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Samsung ML-1520 manual Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation

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Samsung ML-1520 manual Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation

Contents

ML-1520 SAMSUNG Laser Printer Users GuideCentronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTERCONTENTS Chapter 3 USING PRINT MATERIALS Chapter 4 PRINTING TASKSChapter 6 SOLVING PROBLEMS Chapter 5 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTERChapter 7 APPENDIX Important Precautions and Safety Information If liquid has been spilled into the machine Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety StatementRecycling Ozone SafetyPower Saver Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Radio Frequency EmissionsFCC regulations EC Certification Declaration of Conformity European CountriesApprovals and Certifications Page 1 INTRODUCTION Special Features Printer Components Understanding the Control PanelHandle paper flexibly Special FeaturesPrint with excellent quality and high speed Create professional documentsSave your time and money Print in various environmentsControl Panel Front Cover Manual Feeder guide Power switch Tray Printer ComponentsFront View Manual Feeder Paper level indicatorPower receptacle USB port Inside ViewRear View Toner cartridge Front CoverDescription On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDsUnderstanding the Control Panel Canceling print job Cancel buttonCleaning inside Toner Save mode1.8 INTRODUCTION Connecting a Printer Cable Turning the Printer on 2 Setting Up Your PrinterUnpacking Installing the Toner Cartridge Loading Paper Printing a Demo Page Installing Printer SoftwareUnpacking Components may differ from one country to anotherSelecting a Location Clearance SpaceInstalling the Toner Cartridge 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side Loading Paper 5 Slide the tray back into the printer 3 Load paper with the print side facing downMake sure that all four corners are flat in the tray If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam Changing the Paper Size in the Tray1 Pinch the rear guide as shown below to adjust for the paper length 2.8 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTERConnecting a Printer Cable Using a USB CableTo the AC outlet Turning the Printer on2.10 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 1 Hold down the Cancel button for about 2 seconds to print a Printing a Demo Page2 The Demo page shows the printer’s current configuration SETTING UP YOUR PRINTERFeature Installing Printer SoftwarePrinter Driver Features If you are printing from WindowsSystem Requirements Installing Printer software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software 2 Choose the installation type Changing the Display Language 2 Select Samsung ML-1520 Series, and Language SelectionReinstalling Printer Software 2 Select Samsung ML-1520 Series, and then MaintenanceRemoving Printer Software 2 Select Samsung ML-1520 Series, and then MaintenanceViewing the User’s Guide 2 Select Samsung ML-1520 Series and View User’s GuideLoading Paper Printing on Envelopes Printing on Labels 3 Using Print MaterialsChoosing Paper and Other Materials Selecting the Output Location Printing on TransparenciesChoosing Paper and Other Materials Input Source/Capacitya Sizes and CapacitiesSize TrayGuidelines for Paper and Special Materials Selecting the Output Location Printing to the Top Output Tray Face downPrinting to the Rear Output Tray Face up To open the rear output trayPaper empty Using the TrayLoading Paper Using the Manual Feeder To cancel a print job in Manual Feed mode 1 Turn the printer off Printing on Envelopes Guidelines4 Press the Cancel button to start feeding Printing on Labels GuidelinesPrinting on Transparencies Guidelines3.14 USING PRINT MATERIALS Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials GuidelinesPrinting on Preprinted Paper GuidelinesLoad with the design face down, bottom edge towards the printer 3.18 USING PRINT MATERIALS Using the Toner Save Mode 4 Printing TasksPrinting a Document Setting Paper Properties Printing Posters Setting Graphic Properties Printing WatermarksPrinting a Document The Layout tab is first displayed 3 Select the Samsung ML-1520 Series printer Canceling a Print JobTo stop a print job from the Control Panel To stop a print job from the Printers folder Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Property Setting Paper Properties➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ DescriptionColor Paper PropertyDescription Using the Toner Save Mode From the Control PanelFrom the