Samsung Printer ML 1520P User Guide

SAMSUNG Laser Printer User's Guide  
ML-1520P  
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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.  
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• ML-1520P and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.  
• Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.  
• IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT and  
Windows XP are registered trademarks of Micorsoft Corporation.  
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CONTENTS  
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Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printing on the A5-  
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Important Precautions and Safety Information  
When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed  
to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people:  
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3
Read and understand all instructions.  
Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.  
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature  
accompanying the machine.  
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If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the  
safety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If  
you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for  
assistance.  
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Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or  
aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.  
Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall, causing  
serious damage.  
Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator, heater, air  
conditioner or ventilation duct.  
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not locate your machine  
where the cords will be abused by persons walking on them.  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish  
performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.  
10Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords.  
11Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or cabinet  
openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a risk of fire or  
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine.  
12To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. Take it to a  
qualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect  
reassembly could cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.  
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13Unplug the machine from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
•When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or  
frayed.  
•If liquid has been spilled into the machine.  
•If the machine has been exposed to rain or water.  
•If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.  
•If the machine has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged.  
•If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance.  
14Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive  
work by a qualified service technician to restore the machine to normal  
operation.  
15Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of  
electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC power for the duration of  
the lightning storm.  
16If you continuously print multiple pages, the surface of the output tray may  
become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and keep children away from  
the surface.  
17SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
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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. The laser system and  
printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a  
Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service  
condition.  
WARNING  
Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/  
Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.  
When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to  
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:  
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Ozone Safety  
Power Saver  
During normal operation, this machine 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.  
This printer contains advanced energy conservation  
technology that reduces power consumption when it is not  
in active use.  
When the printer does not receive data for an extended  
period of time, power consumption is automatically  
lowered.  
The energy star emblem does not represent EPA  
endorsement of any product or service.  
Recycling  
Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this  
product in an environmentally responsible manner.  
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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. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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2
3
Reposition the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard  
entitled “Digital Apparatus, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.  
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux  
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:  
“Appareils Numériques, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.  
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Declaration of Conformity (European Countries)  
Approvals and Certifications  
The CE marking applied to this product symbolizes 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.  
January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of the  
laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility.  
March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and  
telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their  
conformity.  
A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can be  
obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative.  
EC Certification  
Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment &  
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (FAX)  
This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan-European single  
terminal connection to the analogue public switched telephone network (PSTN) in  
accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with  
the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European countries:  
In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics  
Co., Ltd. in the first instance.  
The product has been tested against TBR21 and/or TBR 38. To assist in the use and  
application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European  
Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG  
201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network  
compatibility of TBR21 terminals. The product has been designed against, and is fully  
compliant with, all of the relevant advisory notes contained in this document.  
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INTRODUCTION  
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Printer!  
This chapter includes:  
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Special Features  
Your new printer is equipped with special features that improve  
the 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 4.16.  
• Up to 14 ppm in A4 (15 ppm in Letter).  
Handle paper flexibly  
Standard 250-sheet tray and a 1-sheet Manual Feeder  
support various sizes and types of paper.  
Two output trays; select either the top output tray (face-  
down) or the rear output tray (face-up) for the most  
convenient access.  
Create professional documents  
• You can customize your documents using Watermarks, such  
as “Confidential.” See page 4.19.  
Dear ABC  
• Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your  
document are magnified and printed across the selected sheet  
of paper. After the document has printed, trim off the white  
edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to form a  
Regards  
WORLD BEST  
1.2  
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Save your time and money  
• Allows you to use the Toner Save mode to save toner. See  
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• Allows you to print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper  
to save paper (N-Up printing). See page 4.10.  
• This printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy  
efficiency.  
Print in various environments  
• You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP.  
• Your printer is compatible with Linux.  
• Your printer comes with both the parallel and the USB  
interface.  
