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. © 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. • • • • • ML-1450, ML-1451N and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
Contents 1 Introduction Special Features –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Printer Components ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.4 2 Setting Up Your Printer STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: STEP 4: STEP 5: STEP 6: STEP 7: Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1 Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.3 Load Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.5 Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––––– 2.
5 Printing Tasks Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) –––––––––– 5.7 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) – 5.10 Scaling Your Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11 Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size –––––––––– 5.12 Printing Booklets ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.
Contents (continued) A Specifications Printer Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1 Paper Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2 B Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Macintosh Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– B.1 Using QPDL Driver ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– B.5 Using PS Driver –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– B.11 C Printing from DOS Applications About Remote Control Panel for DOS –––––––––––––––– C.
E Using Your Printer on a Network About Sharing the Printer on a Network –––––––––––––– E.1 Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer –––––––––––––––––– E.2 Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer ––––––––––––– E.5 F Printer Options Precautions –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– F.1 Memory and PostScript SIMMs ––––––––––––––––––––––– F.2 Network Interface Card –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– F.5 Paper Tray 2 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– F.
Environmental and Safety Consideration 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.
Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety OZONE During normal operation, the ML-1450 Series printer produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
Environmental and Safety Consideration Radio Frequency Emissions FCC regulations This device 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.
Environmental and Safety Consideration Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated: January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment.
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1 CHAPTER Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-1450 series printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: ◆ Special Features ◆ Printer Components
Special Features Your new Samsung ML-1450 series printer is equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • Prints at 1200 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.18. • Prints 14 pages-per-minute(A4 size), 15 pages-perminute(Letter size). Flexible paper handling • A 100-sheet Multi-Purpose Tray supports letterheads, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized media, postcards, and heavy paper.
Special Features Save time and money • Allows you to use the Toner Save mode to save toner. See page 5.6. • Allows you to print on both sides of the paper to save paper (Manual Duplexing). See page 5.7. • Allows you to print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper to save paper (N-Up printing). See page 5.10. • Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain paper. See ‘Using Page Overlay’ on page 5.24. • One-touch last page printing is available when the printer is in ready mode.
Special Features Print in various environments • Prints in Windows, DOS, and Macintosh. • Supports Linux. • ML-1450 series printer comes with Parallel and USB. You can install an optional network interface (ML-1451N have a built-in network interface). Printer Features Table below lists a general overview of features supported by the ML-1450 series printer. Network Card PostScript SIMM ML-1450 N N ML-1451N Y N INTRODUCTION 1.
Printer Components Front View Control panel Top output tray Control board cover (needed to access the control board to install printer options) (Face down output ) Multi-Purpose Tray Top cover (Inside) Toner cartridge Tray 1 (550-sheet paper feeder) Tray 2 (Optional 550-sheet paper feeder) 1.
Printer Components Rear View Rear output tray door Network port (ML-1450: Option ML-1451N: Standard) (Face up output) USB port Power switch Parallel port Power receptacle INTRODUCTION 1.
2 CHAPTER Setting Up Your Printer This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer.
Unpack Your Printer 1 Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that your printer has been packed with the following items: Toner cartridge Power cord CD-ROM Quick Guide Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. 2 Carefully remove all packing tapes from the printer.
Unpack Your Printer Selecting a Location Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. See the image below for clearance space. Do not set the printer close to the edge of your desk or table! Clearance Space 100 mm (3.9 in.) (3.9 in.) 482.6 mm(19 in.) 100 mm 561 mm(22 in.) 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 1211.6 mm(47.7 in.
Install the Toner Cartridge 1 Open the top cover lid. Pull up on the handle to open the lid. Handle 2 Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag. Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects as they might scratch the drum of the cartridge. 3 Locate the sealing tape at the end of the toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape completely out of the cartridge. Discard the tape. 4 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Install the Toner Cartridge 5 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. 6 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it drops into place. 7 Close the top cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 6,000 pages (3,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer). 2.
Load Paper 1 Pull the paper tray out of the printer. 2 Push down on the metal paper lift plate to lock it in place. 3 Load paper with the print side facing down. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.
Load Paper 4 Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip A and the plastic tabs on the end guides. Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams. Note: If you want to change the paper size in the tray, refer to: “To Change Paper Size in Tray” 5 Slide the tray back into the printer. To Change Paper Size in Tray 1 Squeeze the metal tab on the rear paper guide to adjust for the paper length. 2.
Load Paper 2 Adjust the paper length guide so the pointer matches the desired paper size. LGL FOLIO Pointer A4 LTR EXEC JIS B5 3 After loading paper, squeeze the side guide as shown and slide it to the left flush against the paper. 4 If necessary, use the rear width guide. Squeeze the rear width guide as shown and slide it to the left. Notes: • Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp. • If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause a paper jam.
Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable 1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2 Plug the parallel printer 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, and tighten the screws. See your computer documentation if you need help.
Turn on the Printer 1 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back of the printer. 2 Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Turn on the power. ➞ To AC outlet Print a Demo Page! As the printer powers up, all the printer control panel lights turn on briefly. When only the Data light remains on, press and hold the Demo button. Hold the Demo button down until all the lights blink (for about 2 seconds) and then release. The demo page will print.
Install the Printer Software Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer drivers for some of the most popular Windows software applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer driver, which translates data from your application into data that the printer understands. The CD-ROM shipped with your printer contains the following: • SPL printer driver for Windows. Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer’s features.
Install the Printer Software If you are printing with PostScript driver Go to Appendix D, “Using Windows PostScript Driver”, for information on installing the PPD file. If you are using Linux Go to Appendix G, “Using Your Printer in Linux”, for information on installing the Linux driver. Before Installing the Printer Software Verify the following: • At least 32 MB or more of RAM is installed on your PC. • There is at least 200 MB of free disk space on your PC.
Install the Printer Software ng ML-1450 Ser msu ies Sa Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM 1 Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.
Install the Printer Software 3 Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. 4 The Welcome window opens. Click Next. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.
Install the Printer Software 5 The files are copied into the appropriate directory. 6 Click Finish. 2.
Install the Printer Software Printer Driver Features ML-1450 series printer drivers will support the following standard features: • Input tray selection • paper size, orientation and media type • number of copies Table below lists a general overview of features supported by the ML-1450 series printer drivers. SPL Driver Features PostScript Win2000/XP Win9x NT4.0 Macintosh Win2000/XP Win9x NT4.
