Skew, Make sure that paper is loaded properly | Samsung SF-555P

Problem

Page skew

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Curl or wave

Wrinkles or creases

Back of printouts dirty

Black pages

Possible Cause and Remedy

•Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Type and Size” for faxing on page 1.17 and “Selecting Print Media” for PC printing on page 4.1.

•Make sure that the paper or other media is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.

•Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity will cause paper curl. See “Paper Type and Size” for faxing on page 1.17 and “Selecting Print Media” for PC printing on page 4.1.

•Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the input tray.

•Make sure that paper is loaded properly.

•Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Type and Size” for faxing on page 1.17 and “Selecting Print Media” for PC printing on page 4.1.

•Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

•The transfer roller area may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 6.4.

•Check if the toner is leaking. Clean inside the machine. See page 6.4.

•The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it.

•The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing. Install a new toner cartridge.

•The printer may require repairs. Contact a service representative.

7.14 Troubleshooting

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Samsung SF-555P manual Skew, Make sure that paper is loaded properly

Contents

SF-555P Trademarks Contents Stand-alone Fax Contents Scanning Laser Safety Statement Environmental and Safety Consideration FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Memo Setting Started Print IntroductionWelcome Fax Use Samsung SmarThru software Scan Contents Automatic document feeder Identifying PartsDocument input support Document guides Identifying Printer Path Parts Paper input supportAutomatic paper input tray Manual paper input tray Paper output tray Paper PowerLCD Display Toner Resolution Buttons right and left Power cord connector Telephone line jackParallel cable connector Cover Identifying Connecting Parts and Others Remove all tapes Remove all packing materials Setting Up Your MachineChoosing a Location Preparing Your Machine for Use Attaching the Supports Document Input SupportDocument Output Support Handset and Handset Cradle Connecting to the Phone Line To Connect to a Wall Jack that Has Two Phone Lines To Connect to a Wall Jack that has Only One Phone Line Connecting to the Computer Using the USB interface Connecting to the ComputerTo use your machine using the USB cable, see Connecting to the Computer Using the Parallel interface Pull the paper input support completely out of the unit Plugging In the PowerTo turn off, unplug the power cord Loading Paper Place the print side facing you Paper Type and Size Xerographic paper Bond paper Dual-purpose paper Installing the Toner Cartridge Close the cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed FAX NUMBER/NAME Setting the Date and Time If there is a number already set, the number appears Setting Your Fax Number and NameTesting the Machine Press Start/Enter Using Save Modes Toner Save ModePower Save Mode For more information on Toll Save fax, see If the LED is off, Paper Save mode deactivatesPaper Save Mode Toll Save Mode Installing Samsung Software About Samsung SmarThru Software Samsung SmarThru OCR Software AnyPage Lite Memory 128 MB Installing SoftwareSystem Requirements Memory 64 MB Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC Installing the Samsung Software Selecting the type, Click Next Compact Only the MFP driver will be installed Installing Samsung Software Click Next Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned on Installing the USB Driver in Windows 98/Me SF-555P Uninstalling Samsung Software Un-installing the MFP DriverSF-555P From the Start menu, select Programs Uninstall options areAfter selecting the uninstall option, click Next Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Installing Samsung Software Click Uninstall the Samsung Software on your PC Using the SmarThru CD-ROMInsert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive Stand-alone Fax Ringer Volume Setting up Stand- alone Fax SystemSetting Volume After choosing the desired volume level, press OHD/V.Req Setting Alert Tones Setting User-Selectable System OptionsSetting an Option Selectable Options When setting is done, press Start/Enter to save the setting Stand-alone Fax Enter the desired code 0 to 9 on the number keypad SETUP’ Preparing Documents for Faxing or Copying Sending a Fax Contrast Setting Document Resolution and ContrastResolution Normal works well for normal documents Loading Documents Automatic Redialling Cancelling a TransmissionSending a Fax Automatically Confirming a Transmission Last Number Redialling Sending a Fax After Talking Answering a Voice Request When the phone rings, pick up the handset and answer itVoice Request Sending a Voice Request About Reception Modes Receiving a Fax Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes Receiving Automatically in FAX Mode Receiving in Auto Mode Receiving Automatically in ANS/FAX ModeWhen you receive a call, the answering machine will answer Receiving Manually in TEL Mode Receiving Manually Using an Extension