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Printer Components  
Front View  
Output Support  
Top output tray  
(Face down)  
Control Panel  
Front  
Cover  
Manual Feeder guide  
Power switch  
Tray  
Manual Feeder  
Paper level indicator  
1.4  
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Inside View  
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Toner cartridge  
Front Cover  
Rear View  
Rear output tray  
(Face up)  
Power receptacle  
Parallel port  
USB port  
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Understanding the Control Panel  
On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs  
LED  
Description  
If the On Line/Error lights green, the printer is ready to  
print.  
If the On Line/Error lights red, the printer is experiencing  
an error, such as jammed paper, the open cover or the empty  
If you press the Cancel button while the printer is receiving  
data, the On Line/Error LED blinks red to cancel printing.  
In Manual Feed mode, if there is no paper in the Manual  
Feeder, the On Line/Error LED blinks red. Load paper into  
the Manual Feeder and the LED stops blinking.  
If the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED  
slowly blinks green.  
If the printer is printing the received data, the On Line/  
Error LED blinks green fast.  
If you press the Cancel button in Ready mode, this LED is on  
and the Toner Save mode is enabled.  
If you press this button once again, this LED is off and the  
Toner Save mode is disabled.  
1.6  
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LED  
Description  
If the On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs blink, your  
system has some problems. To solve the problem, see  
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Cancel button  
Function  
Description  
Printing demo page  
In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 2  
seconds until all LEDs blink slowly, and release.  
Manual feeding  
Press this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the  
manual feeder, when you select Manual Feed for Source  
from your software application. For detailed information,  
Cleaning inside  
printer  
In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 10  
seconds until all LEDs turn on, and release. After cleaning  
the printer, one cleaning sheet is printed.  
Canceling print job  
Press this button during printing. The On Line/Error LED  
blinks while the print job is cleared from both the printer  
and the computer, and then return to Ready mode. This  
may take some time depending on the size of the print job.  
In Manual Feed mode, you can’t cancel the print job by  
Toner Save mode  
on/off  
In Ready mode, press this button to turn the Toner Save  
mode on or off.  
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NOTE  
1.8  
INTRODUCTION  
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Setting Up Your Printer  
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This chapter provides step by step information on setting up  
your printer.  
This chapter includes:  
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Unpacking  
1
Remove the Printer and all accessories from the packing  
carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the  
following items:  
Toner Cartridge  
Power Cord  
CD-ROM  
Quick Install Guide  
Notes:  
• The 1,000 pages and 3,000 pages toner cartridges have different  
shapes.  
• 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, and  
the Adobe Acrobat Reader program.  
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Carefully remove all of packing tapes from the printer.  
Tape  
2.2  
SETTING  
UP  
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Selecting a Location  
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air  
circulation. Allow extra space for opening covers and tray. 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 place the printer close to the edge of  
your desk or table!  
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Clearance  
Space  
100 mm  
(3.9 in.)  
100 mm  
(3.9 in.)  
552 mm(21.7 in.)  
Front: 482.6 mm (enough space so that tray can be  
removed)  
Back: 100 mm (enough space to allow opening of the rear  
out tray)  
Right: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)  
Left: 100 mm  
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Installing the Toner Cartridge  
1
Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open.  
Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you  
use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/  
removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer.  
2
Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the  
paper covering the cartridge.  
3
Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute  
the toner evenly inside the cartridge.  
CAUTION:  
To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for  
more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if left  
exposed for more than a few minutes.  
• If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and  
wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.  
2.4  
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Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each  
side.  
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5
Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until  
it snaps into place.  
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Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely  
closed. If the cover is not firmly closed, printing errors may  
occur when you print.  
Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner  
cartridge life of approximately 3,000 pages (1,000 pages for the  
toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).  
SETTING  
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Loading Paper  
You can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in the tray.  
1
Pull the tray out of the printer.  
Note: Because the printer is very light, it may be moved when you  
use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/  
removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer.  
2
Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning  
them back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level  
surface.  
2.6  
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Load paper with the print side facing down.  
2
Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray.  
4
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, see  
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Slide the tray back into the printer.  
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Changing the Paper Size in the Tray  
1
Pinch the rear guide as shown below to adjust for the paper  
length.  