Install the Printer Software Software Installation Tips How do I remove the printing software ? In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in the ML-1450 series program group allows you to select and remove any or all of the Windows ML-1450 printing system components. 1. From the Start menu, select Programs. 2. Select Samsung ML-1450 Series, and then Samsung ML-1450 Series driver Maintenance. 3. The Samsung ML-1450 Series Maintenance dialog box appears. Check Remove and then click Next. 4.
Installing USB Driver If you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, you can connect your ML-1450 series printer to the USB chain of devices. Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy the USB 1.0 or 1.1 compliant cable. Installing USB driver in Windows 98/Me 1.
Installing USB Driver 5 Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. 6 Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose x:\USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Next. 7 Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. 2.
Installing USB Driver 8 Click Finish. 9 When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Note: If you already installed the printer driver, the International Setup Version screen doesn’t appear. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.
Installing USB Driver 10 Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. 11 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.12. 2.
Installing USB Driver 2. Check your PC printer port 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2 Select the Samsung ML-1450 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. 3 Select Properties from the File menu. 4 Click the Details tab. Check SSUSB: (ML-1450) in the Print to the following port box. Click OK. Notes: • If you want to use your printer with the Parallel cable, remove the USB cable and connect the Parallel cable. Then reinstall the printer driver.
Installing USB Driver Installing USB driver in Windows 2000/XP 1. Connect printer 1 with USB cable Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned ON. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. ➝ To PC 3 Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer. 2.
Installing USB Driver ng ML-1450 Ser msu 1 Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: ies Sa 2. Install USB driver Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK. Note: If the New Hardware Found box appears during the installation procedure, click the x in the upper right corner of the box, or click Cancel.
Installing USB Driver 3 Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.12. 2.
Installing USB Driver 3. Check your PC 1 printer port From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows 2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP) 2 Select the Samsung ML-1450 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. 3 Select Properties from the File menu. 4 Click the Port tab. Check the port and the printer. Click OK. • Samsung ML-1450 Series is connected to the USB Port. • The printer prints using the USB cable.
Installing USB Driver Frequently Asked Questions About USB Q What is USB? A Universal Serial Bus (USB) makes it easy to connect devices to your computer without having to open your PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras. It also offers the benefit of being able to easily add, remove, and move devices. Because USB is a relatively new technology, we recommended using a parallel printing connection.
Installing USB Driver Q Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-1450 printer? A Yes. Windows 98/Me/2000/XP allows you to “share” your printer using software settings on your computer. After others on the USB chain have installed the printer software for your specific printer, they can print to your shared printer.
3 CHAPTER Using the Control Panel This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel.
Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Cancel/Reprint, Demo and Toner Save. Cancel job Press Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panel lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently printing. The Error light will blink while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and the printer will then return to the ready mode. This may take some time, depending on the size of the print job.
Control Panel Buttons Print demo page and configuration sheet Press and hold Demo for about 2 seconds until the control panel lights blink slowly to print a demo page. The printer must be in the ready mode. Press and hold Demo for about 6 seconds until the control panel lights blink rapidly to print a configuration sheet. The printer must be in the ready mode. For further information, see page 7.6.
Control Panel Lights The control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the Error light is on, the printer is experiencing an error. See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.22. Light status legend symbol for “light off” symbol for “light on” symbol for “light blinking” Control Panel Light Message Ready Mode The Data light is on and the printer is ready to print. No action is needed. If you press and hold the Demo button for about 2 seconds, a demo page will print.
Control Panel Lights Processing The printer is receiving or processing data. Wait for the job to print. Pressing the Cancel/Reprint button cancels the current job. One or two pages may print as the printer clears the print job. The printer will return to the ready mode after the job has been canceled. Data The Data light blinks rapidly. Data is in the printer memory waiting to be printed. Pressing the Cancel/Reprint button cancels the current job and the printer returns to the ready mode.
Control Panel Lights Paper out in the manual feed mode In the Manual Feed mode, the printer picks up paper from the Multi-Purpose Tray, one sheet at a time. Feed the correct paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray, and press the Demo button to start printing. Printing in the manual feed mode The printer is processing data in the Manual Feed mode. Wait for the job to print. USING THE CONTROL PANEL 3.
4 Print Media CHAPTER This chapter will help you understand what kind of paper you can use with the ML-1450 series printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality.
Choosing Paper and Other Media You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, card stocks and so on. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. When you choose print media, consider the following: • Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be appropriate for the project. • Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the paper tray.
Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Media Size Input Source/Capacity*1 Tray 1 or Optional Tray 2 Multi-Purpose Tray Manual Feed 550 550 550 550 550 550 – 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 1 1 1 1 1 Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) B5 (182 x 257 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) Envelopes No. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 in.) Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.
Choosing Paper and Other Media 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 multi-part paper. • Use only high-quality, copier grade paper. • Do not use paper that has been already printed on or that has been fed through a photocopier.
Selecting the Output Tray The printer has two output locations: the rear output tray and the top output tray. To use the top output tray, be sure the rear output tray is closed. To use the rear output tray, open it. • If paper coming out of the top output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to the rear output tray. • To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output tray while the printer is printing.
Selecting the Output Tray To open the rear output tray: 1 Open the rear door by pulling it down. The cover functions as the output tray. 2 Pull the extender to extend the output tray to its full-length position. This will allow the tray to hold longer paper. 3 If you do not want to stack the printed pages on the rear output tray, slide the extender back into place and close the tray. The pages will then stack on the top output tray.
Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps to prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper tray(s) while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. The paper level indicator on the front of the paper tray(s) shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray. When the tray is empty, the indicator turns red. Paper full Paper empty Using Tray 1 or the Optional Tray 2 Tray 1 holds 550 sheets of paper. See “Media Sizes and Capacities” on page 4.
Loading Paper Using the Multi-Purpose Tray The Multi-Purpose Tray is located in the front of your printer. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the printer more compact. The Multi-Purpose Tray can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as transparencies, cards, and envelopes. You may also want to use the Multi-Purpose Tray for single page print jobs on letterheads, colored paper for use as separator sheets, or other special paper that you do not normally keep in the paper tray.
Loading Paper To load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray: 1 Pull the Multi-Purpose Tray down towards you. 2 Slide the extender to extend the tray to its full-length position to hold longer paper. 3 Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning them back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 4.
