Samsung Printer 6050 User`s guide

Laser Printer
User’s Guide
QwikLaser 6050
Copyright
This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is
subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages,
direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.
© 1998 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Trademark Notices
•QwikLaser 6050 and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
•Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
•HP, PCL5e, and PCLXL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
•IBM, IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
•Apple, AppleTalk, TrueType, Laser Writer, Macintosh, and LocalTalk are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, inc.
•Microsoft, MS-Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
•PostScript, is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc.
•CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe Inc.
•TrueDoc® is a registered trademark of Bitstream, Inc.
•Font NavigatorTM is a registered trademark of Bitstream, Inc.
•All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies or organizations.
I
Notice
FCC Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in
the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipment.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital
Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.
II
EC Declaration of Conformity
We,
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD
#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea
declare sole responsibility that the
QwikLaser 6050 Laser printer
meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official
journal of the European Communities:
EN 50081-Emissions:
EN 55022 Radiated, Class B
EN 55022 Conducted, Class B
EN 61000-3-2 Power Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 50082-Immunity:
IEC 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge
IEC 801-3 RF Radiated
IEC 801-4 Fast Transient/Burst
EN 60950-Safety
III
Laser Safety Statement
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR,
chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I
laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer
are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level
during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.
WARNING Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from
Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, althougs invisible, can damage
your eyes.
CAUTION
VORSICHT
-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER IS OPEN. DO
NOT OPEN THIS COVER
-UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFENT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSETZEN.
ATTENTION
-RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OVERTURE.
DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ATTENZIONE
-RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DIAPERTURA.
EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.
PRECAUCION -RADIACION LASER IVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE AL
RAYO.
ADVARSEL
-USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER
UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
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-USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN I
STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
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-OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÅR
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IV
Safety Information
PRODUCT SAFETY
USA & CANADA
UL 1950 Third Edition (C-UL LISTING)
EEC(Europe)
EN 60950 (TÜV GS Certification)
CB
IEC 60950
LASER SAFETY
EEC(Europe)
EN 60825
USA
21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J (CDRH Certified)
Power Saver
This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power
consumption when it is not in active use.
When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption
is automatically lowered. For potentially faster printing of the first page, you may turn the
power save off from the Remote Control Panel setting.
The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.
V
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Unpacking the Printer ______________________________ 1-2
Control Locations and Functions ____________________ 1-2
Front View _______________________________________ 1-2
Inside ___________________________________________ 1-3
Rear View ________________________________________ 1-3
Using the Operator Panel ___________________________ 1-4
Indicator Light Status ______________________________ 1-4
Operator Panel Button Usage _______________________ 1-6
Chapter 2
Setting Up Your Printer
Selecting a Location ________________________________ 2-2
Installing the Toner Cartridge _______________________ 2-3
Connecting Your Printer to the Computer ____________ 2-5
Attaching the Power Cord __________________________ 2-6
Installing Printer Driver ____________________________ 2-8
Overview ________________________________________ 2-8
System Requirement ______________________________ 2-8
Installation Procedure ______________________________ 2-9
In Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 _________________________ 2-9
With Windows 3.1x _______________________________ 2-11
Uninstalling the Printer Driver ______________________ 2-11
Tips on Network Printing __________________________ 2-11
Using Your Printer on NT TCPIP Network ___________ 2-11
To Install Shared Win 95/98 Printer Driver from
NT Server to Client PC ____________________________ 2-11
Chapter 3
Paper Handling
Loading a Stack of Paper ___________________________ 3-2
How To Adjust Paper Guides _______________________ 3-5
Manually Feeding Paper ___________________________ 3-7
Using Rear Output Tray ____________________________ 3-10
Selecting Paper Types and Feed Source ______________ 3-11
Paper Guidelines __________________________________ 3-12
VI
Chapter 4
Operating Your Printer
Selecting Your Printer ______________________________ 4-2
Printing a Document _______________________________ 4-3
Printer Settings ____________________________________ 4-4
Using HELP ______________________________________ 4-7
Changing Printer Settings for All Documents _________ 4-8
Font Navigator ____________________________________ 4-9
How to use “Disk Image Utility” ____________________ 4-9
Remote Control Panel for Windows/Dos _____________ 4-10
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Clearing Paper Jams _______________________________ 5-2
Paper Jam in Output Area __________________________ 5-2
Paper Jam in Input Area ___________________________ 5-4
Paper Jam Inside Printer ___________________________ 5-5
Paper Jam in Optional Paper Cassette _______________ 5-6
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams _______________________ 5-8
Fixing Problems ___________________________________ 5-9
Printing Problems _________________________________ 5-9
Print Quality Problems ____________________________ 5-12
Before You Call For Service _________________________ 5-14
Managing Toner Cartridge __________________________ 5-15
Expected Cartridge Life ____________________________ 5-15
Replacing Toner Cartridge _________________________ 5-15
Chapter 6
Printer Options
Memory and Option Cards _________________________ 6-2
Accessing the Printer Control Board _________________ 6-2
Printer Memory Option ____________________________ 6-5
Removing a Memory Option _______________________ 6-7
Second Cassette ___________________________________ 6-8
Installing Second Cassette __________________________ 6-8
Appendix
Specifications _____________________________________ A-2
VII
Chapter 1
Introduction
Unpacking the Printer
Make sure that you have the items listed below:
• Toner cartridge
• Power cord
• Centronics-compatible parallel cable (IEEE 1284-compliant)
• Setup CD-ROM
• This manual
• Diskette (Only in U.S.A.)
Notes:
• If you need help during setup, or if any items are missing or damaged,
notify your dealer immediately.
Control Locations and Functions
Front View
Paper Support
Supports paper
stacked in the
output bin.
Output Bin
Automatically stacks up to 250 sheets
of printed paper, face down.
Memory Cover
Allows access to
the printer control
board when you install
an optional memory card.
Indicator Lights
and Button
Paper Cassette
Holds 250 sheets
of plain paper.
1-2 Introduction
Paper Support
Supports paper
feeding manually.
Second Cassette (option)
You can purchase a second cassette as
an option. It also holds 250 sheets of
paper. See page 6-8.
Inside
Printer Cover
Toner Cartridge
Printer Cover
Release Button
To open the printer
cover, press this button.
Rear View
Rear Cover Tab
Pull it out to open
the rear output tray.