2
Pinch the side guide as shown and slide it to the left flush  
against the paper.  
Notes:  
• Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the material to  
warp.  
• If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam.  
2.8  
SETTING  
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Connecting a Printer Cable  
To print from your computer, you need to connect your printer  
to your computer with either a parallel interface cable or a  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable.  
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Using a Parallel Cable  
Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer  
requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy a IEEE1284  
compliant cable.  
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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.  
To the parallel port  
on your computer  
3
Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface  
port on your computer, and tighten the screws.  
See your computer User’s Guide if you need help.  
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Using a USB Cable  
Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer  
requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 1.1  
compliant cable that is within 3m in length.  
1
2
Make sure that both the printer and the computer are  
turned off.  
Plug the USB printer cable into the connector on the back of  
the printer.  
To the USB port on  
your computer  
3
Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your  
computer.  
See your computer User’s Guide if you need help.  
Note: For using a USB cable, you must be running Windows 98/  
Me/2000/XP.  
2.10  
SETTING  
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Turning the Printer on  
1
2
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 and  
turn on the printer using the power switch.  
To the AC outlet  
CAUTION:  
• The fusing area at the rear portion of the inside of your printer is  
hot when powered. Be careful not to be burned when accessing  
this area.  
• Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered. Doing so may  
give you an electric shock.  
SETTING  
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Printing a Demo Page  
Print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating  
correctly.  
1
Hold down the Cancel button for about 2 seconds to print a  
demo page.  
2
The Demo page shows the printer’s current configuration.  
2.12  
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UP  
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Installing Printer Software  
The supplied CD-ROM contains Windows printing software,  
Linux printing software, on-line User’s Guide and Acrobat  
Reader to view the User’s Guide.  
2
If you are printing from Windows  
You can install the following printer software using the CD-ROM.  
Printer driver for windows. Use this driver to take full  
advantage of your printer’s features. See page 2.14.  
Status Monitor allows you to see the printing status of the  
If you are printing in Linux  
about installing the Linux driver.  
Printer Driver Features  
Your printer drivers will support the following standard features:  
• Paper source selection  
• Paper size, orientation and media type  
• number of copies  
Table below lists a general overview of features supported by  
your printer drivers.  
Printer Driver  
Feature  
Win9x/Me  
Win2000/XP  
Toner Save  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Print quality option  
Poster printing  
Multiple pages per sheet (N-up)  
Fit to page printing  
Scale printing  
Watermark  
Overlay  
SETTING  
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Installing Printer software in Windows  
System Requirements  
Verify the following:  
• At least 32 MB (Windows 9x/Me), 64 MB (Windows 2000/NT),  
128 MB (Windows XP) or more of RAM is installed on your PC.  
• There is at least 300 MB of free disk space on your PC.  
• All applications are closed on your PC before beginning  
installation.  
• Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 or  
Windows XP.  
• At least Internet Explorer 5.0.  
Installing Printer Software  
All applications should be closed on your PC before beginning  
installation.  
NOTE: Cancel the “New Hardware Found” window when your  
computer boots up.  
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
The CD-ROM should automatically run and an maintenance  
window appears.  
If the maintenance window does not appear, click Start and  
then Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the  
letter of your drive and click OK.  
NOTE: If your machine is not connected to the computer, the  
following window will appear.  
• After connecting the machine, click Next.  
• If you want to skip the connection status, click Next, and No to  
the following screen. Then the installation will start and the test  
page will not be printed at the end of the installation.  
2.14  
SETTING  
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2
Choose the installation type.  
2
Typical: Installs the common software for your printer,  
such as printer driver, and User’s Guide. This is  
recommended for most users.  
Custom: Allows you to choose the language of the  
software and the components you want to install. After  
selecting the language and the component(s), click Next.  
View User’s Guide: Opens Samsung ML-1520 Series  
User’s Guide. If your computer doesn’t have Adobe  
Acrobat, click on this option and it will automatically install  
Adobe Acrobat Reader for you.  
3
4
After the installation is finished, the window asking you to  
print a test page appears. If you choose to print a test  
page, select the check box and click Next.  
