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. © 2000 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. • ML-6040 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 STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1 STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2 STEP 3: Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4 STEP 4: 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.
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 During normal operation, the ML-6040 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 6. Information to User 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Environmental and Safety Consideration EC Declaration of Conformity We, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. #259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea declares sole responsibility that the Samsung ML-6040 Laser printer meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
1 Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-6040 printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: ◆ Special Features ◆ Printer Components
Special Features Your new Samsung ML-6040 printer is equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • You can Print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.18. • Your printer can print 12 pages-per-minute. Flexible paper handling • Standard 270-sheet input tray (Auto Tray) supports all standard sizes of paper.
Special Features Save time and money • You can use the Toner Save mode to save toner supply. See page 5.6. • Your printer allows you to print on both sides of the paper to save paper (Manual Duplexing). See page 5.7. • Your printer allows you to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper (N-Up printing). See page 5.10. • Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain paper (Page Overlay). See page 5.24.
Printer Components Front View Control panel Top output tray (Face down output ) Top cover Manual Tray (Inside) Auto Tray (270-sheet paper feeder) Paper level indicator Toner cartridge Rear View Rear output tray door (Face up output) USB port Power switch Parallel port Power receptacle I NTRODUCTION 1.
2 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 Setup Guide Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one country to another. CD-ROM* IEEE 1284-compliant printer cable 2 Power cord * contains printer software, User’s Guide, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Make Installation Diskette setup software.
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 4 Locate the sealing tape at the end of the toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape completely out of the cartridge. Discard the tape. Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Install the Toner Cartridge 5 6 7 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps in place. 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). S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2.
Load Paper 1 2 3 Pull the paper tray out of the printer. Push down on the metal paper lift plate to lock it in place. Load paper with the print side facing down. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. 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. A Note: If you want to change the paper size in tray, refer to “To Change Paper Size in Tray” below. 5 Slide the tray back into the printer.
Load Paper • For legal, folio, or paper, use the the back guide. • For letter, executive, A4, JIs B5, A5, or A6 size paper, use the the front and back guide. 2 After loading paper, squeeze the width guide as shown and slide it to the left until it lightly touches the paper stack. 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. 2.
Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable 1 2 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 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.
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. The demo page provides a sample of the print quality to help you verify that the printer is printing correctly.
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: • GDI printer driver for Windows. Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer’s features.
Install the Printer Software Before Installing the Printer Software Verify the following: • At least 16 MB or more of RAM is installed on your PC. • There is at least 30 MB of free disk space on your PC. • All applications are closed on your PC before beginning installation. • Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0. Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM S 40 SUNG ML-60 AM 1 Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically.
Install the Printer Software 3 Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. 4 The Welcome window opens. Click Next. S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2.
Install the Printer Software 5 The files are copied into the appropriate directory. 6 Click Finish. Software Installation Tips I do not have a CD-ROM drive How do I remove the printing software ? If you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can use the make diskette utility in Windows to create the disks you need for the installation. Go to “Installing Software from Diskette” on page 2.15.
Install the Printer Software 2 Select Samsung ML-6040 Series, and then Samsung ML-6040 Series Driver Uninstall. 3 When your computer confirms your selection, click Yes. 4 The Samsung ML-6040 Series printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. 5 Click OK. S ETTING U P Y OUR P RINTER 2.
Install the Printer Software How do I access printer features ? Some printer features, such as paper size and page orientation, may be available through your application settings. Use application settings, if available, because they override printer driver settings. Access advanced printer features through your printer driver. See Chapter 5, “Printing Tasks” for instructions on using your printer driver features. If you have problems installing • Exit your software programs.
Installing Software from Diskettes If you do not have a CD-ROM drive but 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, abd then use the diskettes instead of the CDROM to install the software. Making Installation Diskettes You can make installation diskettes for the ML-6040 printer driver.
Installing Software from Diskettes 4 The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears. Select the floppy disk drive you will use to insert the diskette. Select the floppy drive you will use. Shows the number of disks required to copy the selected component. Shows the path of the selected component. 5 Click Copy all disk images. If you want to copy a portion of the selected component, select the disk you want to copy in the Disk Images window, then click Copy selected disk image.
Installing Software from Diskettes 7 If you have more than one disk, insert the next disk and click Yes. Repeat this step for a third disk if necessary. 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. Installing Software To install the print software from the diskette, take the following steps: 1 Insert the first diskette (if you have more than one selected software diskette).
