If you are using a USB interface | Samsung ML-1200 Series manual

Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only)

Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable.

You will need to buy the IEEE1284 compliant cable.

1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.

2 Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer.

Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug.

3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on your computer, and tighten the screws.

See your computer documentation if you need help.

If you are using a USB interface

Go to “Installing USB driver in Windows” on page A.10 .

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port on PC

2.6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

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Samsung ML-1200 Series manual Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off, If you are using a USB interface

Contents

Page Page Contents Index Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement Ozone Safety Power Saver Environmental and Safety Consideration Radio Frequency Emissions Environmental and Safety Consideration Page Special Features Handle paper flexibly Special Features Print in various environments Printer Components Front View Power switch Power receptacle Printer ComponentsToner cartridge Front cover USB portPage Unpack Your Printer Components may differ from one country to another Install the Toner Cartridge Install the Toner Cartridge Loading Paper Load Paper Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off If you are using a USB interfaceGo to Installing USB driver in Windows on page A.10 Turn on the power Turn on the PrinterPrint a Demo Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet Install the Printer Software Before Installing the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM Install the Printer Software Install the Printer Software Software Installation Tips From the Start menu, select Programs When your computer confirms your selection, click OK Information on installing the Linux driver If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run Installing Software from DisketteMaking Installation Diskettes Installing Software from Diskettes Click Copy all disk images Installing Software Control Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights Start manual feeding Clean the inside of the printerControl Panel Buttons Turn the Toner Save Mode on/off Control Panel ButtonsReprint last page of the job For further information on the Toner Save mode, see Ready mode Control Panel LightsProcessing Paper out Chapter When you choose print media, consider the following Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Choosing Paper and Other Media Paper Guidelines Printing to the Face-Up Output Slot Selecting the Output LocationPrinting to the Face-Down Output Tray Using the Automatic Input Tray Using the Manual Input Tray Loading Paper Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slot Adjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stack Printing on Envelopes Print the document After printing, push the output lever up Printing on EnvelopesPush the output lever down Printing on Heavy Paper Printing on Labels Printing on Transparencies Adjust the guide to fit the width of the paper stack Printing on Preprinted Paper Printing on Card Stocks Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Printing a Document Printing a Document You can also see the printable area Printing a Document Canceling a Print Job Using HelpThere are two ways to cancel a print job To stop a print job from your printer Using Toner Save Mode To enable this feature from your printerTo enable this feature from the software application There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Fitting a Document To a Selected Paper Size Printing Posters Printing Posters Setting Graphic Properties Resolution Darkness Reprint Select the desired length of time from the drop-down list Selected watermark in the preview window To access the printer propertiesPrinting Watermarks Printing Watermarks Click Delete Click OK Using Page Overlay Click the Overlays tab, and click Create Overlay Using Page Overlay Using Page Overlay Deleting a Page Overlay Click OK to exit the Print dialog box To disable this feature Reprinting the Last Setting Up the Host Computer Printing in a Network EnvironmentStart Windows Select Properties in the Printers menu Setting Up Client PC Chapter Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Remove the toner cartridge from the printer Redistributing TonerToner Cartridge If the print remains light Cleaning the Inside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Outside Cleaning the Printer Chapter Troubleshooting Checklist Insure the Data light onControl panel is on Demo Solving General Printing Problems System error Then choose the Spool SettingsSetting Demo Solving General Printing Problems Contact a service representative Try printing a job from anotherText is wrong Is malfunctioning Application Toner cartridge is Replace the toner cartridge Pull the jammed paper carefully from the output stacker Clearing Paper JamsOutput Area Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray Input AreaClearing Paper Jams Inside the Printer Open and close the front cover to resume printing Remove the toner cartridge Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Do not remove the paper from the input tray while printing Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality ChecklistSolving Print Quality Problems If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on Solving Print Quality Problems Change to a lighter weight pages. See Paper Specifications on page A.2Install a new toner cartridge Increase the amount of background shading Can cause problems Contact a service representativeMoisture Software application or the printer properties Printer may require repair. Contact a service Humidity can cause paper curl. See PaperRotating the paper 180 in the input tray Slot Remove the paper and turn it around Clean the inside of the printerMedia, some character voids are normal Troubleshooting Error Messages Power offPrinter Light Patterns Light status legend Troubleshooting Error Messages Canceling a job or memory outLSU error Waiting for the Demo button to be pressed Engine Over Heat error Common Windows Problems Page Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Overview Paper Specifications Supported Sizes of Paper Guidelines for Using Paper Paper Output Capacity Printer and Paper Storage Environment Envelopes Return address Envelopes with Double Side Seams Labels TransparenciesSee Printing on Labels on See Printing on Transparencies on Installing USB driver in Windows Installing USB driver in Windows 98/Me Installing USB driver in Windows Installing USB driver in Windows Port Installing USB driver in Windows 2000/XP Double-click the System icon Frequently Asked Questions About USBUsing Your Printer with a USB Cable QHow can I increase printing speed and quality? Using Your Printer with Macintosh Installing Software for MacintoshSystem Requirements Macintosh Hardware Requirement Using Your Printer with Macintosh Using Your Printer with Macintosh Printing from a Macintosh Using Your Printer with Macintosh Click Print when you are finished checking your settings Advanced Printing Layout Color Linux Driver Installation Linux Driver ConfigurationInstallation Configuration Setup File Current working directly is not determined Linux Driver InstallationTo update the ghostscript To set up To save the setting, press the OK buttonRun printtool at x terminal To add the printer driver, click the Add button Cancel, print job Driver Access InstallError light Error messages Features Power save mode Printer software, install Printing CancelMacintosh A.17 Loading paper Checklist Clean General InstallTroubleshooting Uninstall, driver Resolution Unpack Visit us at