Rear Output Tray
Holds printed paper,
face up.
Power Switch
Printer Cable Connector
Power Cord Connector
Introduction 1-3
Using the Operator Panel
The operator panel has 4 indicator lights and 1 button.
ERROR
MANUAL
PAPER
READY
Indicator Light Status
The indicator lights shows the current status including error condition.
Off
ERREUR
MANUEL
PAPIER
PRET
On
Blinking
On line
If the READY light is on steadily, the printer is ready to
print.
ERROR
Printer busy
MANUAL
If the READY light is blinking slowly, the printer is
receiving data from PC.
PAPER
READY
Printing
If the READY light is blinking fast, the printer is printing
a page.
ERROR
MANUAL
PAPER
READY
ERROR
MANUAL
PAPER
READY
1-4 Introduction
Off line
The printer is off-line. The printer cannot receive data
from the computer. Press the operator panel button to
switch to on-line.
No paper
If the PAPER indicator is blinking, the printer is out of
paper. See ‘Loading a Stack of Paper’ on page 3-2.
ERROR
MANUAL
Paper jam
READY
If the ERROR and the PAPER light both are steadily on, there is paper jammed in
the printer. See ‘Clearing Paper Jams’ on page 5-2.
ERROR
Manual feed mode
PAPER
MANUAL
PAPER
READY
If the MANUAL and the READY light both are steadily on,
the printer is in manual feed mode. It happens when
you insert paper into manual feed slot, or when you
select ‘Manual Feed’ source from your software application.
ERROR
MANUAL
Manual feed printing
PAPER
If the MANUAL light is steadily on and the READY light is blinking, the printer
prints a job with paper fed manually.
READY
ERROR
MANUAL
Waiting for the next sheet from manual feed
READY
If the MANUAL and the READY light both are blinking, the printer is waiting
for the next sheet to be fed in the manual slot.
ERROR
Cover open or no cartridge
MANUAL
If the red ERROR light is steadily on, the printer has experienced an error.
PAPER
PAPER
READY
ERROR
MANUAL
PAPER
READY
Check for:
•The printer cover is open or not closed securely.
•The print cartridge is either missing or not installed.
Overrun or memory overflow
If the red ERROR indicator blinks for a while, then only the READY indicator
comes on, data which was too complex was sent to the printer or there is no
available memory in the printer.
The printer will print a page, telling you the error status. Simplify the page
layout and remove any unnecessary graphics. Or, you might want to add more
memory.
ERROR
System error or operating error
MANUAL
If all indicator lights blink at the same time, it is a system error. If the indicator
lights are scrolling, it is an operating error. Turn the printer off and back on. If
your printer is still not operating properly and all indicators blink, you have to
call for service. Contact the point of purchase.
PAPER
READY
Introduction 1-5
Operator Panel Button Usage
The operator button is located in the operator panel. It can be used to accomplish the
following functions:
Function
On line and
Off line
Description
Briefly press the button. Each time you press the button, the printer goes
to on-line or off-line status. The READY light goes on and off according to
the line status.
To print data, the printer should have on-line status.
Self test
To perform a printer self-test:
While the printer is on-line (READY light on), press and hold down the
button until all three lights are blinking (approximately four seconds),
then release the button. A one-page printer status sheet will be printed.
Printer reset
If the READY light is blinking slowly and the printer does not print any
image, or if you want to cancel the print job and remove the unprinted
data from the printer, reset the printer.
Press the button to turn the printer off-line. With the READY light off,
press and hold down the button until all lights are blinking
(approximately four seconds), then release the button.
OPC Cleaning
If you are getting streaks or spots on your prints, the OPC drum on your
printer may need to be cleaned.
While the printer is on-line (READY light on), press and hold down the
button until all three lights remain lit (not blinking; approximately seven
seconds) and the printer begins to cycle up (the printer begins to feed
paper), then release the button. One sheet will be printed.
1-6 Introduction
Chapter 2
Setting Up
Your Printer
Selecting a Location
Place your printer on a flat, stable surface near your workstation.
Leave enough space around the printer, so that you can easily:
• open the printer cover
• open the rear cover to remove jammed paper, or retrieve the paper
when you use the rear output path
• remove and install the paper cassette to load paper
• allow air circulation around the vents to prevent the printer from
overheating
Do not place the printer:
• in direct sunlight
• near heat sources or air conditioners. Place the printer where the
temperature is stable and set for human comfort.
• in dusty or dirty environments. Dust accumulation may prevent the
printer from functioning properly.
• near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic field (such
as loudspeakers or base units of cordless telephones).
Make sure your printer is placed in a well ventilated area.
2-2 Setting Up Your Printer
Installing the Toner Cartridge
1. Open the printer cover by pressing the cover release button.
2. Raise the printer cover.
3. Unpack the toner cartridge, and carefully remove the sealing
tape.
Setting Up Your Printer 2-3
4. Gently shake the cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to
distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
5. Find the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side.
6. Grasp the handle and slide the cartridge down between the
cartridge slots, until it drops into place.
2-4 Setting Up Your Printer
7. Close the printer cover. Make sure that the cover is securely
closed.
Connecting Your Printer to the Computer
Your printer has parallel interface port, which allows you to use it
with IBM PC and compatible computers.
To connect the printer to the computer, follow the steps below:
1. Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the cable into the connector on the back of the printer. Push
the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on
your computer. See your computer documentation if you need help.
Setting Up Your Printer 2-5
Attaching the Power Cord
1. Plug one end of the power cord into the connector on the printer.
2. Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet.
3. Turn the printer on.
2-6 Setting Up Your Printer
4. As the printer powers up, all operator panel lights turn on briefly.
When only the READY light is steadily on, press and hold the
operator panel button until all lights are blinking (approximately
four seconds), then release the button. A test page should print out.
If this does not happen, re-check the installation.
ERROR
MANUAL
PAPER
READY
The test page lists your printer model and default settings along
with the data streams available for your printer model.
Setting Up Your Printer 2-7
Installing Printer Driver
Overview
Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing printer drivers
for some of the most popular Windows software applications. You
must install a printer driver, which translates data from your
application into data the printer understands.
The CD-ROM shipped with your printer contains the following
printer drivers and utilities. PCL6 is the combination of PCL5e and
the new PCLXL printer language.
