Samsung ML2165WXAA manual Printing problems

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Printing problems

Condition

Possible cause

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

 

The machine does not

The machine is not receiving power.

 

Check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source.

print.

 

 

 

The machine is not selected as the default

 

Select your machine as your default machine in Windows.

 

 

 

machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the machine for the following:

 

 

• The top cover is not closed. Close the top cover.

 

 

• Paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 52).

 

• No paper is loaded. Load paper (see"Loading paper in the tray" on page 26).

 

• The toner cartridge is not installed. Install the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 44).

 

• Make sure the protect cover and sheets are removed from the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 44).

 

If a system error occurs, contact your service representative.

 

 

 

 

The connection cable between the computer and

 

Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect it (see "Rear view" on page 17).

 

the machine is not connected properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The connection cable between the computer and

 

If possible, attach the cable to another computer that is working properly and print a job.

 

the machine is defective.

 

You can also try using a different machine cable.

 

 

 

 

 

The port setting is incorrect.

 

Check the Windows printer settings to make sure that the print job is sent to the correct

 

 

 

port. If the computer has more than one port, make sure that the machine is attached to

 

 

 

the correct one.

 

 

 

 

 

The machine may be configured incorrectly.

 

Check the Printing Preferences to ensure that all of the print settings are correct.

 

 

 

 

