Samsung ML-2240 Print job is, Extremely slow, Half the page is, Blank, Prints, but, Text is wrong

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CONDITION

POSSIBLE

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

A print job is

The job may be very

Reduce the complexity of the

extremely slow.

complex.

page or try adjusting the print

 

 

quality settings.

Half the page is

The page orientation

Change the page orientation

blank.

setting may be

in your application. See the

 

incorrect.

printer driver help screen.

 

 

 

 

The paper size and

Ensure that the paper size in

 

the paper size

the printer driver settings

 

settings do not

matches the paper in the

 

match.

tray.

 

 

Or, ensure that the paper

 

 

size in the printer driver

 

 

settings matches the paper

 

 

selection in the software

 

 

application settings you use.

The machine

The printer cable is

Disconnect the printer cable

prints, but the

loose or defective.

and reconnect. Try a print job

text is wrong,

 

that you have already printed

garbled, or

 

successfully. If possible,

 

attach the cable and the

incomplete.

 

 

machine to another computer

 

 

 

 

and try a print job that you

 

 

know works. Finally, try a

 

 

new printer cable.

 

 

 

 

The wrong printer

Check the application’s

 

driver was selected.

printer selection menu to

 

 

ensure that your machine is

 

 

selected.

 

 

 

 

The software

Try printing a job from

 

application is

another application.

 

malfunctioning.

 

 

 

 

 

The operating

Exit Windows and reboot the

 

system is

computer. Turn the machine

 

malfunctioning.

off and then back on again.

Pages print, but

The toner cartridge

Redistribute the toner, if

are blank.

is defective or out of

necessary. See page 28.

 

toner.

If necessary, replace the

 

 

toner cartridge.

 

 

 

 

The file may have

Check the file to ensure that

 

blank pages.

it does not contain blank

 

 

pages.

 

 

 

 

Some parts, such as

Contact a service

 

the controller or the

representative.

 

board, may be

 

 

defective.

 

The machine

Incompatibility

Printing the PDF file as an

does not print

between the PDF

image may solve this

PDF file

file and the Acrobat

problem. Turn on Print As

correctly. Some

products.

Image from the Acrobat

parts of

 

printing options.

graphics, text, or

 

It will take longer to

illustrations are

 

print when you print a

missing.

 

PDF file as an image.

 

 

 

CONDITION

POSSIBLE

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

Your machine

The oil used to

It is a temporary issue.

has an odd smell

protect the fuser is

 

during initial

evaporating.

 

use.

 

 

The print quality

The resolution of the

Reduce the photo size. If you

of photos is not

photo is very low.

increase the photo size in the

good. Images

 

software application, the

are not clear.

 

resolution will be reduced.

 

 

 

 

 

Before printing,

Using damp paper

This is not a problem. Just

the machine

can cause vapor

keep printing.

emits vapor near

during printing.

 

the output tray.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Mono Laser Printer Special Features Features of your new laser productConvention Description Example Features by ModelsFeatures About this USER’S GuidePrinter Driver Help Quick Install GuideFinding More Information Online User’s GuideWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean Safety informationImportant Safety Symbols and Precautions Laser Safety Statement Radio Frequency Emissions Ozone SafetyPower Saver RecyclingApprovals and Certifications Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK onlyDeclaration of Conformity European Countries Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsSafety information9 Contents ML-1640 Series specifications ML-2240 Series Specifications Supply Maintenance parts How to purchaseRear view IntroductionPrinter Overview Front viewControl Panel Overview On-Line Error LED Toner LEDCancel Toner LED On-Line/Error LEDCancel button Understanding the Control PanelSupplied Software Printer Driver FeaturesContents Feature Windows Linux MacintoshSystem Requirements Setting UP the HardwareGetting started Printing a DemoRequirements Installing the SoftwareLinux Getting started Selecting Print Media Selecting and loading print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print mediaMedia Type Guidelines Guidelines for special print mediaPreprinted paper Loading PaperLoading paper in the tray Feeding the print material manually Printing on Special Print MediasSelect Printers and Faxes Setting the Paper Size and TypePrinting a Document Canceling a Print JOBBasic printing Cleaning the inside MaintenanceCleaning Your Machine Cleaning the outsidePlug in the power cord, and turn the machine on Redistributing toner Maintaining the CartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge lifeReplacing the Toner Cartridge Maintenance Paper exit area TroubleshootingTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Clearing Paper JamsPaper feed area Paper feeding Solving Other ProblemsCondition Suggested Solutions Around the toner cartridgeCondition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Printing problemsBlank Print job isExtremely slow Half the page isPrinting quality problems Skew Ensure that the paper is loaded properly Randomly distributed on the printedMisformed CharactersCommon Linux problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Supply Ordering supplies and accessoriesMaintenance Parts HOW to PurchaseThis chapter include SpecificationsML-1640 Series Specifications ML-2240 Series Specifications Glossary Fuser Unit ITU-T No chartEthernet EtherTalkNetWare ResolutionMAC address ModemWatermark Subnet MaskToner Cartridge UNC PathIndex Country Customer Care Center WEB Site Contact Samsung worldwideSwitzerland Page REV Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Setting Up the Printer Printing Installing Printer Software Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software in Windows Removing Printer Software Reinstalling Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Paper Tab Layout TabType ResolutionToner Save Mode Graphics TabOverlay Extras TabAdvanced Options WatermarkPrinter 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 OverlayDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxBuy Now Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Opening the Troubleshooting GuideGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux DriverDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPorts Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesFile menu Printing from ApplicationsPrinting Files Printer driver Installing SoftwareInstalling Software Setting Up the Printer Printing Click Add on the Printer List Setting Up the PrinterPrinting a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperGraphics Index
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