• PCL5e: Printer driver for Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1x, and
Windows NT 4.0
• PCLXL: Printer driver for Windows 95/98, and Windows 3.1x.
Note: You cannot use the PCLXL driver in Windows NT 4.0.
• Smart Monitor: The Smart Monitor is installed automatically with
the printer driver. If you click on the “Smart
Monitor” in Samsung ML&QwikLaser 6050 folder,
you can monitor the printer’s status via the Smart
Monitor. You cannot monitor the status of the
printer which is connected to a network.
• Font Navigator: It’s a font manager. It gives a quick and easy way
to find fonts, install the fonts, and print the font
samples. The Font Navigator is installed
automatically with the printer driver.
System Requirement
Before you start, make sure that you have the following computer
setup. (These are the minimum requirements.)
• IBM or compatible with a 486 or higher processor
• Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1x, or Windows NT 4.0
• 7 MB of available hard disk space
• 8 MB of RAM for Windows 3.1x
16 MB of RAM for Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0
• CD-ROM drive
• Centronics-compatible parallel cable (IEEE 1284-compliant)
Note: If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, contact your local
dealer.
2-8 Setting Up Your Printer
Installation Procedure
Before you start, make sure that your computer meets or exceeds the
system requirements for the driver and application program you
want to install.
In Windows 95/98/NT 4.0
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Type in the user name and company. Then click on the Next
button.
3. Select the model to install. Then click on the Next button.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
IF WINDOWS DOES NOT RUN THE CD-ROM
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Select Run from the Start menu.
3. Type d: (or e:) \setup.exe on the command line, then click on the
OK button.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Setting Up Your Printer 2-9
IN CASE OF PLUG AND PLAY
For Windows 95
1. Make sure the printer is plugged and connected to your computer.
2. Turn on the printer and start Windows on your computer.
3. Windows recognizes the printer, and ‘New Hardware Found’
dialog box is displayed.
4. Click on the OK button.
5. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and click on the
Browse button.
6. Select the CD-ROM drive, then click on the OK button.
7. Follow steps 2 through 4 on page 2-9 to complete the installation.
For Windows 98
1. Make sure the printer is plugged and connected to your computer.
2. Turn on the printer and start Windows on your computer.
3. Windows recognizes the printer, and the Add New Hardware
Wizard dialog box is displayed.
4. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended), then click on the NEXT button.
5. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, then click on the
Browse button.
6. Select the CD-ROM drive, then click on the OK button.
7. Follow steps 2 through 4 on page 2-9 to complete the installation.
2-10 Setting Up Your Printer
With Windows 3.1x
1. Make sure the printer is plugged in and connected to your
computer. Turn on your printer and computer.
2. Insert the CD-ROM disk into your CD-ROM drive.
3. From Program Manager window, select Run from the File menu.
The Run dialog box appears.
4. Type d: (or e:) \setup.exe on the command line, then click on the
OK button.
5. Type the user name and company. Click on the Next button.
6. Select the model to install. Click on the Next button.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
An uninstall utility is supplied with the printer driver to enable you
to remove the driver and all associated files from your hard disk, if so
required.
To uninstall the driver, proceed as follows:
From the Start menu, select Programs, Samsung ML&QwikLaser
6050, then Samsung 6050 Uninstaller.
Tips on Network Printing
Using Your Printer on NT TCPIP Network
You can use your printer on NT TCPIP network. Connect your
printer on the network using a HP Jetdirect Explus external printer
server with 8 MB RAM on your printer. For information on installing
optional memory, see page 6-5.
To Install Shared Win 95/98 Printer Driver from
NT Server to Client PC
1. Select Sharing in Properties of the printer driver.
2. Select Windows 95 in Alternate Drivers.
3. Type in D: (or E:) \PCLDRV\ PCLXL\ENGLISH\ WIN95_98\QL.
4. Install the network printer on the client PC.
Setting Up Your Printer 2-11
MEMO
2-12 Setting Up Your Printer
Chapter 3
Paper
Handling
Loading a Stack of Paper
You can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in the paper cassette.
If you purchase an optional cassette and attach it below the standard
paper cassette (see ‘Second Cassette’ on page 6-8), you can also load
paper in the optional cassette.
1. Remove the paper cassette by pulling it toward you.
2. The paper cassette is preset to load A4 size paper. If you want to
load letter or legal size paper, move the guides to adjust the width
and length you want to use. For details on how to adjust the paper
guides, see ‘How To Adjust Paper Guides’ on page 3-5.
Length Guides
(Main)
3-2 Paper Handling
Length Guide (Auxiliary)
Width Guide
3. Push down the metal plate to load paper.
4. Fan the paper and load the paper in the cassette with the print
side facing down. The print side is usually indicated on the paper
package.
If you are using a preprinted stock, such as letterhead, place the
printed design side face down with the top edge of the page
toward the front of the cassette.
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Paper Handling 3-3
5. Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip A
and the plastic tabs on the end guides. Paper overloading may
cause paper jams.
A
6. Make sure that the stack of paper does not exceed the line
indicated by
mark on the left inside wall of the cassette.
7. Adjust the guides if necessary. See page 3-6.
8. Insert the cassette back into the printer.
3-4 Paper Handling
How To Adjust Paper Guides
LENGTH GUIDES
There are two main guides and one auxiliary guides for adjusting
paper length. Please refer to the diagram below. One of main guides is
for legal, A4, or folio size. The other is for letter (LTR), executive
(EXEC), or B5 size paper. It is recommended that you use the auxiliary
guide on the upper right corner of the cassette, in conjunction with the
appropriate main guide, when loading letter size paper.
Use for A4, legal,
Folio size paper
Use for letter,
executive,
B5 size paper
Auxiliary guide for
letter size paper
To adjust for legal, or folio size paper, squeeze the right guide, then
slide the guide until it lightly rests against the edge of the paper stack.
To adjust for letter (LTR), executive (EXEC), JIS B5, or ISO B5 size
paper, squeeze the left guide and slide it until it lightly rests against
the paper stack.
Paper Handling 3-5
When you load letter, executive, or B5 size paper, it is recommended
that you use the auxiliary guide with the main guide before loading
paper. To adjust the auxiliary guide, remove the guide 1 , then insert
it to the appropriate position 2 .
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WIDTH GUIDE
Squeeze the guide as shown and slide the guide to the left until it
lightly rests against the edge of the paper stack.
Note: Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the paper to move
up. If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jams.
