Print quality problems | Samsung SF-340 Series manual

Print quality problems

Problem	Solution


Light or blurred characters.	Check Ink Level View as described in "Ink level view" on page 8.4. If the
	printer cartridge has completely run out, Ink Low. Install new ink cartridge is dis-
	played. To install a new print cartridge, see "Replacing the print cartridge"
	on page 8.3. Make sure the print cartridge is installed correctly. To clean
	the print cartridge, see "Cleaning the cartridge" on page 8.5.

Smudged or dark characters.	Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled. Let ink dry before
	handling the paper. To clean the print cartridge, see "Cleaning the car-
	tridge" on page 8.5.

Characters with white lines.	If Ink Low. Install new ink cartridge is displayed, install a new print cartridge as
	described in "Replacing the print cartridge" on page 8.3. Remove and rein-
	stall the print cartridge. Clean the print cartridge (see "Cleaning the car-
	tridge" on page 8.5.)

Improperly formed or misaligned	Clean the print cartridge (see "Cleaning the cartridge" on page 8.5.)
characters.

Abnormal black horizontal lines	Clean the cartridge carrier (see "Cleaning the cartridge carrier contacts" on
	page 8.6.)

Paper feeding problems

Problem	Solution


Paper is jammed during	Clear paper jam as described in "Paper jams during printing" on page 8.11.
printing.

Paper sticks together.	You can load up to 50 sheets in the ASF (Automatic Sheet Feeder).
	Check if you overloaded. Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick together.

Paper fails to feed.	Remove any obstructions inside the printer.

Multiple sheets of paper	When loading paper, do not force the paper down into the printer. If multiple sheets have
feed.	caused a paper jam, clear the paper jam. (see "Paper jams during printing" on page 8.11.)

Paper skews or buckles in	ASF can hold up to 50 sheets. Make sure the paper guides do not cause the paper to bow in
the automatic sheet	the bin. When loading paper, do not force it down into the printer.
feeder.

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Samsung SF-340 Series manual Print quality problems, Paper feeding problems

Contents

NJB68-00903A Rev.4.00 Important Precautions and Safety Information Page Contents Advanced Fax Special FeaturesUsing Printing Index Care and MaintenanceAppendix Page Chapter Setup and Copying Features for SF-345TP only List of featuresCommon features to SF-340 Series SF-340/SF-345TP Rear view Familiarizing yourself with your new machineFront view2 Control Panel Paper type and sizes Loading paperFor more information, see Paper Size on Do not use the following types of paper with your machine Making a copy Setting date and time How to enter letters Setting fax number/name Adjusting ring volume Copying/receiving in Ink Save modeAdjusting speaker volume Press Scroll/Volume as many times as you want Chapter Programming and Dialling On-Hook dialling Making a phone callPhonebook dialling Storing a number in the Phonebook Speed dialling One-Touch diallingSearching sequentially through the Phonebook Enter the name and press Enter Redialling To find a number received via the Caller ID serviceSearching for a particular first letter To redial the last number called Chapter FAX Machine Acceptable documents Sending a faxLoading documents To adjust the resolution and contrast Setting document resolution and contrastSending a fax manually Sending a fax automatically Reception modes Receiving a faxAutomatic redial Receiving in TEL mode Receiving in FAX modeReceiving in Auto mode Receiving in TAM mode Receiving in Drpd mode Receiving in TAM mode SF-345TPHang up the phone when your fax machine starts to receive Receiving via an extension telephone Chapter Answering Machine Monitoring an incoming call Recording your TAM messageChecking your TAM message Playing back newly received caller messages Playing back messagesPlaying back all messages Skipping backward or forward To erase a selected message Erasing old messages you’ve heardTo erase all recorded messages Press Erase while the message is playing Using remote commands Using the answering machine from a remote phoneAccessing the machine Page Chapter Advanced FAX Press Enter when the correct number appears in the display Delayed faxPress Enter when the number appears in the display Press Enter when the time appears correctly in the display Saving documents Using My FavoritesDeleting stored documents Sending stored documents Setting send polling To cancel the scheduled jobSetting receive polling Polling Message forwarding SF-345TP Only Forwarding a fax or messageFax forwarding Received fax remote notifcation SF-345TP only Special Features Using Caller ID Using Recall R or FlashHang up the handset when the person answers Inserting a pause Sound setup Using the MuteRecording a conversation SF-345TP only To mute a call To print a report User reports Re-Printing faxes Entering junk fax setup modeRegistering/deleting the junk fax numbers To add a number Reading SMS messages Using Short Message Service SMSPrinting SMS messages Deleting stored SMS messages To change the message receiving center number Setup SMS messagesRegister flowUK only Editing Registration Number Clearing memory Setting system/TAM optionsUser options Editing SMS Center Numbers System setup options TAM options SF-345TP only This chapter is only for SF-345TP users Installing Printer Software Installing Samsung SoftwareMaking Connection System Requirements Choose the installation type and click Next Click Repair Setting the default printerReinstalling Software Printing a Document Uninstalling Software Click the Features tab Using Help Cancelling a Print JobPage Chapter Care and Maintenance Open the Control Panel Remove the White Roller Cleaning the document scanner Prepare a cartridge Replacing the print cartridge Shading adjustment Cleaning the printheadAligning the printhead Ink level view Print cartridge maintenance Self testingCleaning the cartridge Reinstall the cartridge and close the Cover and Panel Cleaning the cartridge carrier contacts LCD error messages There is an error while receiving a fax Fax Install a print cartridgeThere is an error while sending a fax Fax Sage do as follows Fax problems Fixing Problems Paper feeding problems Print quality problems Paper jams during printing Clearing jamsDocument jams during transmission Page Appendix Specifications Sample of ITU #1 chart reduced to 60.5% Font List for Print Font List for LCD Important Notice Replacing the fitted plug UK Approvals and Certifications Declaration of conformity European countriesPage Fax branding US Case of interference US FCC identification number Telephone company information US Index Page Contact Samsung World Wide Hungary