3 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/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 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 Demo 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 2.8.
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 7.19. Light status legend symbol for “light off” symbol for “light on” symbol for “light blinking” Control Panel Light Message Error Manual Paper Data Ready Mode The Data light is on and the printer is ready to print. No action is needed.
Control Panel Lights Error Manual Paper Data 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.
Control Panel Lights Error Manual Paper Data Error Manual Paper out in the manual feed mode In the manual feed mode, the printer picks up paper from the Manual Tray, one sheet at a time. Feed the correct paper in the Manual 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. Paper Data U SING THE C ONTROL PANEL 3.
4 This chapter will help you understand what kind of paper you can use with the ML-6040 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* Auto Tray Manual tray 270 270 270 270 270 270 250 250 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Envelopes No. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 in.) Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.) C5 (162 x 229 mm) DL (110 x 220 mm) B5 (176 x 250 mm) – – – – – 1 1 1 1 1 Labels Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) – – 1 1 Transparency films Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) A4 (210 x 297 mm) – – 1 1 Card stocks/Bond – 1 Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 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 2 3 Open the rear door by pulling it down. The cover functions as the output tray. Pull the extender to extend the output tray to its full-length position. This will allow the tray to hold longer paper. 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. P RINT M EDIA 4.
Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps to prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. The paper level indicator on the front of the paper tray shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray. When the tray is empty, the indicator turns red. Paper full " "! ! Paper empty Using Auto Tray Auto Tray holds 270 sheets of paper. See “Media Sizes and Capacities” on page 4.
Loading Paper Using the Manual Tray When you change the print settings, if you select Manual in the Paper Source option, you can manually load paper in the Manual Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. You must load paper sheet-by-sheet in the Manual Tray, send print data to print the first page, and press the Demo button to print each following page. 1 2 Pull the Manual Tray down towards you.
Loading Paper 3 4 5 When you print a document, you must select Manual for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3. Print the document. 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 Manual Tray and press the Demo button.
Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the Manual Tray, make sure that they are undamaged. • 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. 1 2 Open the Manual Tray by pulling it down toward you. Open the rear output tray and pull the extender. P RINT M EDIA 4.
Printing on Envelopes 3 Load the envelope with the flap side down. The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the Manual Tray first. 4 6 7 Adjust the guide to the width of envelope. When you print on envelopes, configure the paper source, type and size properly in the software application. For details, see page 5.3. After printing, close the Manual Tray and the rear output tray. 4.
Printing on Heavy Paper Guidelines • Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m2). 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. 1 2 Open the Manual Tray and the rear output tray. Load paper with print side up, and against the left edge of the tray.
Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • 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. • Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once.
Printing on Transparencies Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • 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. • Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the print side.
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 by 5 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized media can be printed with the ML6040 printer. The minimum size is 98 by 148 mm (3.9 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 Manual 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. • Do not print on media smaller than 98 mm (3.
5 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-6040 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-6040 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 4 The default paper source is Auto Select. If the paper source is set to Auto Select, the printer automatically selects the print media according to the following order: Manual Tray, Auto Tray. Manual source is used when printing to special media. You have to feed one sheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.7. 4 The default paper type is Use Printer Default. If you load a different type of print media, select the corresponding paper type.
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 suing 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-6040 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. There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode. To enable this feature from the ML-6040 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) 5 Start printing. The printer automatically prints only the odd-numbered pages. 6 Gather up the printed pages, and reload them into the Manual Tray one sheet at a time in the order that they are printed. Note: If you have selected the Face Up Tray option in Step 3, the last page is placed on the top of the stack. Do not rearrange the pages before reloading them to print the second side.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (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. P RINTING TASKS 5.
Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size 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 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. " Portrait orientation 1 When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 to access the printer properties. From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source, size and type.
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 The following illustrations show how to put the paper back into the printer. Remove the printed pages, and reload them into the Manual Tray one sheet at a time with printed side face down. In Portrait orientation, insert the pages with left edge toward the printer. " Face Up Tray output Note: If you have selected the Face Up Tray option at Step 3, the last page is placed on the top of the stack. Do not rearrange the pages before reloading the pages.
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 Posters 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. P RINTING 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. Click here to save the changes when setting is done. Resolution 5.18 P RINTING TASKS You can select the printing resolution by choosing either 300 dpi or 600 dpi.