When the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.  
If not, click No to reprint it.  
SETTING  
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To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers, select  
the checkbox and click Finish. You are now accessed to the  
Samsung web site.  
NOTE  
:
• When you want to use your printer with the parallel cable,  
remove the USB cable and connect the parallel cable. Then  
repair the printer driver; select Start ¡ Programs ¡ Samsung  
ML-1520 Series ¡ Printer Maintenance ¡ Repair ¡ Printer.  
If you have replaced the parallel cable with the USB cable, do the  
same to repair the driver.  
• If your printer doesn’t work properly, reinstall the printer driver.  
Changing the Display Language  
After installation of the software, you can change the display  
language.  
1
2
From the Start menu, select Programs.  
Select Samsung ML-1520 Series, and Language  
Selection.  
3
Select the desired language from the language selection  
window, and click OK.  
2.16  
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Reinstalling Printer Software  
Repair is required if your installation fails.  
1
2
From the Start menu, select Programs.  
Select Samsung ML-1520 Series, and then  
Maintenance.  
2
3
Select Repair.  
NOTE: If your machine is not connected to the computer, the  
following window will appear.  
• After connecting the machine, click Next.  
• If you want to skip the connection status, click Next, and No to  
the following screen. Then the installation will start and the test  
page will not be printed at the end of the installation.  
4
Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next.  
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If you choose to repair the printer software, the window  
asking you to print a test page appears. do as follows:  
a. To print a test page, select the check box and click  
Next  
.
b. When the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.  
If not, click No to reprint it.  
5
When the reinstallation is done, click Finish.  
Removing Printer Software  
1
2
From the Start menu, select Programs.  
Select Samsung ML-1520 Series, and then  
Maintenance.  
3
Select Remove.  
Then you will see a component list so that you can remove  
any of them individually.  
If you want to uninstall the printer driver (SPL), check  
Printer.  
If you want to uninstall the Status Monitor, check Status  
Monitor.  
4
5
Select the components you want to remove and then click  
Next.  
When your computer asks you to confirm your selection.  
click Yes.  
The selected driver and all of its components are removed  
from your computer.  
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After the software is removed, click Finish.  
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Viewing the User’s Guide  
After installing the printer software, you can view User’s Guide  
in PDF format at any time from your Windows desktop.  
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1
2
From the Start menu, select Programs.  
Select Samsung ML-1520 Series and View User’s  
Guide.  
Adobe Acrobat automatically runs and then the User’s Guide  
opens.  
NOTE: If your computer doesn’t have Adobe Acrobat, selecting  
the View User’s Guide option automatically installs Adobe  
acrobat for you. After installing is complete, repeats step 1 and 2.  
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This chapter will help you understand types of paper you  
can use with this printer and how to properly load paper in  
the tray for the best print quality.  
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Choosing Paper and Other Materials  
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper,  
envelopes, labels, transparencies and so on. See “Paper  
Specifications” on page 7.13. To get the best possible print  
quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.  
When you choose print materials, consider the followings:  
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 feeder.  
Weight: Your printer supports paper weight as follows:  
• 16~24 lbs (60~90 g/m2) bond for the tray  
• 16~43 lbs (60~163 g/m2) bond for the manual feeder  
Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and produce  
sharper, more vibrant images.  
Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects  
how crisp the printing looks on the paper.  
CAUTION: Using a material that does not conform to the  
specification listed in the paper specification can cause problems  
that may require service. This service is not covered by the  
warranty or service agreements.  
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Sizes and Capacities  
Input Source/Capacitya  
Size  
Tray  
Manual Feeder  
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)  
A6 (105 x 148 mm)  
250  
250  
250  
250  
250  
250  
250  
250  
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Envelopesb  
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-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
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)  
C6 (114 x 162 mm)  
Labelsb  
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)  
A4 (210 x 297 mm)  
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-
1
1
Transparenciesb  
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)  
A4 (210 x 297 mm)  
-
-
1
1
Card stocksb  
-
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a. Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacity may be reduced.  
b. If you are experiencing excessive jamming, feed one sheet at a time through the  
manual feeder.  