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Contents User’s Guide Basic Introduction Environmentally friendly Convenience Key benefitsWide range of functionality and application support Software Features by modelsIncluded, Blank Not available Features ML-216x Series ML-216xW Series Hi-Speed USBStatus LED flashes or remains constantly on Useful to knowGeneral icons About this user’s guideConventions ChapterSafety information Important safety symbolsOperating environment Operating method Installation / Moving Maintenance / Checking Supply usage Machine overview AccessoriesFront view Rear view Prints supplies info report / error report Configuration sheetControl panel overview StatusPower Prints the screenPrint Screen Turning on the machine Select Install Now Installing the driver locallyFollow the instructions in the installation window WindowsReinstalling the driver Learning the Basic Usage To print a demo Printing a demoTo change the size, you need to adjust the paper guide Media and trayTray overview Open the output tray Loading paper in the trayMedia and tray Manual feeding in the tray Tips on using the manual feederPrinting on special media Table below shows the special media usable in each trayEnvelope Acceptable Labels Card stock/ Custom-sized paper Preprinted paper Paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteedSetting the paper size and type Printing Basic printingCanceling a print job Opening printing preferencesClick Properties or Preferences Using help Using a favorite settingEco printing To Eco Printing, click the belowMaintenance Ordering supplies and accessories Available supplies Available maintenance parts Storing the toner cartridge Handling instructions Estimated cartridge lifeToner cartridge usage Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Cleaning the machine Cleaning the outsideCleaning the inside Cleaning the machine Cleaning the pickup roller Tips for moving & storing your machine Troubleshooting Tips for avoiding paper jams Tray Clearing paper jamsInside the machine Clearing paper jams Color of the LED indicates the machines current status Understanding the status LEDStatus LED Toner LED/ WPS LED Appendix General specifications SpecificationsPower save mode Items Description Power consumption Average operating modePower off mode Wireless d ModulePrint media specifications Paper section Thick paper Refer to the PlainThin paper ColoredISO B5, Executive Labels c US Folio, A4, JIS B5Card stock ISO B5, Executive Postcard Bond paper Refer to the PlainFree HDD space Windows Operating system Requirement recommendedWindows XP Windows ServerOperating system Requirements Recommended MacintoshFree HDD space Mac OS XLinux Items RequirementsOperating system Network environment Wireless securityNetwork operating system Network protocolsLaser safety statement Ozone safetyRegulatory information Recycling Power saver China onlyUnited States of America only FCC information to the userRadio frequency emissions Canadian radio interference regulations Federal communications commission FCCUnited states of america Russia only Germany only FCC statement for wireless LAN useTurkey only Important warningReplacing the fitted plug for UK only Green and Yellow EarthApprovals and Certifications EC CertificationDeclaration of conformity European countries Wireless guidance Regulatory compliance statementsEU countries Israel only China only REV CopyrightAdvanced Advanced 181 Software installation Open the Applications folder Utilities Print Setup Utility InstallationClick Continue Click Continue on the User Options PanePrint Setup Utility Or Print & Fax Reinstallation for MacintoshInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installation for LinuxInstalling the Smart Panel Double click cdroot Linux smartpanel install.shDouble click cdroot Linux psu install.sh Installing the Printer Settings UtilityReinstallation for Linux Click UninstallClick Next Click Finish Using a network- connected machine SyncThru Web Admin Service SyncThru Web ServiceSetIP IPv4 configuration using SetIP Windows Wired network setupPrinting a network configuration report Setting IP addressIPv4 configuration using SetIP Macintosh Assigned by a network manager before proceedingPrinter’s name and IP address information Preferences or Administrator IPv4 configuation using SetIP LinuxReport Open /opt/Samsung/mfp/share/utilsInstalling driver over the network Address onProgram searches for the machine Command- line Definition Description Silent installation ModeSetup.exe /s L0x0012Printer driver as a default Macintosh Opens PrintersPrinters and Faxes folder Select HP Jetdirect Socket in Protocol LinuxUnix Following procedures Installing the Unix printer driver packageAccept printername Enable printername Unpack the Unix printer driver packageUninstalling the printer driver package Setting up the printerIt will open the Uninstall Printer Wizard IPv6 configuration Activating IPv6From the control panel Press Network TCP/IP IPv6 DHCPv6 Config From the SyncThru Web ServiceID admin Password sec00000 SettingsUsing SyncThru Web Service Wireless network name and network key Wireless network setupUnderstanding your network type Getting startedSet up method Connecting method Introducing wireless set up methodsFrom the machine’s Control panelSet up method Connecting method Description & Reference Other set up methodsFrom the computer Wireless OK WPS Setting Using the WPS buttonItems to prepare Choosing your typeMachines with a display screen Connecting in PBC modeMachines without a display screen Disconnecting from a network Re-connecting to a networkCanceling the connection process Using the menu buttonAccess point via USB cable Setup using WindowsPress Network Wireless Wlan Settings Configure the wireless settings manually. Go to step WEP Operation Mode Select InfrastructureWi-Fi Direct Option Finish Access point via WPS button without a USB cable connectionSelect Using the WPS button and click Next For models with a display screen, follow the steps belowAPress and hold Ad hoc via USB cable Operation Mode Select ad hoc Software searches the wireless networkFor the Static method For the Dhcp methodInstructions in the window Setup using MacintoshConfigure the wireless settings manually. Go to step WEP For the Static method For the Dhcp methodAccess point or wireless router Network-connected computer Setting the access point using the WPS buttonCable between the computer and machine Click QuitSelect Using the WPS button and click Next Read the license agreement and click Continue Creating the ad hoc network in MacintoshSignal is Printer Self Network Software searches for wireless network devicesFrom the list Settings and click Next Machine has searched appearsUsing a network cable Machine when configuring the wireless networkQuit IP setting using SetIP Program Windows Configuring the machine’s wireless networkPrinting a network configuration report Password network key and click Next Click Wireless WizardSetup is right, click Apply Click NextTurning the Wi-Fi network on/off Setting up Wi-Fi DirectSetting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing Click Wireless CustomSelect Network Wireless Wi-Fi Direct from the control panel Wi-Fi Direct On/Off Select On to enableEnable Wi-Fi Direct Enable or disable Wi-Fi Direct and set other optionsSetting up the mobile device Problems during setup or driver installationTroubleshooting Connecting Failure Invalid Security Other problemsWireless network setup Samsung MobilePrint Supported Mobile OSSupported devices Special features Altitude adjustment Change the settings on each tab Click OK PreferencesIf Printing preferences Setting your machine as a default machine Click the Windows Start menuFor Windows 7, select Control Panel Devices and Printers Using advanced print features Printing to a file PRNCheck the Print to file box in the Print window Multiple Pages per Side Understanding special printer featuresPoster Printing Booklet Printinga Description Using advanced print features Creating a watermark Editing a watermarkDeleting a watermark Overlay a OverlayCreating a new Using a page overlay Overlay List boxClick Delete This option is not available when you use XPS driver What is Direct Printing Utility? Using Direct Printing Utility Windows onlyUsing the right-click menu Customize the machine settings for your needsFrom the printer driver Using memory/hard drive featuresDeleting the stored job Private documentMacintosh printing Changing printer settingsPrinting a document Printing multiple pages on one sheetPrinting on both sides of the paper Linux printing To abort the current job, click CancelPrinting from applications Print jobConfiguring Printer Properties Open the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinting files Unix printing Changing the machine settingsGeneral tab Proceeding the print jobMargins tab Printer-Specific Settings tabImage tab Text tabUseful management tools Samsung AnyWeb Print Easy Eco Driver How to useUnderstanding Easy Capture Manager Logging into SyncThru Web Service Using SyncThru Web ServiceAccessing SyncThru Web Service SyncThru Web Service overviewMaintenance tab Settings tabMail notification setup Security tabSetting the system administrator’s information Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager Understanding Samsung Easy Printer ManagerPrinter List Advanced settings user interface overview Device SettingsJob Accounting Alert Settings Windows onlyMachine status Samsung Printer Status overviewIcon Mean Description Toner LevelUsing Samsung Printer Status TroubleshootingClose Printer Setting Using Smart PanelSmart Panel overview Buy NowChanging Smart Panel ‘s settings Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator Opening Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters configuration Printers tab Switches to Printers configurationClasses tab Stop/Start Stops/starts the machineSwitches to Ports configuration Ports configurationTroubleshooting Paper feeding problems Power and cable connecting problems Print Printing problemsPaper source Machine selects printPrint job is extremely Slow Half the page is blankGarbled, or incomplete Text is wrongPages print, but they are BlankPrinting problems Condition Suggested Solutions Light or faded print Printing quality problemsTop half of the paper is Printed lighter than the restToner specks ConditionDropouts White SpotsCondition Suggested Solutions Vertical lines Black backgroundToner smear Characters or pictures Background scatterCurl or wave Condition Suggested Solutions Wrinkles or creases Back of printouts are dirtySolid color or black pages Condition Suggested Solutions Loose toner Character voidsHorizontal stripes An unknown image Condition Suggested Solutions CurlRepetitively appears on a few SheetsCommon Windows problems Operating system problemsCommon Macintosh problems Condition Suggested solutionsPrint incorrectly Common Linux problems Common PostScript problems Country/Region Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung worldwideGreece NEW Zealand Ukraine 802.11 Access pointAppleTalk 802.11b/g/nCoverage DefaultCollation Control PanelDuplex Dot Matrix PrinterDuty Cycle Emulation EtherTalkEthernet Fuser UnitGrayscale GatewayHalftone IeeeIPM ITU-T No chartModem MAC addressOriginals NetWarePostScript ResolutionPrinter Driver Print MediaToner Cartridge Subnet MaskWatermark UNC PathWPA-PSK Index Driver reinstallation for USB cable connectedUp printing Print resolution set Problems Toner cartridge PIN wireless network
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ML2165WXAA specifications

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