Loading Paper 4 Place paper with the print side face up, and against the left edge of the tray. Note: Make sure that you have not loaded too much print media. The stack should be under the stack height limit mark. The print media buckles if you load a stack that is too deep, or push it in too far. Stack height limit mark 5 Slide the paper width guide to the left flush against the stack of print material without bending.
Loading Paper Using the Manual Feed When you change the print settings, if you select Manual Feed in the Paper Source option, you can manually load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed.
Loading Paper 3 When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3. 4 Print the document. 5 The Manual light on the control panel blinks. Press the Demo button on the control panel. The sheet of paper is loaded and printed. 6 After one page is printed, the Manual light on the control panel blinks again. Feed the next sheet into the MultiPurpose Tray and press Demo.
Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the Multi-Purpose Tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. • Do not load more than 10 envelopes into the Multi-Purpose Tray. • Do not feed stamped envelopes. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Printing on Envelopes 3 Flex or fan the envelopes to supply air through them for loading. 4 Load the envelopes with the flap side down, and against the left edge of the tray. The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the Multi-Purpose Tray first. 5 Adjust the guide to the left edge of the envelope stack. 6 When you print on envelopes, configure the paper source, type and size properly in the software application. For details, see page 5.3.
Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Do not load more than 25 labels into the Multi-Purpose Tray at a time. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second. • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to printer components.
Printing on Transparencies Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Do not load more than 20 transparencies into the Multi-Purpose Tray at a time. • Make sure that the transparencies are not wrinkled or curled, and that they do not have any torn edge. • Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers that are deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems.
Printing on Preprinted Paper Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example). Guidelines • Letterheads must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second.
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized media can be printed with the ML-1450 series printer. The minimum size is 90 by 148 mm (3.5 by 5.83 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.). Guidelines • Always insert the short-edge into the Multi-Purpose Tray first. If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may cause a paper jam.
5 Printing Tasks CHAPTER This chapter explains your printing options and covers common printing tasks.
Printing a Document The following 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 Open the document you want to print. 2 Select Print from the File menu.
Printing a Document 3 To take full advantage of the printer features provided by your ML-1450 series printer, click Properties in the application’s Print dialog box and go to step 4. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen. 4 Now you see the Samsung ML-1450 series printer’s Properties dialog box. The Properties dialog box allows you to access all the information you will need when using your printer.
Printing a Document Make sure the Paper Source is set to Tray1. If you use paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray or optional Tray2, select the corresponding paper source. Manual Feed source is used when printing to special media. You have to feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.10. If the paper source is set to Auto Select, the printer automatically selects the print media according to the following order: Multi-Purpose Tray, Tray1, Tray2 (option).
Printing a Document 5 Click other tabs on the top of the Properties dialog box to access other features, if needed. 6 When you complete the print settings, click OK until the Print dialog box is displayed. 7 Click OK to start printing. Notes: • Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the printer driver. Change all print settings available in the software application first, and change any remaining settings using the printer driver.
Printing a Document Canceling a Print Job There are two ways to stop a print job. To stop a print job from the ML-1450 series printer Press the Cancel/Reprint button on the control panel. The printer will finish printing the page that is moving through the printer and delete the rest of the print job. Pressing Cancel/Reprint cancels only the current job in the printer. If more than one print job is in printer memory, Cancel/Reprint must be pressed once for each job.
Using Toner Save Mode Toner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print quality. This setting is not available with 1200 dpi settings. There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode. To enable this feature from the ML-1450 series printer Press the Toner Save button on the control panel. The printer must be in the ready mode (Data light is on).
Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) To print on both sides of the paper (manual duplexing), you must run the paper through the printer twice. You can print using the top output tray (face down tray) or the rear output tray (face up tray). Samsung recommends using the top output tray for light-weight paper. Use the rear output tray for any heavy media or media that tends to curl when printed, such as envelopes and card stock.
Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) Choosing Flip on Long Edge lets you place the binding orientation along the long edge of the paper, as in a magazine. Choosing Flip on Short Edge lets you place the binding orientation along the short edge of the paper, as in a calendar.
Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) 6 After the first side has been printed, remove the remaining paper from the Multi-Purpose Tray and set it aside until after you finish your manual duplexing job. 7 Gather up the printed pages, flip the stack, and then straighten the stack before placing it back in the MultiPurpose Tray. Note: If you have selected the Face Up Tray option in Step 3, the last page is placed on the top of the stack.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper 1 2 3 4 (N-Up Printing) You can select the number of pages that you want to print on a single sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet. You can specify up to 16 pages. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 to access the printer properties.
Scaling Your Document This printer feature allows you to scale your print job on a page. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 to access the printer properties. 2 Click the Output tab, and select Scale Printing in the Type drop-down list. 3 Enter the desired scaling rate in the Scales input field. You can also click the or ❷ buttons. 4 Click OK, then start printing. PRINTING TASKS 5.
Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size A This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 to access the printer properties. 2 Click the Output tab, and select Fit to Page in the Type drop-down list.
Printing Booklets 9 8 Portrait orientation The Booklet printing feature allows you to print your document as a 2-sided (duplex) job and to arrange the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. Note: To print booklet, you must use the Multi-Purpose Tray for the paper input source. Load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. 1 When you change the print settings from your software 1 97 Landscape orientation application, access the printer properties. See page 5.
Printing Booklets 3 Select Face Down Tray (top output tray) or Face Up Tray (rear output tray) in which the printed media is stacked. According to this option, the printer will determine the print page order when the second sides are printed. If you select Face Up Tray, open the face up tray. 4 If you want the instruction page which tells you how to load the paper, click Print Instruction sheet. If the box is checked, the printer prints the instruction page before the duplexing job is printed.
Printing Booklets 7 Gather up the printed pages, flip the stack, and then straighten the stack before placing it back in the multipurpose tray. The following illustrations show how to put the paper back into the printer. Remove the printed pages, and reload them into the Multi-Purpose Tray with printed side face down. In Portrait orientation, insert the pages with left edge toward the printer.
Printing Posters This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, 16, 25, or 36 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 for more information on accessing printer properties. From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source, size and type. Poster printing with 2x2 style 5.
