Samsung ML-4551N manual Solving general printing problems

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Solving general printing problems

For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions.

Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

The printer

The printer is not

Check the power cord

does not

receiving power.

connections. Check the power

print.

 

switch and the power source.

 

 

 

 

The printer is not

Select Samsung ML-4550

 

selected as the

Series PCL 6 or Samsung ML-

 

default printer.

4550 Series PS as your default

 

 

printer.

 

 

 

 

The printer cover

Close the printer cover.

 

is not closed.

 

 

 

 

 

Paper is jammed.

Clear the paper jam. See page

 

 

9.1.

 

 

 

 

No paper is

Load paper. See page 5.4.

 

loaded.

 

 

 

 

 

The toner

Install the toner cartridge.

 

cartridge is not

 

 

installed.

 

 

 

 

 

The printer may

Check the display message,

 

be in manual feed

add paper to the multi-purpose

 

mode and out of

tray, and press OK on the

 

paper.

printer’s control panel.

 

 

 

 

The connection

Disconnect the printer cable

 

cable between

and reconnect it.

 

the computer and

 

 

the printer is not

 

 

connected

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

The connection

If possible, attach the cable to

 

cable between

another computer that is

 

the computer and

working properly and try to print

 

the printer is

a document. You can also try

 

defective.

using a different printer cable.

 

 

 

 

The port setting is

Check the Windows printer

 

incorrect.

setting 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 printer is attached to the

 

 

correct one.

 

 

 

Condition

Possible cause

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

The printer

The printer may

Check the printer properties to

does not

be configured

ensure that all of the print

print.

incorrectly.

settings are correct.

(Continued)

 

 

The printer driver

Reinstall the printer driver; See

 

 

may be

the Software Section. Try

 

incorrectly

printing a test page.

 

installed.

 

 

 

 

 

The printer is

Check the display message on

 

malfunctioning.

the control panel to determine if

 

 

the printer is indicating a

 

 

system error.

 

 

 

Printer

The paper source

For many software

selects print

selection in the

applications, the paper source

media from

printer properties

selection is found under the

the wrong

may be incorrect.

Paper tab within the printer

paper

 

properties. Select the correct

source.

 

paper source. See the

 

 

Software Section.

 

 

 

Paper does

Paper has not

Remove paper from the tray

not feed into

been loaded

and reload it correctly.

the printer.

correctly.

Check that the paper size

 

 

guides are set correctly.

 

 

 

 

There is too much

Remove excess paper from the

 

paper in the tray.

tray.

 

 

 

 

The paper is too

Use only paper that meets

 

thick.

printer specifications.

 

 

 

Print job is

The job may be

Reduce the complexity of the

extremely

very complex.

page(s) or try adjusting the

slow.

 

print quality settings.

 

 

To adjust the print quality

 

 

settings, reduce the resolution.

 

 

If you have set the resolution to

 

 

1200 dpi (Best), change it to

 

 

600 dpi (Normal). See the

 

 

Software Section.

 

 

Change the port setting to the

 

 

USB or network port to improve

 

 

print speed.

 

 

Your printer prints A4-sized

 

 

paper at 43 ppm and letter-

 

 

sized paper at 45 ppm. If you

 

 

use the ML-4551NDand install

 

 

an option duplex unit in the ML-

 

 

4550 or ML-4551N, your printer

 

 

prints A4-sized paper at 29 ipm

 

 

and letter-sized paper at 30 ipm

 

 

in the duplex printing mode.

 

 

 

