until

 

necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much

 

moisture from the air.

 

• Printing over uneven surfaces. If printing onto envelopes,

 

change your printing layout to avoid printing over areas that

 

have overlapping seams on the reverse side.

 

 

Unexpected characters or

• Make sure that you are using the correct printer driver.

missing character

• Change the parallel interface cable.

 

 

• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different

 

batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until

 

necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much

 

moisture from the air.

 

 

Back of printout dirty

The transfer roller may be dirty. Print a few blank pages to

 

clean the transfer roller.

 

 

Incorrect fonts

• If you are using Windows OS, use True Type option in the

 

printer driver’s properties to set how to handle True Type

 

fonts.

 

• If you are using DOS OS, use the Font tab in the remote

 

control panel to enable True Type fonts.

 

 

Faded graphics

Toner may be low. Remove the toner cartridge and shake it

 

gently to evenly distribute the toner. Then replace the toner

 

cartridge.

 

 

4.8 Troubleshooting

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Contents ML-5200A Page Contents Maintenance Setting up your printer Selecting a location UnpackingFront view Understanding the printer partsRear view Installing the toner cartridge Handle Insert the paper in the automatic paper feeder Loading paperOutput lever Paper guideUsing parallel port Connecting the printer to your computerUsing USB port Attaching the power cord Printing a test Software installation Installing printer driverSystem requirement Windows 95/98/NT4.0 installation Windows 95/98 plug and play Windows 3.1x installation Installing the USB port driver Installing printer utilitiesDOS prompt C\, type xcopy d\5200\eng\rcp\*.* c\prtutil Installing RCP only for Dos usersMaking an installation diskette Uninstalling printer driver Operating your printer Indicator lights Control PanelAll lights Button function Type Size Feed Source Capacity Selecting paper type and feed sourceLoading a stack of paper Place the print side facing you Operating your printer Adjust the paper guides to the width of the print material Automatic paper feeder Manual paper feeder Using the manual paper feederFace-up output slot may not hold the printed pages properly Paper guidelines Selecting your printer Windows 95 / 98 / NTWindows Printing a document PCL 6 printer driver Print settingsPaper tab Graphics tab Output tab Overlay tab Watermark tab PCL 5e printer driverBasic tab Information tab Setting Up Host PC Printer Client PC Sharing SetupPrinting on network printer Remote Control Panel only for DOS users Printer Font About Maintenance Resetting the printer Cleaning the printer Cleaning the outsideCleaning the inside Replacing the toner cartridge Managing the toner cartridgeTake the following steps to replace the toner cartridge Maintenance Adding printer memory Pin Metal clip Memory CardMetal clip Memo Troubleshooting Paper jam in input area Clearing paper jamsPaper jam in output area Paper jam inside the printer Tips for avoiding paper jams Printer problems Fixing problemsPrintout does not match Insufficient memoryPaper size Half of the page is blankPrint quality problems Unexpected characters or Background scatterMissing character Back of printout dirtyPaper problems Envelopes do not feed Transparencies orRepeated paper jams OccurBefore you call service Appendix Canadian radio interference regulations FCC regulationsEC declaration of conformity Laser safety statement Product Safety Safety informationSpecifications Index Appendix 3/2/00 908 AM Electronics