Printing Poster 3 To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. ➛ 2 x 2 ➛ 3 x 3 4 You may specify an overlap in millimeter or inch to make it easier to reconstruct the resulting poster. 0.3 inches 0.3 inches Overlap=0 Overlap=0.3 5 Click OK, then start printing. PRINTING TASKS 5.
Setting Graphic Properties Use the following options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page 5.2 for more information on accessing printer properties. If necessary, click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below. Resolution 5.18 PRINTING TASKS You can select the printing resolution by choosing either 1200 DPI (Class), 600 DPI, 300 DPI. The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics.
Setting Graphic Properties SRT Mode Some printed characters or images appear to have jagged or uneven edges. Set this Samsung Resolution enhancement Technology (SRT) option to improve the print quality of your text and image and make the characters and images appear smoother. • Text Enhance - This setting refines the print quality of characters by smoothing out jagged edges that can occur on the angles and curves of each character.
Setting Graphic Properties Reprint You can set the printer not to print the last page of the last job when the Cancel/Reprint button is pressed. For details, see ‘Reprinting the Last Page’ on page 5.29. Reprint When Jam With this option ON, the printer keeps the image for a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer. If a paper jam occurs, the printer will automatically reprint all jammed pages after the jam is cleared.
Printing Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the ML-1450 series printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.
Printing Watermarks To create or edit a watermark 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 for more information on accessing the printer properties. 2 Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the preview window. The preview window is provided so that you can see how the watermark will appear on the printed page. 3 Select the desired watermark options.
Printing Watermarks 4 If you have created a new or edited an existing watermark, the Add and Update button is enabled. To add a new watermark to the list, click Add. 5 If you want to edit, select the desired watermark from the list, edit, then click Update. 6 When you complete the edit, click OK, then start printing. To stop printing the watermark, select None in the Message drop-down list.
Using Page Overlay What is an Overlay? Dear ABC Regards An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDD as a special file format that can be printed on any document you choose. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using preprinted letterhead, for example, you can create an overlay containing the exact same information that is currently on your letterhead.
Using Page Overlay 4 In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path if necessary. (The default is C:\FORMOVER). 5 Click Save. You will see the name in the Overlay List box. 6 Click OK or Yes until you complete the creation. The file is not printed out. Instead it will be stored on your computer HDD disk. Note: The overlay document size must be the same as documents you will print with the overlay.
Using Page Overlay 4 If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay List box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file. If you have stored the overlay file you want to use into an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window. After you select the file, click Open. The file is now shown in the Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select the overlay from the Overlay List box. 5.
Using Page Overlay 5 If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. If this box is checked, a message box will appear each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish to print an overlay on your document. Answering Yes to the message box means that the selected overlay will be printed with your document. Answering No to the message box cancels overlay printing. If this box is empty, and an overlay has been selected, the overlay will be automatically printed with your document.
Printing on Different Paper for the First Page 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 to access the printer properties. 2 Click the Paper tab, and click Different Source for First Page. If the box is checked, this feature is enabled and the dialog box allows you to select the desired paper source for the First Page and Other Page independently. If the box is empty, this feature is disabled. 3 Click OK, then start printing.
Reprinting the Last Page The Samsung ML-1450 printer’s memory always keep the last page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper jam or other problems and you want to know which page was printed last, reprint the last page. Press Cancel/Reprint briefly in the ready mode. Cancel/Reprint Note: If you want to prevent somebody from reprinting your document, you can turn the Reprinting feature off in the printer’s properties dialog box.
6 Maintaining CHAPTER Your Printer This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer.
Maintaining Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in your mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. The shelf life of a cartridge in an unopened package is approximately 2 years. The shelf life of a cartridge in an opened package is approximately 6 months. • Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
Toner Cartridge Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Open the top cover. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. CAUTIONS: • Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be hot.
Toner Cartridge 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Be sure that the toner cartridge is firmly in its place. 5 Firmly close the cover. If the print remains light Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See “Install the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.3. MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6.
Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below every time the toner cartridge is replaced or whenever print quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris. Notes: • Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner, on or around the printer. These can damage the printer. • While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge ).
Cleaning the Printer 4 Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black. 5 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the top cover. Then, turn the printer on. Printing a cleaning sheet Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner cartridge. Use this process if you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts.
7 Problem Solving CHAPTER This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter a printer error.
Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly, complete the following checklist in order. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Check Solution Make sure that the Data light on the control panel is on. • If no lights are on, check the power cord connection. Check the power switch. Check the power source by plugging into another outlet. • If other lights are on, go to “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.22.
Solving General Printing Problems If you have any problems with the operation of your ML-1450 series printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. Problem The printer does not print. 7.2 PROBLEM SOLVING Possible Cause Solution The printer is not receiving power. If no lights are on, check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and the power source. Your printer is not selected as the default printer.
Solving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution The printer may be configured incorrectly. Check the printer properties to make sure that all print settings are correct. The printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Uninstall the printer driver, then reinstall the printer driver. Try printing a demo page. The printer is malfunctioning. Check the lights on the control panel to determine if the printer is indicating a system error.
Solving General Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Print job is extremely slow. (continued) The computer may have insufficient randomaccess memory (RAM). Install more random-access memory (RAM) in your computer. See “Memory and PostScript SIMMs” on page F.2. Half of the page is blank. The page layout is too complex. Simplify the page layout and remove any unnecessary graphics from the document, if possible. Install more memory. See “Memory and PostScript SIMMs” on page F.2.
Solving General Printing Problems Problem The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. Pages print, but are totally blank. Possible Cause Solution The printer cable is loose or defective. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it. Try a print job that you know works. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another computer and try a print job that you know works. Finally, try a new printer cable. The wrong printer driver was selected.
Printing Special Pages There are special pages within the memory of the printer that will help you to diagnose and learn about problems with your printer. Use the Demo button on the printer control panel to print these special pages. The printer must be in the ready mode. Demo Page ML-1450 Series Laser Beam Printer Printing the demo page will help you check if the printer is properly working.
Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally, paper can become jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include: • The paper tray is loaded improperly or overfilled. • The paper tray has been pulled out during a print job. • The top cover has been opened during a print job. • Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been used. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.
Clearing Paper Jams 2 If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance when you pull the paper, open the rear output tray. 3 Remove the stopper fastening the rear output tray, and push the tray down so that it is open at 90 degrees angle. 2 1 4 If there is resistance when you pull the paper, squeeze the handle on the right end of the exit roller 1 , then pull the roller in the direction of arrow 2 . Exit roller 2 5 Remove the jammed paper. 7.