TelephoneMachine receives the document Making a Copy Copying OverviewMaking a Single Copy Using Advanced Copy Features Entering Alphanumeric Characters How To Enter a Name Using the Number KeysAutomatic Dialling See `Keypad Character Assignments’ on the next Keypad Character Assignments Inserting a Pause While Entering a Number One-Touch DiallingFor a longer pause, press Redial/Pause twice Editing Name Editing a Number for One-Touch Dialling Sending a Fax Using a One-Touch Number If you do not want to assign a name, skip this step Speed DiallingPress and hold Speed# for about 2 seconds Enter the number you want to store, then press Start/Enter Editing a Number for Speed Dialling Start your Windows Using the Phonebook on Your Computer Stand-alone Fax Press Search/Delete on the front panel Searching for a Number in the Memory Broadcasting Advanced Fax Delayed Fax TIME10301030 Priority Fax Polling What is Polling? Polling Reception Machine begins to receive polling Adding Documents To a Scheduled Operation Cancelling a Scheduled Operation Additional Functions Sending a Recall R or FlashMonitoring a Dual Job Status Forwarding Received Faxes Setting Time and Destination for Forwarding Faxes Toll Save Fax Press Toll on the front panelPress Start/Enter on the front panel Received Journal Printing ReportsHelp Sent Journal System Data List Power Failure ReportSending Confirmation Schedule Information Press Start/Enter to confirm Group Dialling for Multi-Address Transmission Stand-alone Fax When you are finished editing, press Stop Stand-alone Fax 3 Printing Get the Right Paper Print MediaSelecting Print Media What to Consider Legal Paper that Might Not WorkLetter Folio For paper Using the Automatic Paper Input Tray Load paper with the print side facing up For transparencies Print Side Up Using the Manual Paper Input Tray Printing Printing For labels, follow these guidelines Specialty Paper Guidelines Printing a Document Printing Portrait Printing Printing Help Cancelling a Print Job Delete Using a Favorite Setting ❷ Size Setting Paper Properties❶ Copies 999 Using the Toner Save Mode From the software application Pages per Side drop-down list Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing You can scale your print job on a Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing Posters Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkClick OK, then start printing Creating a Watermark Click Update to save the changes Click Ok Editing a WatermarkDeleting a Watermark Using Page Overlays What is an Overlay?Creating a New Page Overlay Edit Overlays window, click Create Overlay Create or open the document you want to print Using a Page Overlay Click Delete Overlay Click OK until you exit the Print windowDeleting a Page Overlay It takes to print a document Setting Graphic Properties❶ Resolution Choosing from 600 dpi Normal or Darkness ❸ AdvancedOptions Advanced Options button Using Output Options True Type OptionsAll Text Black Odd pages of the document Setting Up the Locally Shared PrinterPrint Order Drop-down list For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box Setting Up the Client ComputerStart Windows Printers Setting Up the Client Computer Scaning Your machine offers two ways to start scanning Scanning Using the Samsung SmarThruScanning Scanning Basics SmarThru 3 window opens Scan to OCR Scan to EmailScan to FAX Scan to WEB Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software Memo Maintenance Guidelines for Maintenance Clearing MemoryJournal clears all records of transmissions & receptions Cleaning the OPC Drum Adjusting ShadingPress Stop to return to Standby mode Sending Toner Low Information to the Service Company Setting the Machine to be Checked by Phone Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Document Scanner Maintenance Expected Cartridge Life Managing the Toner Cartridge Maintenance Close the cover firmly until it snaps closed Automatic Document Feeder Rubber Pad Replacement Memo Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams If Jammed in the Paper Input Tray If Jammed Inside the Machine Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams LCD Error Messages Problem with the facsimile Please call for servicePrinted when the power is Restored Pressed Start/Enter? Fax Problems Spaces or you received a Memory, then restore the documentYou cannot poll another Machine Code General Printing Problems If possible Software paper size settingsSetting in the Printer Properties dialogue box Setting from the available choices Print Quality Problems Condition Install a new toner cartridgeTry installing a new toner cartridge Job Likely correct itself after a few more pages Problems, install a new toner cartridgeCan cause this problem Even intervals Make sure that paper is loaded properly Skew That should be solid black Loose toner Clean the inside of the printerContact a service representative Character Voids Appendix Concept of secure fax function Password is Deciding What to Connect Connecting Other Devices to the Phone Line Special Situations Connecting Other Devices, Overview Specification and Description Specifications Specification and Description Important Precautions and Safety Information Safety Information A8 Appendix Case of Interference Fax Branding FCC Identification Number Telephone Company Information Index See paper Fax Visit us at