Samsung ML-3470D manual Troubleshooting checklist, Understanding display messages

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Troubleshooting checklist

If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions.

Condition

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

Make sure that the

If the Status LED is off, check the power

Status LED on the

 

cord connection. Check the power switch.

control panel lights

 

Check the power source by plugging the

green and Ready is

 

power cord into another outlet.

shown on the

If the Status LED lights red, check the

display.

 

display message. See page 9.6.

 

 

 

Print a demo page

If a demo page does not print, check the

 

paper supply in the tray.

to verify that the

 

If the paper jams in the printer, see

printer is feeding

 

page 9.1.

paper correctly. See

 

If an error message appears on the

page 2.5.

 

display, see page 9.6.

 

 

 

 

 

Check the demo

If there is a print quality problem, see

page to see if it

page 9.11.

printed correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Print a short

If the page does not print, check the cable

document from a

 

connection between the printer and the

software application

 

computer.

to verify that the

Check the print queue or print spooler to

computer and

 

see if the printer has been paused.

printer are

Check the software application to ensure

connected and are

 

that you are using the proper printer driver

communicating

 

and communication port. If the page is

correctly.

 

interrupted during printing, see page 9.9.

 

 

 

 

“Understanding display messages” on

 

 

page 9.6.

If completing the

“Solving general printing problems” on

checklist does not

 

page 9.9.

resolve the printer

“Common Windows problems” on

problem, check the

 

page 9.13.

following

“Common Macintosh problems” on

troubleshooting

 

page 9.14.

sections.

“Common PostScript problems” on

 

 

page 9.13.

 

“Common Linux problems” on page 9.14.

 

 

 

Understanding display messages

Messages appear on the Smart Panel program window or the control panel display to indicate the printer’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to understand the messages’ meaning and correct the problem if necessary. Messages and their meanings are listed in alphabetical order.

Note

When you call for service, it is very convenient to tell the service representative the display message.

Message

Meaning

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

Door Open

The front cover or

Close the cover until

 

rear cover is not

it locks into place.

 

securely latched.

 

 

 

 

Duplex Jam 0

Paper has jammed

Clear the jam. See

Check Inside

during duplex

page 9.4.

 

printing.

 

 

 

 

Duplex Jam 1

Paper has jammed

Clear the jam. See

Open/Close Door

during duplex

page 9.5.

 

printing.

 

 

 

 

Fuser

The fuser door is

Open the rear cover

Door Open

not securely latched.

and close the fuser

 

 

door until it locks into

 

 

place.

 

 

For the location of

 

 

the fuser door, see

 

 

page 9.4.

 

 

 

 

The network IP

Check the IP

IP Conflict

address you have

address and reset it if

set is being used by

necessary. See

 

 

someone else.

page 4.2.

 

 

 

Load Manually

The multi-purpose

Load a sheet of print

tray is empty in

material and press

Press Stop Key

manual feed mode.

Stop.

 

 

 

 

Low Heat Error

There is a problem

Unplug the power

Cycle Power

in the fuser unit.

cord and plug it back

 

 

in. If the problem

 

 

persists, please call

 

 

for service.

 

 

 

LSU Hsync Error

A problem has

Unplug the power

Cycle Power

occurred in the LSU

cord and plug it back

 

(Laser Scanning

inches. If the

 

Unit).

problem persists,

 

 

please call for

 

 

service.

 

 

 

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Slovakia Contents Ordering supplies and accessories MaintenanceTroubleshooting Installing accessoriesSafety and Regulatory Information Important Precautions and Safety InformationEnvironmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety StatementOzone Safety Power SaverRecycling Radio Frequency EmissionsUnited States of America Declaration of Conformity European CountriesWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Special features Special features Printer overview Finding more informationIntroduction Software SectionFeatures ML-3470D ML-3471ND Printer overviewFront view Rear view Control panel overviewML-3470D and ML-3471ND Understanding the Status LED Finding more informationAltitude adjustment Click Printer SettingSelecting a location Clearance spaceSystem setup Using control panel menusAccessing control panel menus Menu overviewInformation menu Layout menuSystem Setup menu Paper menuGraphic menu Emulation menu PostScriptUsing toner save mode Printing a demoChanging the display language Changing the font setting Contents Printer Settings Utility This program isSoftware overview Supplied softwarePrinter driver features FeatureSystem requirements WindowsLinux MacintoshRequirements Via network administration programs Supported operating systemsVia the control panel Configuring TCP/IP Using SetIP programDynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Static addressingConfiguring EtherTalk Setting Ethernet speedRestoring the network configuration Printing a network configurationLoading print media Selecting print mediaType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaMedia type Guidelines Loading paper Using the tray 1 or the optional tray 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 traySelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downPrinting to the rear cover Face up 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 printerMaintaining the toner cartridge Checking the remaining toner Redistributing toner cartridgeSaving Toner Toner Low appears on the displayReplacing the toner cartridge Toner Low Replace Toner appears on the displayMaintenance parts Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner messageItems Yield Average Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsPaper feed area TrayOptional tray Multi-purpose trayAround the toner cartridge Paper exit areaDuplex unit area Duplex jamTips for avoiding paper jams Troubleshooting checklist Understanding display messagesMessage Meaning Suggested solutions LSU Motor Error Open Heat ErrorOver Heat Error Self DiagnosticToner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutionsSelect Samsung ML-3470 Software Section. TrySelect Download as Bit Image Advanced OptionsTurn on Print As Image from Solving print quality problems Scatter MisformedCharacters SkewCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsCondition Suggested solutions Curl Option through Printer Settings Utility or PrinterCommon Linux problems Common Macintosh problemsInstalling accessories Precautions when installing accessoriesInstalling a memory Dimm Disconnect the power cordInstalling a wireless network interface card Setting the memory in the PostScript printer propertiesSelect Device Settings tab Select the Samsung ML-3470 Series printerConfiguring the wireless network parameters Configuring basic network settingsSelecting the authentication type Setting EncryptionRestoring default values for wireless networking Hexadecimal AlphanumericSpecifications Printer specificationsPrinter specifications Specifications and DescriptionIndex Page Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingTypical Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextCustom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software NextPrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPrinter Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Layout Tab Paper TabPaper Orientation Image Mode Graphics TabSource Scaling PrintingExtras Tab Advanced OptionsWatermark OverlayUsing 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 AdvancedSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesTroubleshooting Guide Printer SettingUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Printer Settings UtilityChanging 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 UninstallUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Printers ConfigurationOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationClasses Tab Printing from Applications Printing FilesInstalling Software Installing the printer driverUninstalling the printer driver Printer driverSetting Up the Printer For a Network-connectedFor a USB-connected Mac OS 8.6 ~Changing Printer Settings PrintingPrinting a Document LayoutPrinter Features GraphicsPaper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Duplex PrintingIndex Macintosh 32 uninstall Rev.6.00