Clearing Paper Jams 6 Replace the exit roller. Make sure that you click the right end of the roller back in place. If you fail to do so, the printer system will recognizes that the printer cover is open or that a system fuser error has occurred, and the Error light on the control panel will turn on. 7 Replace the stopper and close the rear output tray. 1 2 8 To resume printing, open the top cover, and then close it close it again.
Clearing Paper Jams Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.12. It is easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area. 1 Slide out Tray 1 to expose the jammed paper. 2 Remove any misfed paper by pulling it out by the visible edge from the tray. Make sure that all of the paper is properly aligned in the tray.
Clearing Paper Jams 3 Slide the tray back into the printer. 4 To resume printing, open the top cover, and then close in again. Note: If the Paper and the Error lights do not turn off, there is still jammed paper inside the printer. Check the inside of the printer. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.
Clearing Paper Jams Inside the Printer Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold water because hot water will set the toner into the fabric. 1 Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Place a piece of paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out of the printer.
Clearing Paper Jams 4 Flip down the guide feed, and reinstall the toner cartridge. Note: If the toner cartridge is difficult to reinstall, make sure the guide feed has been flipped back down into position. 5 Close the top cover. Printing can be resumed. Note: If you have the optional Tray 2 installed, and cannot find the jammed paper in the output or input area, or inside the printer, the paper jam may have occurred in the optional Tray 2.
Clearing Paper Jams In the Optional Tray 2 1 Pull the option Tray 2 out of the printer. 2 If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the tray. 3 If you cannot find the jammed paper in the Tray 2, pull the upper Tray 1 half way out of the printer, and remove the paper as shown in the figure at right. 4 Slide the trays back into the printer. Open the top cover, then close it again. Printing can be resumed. 7.
Clearing Paper Jams Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting correct paper types and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jams occur, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.7. If jams occur frequently, make sure you are following these tips to avoid jams. • Follow the procedures in “Load Paper” on page 2.5 to load the paper properly. Make sure the adjustable guides are positioned correctly. • Do not overload the paper tray.
Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist General print quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below. • Check the printer properties to make sure that you are using the best available print quality option (see page 5.18). • Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge (see page 6.2). • Clean the inside of the printer (see page 6.4). • Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.18). • Check to make sure that Toner Save Mode is off (see page 5.6).
aBbCc aBbCc aBbCc aBbCc aBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Solution Toner specks • The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Dropouts AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” AaBbCc on page 6.4. AaBbCc • The paper path mayAaBbCc need cleaning. See “Cleaning the Inside”on page 6.4.
Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Problem Gray background BbCc BbCc BbCc aBbCc aBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc If the amount of background toner shading becomes unacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear the condition: • Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.
aBbCc aBbCc aBbCc aBbCc aBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Problem Background scatter AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc A Solution Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page. • The paper may be too damp. Try printing AaBbCc with a different AaBbCc batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until AaBbCc necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture from the air.
AaBbCc AaBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Problem AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Curl or wave AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature AaBbCc and humidity will cause paper curl. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc Solution • Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the paper tray. • Open the rear output tray and try printing to the face up output tray.
AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Problem Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Loose toner • Clean the inside of the printer. AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. Character Voids A • Try installing a new toner cartridge. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs. Contact a service representative.
Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer detects an error, the control panel indicator lights will indicate error messages. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error. Printer Light Patterns Light status legend symbol for “light off” symbol for “light on” symbol for “light blinking” Power off • Check the power cord and the power switch if your printer does not generate a response.
Troubleshooting Error Messages Paper out in the manual feed mode While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is out of paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. • Load the correct paper into the Multi-Purpose Tray and press the Demo button on the control panel to print each page. Paper jam Paper is jammed inside the printer. • Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.7. Door open, no toner cartridge The printer top cover may be opened or the toner cartridge is not installed.
Troubleshooting Error Messages Memory out (Insufficient Memory) The printer ran out of memory in the middle of a print job. The page being printed may have been too complex for the memory capacity of the printer. Press the Cancel/Reprint button to cancel the current job. • Turn the printer power off and back on to remove any unnecessary fonts, macros, or any data currently in printer memory. • Add more printer memory. See “Memory and PostScript SIMMs” on page F.2.
Common Windows Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution “File in Use” message appears during installation. Quit all software applications. Remove all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. “Error Writing to LPTx” message appears. • Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on, and the Data light on the control panel is on. • If bi-directional communication is not turned on in the driver, it will also cause this message.
Common Macintosh Problems Problems in the Chooser Problem The printer driver icon does not appear in the Chooser. Possible Cause and Solution Software is not installed correctly. • The LaserWriter driver should be present as a part of the Macintosh OS. Make sure that the LaserWriter driver is in the Extensions folder within the Systems folder. If not, install the LaserWriter driver component from the Macintosh OS CD. • Make sure that you are using a high-quality cable.
Common Macintosh Problems Printing Errors Problem You cannot use the computer while the printer is printing. Possible Cause and Solution Background Printing has not been selected. • For LaserWriter 8.3, turn Background Printing on in the Chooser. Status messages will now be redirected to the Print Monitor allowing you to continue working while the computer is processing data to be sent to the printer. • For LaserWriter 8.4 or higher, turn Background Printing on at the Print dialog box. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.
Troubleshooting PS Errors The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. Note: To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PS errors occur, open the Print Options dialog box and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section. Problem Possible Cause Solution PostScript file can not be printed. The PostScript option may not be installed.
Troubleshooting PS Errors Memo PROBLEM SOLVING 7.
APPENDIX A Specifications This appendix provides information on the following topics: ◆ Printer Specifications ◆ Paper Specifications
Printer Specifications Specification and Description Item Print Speed 14 PPM (A4), 15 PPM (Letter) Resolution Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output First Printing Time Less than 15 seconds WarmUp Time Less than 40 seconds Power Rating AC 100 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 350 W average during operation / Less than 12 W in power-save mode Acoustic Noise Stand by: Less than 35 dB; Operating: Less than 48 dB Toner Supply Single cartridge Toner Car
Paper Specifications Overview This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100 % recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain and moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality.