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. • Printer Default – Choose this setting to use SRT that your printer provides. • Normal – SRT mode is disabled. Choose this setting if graphics, particularly scanned images, are not printing clearly.
Setting Graphic Properties Darkness Use this option to lighten or darken the image appearance in your print jobs. • Normal – This setting is for normal documents. • Light – This setting is for bolder line widths or darker grayscale images. • Dark – This setting is for finer line width, higher definition in graphics, and lighter gray-scale images. Reprint You can set the printer not to print the last page of the last job when the Cancel/Reprint button is pressed.
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-6040 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? 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 OK. 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 OK. 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 a Network Environment If you work in a network environment, you can connect your 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, or NT 4.0 network printer connection. Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-6040 Printer driver on each computer that will print documents to the printer. Setting Up Host Computer 1 Start Windows.
Printing on a Network Environment Setting Up Client PC 1 Right-click Start, and select Explorer. 2 Open your network folder in the left column. 3 Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer Port. 4 Select the port you want, 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.
Reprinting the Last Page The Samsung ML-6040 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. 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 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 2 Open the top cover. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. CAUTIONS: • Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be hot.
Toner Cartridge 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to redistribute the toner. Note: If the toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 5 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Be sure that the toner cartridge is firmly in its place. Firmly close the cover. If the print remains light Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge.
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 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 7.19.
Solving General Printing Problems If you have any problems with the operation of your ML-6040 printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. Problem The printer does not print. 7.2 P ROBLEM S OLVING 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. Select Samsung ML-6040 Series as your 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 Half of the page is blank. The paper keeps jamming. The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. 7.4 P ROBLEM S OLVING Possible Cause Solution The page layout is too complex. Simplify the page layout and remove any unnecessary graphics from the document, if possible. 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.
Solving General Printing Problems Solution Problem Possible Cause The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. (continued) The software application is malfunctioning. Try printing a job from another application. The operating system is malfunctioning. If printing from Windows (any version), exit to a Dos prompt and verify functionality with the following command: At a C:\ prompt, type Dir LPT1, then press Enter. (This assumes you are connected to LPT1.
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 3 4 If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance when you pull the paper, open the rear output tray. Remove the stopper as shown, then push the tray down so that it is open at 90 degrees angle. 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 1 Remove the jammed paper. P ROBLEM S OLVING 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 recognize 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 8 Replace the stopper as shown, and close the rear output tray. 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 7.10. It is easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area. 1 2 Slide out Auto tray to expose the jammed paper. 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 4 To resume printing, open the top cover, and then close it 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. 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.
Clearing Paper Jams 3 4 Gently pull the paper toward you to remove it from the printer. 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. P ROBLEM S OLVING 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 7.6. If jams occur frequently, make sure you are following these tips to avoid jams. • Follow the procedures in “Load Paper” on page 2.4 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).
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. • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” on page 6.4. • The paper path may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the Inside”. Dropouts If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page: • A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the job.
Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Gray background Solution 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. • Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80 % RH) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. • Install a new toner cartridge. Toner smear • Clean the inside of the printer.
Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Background scatter Solution Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page. • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture from the air. • If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change your printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse side.
Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Solution Curl or wave • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity will cause paper curl. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • 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. Wrinkles or creases • Make sure that paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.
Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Loose toner Solution • Clean the inside of the printer. • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. • 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.
Troubleshooting Error Messages Error Paper jam Manual Paper is jammed inside the printer. Paper • Clear the paper jam. See “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.6. Data Error Manual Door open, or no toner cartridge The printer top cover may be opened or the toner cartridge is not installed. Paper Data • Check that the printer top cover door and rear door (face-up output tray) are closed properly. • Make sure that the toner cartridge is correctly installed in the printer.
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.
This appendix provides information on the following topics: ◆ Printer Specifications ◆ Paper Specifications ◆ Using Your Printer with a USB Cable ◆ Using Your Printer with a Macintosh ◆ Linux Driver Installation
Printer Specifications Specification and Description Item Print Speed 12 PPM (A4), 12.