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Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials  
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special  
materials, 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 for the best print  
quality.  
• Do not use paper that has been already printed on or that has  
been fed through a photocopier.  
• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or staples.  
• Do not attempt to load any feeder during printing and never  
overfill the feeder. This could cause a paper jam.  
• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or texture  
that is too smooth or too rough.  
• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white  
photocopy paper. The pigments must withstand the printer’s  
fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second without  
deterioration. Do not use paper with a colored coating that was  
added after the paper was produced.  
• Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heat-  
resistant ink that do not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous  
emissions when subject to the printer’s approximately 400°F  
(205°C) fusing temperature for 0.1 second.  
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready to use. Place  
cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor.  
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is  
packaged or unpackaged.  
• Keep paper away from moisture, direct sunlight or other  
conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.  
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Selecting the Output Location  
The printer has two output locations: the rear output tray and  
the top output tray.  
Top output tray  
Rear output tray  
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To use the top output tray, be sure the rear output tray is closed.  
To use the rear output tray, open it.  
Notes:  
• 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.  
Printing to the Top Output Tray (Face down)  
The top output tray collects paper face-down, in correct order.  
The top output tray should be used for most print jobs.  
Note: If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the  
output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface,  
especially for children.  
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Printing to the Rear Output Tray (Face up)  
The printer always prints to the rear output tray if it is open.  
Paper comes out of the printer face-up, and each time a sheet  
of paper comes out, it falls down from the printer.  
Printing from the Manual Feeder to the rear output tray provides  
the straight paper path. Opening the rear output tray might  
improve the output quality with the following:  
• envelopes  
• labels  
• transparencies  
To open the rear output tray:  
1
Open the rear door by pulling it down. The cover functions  
as the output tray.  
Note: Please be careful when you open the rear cover. The inside  
of the printer maybe hot.  
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If you do not want to print to the rear output tray then close  
the tray. The pages will stack on the top output tray.  
3
Loading Paper  
Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure  
trouble-free printing. Do not remove the tray while a job is  
printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See “Sizes and  
Capacities” on page 3.3 for acceptable paper size and capacities  
for each tray.  
The paper level bar on the front of the paper tray shows the  
amount of paper currently in the tray. When the tray is empty,  
the indicator of the bar is lowered.  
Paper full œ  
œ¤Paper empty  
Using the Tray  
The tray holds 250 sheets of paper. See “Sizes and Capacities”  
on page 3.3 for acceptable paper size and capacities of each  
tray.  
Load a stack of paper into the tray and print. for details about  
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Using the Manual Feeder  
If you select Manual Feed in the Source option, you can  
manually load paper in the manual feeder. Manually loading  
paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality  
after each page is printed.  
If you experience a paper jam from the tray, load one sheet of  
paper at a time into the manual feeder.  
1
Load the print material in the manual feeder with the print  
side up.  
Adjust the paper guide against the print material without  
bending the paper.  
2
When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed  
for Source from the software application, and then select  
the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 4.6.  
3
4
5
Press the Cancel button on the printer to start feeding.  
Printing is started.  
If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet after  
the first page prints out, and press the Cancel button.  
Repeat this step for every page to be printed.  
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In Manual Feed mode, you can’t cancel a print job by pressing  
the Cancel button.  
To cancel a print job in Manual Feed mode:  
1
2
Turn the printer off.  
Double-click the  
icon at right bottom of the window.  
Double-click this icon to view  
the queue of the print jobs.  
3
3
Select a job you want to cancel.  
4
For Windows 9x/Me, select Cancel Printing from  
Document menu.  
For Windows 2000/XP, select Cancel from Document  
menu.  
5
When the jobs are removed from the list. Turn the printer  
on.  
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Printing on Envelopes  
Guidelines  
• Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before  
loading envelopes in the manual feeder, 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. These envelopes may severely  
damage the printer.  