Paper Specifications Supported Sizes of Paper Tray 1 or Optional Tray 2 Dimensionsa Letter 8.5 X 11 in. (216 X 279 mm) A4 210 X 297 mm (8.3 X 11.7 in.) Executive 7.3 X 10.5 in. (191 X 267 mm) Legal 8.5 X 14 in. (216 X 356 mm) B5 (JIS) 182 X 257 mm (7.2 X 10 in.) Folio 216 X 330 mm (8.5 X 13 in.) Weight Capacityb 16 to 28 lb Bond (60 to 105 g/m2) 550 sheets of 20 lb Bond (75 g/m2) paper a. The printer supports a wide range of media sizes.
Paper Specifications Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use conventional 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper. Make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of the paper. The following problems with paper can cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer.
Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Category Specifications Acid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH Caliper .094 ~ .18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) Curl in Ream Flat within 5 mm (.02 in.) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for .1 second.
Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper absorbs and loses moisture rapidly. Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room.
Paper Specifications Envelopes Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components: • Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb) or jamming may occur. • Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.
Paper Specifications Envelopes with Double Side Seams Double side-seams construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
Paper Specifications Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the Multi-Purpose Tray to print labels and always use the rear output tray. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once and never print on a partial sheet of labels. When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component: • Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200 °C (392 °F), the printer’s fusing temperature.
APPENDIX B Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card (option for ML-1450, standard for ML-1451N). When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the QPDL driver to support your printer’s major printing features. You can also use PostScript driver by installing the PPD file.
Macintosh Installation System Requirements To use your ML-1450 series printer and its software with a Macintosh, your system should have: Macintosh Hardware Requirement • One of the following Macintosh models: -Power Macintosh series (for network connection only) -Power Macintosh G3, G4 -iMac series -iBook series -Power Book series • USB interface or network interface (for network connection only) Macintosh System Requirement Printer Hardware Requirement • For network connection: System 7.
Macintosh Installation Connecting To Macintosh You can connect the printer to your Macintosh using the USB interface or network interface. USB Connection USB cable is not provided in your printer. Purchase a certified USB 1.0 or 1.1 compliant cable. 1 Turn off the printer and computer. 2 Hold the USB cable so the icon faces up and connect it to your printer’s USB connector. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your Macintosh computer.
Macintosh Installation Network Connection If you have a printer with 10/100Base-TX network interface card installed (standard for ML-1451N, option for ML-1450), you can connect to an Ethernet network. Use a Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-T Ethernet. 1 Plug one end of the network cable into the twisted-pair connector on the back of the printer. 2 Connect the other end to the network hub. Note: You must configure your printer for the network.
Macintosh Installation Installing Software for Macintosh 1 Turn on your computer and printer. 2 Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click ML-1450 on your Macintosh desktop. 4 Click the Samsung Laser Printer Installer icon next to the each language to select the correct one. If you want to see the User Guide, click User’s Guide. 5 Click Continue, then click Continue. 6 The Samsung Laser Printer Installer opens. Select installation type.
Using QPDL Driver If you want to use your printer’s QPDL driver on your Macintosh computer, take the following steps: QPDL Driver installation method is different for USB connection and the network connection. Installing QPDL Driver on the USB-connected Macintosh 1 From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG QPDL. Then the ML-1450 will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window. 3 Click the ML-1450, and close the Chooser window.
Using QPDL Driver Printing from a Macintosh When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh: 1 Open a Macintosh application and select a file you want to print. 2 Open the File menu, and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some applications). You will see the Page Setup dialog box. 3 Choose your paper size, orientation, paper type and other options and click OK. B.
Using QPDL Driver Choose Watermark if you want to add a watermark to each page in your document to emphasize its purpose or indicate how it should be handled. For details on the watermark option, see page 5.21. 4 Now open the File menu and click Print. You see the main printer settings dialog box. USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH B.
Using QPDL Driver 5 Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print. For advanced printing features, select the desired option. For details, see page B.9. Select the desired option for advanced printing features. 6 Click Print when you are finished checking your settings. B.
Using QPDL Driver Advanced Printing The Page Setup dialog box contains five categories of page setup properties. Listed below is the name of each property. -Darkness/Quality -Layout -Color -Background Printing -Paper Source Figures below display each property in the Page Setup dialog box. Darkness/Quality Select print darkness. Select print resolution. Layout Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. The pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet.
Using QPDL Driver Color Select grayscale mode. Grayscale Black&White Background Printing Turns background printing on or off. Select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, by clicking one of the following: • Normal to print in the order the job is received. • Urgent to print before any Normal priority job. • Print at: to print at the specific time you enter in the day and time in the fields to the right.
Using PS Driver If you want to use the PS driver which were installed on your Macintosh computer, you must install the PPD file to access your printer features and allow the computer to communicate with your printer. PPD file installation method is different for USB connection and the network connection. Installing PPD file on the USB-connected Macintosh 1 Follow the instruction as described on page B.4 to install the PPD file on your computer. 2 Open the Macintosh HD and double-click Application.
Using PS Driver Installing PPD file on the network-connected Macintosh 1 Follow the instruction as described on page B.4 to install the PPD file on your computer. 2 From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 3 Click LaserWriter 8 (the PostScript driver provided with your Macintosh). The name of your printer appears in the list. Select SEC000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box (where the xxxxxxxxx varies depending on each of the products.).
Using PS Driver Printing from a Macintosh Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh: 1 Open a Macintosh application and select a file you want to print. 2 Open the File menu, and click Print. You see the main printer settings dialog box. 3 Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print. For advanced printing features, select the desired option. 4 Click Print when you are finished checking your settings. USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH B.
APPENDIX C Printing from DOS Applications While your printer is primarily a Windows printer, you can also print from a DOS software program using the Remote Control Panel utility provided in the ML-1450 series CD-ROM.
About Remote Control Panel for DOS DOS users have access to many printer features through specific DOS printer drivers; however, many software manufactures do not develop printer drivers for their software programs. The Samsung ML-1450 series printer provides the DOS software control panel for improved printer control when DOS printer drivers are not available or when certain print settings are not available through DOS software programs.
Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users ng ML-1450 Ser msu ies Sa The Remote Control Panel utility is provided on the printer software CD-ROM. 1 Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK. 2 When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. C.
Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users 3 Click Install the Samsung Software-III on your PC (WinRCP). 4 Click Next. PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS C.
Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users 5 The files are copied into the appropriate directory. 6 Click Finish. Uninstall Remote Control Panel The Uninstall icon in the ML-1450 series program group allows you to select and remove any or all of the Windows ML-1450 printing system components. 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-1450 Series, and then Uninstall Remote Control Panel. 3 Click OK.
Selecting Print Settings When you are running DOS, you can use this Remote Control Panel to select print settings that may not be available on some DOS programs. Typically, duplicate print settings that are selected from a DOS software program override the ones that are selected in the ML-1450 series Remote Control Panel. Starting Remote Control Panel 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-1450 Series, and then Remote Control Panel.
Selecting Print Settings The Remote Control Panel allows you to access the following features: PRINTING • Paper Size sets the paper size. • Paper Tray sets the default paper source. • Copies sets the number of copies printed for each page. • Orientation determines how the output is printed on the page. • Top Margin sets the top margin of the print material. • Left Margin sets the left margin of the print material. • AUTO CR sets how the printer performs a carriage return. C.
Selecting Print Settings CONFIG • Emulation You can select the emulation for printing a document between AUTO and PCL. The factory default is AUTO. • 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 frequently, select Off which keeps the printer ready to print with the minimum warm-up time. This uses more electricity to keep the printer warm and ready to print.
Selecting Print Settings JOB • Toner Density determines the toner density of page. The default value is Medium. • Paper Type provides the printer with information about the type of paper to be used for a print job. For the best result, set this to the paper type you loaded in the paper tray of the printer. When using the plain paper, set this to Printer default. • Image Quality improves the print quality of your text and image and make the characters and images appear smoother.
Selecting Print Settings TEST • Self Test prints the configuration sheet. A list of the user default settings, the installed options, and the amount of printer memory available prints. • Demo Page prints the demonstration page. It shows the printer features and specifications. PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS C.
Selecting Print Settings PCL • 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 sets the font pitch (only if you have selected a scalable monospaced font). Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type.
Selecting Print Settings When installing PS option, you can use fallowing features. PS 3 • Font List prints the font list showing all the fonts available for PostScript (only available when the PostScript option is installed). • Print error information determines what action the printer should take when an error occurs in PS interpreter. When set to Off, the printer does not print error information when error occurs in PS interpreter.
APPENDIX D Using Windows PostScript Driver If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM or diskettes to print a document, use the information on this Appendix.
Setting Your Printer with the PS Option If you want to use the PostScript driver to print a document, your printer should have: • PS SIMM (Option) • 12 MB or more RAM. ML-1450 comes with 4 MB RAM, so additional 8 MB or more RAM should be added. (ML-1451N come with 16 MB RAM, so additional RAM is not required.) For instructions on installing the printer options, see Appendix F, “Printer Options.
Installing PPD Files Installing PS driver in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 1 Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK. 2 When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. 3 Click Install the Samsung Software-II on your PC (PostScript). D.
Installing PPD Files 4 The Welcome window opens. Click Next. 5 Select Local printer. Click Next. Language Codes Code Language DEU ENG ESN FRN ITA CHS German English Spanish French Italian Chinese 6 Click on Have Disk, click Browse, then choose: • for Windows 95/98, x:\1450\Eng(or the desired language code.)\addprint\ps\Win9598\level2 • for Windows Me, x:\1450\Eng(or the desired language code.)\addprint\ps\WinMe\level2 • for Windows NT 4.0, x:\1450\Eng(or the desired language code.
Installing PPD Files 7 Click Next. Note: When you install the driver, if the dialog box prompting you to insert the Windows CD appears, insert the Windows CD-ROM shipped with your printer into your CD-ROM drive. Click Browse, and then select CD-ROM drive or click OK. 8 The files are copied into the appropriate directory. 9 Click Next. D.
Installing PPD Files 10 Click Next. 11 Click Finish. USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER D.
Installing PPD Files 12 Click Finish. Installing PS driver in Windows 2000/XP 1 Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK. 2 When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. D.
Installing PPD Files 3 Click Install the Samsung Software-II on your PC (PostScript). 4 The Welcome window opens. Click Next. USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER D.
Installing PPD Files 5 The files are copied into the appropriate directory. 6 Click Finish. Uninstall PS Driver 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Samsung ML-1450 Series, and then Samsung ML-1450 Series PS Driver Maintenance. 3 The Samsung ML-1450 Series PS Maintenance dialog box appears. Check Remove and then click Next. 4 When you are asked to confirm your selection, click OK. 5 The Samsung ML-1450 Series PS driver and all of its components are removed from your computer.
Accessing the PS Printer Driver Features Certain printer features are not available in this PS driver. Refer to “Printer Driver Features” on page 2.15. The printer automatically switches between PS and SPL printer languages depending on the driver you have selected. Opening the Printer Properties Window The properties window for the Windows PostScript printer driver can be opened from the Printers folder or an application. To open the properties window from the Printer folder: 1.
APPENDIX E Using Your Printer on a Network If you work in a networked environment, the printer can be shared by other users on the network. ML-1451N printer are network printers and can be connected to the network via direct attachment to an external print server.
About Sharing the Printer on a Network If you work in a networked environment, you can connect the ML-1450 series printer to your network. Locally Shared You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer (called the “host computer”) on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x, Me, 2000, XP or NT 4.0 network printer connection. Network-Connect If an option network card was installed on your printer (see page F.
Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Windows 98/Me Setting Up Host Computer 1 Start Windows. 2 From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and doubleclick on the Network icon. 3 Check the File and Print Sharing box, then click OK. Close the window. 4 Click Start and select Printers from Settings, then doubleclick your printer name. 5 Select Properties in the Printer menu. 6 Click the Sharing tab, then check the Shared As box. Fill in the Shared Name field, then click OK.
Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Windows NT/2000/XP Setting Up Host Computer 1 Start Windows. 2 From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows NT/2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP) 3 Double-click your printer icon. 4 From the Printer menu, select Sharing. 5 Check the Shared box. (Windows NT) Check the Shared As box. (Windows 2000) Check the Share this printer box. (Windows XP) Fill in the Share Name field, then click OK.
Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Setting Up Client PC 1 Right-click Start, and select Explorer. 2 Open your network folder in the left column. 3 Click the shared name. 4 From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows NT/2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP) 5 Double-click your printer icon. 6 From the Printer menu, select Properties. 7 Press the Ports tab, click Add Port. 8 Select Local port, and click New Port.
Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer To use ML-1450 series printer as a network printer, you must install an optional network card in your printer. See page F.5 for information on installing network card. If you have ML-1451N printer, you do not need to install the network card. The Samsung ML-1451N printer are shipped with the network card.
APPENDIX F Printer Options Your printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several options available to enhance the printer’s capabilities.
Precautions DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD: Never remove the printer control board while the printer is plugged in. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord when installing or removing ANY internal or external printer option. DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY: The control board and internal printer options (Memory SIMM, PS SIMM, Network interface) are sensitive to static electricity.
Memory and PostScript SIMMs Additional printer memory and the PostScript option are provided on SIMMs (single in-line memory modules). This procedure is applicable to either option. Notes: • Since PostScript setting requires 12 MB of printer memory and the ML-1450 comes with 4 MB standard, installation of the PS SIMM requires installation of a 8 MB SIMM memory as well. • ML-1451N has 16 MB RAM standard, so additional memory is not required to install option PS SIMM.
Memory and PostScript SIMMs 4 Hold the memory SIMM so that the notch 1 and the connection point 2 are aligned with the slot as shown, and insert the SIMM all the way into the upper slot labeled DRAM MODULE at a 45 degrees angle. 1 DRAM MODULE 2 5 FLASH-ROM MODULE Rotate it up until it snaps into place.
Memory and PostScript SIMMs 8 Make sure that the SIMMs are secured in place by the metal clips and pins on both sides of the connectors. pin clip 9 Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, then turn the printer on. Note: For PostScript driver installation and usage information on a Macintosh system, refer to Appendix B, “Using Your Printer with Macintosh.” For PS printing on a Windows system, refer to Appendix D, “Using Windows PostScript Driver.” F.
Network Interface Card Review the precautions on page F.1 and then follow this procedure to install the Network card option in your printer. 1 Unpack the network printer card. You should find the following items. 2 Two brackets come with the network card. Select the long bracket and attach it to the network card with two screws provided. 3 Turn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the printer. 4 Remove the two screws on the back of the printer, then remove the control board cover.
Network Interface Card 6 Align the connector on the network card with the connector on the control board. Push the card firmly into the connector until it is completely inserted in place. 7 Tighten the two screws as shown. 8 Tighten the two screws, then replace the plate. 9 Reconnect the power cord and network cable, then turn the printer on. Note: For information on configuring and using the printer on a network environment, refer to the documentation provided with the network card option. F.
Paper Tray 2 You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing the optional Tray 2. The optional paper tray consists of two components; the support unit and paper tray. support unit paper tray Label Note: Be sure you check the label before using the optional Tray 2. (For use with ML-1450 Series only) 1 Turn off the printer and unplug all cables from the printer. 2 Observe the location of the support unit’s connector and tabs.
Paper Tray 2 5 Reconnect the cables, then turn the printer on. Note: To print from Tray 2, you must configure the printer driver from your application prior to printing. To access the printer driver, see page 5.2. Click. If this box is checked, you can select Tray 2 in the Paper Source drop-down list. F.
Paper Tray 2 Memo PRINTER OPTIONS F.
APPENDIX G Using Your Printer in Linux You can use Samsung ML-1450 Series printer in Linux environment.
Linux Driver Installation This Linux driver is designed for the Samsung ML-1450 Series printer and supports Linux Red Hat 6.0 or higher and Intel Linux. If your Linux version is not included, this driver might not work properly. • Install Setup Script file configuration a. /cdrom/linux/install.sh b. /cdrom/linux/ssprt.db c. /cdrom/linux/readme.txt Installation To install the driver, open the x terminal screen and take the following steps: 1. Mount the CD-ROM drive.
Linux Driver Installation 3. Set up the printer filter. To set up: 1 Run printtool at x terminal. 2 To add the printer driver, click the Add button. 3 In the Add a Printer Entry window, decide the printer type you will use. Select Local Printer if you have a PCconnected printer. 4 Click the OK button. 5 If the Info button appears, ignore it, then click the OK button. 6 The Edit xxxx Entry window opens (where xxxx is the printer type you have selected at step 3).
INDEX D Numeric 2-sided printing 5.7 A All text to Black 5.19 B booklet printing Darkness 5.19 Dark text 5.19 Data light 3.4 Demo button 3.2 demo page, print 2.9, 7.6 driver access 5.1 features 2.15 install 2.12 remove 2.16 repair 2.16 5.13 E C cancel, print job 5.5 Cancel/Reprint button 3.1, 5.29 card stock, print 4.17 clean, printer 6.4 clean sheet, print 7.6 components 1.4 configuration page, print 7.6 control panel buttons 3.1 lights 3.3 custom-sized media, print 4.
INDEX I install Linux driver G.1 PPD file for windows D.1 printer software, parallel cable 2.12 printer software, USB cable 2.17 QPDL driver for macintosh B.4 remote control panel for windows C.2 toner cartridge 2.3 J 5.10 N jam see paper jam network interface install network card F.5 set up a locally shared printer E.2 sharing the printer on a network E.1 n-up printing 5.10 L labels, print 4.14 letterhead, print 4.16 load, paper in the multi-purpose tray 4.
INDEX P paper acceptable size and capacities 4.2, A.3 choose 4.1 guidelines 4.3, A.4 load 2.5, 4.6 specifications A.2 storage environment A.6 paper jam, clear 7.7 in the optional Tray 2 7.14 input area 7.10 inside the printer 7.12 output area 7.7 tips for avoiding paper jams 7.15 paper level indicator 4.6 Paper light 3.4 paper orientation, setting 5.3 paper out, indicator 7.22 paper source, setting 5.3 paper tray change paper size in tray 2.6 load paper 2.5 optional Tray 2 F.7 paper type, setting 5.
INDEX P S (continued) problem, solving common macintosh problems 7.26 common windows problems 7.25 error messages 7.22 general 7.2 paper jam 7.7 print quality 7.16 PS errors 7.28 Troubleshooting checklist 7.1 PS see postscript 3 emulation scaling your document 5.11 setup printer chapter 2 specifications paper A.2 printer A.1 SRT mode 5.19 system error 7.24 T Q quality, problems 7.16 R Ready Mode 3.3 rear output tray 4.4 remote control panel install C.2 use C.5 remove C.4 remove printer driver 2.
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