Width
guide
Paper
3-6 Paper Handling
Manually Feeding Paper
When you print on envelopes, heavier weight papers, transparencies,
index cards, or paper labels, you must manually feed them one at a
time through the manual feed slot. The manual feed slot is located on
the top of the paper cassette.
Manual Feed Slot
1. Open the rear output tray, if you want to use the rear output path.
2. Pull the paper cassette slightly toward you holding it by the hand
grip on the front of the cassette and pulling it straight up and out.
Paper Handling 3-7
The paper cassette tray drops down and fits into place.
3. Load the desired print material in the manual slot with the left
edge to the far left of the slot. You must feed one at a time.
ERROR
MANUAL
PAPER
• If you use letterhead paper, load the letterhead paper with the
design facing up. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should
enter the printer first.
• When you load transparency or label sheet with a paper backing,
load with the paper side down.
• If you print on envelopes, load them with the flap side down. The
stamp area is on the right side. The end of the envelope with the
stamp area enters the printer last.
3-8 Paper Handling
Note: Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or
self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
4. Gently insert the print material until the printer starts to pick it,
then let it go. The MANUAL light comes on.
5. Make sure that the paper source, the paper size, and the paper type
are set to the correct value for the print material you are using from
your software application, and start your print job.
6. When the MANUAL and the READY light both are blinking on the
printer operator panel, place another sheet in the manual feed slot.
7. When you are not using the manual tray, raise the tray and slide it
down into place.
Note: If ‘Auto Continue’ option is available in your printer driver and if you
set the option to ‘ON’, the printer will automatically use paper in the
paper cassette if you do not feed paper into the manual feed slot within
15 seconds.
With ‘Auto Continue’ option set to ‘OFF’, the printer will not print
unless you feed paper into the manual feed slot. If you press and hold
the operator panel button for about 4 seconds, the printer uses just
one sheet from the paper cassette and waits for next sheet from the
manual feed slot.
Paper Handling 3-9
Using Rear Output Tray
If you open the rear output tray, the printed paper is placed on the
tray with the printed side facing up. If you experience paper jams,
especially when you load paper, envelopes, or other special media
manually, use the rear output tray.
To use the rear output tray, open the rear cover. The cover functions
as an output tray.
Printed page is placed facing up.
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Note: The printed pages do not stack on the standard output bin unless you
close the rear output tray. If you want to stack the printed pages on the
output bin, close the rear output tray.
3-10 Paper Handling
Selecting Paper Types and Feed Source
One of the most important things you can do to assure the best
possible print quality from your printer is to select the correct paper.
Your printer produces letter quality output on most plain bond
papers, including cotton bond and photocopying papers; it does not
require special papers. However, the print quality varies with
different paper types. Be sure to test a small quantity of paper before
you purchase a large quantity.
You can print on any of the following paper types.
Type
Plain paper
(20 to 24 Ib)
Size
Feed Source
Cassette
Letter: 8 1/2 x 11”
Legal: 8 1/2 x 14”
Executive: 7 1/4 x 10 1/2”
Folio: 8 1/2 x 13”
A4: 210 x 297 mm
Capacity
250 sheets
(Approx.)
1 sheet at a
time
Envelopes
Com-10: 4 1/8 x 9 1/2”
Monarch: 3 7/8 x 7 1/2”
B5: 176 x 250 mm
C5: 162 x 229 mm
DL: 110 x 220 mm
C6:114 x 162 mm
Manual Feed
1 envelope
at a time
Cards (16 to 32 Ib)
A5: 100 x 148 mm
Manual Feed
1 item
at a time
Transparency
Film Paper Labels
A4: 210 x 297 mm
Letter: 8 1/2 x 11”
Notes:
•For details, see page A-2 ‘Specifications’.
•When you print, select the paper size and the feeding source in your
software application.
•Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacity may be reduced.
Paper Handling 3-11
Paper Guidelines
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special media,
keep these guidelines in mind:
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can
cause paper jams and poor print quality.
• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multipart paper.
• Use only high quality, copier grade paper. Avoid paper with
embossed lettering, perforations, or texture that is too smooth or too
rough.
• Coloured paper should be of the same high quality as white
photocopy paper. The pigments must withstand the printer’s fusing
temperature of 400 oF (205 oC) for 0.1 second without deterioration.
Do not use paper with a colored coating that was added after the
paper was produced.
• Pre-printed forms must be printed with non-flammable, heatresistant inks that do not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous
emissions when subject to the printer’s approximately 400 oF (205
o
C) fusing temperature for 0.1 second.
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready to use. Place cartons on
pallets or shelves, not on the floor. Do not place heavy objects on
top of the paper, whether it is packaged or unpackaged. Keep it
away from moisture, or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle
or curl.
• During storage, moisture-proof wrap (any plastic container or bag)
should be used to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating
your paper.
• You can use transparencies and labels designed for laser printers.
Transparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand 400 oF
(205 oC), the printer’s maximum temperature.
• Always use paper and other media that conforms with those listed
under ‘Specifications’ on page A-2.
• When you choose envelopes, use only well-constructed envelopes
with sharp, and well creased folds.
- DO NOT use envelopes with clasps and snaps.
- DO NOT use envelopes with windows, coated linings, self-stick
adhesives, or other synthetic materials.
- DO NOT use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
3-12 Paper Handling
Chapter 4
Operating
Your Printer
Selecting Your Printer
To use all of the features of your Samsung QwikLaser 6050 printer,
make sure it is selected as the default printer. When you install the
printer driver, Samsung QwikLaser 6050 is automatically set as the
default printer. If you use more than one printer, select
QwikLaser 6050 as the default printer as follows:
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0
1. Select Start, Settings, then Printers.
2. Double-click Samsung 6050 PCL5e or Samsung 6050 PCLXL.
3. Select Set As Default from the Printer menu.
Windows 3.x
1. Double-click Main from the Program Manager. Then doubleclick Control Panel, and Printers.
2. Select Samsung 6050 PCL5e or Samsung 6050 PCLXL.
3. Click Set As Default printer.
4-2 Operating Your Printer
Printing a Document
This procedure describes the general steps required for printing from
various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a
document may vary depending on the application program you are
using. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the
exact printing procedure.
1. Start the program you are using to create the document, and open
the document you want to print.
2. Choose Print or Print Setup from the File menu. The Print or
Print Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to change the printer
settings.
