Samsung ML-5200A manual Insufficient memory, Printout does not match, Paper size, Printer prints

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Problem

Cause and solution

Insufficient memory	A page is printed with the “PCL 5e: Insufficient Memory”
	message. There is not enough memory installed to print the
	page. Print the page with a lower resolution or expand the
	printer memory. See “Adding printer memory” on page 3.6.
Printout does not match	• Paper may not be loaded or aligned correctly in the paper
paper size.	feeder.
	• The application’s paper size and margin settings may be
	incorrect.
	• Make sure that you are using the correct printer driver.
	Select ML-5200A as the default printer in your application.
	• The printer cable specifications may be incorrect. Use an
	IEEE-1284 rated cable for parallel connection and USB
	v1.0-compliant cable for USB connection.
Half of the page is blank.	• The page layout may be too complex. Simplify the page
	layout and remove any unnecessary graphics from the
	document if possible. You can also lower the print
	resolution to 300dpi.
	• The page orientation setting may be incorrect. Change the
	page orientation in the printer driver.
	•The paper size loaded in the paper feeder and the software
	paper size settings may not match. Insert the correct paper
	into the printer or change the software paper size settings.
The printer prints the	• The printer cable may not be connected properly. Check
wrong data, or incorrect	the printer cable connection.
characters.	• There may be a problem with the printer driver software.
	Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Turn the printer
	off, on again.
	• The printer cable specifications may be incorrect. Use the
	printer cable supplied with the printer or replace the cable
	with an IEEE-1284 rated cable.
	• The wrong printer driver may be elected. Select the
	correct printer driver

4.6 Troubleshooting