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 Auto Tray Dimensionsa Letter 8.5 ✕ 11 in. (216 ✕ 279 mm) A4 210 ✕ 297 mm (8.3 X 11.7 in.) Executive 7.3 X 10.5 in. (191 X 267 mm) Legal 8.5 ✕ 14 in. (216 ✕ 356 mm) B5 (JIS) 182 ✕ 257 mm (7.2 ✕ 10 in.) Folio 216 ✕ 330 mm (8.5 ✕ 13 in.) A5 146 ✕ 210 mm A6 105 ✕ 148 mm Manual Tray Dimensionsa Minimum Size (custom) 98 X 148 mm (3.9 X 5.83 in.) Maximum Size (custom) 216 ✕ 356 mm (8.5 X 14 in.
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 Manual 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.
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 ML-6040 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 compliant cable. Installing the Printer Software 1.
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable 5 The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 6 Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. A PPENDIX A.
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable 7 Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose x:\USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). 8 Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. A.
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable 2. Set your PC printer 1 port From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2 Select the Samsung ML-6040 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. 3 Select Properties from the File menu. 4 Click the Details tab. Select SSUSB: (ML-6040) in the Print to the following port box. Click OK. The setup is now completed. A PPENDIX A.
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 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.
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable Q Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-6040 printer? A Yes. Windows 98 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.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface. When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the PCL driver to support your printer’s major printing features.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh 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. If you have any connecting problems, please refer to your computer documentation. Note: If you are using a USB hub, connect the printer’s cable to the first tier of the hub or the printer may malfunction. If the printer doesn’t work with the hub, connect it directly to the USB port.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh Choosing PCL Driver 1 From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG PCL. Then the Samsung PCL driver name will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window. 3 Click the Samsung PCL driver, and close the Chooser window. 4 You see the message box indicating that you have changed your current printer. Click OK. 5 A Samsung PCL printer icon will be created on your desktop.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh 3 Choose your paper size, orientation, paper type and other options and click OK. 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. A PPENDIX A.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh 4 Now open the File menu and click Print. You see the main 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. For details, see page A.21. Select the desired option for advanced printing features. 6 Click Print when you are finished checking your settings. A.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh 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.
Using Your Printer with Macintosh 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.
Linux Driver Installation This Linux driver is designed for the Samsung ML-6040 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/install.sh b. /cdrom/linux/install/ssprt.db c. /cdrom/linux/install/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 2. Install setup script. For details on installing the setup script, refer to the /cdrom/linux/readme.txt file. Add the driver to the printer list by typing in: /cdrom/linux>install.sh (or) /cdrom/linux>install.sh (if the path of the current working directory is not determined.) 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.
INDEX Numeric 2-sided printing 5.7 A auto tray, loading diskette, make, install software driver access 5.1 in Macintosh A.16 install 2.9 Linux driver A.23 remove 2.12 USB driver A.10 2.15 2.4 E B booklet printing 5.13 C cancel, print job 5.5 Cancel/Reprint button 3.1 cardstock, print 4.15 clean, printer 6.4 cleaning sheet 6.5 components 1.3 configuration page, print 2.8 control panel buttons 3.1 lights 3.3 custom-sized media, print 4.15 envelopes, print error messages 4.9 7.19 F face-down tray 4.
INDEX I N install Linux driver A.23 printer software, parallel cable 2.9 printer software, USB cable A.10 software from diskette 2.15 toner cartridge 2.2 network printing 5.28 n-up printing 5.10 orientation 5.3 output tray, select 4.4 rear 4.4 top 4.4 overlay, print 5.24 J jam O see paper jam P L labels, print 4.12 last page, printing 5.30 letterhead, print 4.14 Linux driver A.23 load, paper in the auto tray 2.4 using the manual tray 4.7 M Macintosh installing software A.16 printing A.
INDEX P (continued) power save mode 5.20 print media see paper print quality problem, solving back of printouts dirty 7.17 background scatter 7.16 black pages 7.17 character voids 7.18 checklist 7.13 curl or wave 7.17 dropouts 7.14 gray background 7.15 horizontal stripes 7.18 light or faded print 7.13 loose toner 7.18 misformed characters 7.16 page skew 7.16 Repetitive vertical defects 7.15 toner smear 7.15 toner specks 7.14 vertical lines 7.14 wrinkles or creases 7.17 printer light patterns 7.
INDEX T toner cartridge cleaning sheet 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 top output tray 4.4 transparency, print 4.13 troubleshooting see problem, solving U uninstall, driver 2.12 unpacking 2.1 USB cable A.10 W watermark, print 5.
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