3. If you click on Properties, Setup or Options, you can make any
additional settings that are appropriate for printing your
document (see ‘Printer Settings’ on page 4-4). The settings you can
change depend on the printer you have and the printer driver you
selected.
4. Select OK to close the dialog box.
5. After making any necessary changes to the printing parameters,
select OK to start the print job.
Note: The way you access the printer driver varies depending on the
software programs you use.
Operating Your Printer 4-3
Printer Settings
Most Windows applications allow you to make changes to the print
settings. This changes the number of copies, sequence of the pages,
paper orientation, and margins.
If you click Properties, Setup, or Options in the Print dialog box,
you’ll access the printer driver’s dialog box. It allows you to change
additional printer settings.
Note: Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the
printer driver. Change all print settings available in the software application
first, and any remaining settings with the printer driver.
Samsung 6050 PCL5e driver’s Printer Setup dialog box includes 4
tabs.
Setup
Using this tab, you can change the number of copies, resolution, page
orientation, paper size, and paper source.
Source setting identifies the default paper source. Second Cassette
source is available if the optional second cassette is installed.
Manual Feed source is used when manually feeding envelopes or
other print material. With it set to Auto Select, the printer
automatically selects the print material according to the print job.
Advanced Setup
Using this tab, you can change graphic settings, graphic mode, gray
scale, graphic quality. It also includes settings that determine how the
printer handles True Type font. When you upgrade your printer
memory, you have to set the correct memory size using this tab.
4-4 Operating Your Printer
RCP
Using this tab, you can control the following printer features:
Auto Continue
It determines the action to be taken when a manual feed print job is
sent to the printer and there is no paper in the manual feeder. If
Auto Continue option is set to ON, the printer picks up the paper
from the paper cassette after 10 seconds. Otherwise, the printer
waits for you to load paper in the manual feeder.
Econo Mode
It determines the toner quantity to use when printing. If this mode
is set to ON, the printer conserves toner when printing. When the
default value is OFF, it provides 100% usage.
Paper Type
If you use thick paper with weight of more than 42 Ib (90 gr) or
envelopes, you have to insert it into the manual feed slot. Select
THICK.
Operating Your Printer 4-5
Samsung 6050 PCLXL driver’s Properties dialog box includes 9 tabs.
Paper
Using this tab, you can change the paper orientation and size, and
source.
Source setting identifies the default paper source. Option Cassette
source is available if the optional cassette is installed.
Manual Feed source is used when manually feeding envelopes or
other print material. With it set to Auto Select, the printer
automatically selects the print material according to the print job.
Use different source for first page: Click to specify different paper
settings for the first and following pages of your print job, clear if you
want to use the same paper settings for all pages of your print job.
The paper size for all pages of the print job must be the same.
Graphics
Using this tab, you can change graphic mode and halftoning, select
true type options, and print quality.
4-6 Operating Your Printer
Finishing
Using this tab, you can select job finishing mode, e.g., Multiple pages
per side and Fit to page.
Printer
Using this tab, you can change the printer resolution, memory setting,
and print to file format.
Overlays
This tab displays a list of currently loaded overlays and the options to
load an overlay or create a new overlay.
Watermarks
Using this tab, you can print texts in the foreground of a document.
There are a few predefined watermarks that come with the printer
driver. They can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.
Using HELP
Each printer driver includes comprehensive screen help that is
specific to the driver’s settings and options.
For detailed information about each setting, click Help at the bottom
of each dialog box.
Operating Your Printer 4-7
Changing Printer Settings for All Documents
Changing the printer settings from your program will change them
for one document. If you want to make the change for all documents
you print on this printer, do as follows:
In Windows 3.1x
1. From Program Manager, double-click Main.
2. Double-click Control Panel and then Printers. The Print dialog
box appears.
3. Make sure that the correct printer is selected as default printer.
4. Click Setup. The selected printer’s Setup dialog box appears.
5. Change the printer settings you want for all of the documents.
In Windows 95/98/NT 4.0
1. Select Settings from the Start menu.
2. Select Printers.
3. Make sure that the correct printer is selected as default printer.
4. From the File menu, click Properties. The selected printer’s
Properties dialog box appears.
5. Change the printer settings you want for all of the documents.
4-8 Operating Your Printer
Font Navigator
Font Navigator is a font manager for Windows 95/98, Windows
NT 4.0, and Windows 3.1x. It gives a quick and easy way to find
fonts, install fonts, and print font samples.
To access the Font Navigator, select Programs from the Start menu,
and select Font Navigator.
How to use “Disk Image Utility”
1. Insert the CD-ROM.
2. Change directory to “Diskutil”. (ex; D:\Diskutil\)
3. Select the model that you want.
4. Select the language that you want to install.
5. Execute “CDTODISK.exe”.
6. Follow the instruction on the screen.
Operating Your Printer 4-9
Remote Control Panel for Windows/Dos
The Remote Control Panel dialog box includes six tabs.
PRINTER
Power Save
Determines the length of time the printer waits after a job is printed
before it goes to a reduced power state. If the printer is used
constantly, select OFF which keeps the printer ready to print with
the minimum warm-up time. This uses more energy to keep the
printer warm and ready to print.
Timeout
Determines the amount of time in seconds the printer waits before
printing the last page of a print job that does not end with a
command to print the page.
Econo Mode
To get the most from your toner supply, set Econo Mode to ON. If
you set Econo Mode to ON, print quality may be reduced.
Note: Econo Mode item is available in PCL5e driver only.
Jam Recovery
If paper jams as it exits to the output bin, the data on the jammed
page will be lost. If you set Jam Recovery feature to ON, the printer
keeps the image for a printed page until the printer signals that the
page has successfully exited the printer. The printer reprints all
jammed pages.
With the feature set to OFF, the printer does not reprint a page that
has jammed.
PAGE SETUP
Paper Size
Sets the paper size.
Paper Source
Sets the default paper source.
Lines Per Page
Use this menu item to change the number of lines that print on each
page. The setting can range from 5 to 128 lines per page.
Copies
Sets the number of copies printed for each page.
4-10 Operating Your Printer
Orientation
Determines how the printing is oriented on the page.
FONT SETUP
Typeface
Allows you to select the desired typeface. This setting is ignored
when the software application specifies a font.
