Samsung ML-5200A manual Paper problems

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Paper problems

Problem

Cause and solution

Paper sticks

• Remove paper from the paper feeder and flex or fan the

together/multiple sheets of

paper.

paper feed.

• Make sure that there is not too much paper in the paper

 

 

tray. Depending on the thickness of your paper, the

 

automatic feeder holds up to 150 sheets.

 

• Different types of paper may be stacked in the automatic

 

feeder. Load just one type of paper.

 

 

Paper fails to feed.

• Remove paper from the paper feeder and flex or fan the

 

paper.

 

• Make sure that you selected the correct paper source in

 

your application.

 

• Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. See

 

“Selecting paper type and feed source” on page 2.3.

 

• Remove any obstructions inside the printer.

 

 

Paper skews or buckles.

• Make sure that there is not too much paper in the

 

automatic feeder. Depending on paper thickness, the

 

automatic feeder can hold up to 150 sheets of paper.

 

• Make sure that the paper guides do not cause the paper to

 

bow in the paper feeder.

 

• Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. See

 

“Selecting paper type and feed source” on page 2.3.

 

 

Envelopes skew.

• Make sure that the paper guides do not cause envelopes to

 

bow in the paper feeder.

 

• Make sure that the envelopes are loaded properly and

 

there are no more than 10 envelopes in the automatic

 

paper feeder.

 

• Use manual tray for envelopes.

 

 

Envelopes fail to feed

• Try a different kind. For best results, use the envelopes

correctly.

designed for laser printers.

 

• Envelopes may not match machine specification.

 

• Make sure the edge of media is not wrinkled.

 

 

Troubleshooting 4.9

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Contents ML-5200A Page Contents Maintenance Setting up your printer Unpacking Selecting a locationUnderstanding the printer parts Front viewRear view Installing the toner cartridge Handle Loading paper Insert the paper in the automatic paper feederPaper guide Output leverConnecting the printer to your computer Using parallel portUsing USB port Attaching the power cord Printing a test Installing printer driver Software installationSystem requirement Windows 95/98/NT4.0 installation Windows 95/98 plug and play Windows 3.1x installation Installing printer utilities Installing the USB port driverInstalling RCP only for Dos users DOS prompt C\, type xcopy d\5200\eng\rcp\*.* c\prtutilMaking an installation diskette Uninstalling printer driver Operating your printer Control Panel Indicator lightsAll lights Button function Selecting paper type and feed source Type Size Feed Source CapacityLoading a stack of paper Place the print side facing you Operating your printer Adjust the paper guides to the width of the print material Using the manual paper feeder Automatic paper feeder Manual paper feederFace-up output slot may not hold the printed pages properly Paper guidelines Windows 95 / 98 / NT Selecting your printerWindows Printing a document Print settings PCL 6 printer driverPaper tab Graphics tab Output tab Overlay tab PCL 5e printer driver Watermark tabBasic tab Information tab Client PC Sharing Setup Setting Up Host PC PrinterPrinting on network printer Remote Control Panel only for DOS users Printer Font About Maintenance Resetting the printer Cleaning the outside Cleaning the printerCleaning the inside Managing the toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridgeTake the following steps to replace the toner cartridge Maintenance Adding printer memory Memory Card Pin Metal clipMetal clip Memo Troubleshooting Clearing paper jams Paper jam in input areaPaper jam in output area Paper jam inside the printer Tips for avoiding paper jams Fixing problems Printer problemsPaper size Insufficient memoryPrintout does not match Half of the page is blankPrint quality problems Missing character Background scatterUnexpected characters or Back of printout dirtyPaper problems Repeated paper jams Transparencies orEnvelopes do not feed OccurBefore you call service Appendix FCC regulations Canadian radio interference regulationsEC declaration of conformity Laser safety statement Safety information Product SafetySpecifications Index Appendix 3/2/00 908 AM Electronics