software application Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing 4.10 PRINTING TASKSDown Down thenRight LeftScaling Your Document 4.12 PRINTING TASKSFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing Posters 4.14 PRINTING TASKS4 Click the Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type ➀ ➁ ➂ Setting Graphic PropertiesResolution PropertyAdvanced Options Darkness PropertyDescription When the Print All Text Black is checked, all printer about how to image the text in yourDownload as Bit Image When this option PropertyUsing an existing Watermark Printing WatermarksCreating a Watermark 4.20 PRINTING TASKSEditing a Watermark Deleting a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay What is an Overlay?Printing Overlays 4 In the Overlays window, click Create Overlay Using a Page Overlay 4.24 PRINTING TASKSDeleting a Page Overlay 4 Click Delete OverlayUsing the Status Monitor Opening the Status MonitorChanging the Status Monitor Program Setting Pop up the Status Monitor Screen when print errorSetting Up Host Computer Setting Up Locally Shared PrinterWindows 98/Me Setting Up Client PCSetting Up Client PC Windows 2000/XPSetting Up Host Computer 4.30 PRINTING TASKS 9 Fill in the Enter a port name field, and enter the shared name10Click OK, and click Close 11Click Apply, and click OK Consumables and Replacement Parts 5 Maintaining Your PrinterMaintaining the Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Printer Toner cartridge life expectancy Maintaining the Toner CartridgeToner cartridge storage Saving tonerRedistributing Toner CautionsReplacing the Toner Cartridge 5.4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTERCleaning the Inside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Outside Cleaning inside the printer6 Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on Printing a cleaning sheet Yield Average Consumables and Replacement PartsItems Clearing Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems 6 Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Checklist Solving General Printing Problems Troubleshooting Error Messages Common Windows ProblemsLine/Error LED is on Troubleshooting ChecklistSolution CheckSolution Solving General Printing ProblemsProblem Possible CausePossible Cause ProblemSolution The printer driver mayPossible Cause ProblemSolution reconnect. Try a print job that you havePossible Cause ProblemSolution Download as Bit Image in theClearing Paper Jams In the Paper Exit Area4 Close the rear output tray 6.8 SOLVING PROBLEMS2 Open the rear output tray 5 Open and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed1 Slide out the tray to expose the jammed paper In the Paper Feed AreaSOLVING PROBLEMS 3 Slide the tray back into the printer1 Open the front cover Around the Toner Cartridge6.10 SOLVING PROBLEMS 2 Push the toner cartridge down and remove it from the printerTips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printing on the A5-sized Paper Rotate option to 90ºTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Checklist Light or faded Solving Print Quality ProblemsSolution printVertical lines SolutionToner smear Gray backgroundscatter ProblemSolution MisformedWrinkles or ProblemSolution Black pagesCurl ProblemSolution Horizontal stripesLED status legend Troubleshooting Error MessagesPossible Problems and Solutions LED patternPossible Cause and Solution Common Windows ProblemsProblem Possible Cause and Solution Common Linux ProblemsProblem the /etc/printcap filework correctly for some ProblemPossible Cause and Solution How do I specify the IP ProblemPossible Cause and Solution Paper Specifications 7 APPENDIXUsing Your Printer in Linux Printer Specifications Using Your Printer in Linux Installing the Printer DriverInstalling Printer Driver 5 If you selected Recommended, go to Step 11To exit, click OK Changing the Printer Connection Method 7.6 APPENDIXUninstalling the Printer Driver select Linux Printer and then Configuration ToolUsing the Configuration Tool 5 Select Complete uninstall and then click UninstallSelect your printer, if not currently selected Changing LLPR Properties 3 The LLPR Properties window opens Printer Specifications Specifications and DescriptionPaper Specifications OverviewWeight Supported Sizes of PaperDimensionsa PaperProblem with Guidelines for Using PaperSymptom SolutionSpecifications Paper SpecificationsPaper Output Capacity CategoryPrinter and Paper Storage Environment 7.18 APPENDIX INDEX toner install 2.4 life 5.2 recycle 5.2 redistribute 5.3 replace install 2.13 Linux 7.2 overview 2.12 reinstallsystem requirements 2.13 uninstall specification paper 7.13 printer status monitor, useRev.1.0 Home