Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Solution

Loose toner

• Clean the inside of the printer.

 

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper

 

Specifications” on page A.2.

 

• Install a new toner cartridge.

 

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair.

 

Contact a service representative.

 

 

Character Voids

Character voids are white areas within the parts of

 

characters that should be solid black:

 

• If you are using transparencies, try another type of

 

transparency. (Because of the composition of transparency

 

media, some character voids are normal.)

 

• You may be printing on the wrong surface on the paper.

 

Remove the paper and turn it around.

 

• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See “Paper

 

Specifications” on page A.2.

 

 

Horizontal stripes

If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:

 

• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove

 

the cartridge and reinsert.

 

• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner

 

cartridge.

 

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair.

 

Contact a service representative.

 

 

Troubleshooting Error Messages

When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error.

Printer Light Patterns

Light status legend

symbol for “light off”

symbol for “light on”

symbol for “light blinking”

Error Paper Data

Power off

 

• Check the power cord and the power switch if your printer does not power up.

Error Paper Data

Paper jam, or no toner cartridge

Paper is jammed inside the printer or the toner cartridge is not installed.

Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6.

Insure that the toner cartridge is correctly installed in the printer.

Error

Paper

Data

Paper out

 

 

 

The printer is out of paper in the input tray.

Load paper into the tray. For the automatic input tray, loading paper will cancel this message and allow you to continue with the print job. For the manual input tray, press the Demo button after loading paper.

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PROBLEM SOLVING

 

PROBLEM SOLVING

 

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Samsung ML-1200 manual Troubleshooting Error Messages, Printer Light Patterns, Light status legend

ML-1200 specifications

The Samsung ML-1200 is a noteworthy monochrome laser printer designed to deliver impressively sharp and high-quality printouts, making it a popular choice for both home and small office environments. While it boasts a compact design, the ML-1200 does not compromise on performance, offering a variety of features that enhance productivity and ease of use.

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