Symbol Set
Determines the symbol set. A symbol set is a set of alphabetic and
numeric characters, punctuation, and special symbols used when
printing with a selected font.
Pitch
If you chose a scalable monospaced font, you can select the font
pitch. Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a
horizontal inch of type.
Point Size
If you chose a scalable typographic font, you can select the point
size for the font. Point size refers to the height of the characters in
the font. One point equals approximately 1/72 of an inch. You can
select point sizes from 4 to 999.75 in increments of 0.25 points.
Courier
Determines the courier font type; Regular or Dark.
Font List
Prints the font list showing all the fonts available for PCL
emulation.
QUALITY
Density
Determines the overall density of the printed image.
Paper Type
If you use thick paper with weight of more than 42 lb (90gr) or
envelopes, you have to feed into the manual feed slot. Select
THICK.
Operating Your Printer 4-11
SMET
SMET (Samsung Memory Enhancement Technology) mode makes
the printer process more data by optimizing the memory. With this
mode set to ON, the complex data can be processed.
Note: SMET Mode item is available in PCLXL driver only.
TEST
Configuration Sheet
This prints detailed information on the printer.
Demonstration Page
This page prints a one page summary of the main features of this
printer.
ABOUT
This tab shows the software version and copyright information.
4-12 Operating Your Printer
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
and Maintenance
Clearing Paper Jams
By carefully selecting paper types and loading them properly, you
should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jams occur, an error
message appears on the Status Monitor which pops up automatically
each time you use the printer. The PAPER and the ERROR indicator
light both come on steadily on the operator panel. Follow the steps
below to clear jam. To avoid tearing paper, pull the jammed paper out
gently and slowly.
Paper Jam in Output Area
1. If the paper jams as it exits to the output bin and a long portion
of the paper is visible, pull the paper straight out.
If there is resistance to the paper, and it does not move immediately
when you pull, stop pulling. Continue with the next step.
2. Locate the rear cover and pull it toward you.
5-2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
3. Loosen the paper if it is caught in the feed rollers. Then pull the
paper gently out.
4. Close the rear cover.
5. To resume printing, open the printer cover, then close the cover
back.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-3
Paper Jam in Input Area
1. Pull the paper cassette half way out of the printer.
2. If you see the paper jammed, pull the paper back out of the
printer toward you.
3. Slide the cassette back into the printer.
Note: If a short piece is visible and you cannot grasp it, or if you do not
see the paper, the jam has occurred inside the printer. See the
following page.
4. After clearing the jam, if the printer does not resume printing,
open the printer cover, then close it back.
5-4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Paper Jam Inside Printer
1. Open the printer cover by pressing the cover release button, and
raise the cover.
2. Remove the print cartridge.
3. Gently pull the paper toward you.
4. Check that there is no other paper in the printer.
5. Reinstall the printer cartridge, then close the printer cover.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-5
Paper Jam in Optional Paper Cassette
1. Pull the upper paper cassette half way out of the printer.
2. If you see that the paper is jammed, pull the paper out.
3. Slide the upper cassette back into the printer.
Note: If a short piece is visible and you cannot grasp it, or if you do not
see the paper, the jam has occurred inside the optional paper
cassette. See the following page.
5-6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
4. Pull the lower paper cassette out of the printer.
5. If you see that the paper is jammed, pull the paper out.
6. Slide the cassettes back into the printer.
7. After clearing the jam, if the printer does not resume printing,
open the printer cover, then close it back.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-7
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams
By carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, you
should be able to avoid most paper jams. If jams do occur, follow the
steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” starting on page 5-2. If jams
occur frequently, make sure you are following these tips to avoid
jams.
• Follow the procedures in “Loading a Stack of Paper” on page 3-2 to
load paper properly. Make sure the adjustable guides are positioned
correctly.
• Do not overload the paper cassette. Make sure the paper is under
the paper capacity mark on the inside of the paper cassette.
• Do not remove paper cassette while print jobs are in process.
• Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading it.
• Do not load stacks of labels or transparencies in the cassette. Labels
or transparencies must be fed one at a time through the manual
feed slot.
• Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or highly curled paper.
• Do not mix paper types in one cassette.
• Use only recommended print materials. See ‘Specifications’ on page
A-2.
• Make sure the recommended print side is face down when loading
the cassette.
• Keep print materials stored in an acceptable environment.
5-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Fixing Problems
Note: The causes listed in the table below are probable causes only, and may not represent all of
the possible cases which may occur under actual operating conditions. If you experience a
problem which does not seem to fall under any of the cases listed in this table, or if you are
concerned about any other aspect of printer operation, contact an authorized service
representative.
Printing Problems
Problem
Possible Cause and Remedy
The printer does not print. • Your printer is not selected as a default printer. Select
Samsung 6050 PCL5e, Samsung 6050 PCLXL as the default
printer.
• The printer cover may be open. Make sure that all covers
are closed securely.
• The printer cable is not connected properly. Check the
connection.
• The printer cable is defective. Swap the cable with one
known to work. If printing is still not possible, replace the
cable.
• The port setting is incorrect. Check the Windows printer
settings to make sure that the print job is being sent to the
correct port (for example, LPT1)
• The print cartridge is not installed properly. Remove and
reinsert the print cartridge.
• A paper jam has occurred. Clear the paper jam. See page 5-2.
• The printer may be configured incorrectly. Check the
application to make sure that all print settings are correct.
•The printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Delete the
printer driver, and reinstall the printer driver. Try printing a
test page.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-9
Problem
The paper is not fed into
the printer.
Possible Cause and Remedy
• Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove the paper
cassette and reload the paper correctly.
• There is too much paper in the paper cassette. Remove
some of the paper from the cassette.
The printer ejects blank
pages.
• The print cartridge is empty. Replace the print cartridge.
See page 5-16.
• When you load paper, make
sure that the paper stack
goes under the metal
retaining clip A .
Half of the page is blank.
A
A
• The page layout is too complex. Simplify the page layout
and remove any unnecessary graphics from the document
if possible. Install more memory. See page 6-5.
• The page orientation setting may be incorrect. Change the
page orientation in your application program.
• The paper size and the software paper size settings do not
match. Insert the correct paper into the printer or change
the software paper size settings.
• The printer cable specifications may be incorrect. Replace
with the cable with an IEEE-1284 rated cable.
The printer prints the
wrong data, or it prints
incorrect characters.
