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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-1200 Series 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3 2 Setting Up Your Printer 5 Printing Tasks Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper –––––––––– 5.7 Fitting a Document to a selected Paper Size ––––––––––– 5.8 Printing Posters –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.
Environmental and Safety Consideration Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement Ozone Safety During normal operation, the Samsung ML-1200 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. The printer is certified in the U.S.
Environmental and Safety Consideration Environmental and Safety Consideration Radio Frequency Emissions Declaration of Conformity (European Countries) Approvals and Certifications 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.
Special Features Samsung ML-1200 Series is a versatile, productive printer equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: 1 chapter Print with excellent quality and high speed • You can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.11. • Your printer prints 12 pages-per-minute.
Special Features Printer Components Print in various environments • You can print in Window 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000. Front View • Your printer is compatible with the Linux system. Paper support Paper output support Create professional documents Automatic input tray • You can customize your documents by using Watermarks such as “Confidential.” See page 5.13. • Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain paper. See page 5.16. Face-down output tray Paper guides • Print Posters.
Printer Components Inside View Toner cartridge Front cover Rear View Power switch Parallel port (ML-1210 Only) Power receptacle USB port I NTRODUCTION 1.
Unpack Your Printer 1 2 Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that your printer has been packed with the following items: chapter Toner cartridge Power cord 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 and the Make Your Own Diskette setup software.
Install the Toner Cartridge Install the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open. 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge completely out of the cartridge. Discard the paper. 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place.
Load Paper Loading Paper 1 Pull the paper support on the automatic input tray up, until it stops. 4 Do not load too much. This tray holds up to 150 sheets. Keep the paper below this height mark. 2 Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. 5 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper stack. Tap the edges of the stack on a table top to straighten them to prevent paper jams.
Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable (ML-1210 Only) Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy the IEEE1284 compliant cable. Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2 Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of 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.
Install the Printer Software Install the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM SAM G ML-1200 S SUN eries Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer driver 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. 1 Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically.
Install the Printer Software Install the Printer Software 4 The Welcome window opens. Click Next. Software Installation Tips I do not have a CD-ROM drive How do I access printer features ? If you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can use Make diskette utility in Windows to create the disks you need for the installation. Go to “Installing Software from Diskette” on page 2.13.
Install the Printer Software Installing Software from Diskette 3 When your computer confirms your selection, click OK. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive and if you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can copy software installation files from your printer software CD-ROM onto floppy diskettes, then use the diskettes instead of the CD-ROM to install the software. 4 The Samsung ML-1200 Series printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer.
Installing Software from Diskettes Installing Software from Diskettes 7 If you have more than one disk, insert the next disk and click Yes. 4 The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears. Select the floppy disk drive you will use to insert the diskette. 8 When copying to diskettes has been completed, click Close in the Copy to Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit in the SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box. Select the floppy drive you will use. Shows the number of disks required to copy the selected component.
Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo. 3 chapter This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel. It provides information on the following topics: ◆ Control Panel Buttons ◆ Control Panel Lights Demo Print demo page 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.
Control Panel Buttons 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 7.17. Cancel/Reprint 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 then return to the Ready mode.
Choosing Paper and Other Media chapter You can print on a variety of print media, including plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies and card stock. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. For the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. 4 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 adjusters of the paper tray.
Choosing Paper and Other Media Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Media Size Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) A6 (105 x 148 mm) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) B5 (182 x 257 mm) Paper Guidelines Input Source/Capacity* Automatic Input Tray Manual Input Tray 150 150 150 150 150 50 150 – 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Envelopes No. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 in.
Selecting the Output Location Loading Paper The printer has two output locations: the face-up output slot and the face-down output tray. You can select the output location by changing the position of the output lever on the front of the printer. To use the face-down output tray, be sure the output lever is in upper (normal) position. To use the face-up output slot, push the output lever down.
Loading Paper 2 Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slot. Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the input tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. • Do not feed stamped envelopes. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives as these envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Printing on Envelopes 4 Printing on Heavy Paper Push the output lever down. Guidelines • Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m2). For cotton papers, you can use 24 lb paper. The maximum paper weight available for your printer is 43 lb (163g/m2). • Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 43 lb, or 163 g/m2 bond). Misfeeds, mis-stacking, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessive mechanical wear can result.
Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a 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, 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.
