Solving Print Quality Problems | Samsung ML-2010 Series guide

Solving Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Checklist

Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below.

•Redistribute toner in the toner cartridge (see page 4.3).

•Clean the inside of the printer (see page 4.6).

•Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see Software User’s Guide).

•Ensure that the Toner Save mode is off (see Software User’s Guide and page 4.5).

•Clear general printing problems (see page 5.3).

•Install a new toner cartridge, and check the print quality (see page 2.4).

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Samsung ML-2010 Series manual Solving Print Quality Problems, Print Quality Checklist

Contents

ML-2010 Series About the User’s Guide Contact Samsung World Wide Hungary Contents Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Inside Common Windows ProblemsCommon Linux Problems Redistributing Toner Replacing the Toner Cartridge Important Precautions and Safety Information 17SAVE These Instructions Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety Radio Frequency Emissions Declaration of Conformity European Countries Page Introduction You can print in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Special FeaturesMacintosh Printer Driver Features Feature Printer Components Front View Rear View On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs See Troubleshooting Error Messages onUnderstanding the Control Panel Description Cancel button Function Description Setting Up Your Printer Paper Cover a UnpackingComponents may differ from one country to another Carefully remove all of packing tape from the printer Selecting a LocationClearance Space Installing the Toner Cartridge Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open Setting UP Your Printer Setting UP Your Printer Loading Paper You can load approximately 150 sheets of paper in the tray Load paper with the print side facing up Connecting a Printer Cable Turning the Printer on Demo page shows the printer’s current configuration Printing a Demo Installing Printer Software GuideMacintosh Driver Linux Driver System Requirements Requirements Using Print Materials Choosing Paper and Other Materials Type, Input Sources and Capacities Guidelines for Paper and Special MaterialsPaper Type Input Source/Capacity a Paper Tray Manual tray Plain paper Only use labels recommended for laser printers Using Print Materials Using the Tray Verifying the Output Location Side up Using the Manual TrayRepeat this step for every page to be printed Printing on Special Materials Using Print Materials Canceling a Print Job There are two ways to cancel a print jobPress the Cancel button on the control panel Load letterheads in the manual tray with the design face Cancel button To stop a print job from the Printers folder Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage Redistributing Toner Maintaining Your Printer Using the Toner Save Mode Replacing the Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Inside Remove the manual tray by pulling it out Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on Consumables and Replacement Parts Items Yield AverageTransfer Roller Pick-up Roller Solving Problems Check Solution Troubleshooting ChecklistLine/Error LED is on Solving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Software User’s Guide. Try printing a Software User’s Guide Garbled, or Text is wrongBut are blank Defective or out Toner Clearing Paper Jams Paper Exit Area Paper gently out Paper Feed Area Manual Tray Around the Toner Cartridge Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist Solving Print Quality Problems Problem SolutionLight or faded Print Scratched. Install a new toner cartridge Dirty. Clean the LSU. See Cleaning the Inside on4.6. Contact your service representative Change to a lighter weight pages. See Paper Scatter MisformedCharacters Skew Wrinkles or Black pages Curl Troubleshooting Error Messages LED pattern Common Windows Problems Common Macintosh ProblemsProblem Possible Cause and Solution See Software User’s Guide Common Linux Problems /etc/printcap file Length of the option string that can be passed to Memory usageAm trying to print a Rotated and cropped Errors Owning the spooler daemon On my PCL or SPL Error messages printingYour software vendor to inform them of the issue Printing Solving Problems Specifications Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications and Description358 x 299 x 217 mm / 14.1 x 11.8 x 8.5 Operating Environment Paper Specifications Overview Supported Sizes of Paper Size mm/in.a Weight Capacityb16 to 43 lb 60 to 165 g/m2 bond Maximum size Legal Guidelines for Using Paper Symptom Problem with Solution Paper Paper Specifications Category SpecificationsPaper Output Capacity Output Tray Capacity Printer and Paper Storage Environment Index Page Software User’s Guide Installing Printer Software in Windows Using Your Printer in Linux Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer Software in Windows Choose the type of installation Changing the Software Language Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Basic Printing Printing a DocumentSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabOrientation Layout Options Paper Tab CopiesSize Scaling Resolution Toner Save ModeGraphics Tab Darkness About Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using Help Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Printing Posters Printing Booklets Printing on Both Sides of Paper Manual Duplex Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Watermark section. The Edit Watermark window appears Using Overlays What is an Overlay?Editing a Watermark Deleting a Watermark Using a Page Overlay If necessary, click Confirm Page Overlay When Deleting a Page OverlayList box Click Delete Overlay Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer box Opening the Troubleshooting Guide Changing the Status Monitor Program SettingsUsing Status Monitor → your printer driver name → Troubleshooting Guide Using Your Printer in Linux System RequirementsSupported OS Recommended Capacities Installing the Printer Driver Changing the Printer Connection Method Uninstalling the Printer Driver Using the Configuration ToolSelect Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall Changing Llpr Properties Installing Software for Macintosh Install the Printer driverUninstalling the Printer driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Setting Up the Printer PrintingFor a Network-connected Macintosh For a USB-connected Macintosh Changing Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinter Features Setting Paper Type Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Select the page order from the Layout Direction option Language, change 4 Layout properties, set Page Rev