• The printer cable is not connected properly. Check the
connection.
• There may be a problem with the printer driver software.
Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Turn the printer off
and then back on again.
• The printer cable specifications may be incorrect. Replace
with the cable with an IEEE-1284 rated cable.
5-10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Problem
Possible Cause and Remedy
The paper keeps jamming. • There is too much paper in the paper cassette. Remove
some of the paper from the cassette. If printing onto
envelopes, transparencies, or labels, insert them one at a
time in the manual feed slot.
• An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper
that meets the specifications required by the printer.
• An incorrect output method is being used. Items such as
thick paper should not be printed using the standard
output bin. Use the rear manual output tray instead.
Printing is too slow.
• If using Windows 3.1x, Print Manager may be disabled.
From the Control Panel Printers menu, check the Use Print
Manager box.
• If using Windows 3.1x, the Background Printing item in
the Options menu of Print Manager may be set incorrectly.
Select Background Printing from the Options menu in the
Print Manager.
• If using Windows 95, the Spooling Setting may be set
incorrectly. From the Start menu, select Settings and
Printers. Click the Samsung 6050 PCLXL icon with the
right mouse button, select Properties, click the Details tab,
and then click the Spool Settings button. Select the desired
spool setting from the available choices.
• The computer may have insufficient random-access
memory (RAM). Install more random-access memory
(RAM) in your computer.
Smart Monitor displays
• Make sure that the printer cable is connected properly.
‘Check parallel cable /
• Check if the printer is shared as a network printer. The
Smart Monitor can not
Smart Monitor cannot monitor a network printer.
monitor network printing.’
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-11
Print Quality Problems
Problem
Irregular faded patches of
print
Possible Cause and Remedy
• There is a paper quality problem. Use only paper that
meets the specifications required by the printer.
• Toner may be unevenly distributed. Remove the print
cartridge and shake it gently to evenly distribute the toner.
Then replace the print cartridge.
Black staining
• There is a paper quality problem. Use only paper that
meets printer specifications.
• A print cartridge from another printer has been installed.
Always use the same print cartridge with the same printer.
Using a cartridge that has already been used in another
printer may not give satisfactory results.
• If you are getting streaks or spots on your prints, the OPC
drum on your printer may need to be cleaned.
Please, the method of OPC cleaning refer to page 1-6.
Character voids
• The paper may be too dry. Try printing with a different
batch of paper.
Background scatter
• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different
batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until
necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much
moisture from the air.
• Printing over uneven surfaces. If printing onto envelopes,
change your printing layout to avoid printing over areas
that have overlapping seams on the reverse side.
5-12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Problem
Possible Cause and Remedy
Missing characters
• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different
batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until
necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much
moisture from the air.
Back of printout dirty
• The transfer roller may be dirty. Print a few blank pages to
clean the transfer roller.
Incorrect fonts
• TrueType fonts may be disabled. Use the Fonts dialog box
in the Control Panel to enable TrueType fonts.
Faded graphics
• Toner may be low. Remove the print cartridge and shake it
gently to evenly distribute the toner. Then replace the print
cartridge.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-13
Before You Call For Service
If you’re unable to solve your printer problems, you may want to call for service. Before you
call, however, check these things:
• Is the power cord plugged into the printer?
• Is the power cord plugged directly into a wall outlet?
• Is your printer connected properly to your computer?
• Are all other devices attached to your PC plugged in and turned on?
• Is the wall outlet turned off by any switches?
• Is a print cartridge installed in the printer?
• Is the cover closed completely?
Once you’ve checked all these things, turn your printer off and back on again. If your
printer is still not operating properly, call for service. Contact your point of purchase.
If the READY light is on, print out a test page by pressing and holding the operator panel
button for about 4 seconds until all indicators blink, then let go of the button. Test page lists
your printer model, any option you have installed, and your user default settings. The
service representative will probably ask for this information.
5-14 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Managing Toner Cartridge
Expected Cartridge Life
The life of your toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner used
in each print job. For instance, when you print a typical business
letter with about 5% page coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge
life of approximately 5,000 pages. (You can check the amount of
printed page by printing a test page. See page 1-6.) The actual number
may vary according to the print density of the page you print. If you
print a lot of graphics, you may need to change the cartridge more
often.
If Econo Mode option is available in your software application
program, you can extend the life of your toner cartridge by using
Econo Mode. Econo Mode uses approximately 50% less toner than
normal printing. The printed image is much lighter, and is adequate
for printing drafts or proofs.
Replacing Toner Cartridge
When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, white vertical
streaks or hue changes will occur. You can temporarily re-establish
print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge.
1. Open the printer cover and remove the toner cartridge.
2. Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside
the cartridge.
3. Reinstall the cartridge and close the cover.
This is typically successful one time only. When the toner will
eventually run out, print quality problems occur again and the
ERROR light on the operator panel comes on. The toner cartridge
needs to be replaced. See the following page.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-15
To replace the toner cartridge:
1. Open the printer cover by pressing the cover release button, and
raise the printer cover.
2. Remove the old toner cartridge. Follow the instructions printed on
the cartridge box to recycle the used cartridge.
3. Unpack the new toner cartridge, and carefully remove the sealing
tape.
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4. Gently shake the cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to
distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
5. Find the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side.
6. Grasp the handle and slide the cartridge down between the
cartridge slots until it drops into place. Then, close the printer
cover.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-17
MEMO
5-18 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Chapter 6
Printer Options
Memory and Option Cards
You can purchase optional memory for your printer to enhance its
performance.
The cards are installed on the control board inside the printer.
Accessing the Printer Control Board
Complete the following steps before you install a printer memory
option.
1. Turn the printer power Off (0) and unplug the printer power cord.
Disconnect the printer cable.
2. Remove the cover located at the right side of the printer.
6-2 Printer Options
3. Remove one screw. Slide the metal shield cover in the direction
of the OPEN arrow marked on the cover, then remove the shield
cover.
OP
EN
CL
OS
E
Note: You’ll see a part of the control board. If you want to install only a
printer memory option, you can now install the memory option. It’s
not necessary to open the control board again. Continue to ‘Printer
Memory Option’ on page 6-5.
4. Unplug the two connectors from the control board.
Printer Options 6-3
5. Remove the three screws securing the board and pull the board
out of the printer.
6. Locate the appropriate connector for the option you want to
install.