Printing on Preprinted Paper Printing on Card Stocks Postcards, 3” X 5” index cards can be printed with the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer. Guidelines Guidelines • Letterhead 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. • Insert the short-edge first into the input tray. To print in landscape mode, make this selection through the software.
Printing a Document chapter This procedure describes the steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending upon the application program. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact printing procedure. 5 1 Open the document to print. 2 Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box is displayed (the Print dialog box for your application may look slightly different.).
Printing a Document Printing a Document 3 To take advantage of the printer features, 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 Select Auto Select from the Paper Source options box unless you are printing with special media. To print with special media, select Manual and feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5.
Printing a Document Printing a Document Canceling a Print Job There are two ways to cancel a print job. 5 Click the other tabs on the top of the Properties dialog box to access other features. To stop a print job from your printer Press the Cancel/Reprint button and hold until the control panel lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently printing. 6 When you complete the print settings, click OK until the Print dialog box is displayed. 7 Click OK to start printing.
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 without a significant reduction in print quality. Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet.
Fitting a Document To a Selected Paper Size A Printing Posters This feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful for checking fine details on a small document. Poster printing allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, which can be pasted together to form one poster-size document.
Printing Posters Setting Graphic Properties 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6. Use the following options to adjust the print quality for specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. See page 5.1 for more information on accessing printer properties. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover four physical pages. Click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below.
Setting Graphic Properties Darkness Printing Watermarks Use this option to lighten or darken the image appearance of your print jobs. 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. • Normal – For normal documents. • Light – For bolder line widths or darker gray-scale images.
Printing Watermarks To create or edit a watermark Printing Watermarks 1 To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. 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. 2 Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field. This will be displayed in the preview window.
Using Page Overlay Using Page Overlay What is an Overlay? Dear ABC 4 In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up to An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDD as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing the exact same information that is currently on your letterhead.
Using Page Overlay Using Page Overlay 4 If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay 5 If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. When this box is List box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file. checked, a message box appears each time you submit a document for printing, asking you 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.
Reprinting the Last Page The Samsung ML-1200’s memory stores the last page of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paper jam or other problems and want to know which page was printed last, reprint the last page. Press Cancel/Reprint in Ready mode to reprint the last page. Printing in a Network Environment If you work in a network environment, you can connect the ML-1200 Series printer directly to a selected computer (called the “host computer”) on the network.
Printing on a Network Environment Setting Up Client PC 1 Right-click Start, and select Explorer. 2 Open the network folder in the left column. 3 Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer Port. 4 Select the port, check the Reconnect at log on box, then click OK. 5 From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. 6 Double-click your printer icon. 7 From the Printers menu, select Properties. 8 Press the Details tab, select the printer port, then click OK. P RINTING TASKS 5.
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage chapter 6 To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind. • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. • Do not refill toner cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge. • Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer.
Toner 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 2 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Insure the toner cartridge snaps into place. 5 Firmly close the cover. Grasp the front cover at both sides and pull it toward you to open.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur. 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 ).
Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. chapter 7 Check This chapter provides helpful information on the following topics: Insure the Data light on the control panel is on. • If no lights are on, check the power cord and power switch. Check the power source by plugging into another outlet.
Solving General Printing Problems Solving General Printing Problems For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. Problem The printer does not print. Possible Cause The printer is not receiving power. If no lights are on, check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and power source. The printer is not selected as the default printer. Select Samsung ML-1200 Series as your default printer.
Solving General Printing Problems Problem Half the page is blank. The paper keeps jamming. The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. Possible Cause Solution The page layout is too complex. Simplify the page layout and remove any unnecessary graphics from the document. The page orientation setting may be incorrect. Change the page orientation in your application. The paper size and the paper size settings do not match.
Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally, paper can become jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include: 5 If paper is jammed in the face-up output slot, carefully remove the paper as shown. 2 Open and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed. • 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.
Clearing Paper Jams 2 Open and close the front cover to resume printing. Clearing Paper Jams 2 Remove the toner cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage to 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. 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 Solving Print Quality Problems Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6. • Follow the procedures in “Load Paper” on page 2.4. Insure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly. Print Quality Checklist Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below. • Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge (see page 6.
Solving Print Quality Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Solution Problem Solution Toner specs • The paper may not meet specifications (for example, the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. Gray background If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable, the procedures below may fix the problem. • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 6.4. • Change to a lighter weight pages.
Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Background scatter Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page. Problem Solution Curl or wave • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper.
Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Loose toner Troubleshooting Error Messages Solution • Clean the inside of the printer. • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • Install a new toner cartridge. When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error.
Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Paper Data Common Windows Problems Waiting for the Demo button to be pressed While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo button to be pressed. • Press the Demo button on the control panel to start printing. You must press the button to print each page after loading paper into the manual input tray. Error Paper Data Problem Possible Cause and Solution “File in Use” message appears during installation.
Printer Specifications Specifications and Description Item Print Speed 12 PPM Resolution 600 dpi First Printing Time Less than 12 seconds WarmUp Time 30 seconds Power Rating AC 100 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 250 W average during operation / Less than 10 W in sleep mode Acoustic Noise Stand by: Less than 35 dB; Operating: Less than 47 dB Toner Supply Single cartridge Toner Cartridge Life 2,500 pages (for starter, 1,000 pages), 5% area coverag
Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Overview Supported Sizes of Paper 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 that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this manual can cause the following problems: Letter 8.5 ✕ 11 in.
Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Insure 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. The following problems may cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer.
Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation. Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it 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.
Paper Specifications Envelopes with Double Side Seams Paper Specifications Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be more likely to wrinkle. Insure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below. Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent jams, always use the face-up output slot.
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Using Your Printer with a USB Cable If you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98, you can connect your printer to the USB chain of devices. 3 Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer. 4 The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. Note: To connect the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy the USB 1.0 compliant cable.
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Using Your Printer with a USB Cable 6 Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose D:\USB (where D is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). 3. Set your PC printer 1 port From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2 Select the Samsung ML-1200 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. 3 Select Properties from the File menu. 7 Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. 4 Click the Details tab.
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Using Your Printer with a USB Cable 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 the 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 add, remove, and move devices.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Using Your Printer with Macintosh Your printer supports Macintosh system with a built-in USB interface. When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the PrinThru driver to support your printer’s major printing features. 2 Hold the USB cable so the icon faces up and connect it to your printer’s USB connector.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Using Your Printer with Macintosh Choosing PrinThru Driver 1 From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 3 Choose your paper size, orientation, paper type and other options and click OK. 2 From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG PrinThru. The Samsung printer name will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window. 3 Click the Samsung PrinThru driver and close the Chooser window. 4 The message box indicates that you have changed your current printer.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Using Your Printer with Macintosh Advanced Printing 4 Open the File menu and click Print. You will see the main 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 printer settings dialog box. 5 Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print. For advanced printing features, select the desired option.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Linux Driver Installation This Linux Configuration file is designed for the PrinThru compatible Samsung ML-1200 Series printer supports Linux Red Hat 6.0 or higher, Mandrake, SuSE and etc. For detailed installion method for non-Red Hat Linux, please refer to readme.txt file in Linux directory of driver CD. Color Select grayscale mode. Grayscale Black&White Linux Driver Configuration • Configuration Setup File a. /cdrom/linux/install/install.sh b.
Linux Driver Installation 2. Install the Ghostscript. Linux Driver Installation Note: Ghostscript may already be installed in your Linux machine. To support Samsung printer PrinThru, you must update the ghostscript. If you are not sure whether the ghostscript is already installed in your machine, use the command: >rpm -q ghostscript (You can see the version of the ghostscript currently installed in your machine by this command.
INDEX INDEX A F M automatic input tray loading paper 4.5 paper source setting face-down output tray 4.4 face-up output slot 4.4 features 1.1 fitting to a selected paper size Macintosh A.16 manual input tray loading paper 4.5 paper source setting 5.3 multiple pages on one sheet, print 5.3 C G cancel, print job 5.5 Cancel/Reprint button 3.2 cardstock, print 4.13 clean, printer 6.4 clean sheet, print 6.5 components 1.3 control panel buttons 3.1 lights 3.3 E envelopes, print 4.7 Error light 7.
INDEX problem, solving checklist 7.1 common windows problems error messages 7.17 general 7.2 paper jam 7.6 print quality 7.11 Q quality, problems 7.11 5.20 S setup printer chapter 2 specifications paper A.2 printer A.1 system error 7.18 III I NDEX 7.19 toner cartridge clean 6.5 install 2.2 life expectancy 6.1 recycle 6.1 redistribute toner 6.2 save toner 5.6 storage 6.1 Toner Save button 3.2. 5.6 transparency, print 4.11 troubleshooting see problem, solving U R reprint, last page resolution 5.