9.9 <Troubleshooting>

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung World Wide Country Customer Care Center Web SiteContents Troubleshooting Installing accessoriesSpecifications Important Precautions and Safety Information Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC RegulationsReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Openssl License Original Ssleay License Special features IntroductionSoftware Section Features ML-4550 ML-4551N ML-4551ND You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003Printer overview Front viewFinding more information Control panel overviewSelecting a location Clearance spaceSystem setup Using control panel menusAccessing control panel menus Menu overview Job manager menuInformation menu Simplex Layout menuOrientation MarginPaper menu Graphic menuSystem Setup menu Emulation menu PostScriptNetwork menu Printing a demo Using toner save modeChanging the font setting Changing the display languageSoftware overview Supplied softwarePrinter driver features System requirementsWindows Linux MacintoshRequirements Network setup Via network administration programsVia the control panel Dynamic addressing BOOTP/DHCP Configuring TCP/IPConfiguring EtherTalk Supported operating systemsRestoring the network configuration Configuring IPX frame typesSetting Ethernet speed Printing a network configurationLoading print media Selecting print mediaSupported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybType Size Weight Print media for duplex printingGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaMedia type Guidelines Loading paper Using the standard tray or the optional trays 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 Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Printing a documentHow to purchase Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories Toner cartridgesCleaning the outside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the inside of the printerMaintenance Toner cartridge storage Printing a cleaning sheetMaintaining the toner cartridge Expected cartridge yieldChecking the remaining toner Redistributing toner cartridgeReplacing the toner cartridge Maintenance Maintenance parts Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner messageItems Yield Average Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsPaper feed area TrayOptional tray Around the toner cartridge Multi-purpose trayPaper exit area Duplex unit areaDuplex jam Troubleshooting checklist Condition Suggested solutionsTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding the status LED Understanding display messagesLSU Motor Error Message Meaning Suggested solutions LoadLow Heat Error OPC is CleaningToner cartridge-related messages Solving general printing problems Click the Samsung ML-4550 Settings and Printers. RightSpool Settings button Series PCL 6 printer iconSolving print quality problems Repetitive Condition Suggested solutions VerticalCondition Suggested solutions Curl or wave DefectsCommon Windows problems Common PostScript problemsInstallable Options section to Common Linux problemsCommon Macintosh problems InstalledInstalling a dual in-line memory module Dimm Installing accessoriesPrecautions when installing accessories Disconnect the power cordSetting the memory in the PostScript printer properties Select the Samsung ML-4550 Series PS printerInstalling a network interface card Removing a DimmUsing the hard disk Installing the hard diskSetting the hard disk in the printer properties Storing a job Setting the time and datePrinting with the optional hard disk Printing a stored jobTo delete a file from the queue Printing using the form filesControlling the active job queue To promote a file from the queueSpecifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and Description ECP Index System requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer in Linux Typical Installation Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextCustom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Select the components to be installed and click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Changing the Software LanguageRemoving Printer Software NextPrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPrinter Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Graphics Tab ResolutionToner Save Mode Advanced OptionsJob Setting On the Job SettingExtras Tab About Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document NoneCreating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedOverview Direct Print Utility Using the shortcut iconUsing the right-click menu PrintingCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Select Local Port and click New PortUnderstanding Smart Panel Troubleshooting GuidePrinter Setting Toner LevelUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideChanging 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 UninstallOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorPrinters Configuration Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktopConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationClasses Tab Printing from Applications Printing FilesFile menu Installing Software for Macintosh Click ContinueFor a USB-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh Mac OS 8.6 ~Changing Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting a Document Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Reverse DuplexDuplex Printing Index Resolution Macintosh 36 Windows GGGGGGGGGGGGGRev.2.00

ML-4551N specifications

The Samsung ML-4551N is a high-performance monochrome laser printer designed for small to medium-sized office environments. With its exceptional print quality and robust features, the ML-4551N continues to be a reliable choice for business users seeking efficiency and productivity.

One of the standout features of the ML-4551N is its impressive print speed. Capable of producing up to 47 pages per minute, this printer significantly reduces downtime, allowing businesses to handle large print jobs with ease. The first page out time is also commendably swift, taking as little as 8.5 seconds, ensuring that users can quickly retrieve their documents when needed.

The printer utilizes Samsung’s advanced ReCP (Rendering Engine for Clean Page) technology, which enhances the quality of text and images. This technology works by improving the sharpness of text and providing a rich, detailed output for graphics, making it an ideal choice for producing professional documents such as reports, brochures, and presentations.

Another key characteristic of the ML-4551N is its high paper capacity. The standard paper tray holds up to 250 sheets, while an optional 500-sheet tray can be added, allowing a total input capacity of up to 750 sheets. This large capacity is particularly beneficial for busy offices that require frequent printing without the need for constant paper replenishment.

Connectivity options are essential for modern office environments, and the ML-4551N does not disappoint. It features built-in USB and Ethernet connectivity, enabling multiple users to share the printer over a network effortlessly. Additionally, the printer supports various operating systems, including Windows and Mac, providing versatility to meet diverse user needs.

Energy efficiency is another highlight of the ML-4551N. It comes equipped with Eco Mode, which helps to reduce toner consumption and energy usage, contributing to lower overall operational costs. This focus on eco-friendly functionality aligns with many businesses' sustainability goals.

Overall, the Samsung ML-4551N combines speed, quality, and efficiency, making it a formidable contender in the monochrome laser printer market. Its blend of advanced printing technologies and user-friendly features makes it suitable for various professional applications, establishing it as a preferred choice for organizations looking to enhance their document handling capabilities.
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