Memory connector
7. Continue to the appropriate section for installation instructions:
- See ‘Printer Memory Option’ on page 6-5.
8. After you have completed installing all of your options on the
printer control board, insert the board in place, tighten the screws,
plug the connectors, replace the shield, then close the cover. To
reinstall, reverse the removal procedure.
6-4 Printer Options
Printer Memory Option
The printer memory option increases the printer dynamic random
access memory (DRAM). Additional printer memory allows the
printer to print complex jobs and operate more efficiently. Anything
that is stored in printer memory is lost when the printer is turned off.
Your printer is shipped with 4MB of standard memory. You can install
one memory option in your printer. The upgrade options available are
4, 8, 16, or 32MB. If you need to remove a printer memory before you
install a new one, see page 6-7.
Memory connector
1. Before you install the memory option, follow the steps under
‘Accessing the Printer Control Board’ on page 6-2.
Warning: The memory option is easily damaged by static electricity.
Touch something metal before you touch the memory option.
2. Unpack the memory option. Avoid touching the connection points
along its edge.
Printer Options 6-5
3. Hold the memory option with the connection points pointing
toward the connector and the notch upward.
Notch
Connection points
4. Insert the memory option all the way into the connector at a 30o
angle, and rotate it down until it snaps into place.
6-6 Printer Options
5. Make sure both metal clips on the connector are fastened and the
two pins on the connector are pushed through the holes on the
memory option.
Clip
Pin
6. If you need to install another option on the control board:
Note: After you complete installing, you have to set the Printer
Memory item on the Printer Properties dialog box to the
upgraded value. To access the Properties dialog box, see page 4-8.
Removing a Memory Option
1. If necessary, follow the steps under ‘Accessing the Printer Control
Board’ on page 6-2.
2. Locate the memory option you want to remove.
3. Push out on the metal clips at each end of the connector ( 1 ) and
rotate the memory option up to a 30o angle ( 2 ) . Pull it out of the
connector ( 3 ) .
2
1
3
2
1
Printer Options 6-7
Second Cassette
You can install an optional 250-sheet paper cassette. The cassette
consists of a support unit and a paper cassette.
Support unit
Paper cassette
Installing Second Cassette
If your printer is already set up, make sure the printer power is off.
Unplug the power cord and disconnect the printer cable attached to
the printer.
1. Locate the following parts located on the top surface of the
support unit ; the tabs, and the connector.
Tab
Connector
Tab
6-8 Printer Options
2. Place the printer on the top of the support unit. Be sure the edges
of the printer and the support unit are aligned so that all the parts
fit.
3. Load paper in the cassette. See ‘Loading a Stack of Paper’ on
page 3-2.
4. Reconnect the printer cable, then plug in the printer power cord.
Then, turn the printer power On (I).
5. To use paper in the optional cassette, select the paper source as
Option Cassette from your application program, then start your
print job. See page 4-4.
Note: To verify that the optional cassette is installed properly, print a
test page. See page 1-6.
Printer Options 6-9
MEMO
6-10 Printer Options
Appendix
Specifications
Paper Size
The following table gives details about the print material you can load in each of the printer
trays.
Paper
Paper size
Cassette
Optional Cassette
Manual Tray
A4
210 ✕ 297
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LETTER
216 ✕ 279 (8.5✕11”)
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FOLIO (LEGAL 13”)
216 ✕ 330 (8.5✕13”)
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LEGAL (LEGAL 14”)
216 ✕ 356 (8.5✕14”)
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EXECUTIVE
184 ✕ 267 (7.25✕10.5”)
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STATEMENT
140 ✕ 216 (5.5✕8.5”)
ISO B5
176 ✕ 250
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JIS B5
182 ✕ 257
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A5
148.5 ✕ 210
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A6
105 ✕ 148.5
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ENVELOPE
- COM-10
- MONARCH
- DL
- C5
- C6
105 ✕ 241 (4.12✕9.5”)
98 ✕ 191 (3.87✕7.5”)
110 ✕ 220 (4.33✕8.66”)
162 ✕ 229 (6.38✕9.01”)
114 ✕ 162 (4.49✕6.38”)
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TRANSPARENCY
- A4
- LETTER
210 ✕ 297
216 ✕ 279 (8.5✕11”)
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LABEL
- A4
- LETTER
210 ✕ 297
216 ✕ 279 (8.5✕11”)
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100 ✕ 148
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A6 (INTERNATIONAL
POST CARD)
PAPER WEIGHT
- CUT SHEET
- ENVELOPE
PAPER CAPACITY
- CUT SHEET
- ENVELOPE
- LABEL
- TRANSPARENCY
A-2 Appendix
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16-24 lb
16-24 lb
16-43 lb
250 (20 lb)
250 (20 lb)
1
1
1
1
Controller
Characteristic
Description
CPU
ARM7 KS32C6100
Emulations
Default : PCL6
Memory
• 4MB Standard
• Max up to 36 MB
Interface
• IEEE 1284 B type
Font
45 Scalable font, 1 Bit Map
Device Driver
PCL : Windows 3.1x/95/98/NT 4.0
Engine
Characteristic
Description
Speed
12 PPM
Resolution
600 DPI
Imaging
Electrophotography
Toning/Fusing
Non-mag monocomponent/contact
WarmUp time
Less than 70 seconds
FPOT
Less than 14 seconds
Size (WDH)
360 ✕ 368 ✕ 220 mm
Weight
Less than 11 kg
Power Consumption
300 W Printing Avg/ 14 W Printing Sleep
Noise Level
Printing : 49 dB
Standby : 36 dB
Sleep : Background noise
Image cartridge life
6,000 @ 5% coverage (A4)
Appendix A-3
Cable
Characteristic
Parallel
Description
IEEE 1284
Paper Handling
Characteristic
Description
Input Capacity
250 sheets
Optional Input
250 sheets
Output Capacity
250 sheets Facedown
Environment
Characteristic
Description
Temperature
Operating : 10 OC ~ 30 OC
Storage : 0 OC ~ 35 OC
Humidity
Operating : 30 % ~ 80 %
Storage : 10 % ~ 90 %
A-4 Appendix
ELECTRONICS
Visit us at: http://samsungprinter.com
If you have access to this online service, you can download
the User’s Guide and drivers from Samsung Electronics.
P/N. JC68-00060A Rev. 5.01