1
Open the rear output tray. Load the envelopes into the  
manual feeder 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 feeder first.  
2
Adjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stack.  
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4
When you print on envelopes, you must select Manual  
Feed for Source from the software application, and then  
select the correct paper size and type. For details, see  
Press the Cancel button to start feeding.  
Note: Please be careful when you open the rear cover. The inside  
of the printer maybe hot.  
5
Printing is started. Close the rear output tray after the  
printing is completed.  
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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 label through the printer more than  
once. The adhesive backing is designed for one pass through  
the printer.  
• Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet  
or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.  
1
Open the rear output tray. Load labels in the manual feeder  
with print side up.  
2
Adjust the guide to fit the width of the labels.  
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When you print on labels, you must select Manual Feed for  
Source from the software application, and then select the  
correct paper size and type. For details, see page 4.6.  
Note: Please be careful when you open the rear cover. The inside  
of the printer maybe hot.  
4
Press the Cancel button to start feeding. Printing is started.  
Close the rear output tray after the printing is completed.  
3
Note: To prevent labels from sticking to each other, do not let the  
printed label sheets stack up as they are printed out.  
Printing on Transparencies  
Guidelines  
• Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser  
printers.  
• Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have  
any torn edges.  
• Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the  
print side. Oils deposited on the transparency can cause print  
quality problems.  
• Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the print  
side.  
1
Open the rear output tray. Load transparencies in the  
manual feeder with print side up, and the top with the  
adhesive strip going first.  
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Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies.  
3
When you print on transparencies, you must select Manual  
Feed for Source from the software application, and then  
select the correct paper size and type. For details, see  
Note: Please be careful when you open the rear cover. The inside  
of the printer maybe hot.  
4
Press the Cancel button to start feeding.  
Printing is started. Close the rear output tray after the  
printing is completed.  
Notes:  
To prevent transparencies from sticking to each other, do not let  
the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out.  
• Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from  
the printer.  
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Printing on Card Stock or  
Custom-sized Materials  
Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized  
materials can be printed with this printer. The minimum size is  
76 by 127mm(3.0 by 5.0 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by  
356mm(8.5 by 14 in.).  
Guidelines  
3
• Always insert the short-edge into the Manual Feeder 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 76mm (3.0 in.) wide or  
127mm(5.0 in.) long.  
• When you print on 76mm x 127mm sized media with loading  
into the tray, open the rear output tray.  
1
Open the rear output tray. Load print material with print  
side up, short edge first and against the left edge of the  
feeder.  
2
Adjust the guide to fit the width of the material.  
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When you print on card stocks or the custom-sized paper,  
you must select Manual Feed for Source from the  
software application, and then select the correct paper size  
and type. For details, see page 4.6.  
Note: If the size of your print material is not listed in the Size box  
in the Paper tab of the printer driver properties, click Add  
Custom button and set the size manually. See page 4.6.  
4
Press the Cancel button to start feeding.  
Printing is started. Close the rear output tray after the  
printing is completed.  
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.  
• Ink on letterheads must be non-flammable and should not  
adversely affect any printer rollers.  
• Forms and letterheads should be sealed in a moisture-proof  
wrapping to prevent changes during storage.  
• Before you load preprinted paper as forms and letterheads,  
verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing  
process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper.  
Note: Please avoice using carbon paper because it may cause the  
printer a mechanical trouble.  
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Load letterheads into the tray you want to use, as shown in  
the figures below. Adjust the guides to fit the width of the  
paper stack.  
Load with the design face  
down, bottom edge  
towards the printer.  
3
Load with the design face  
up, top edge towards the  
printer.  
2
When you print, configure the paper source, type and size  
properly in the software application. For details, see  
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This chapter explains the printing options and common  
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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 the User’s Guide of your  
software application for the exact printing procedure.  
1
2
Open the document you want to print.  
Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is  
displayed (It may look slightly different depending on your  
application).  
The basic print settings are selected within the Print  
window. These settings include the number of copies and  
print range.  
Make sure that your  
printer is selected.  
3
To take advantage of the printer features provided by your  
printer, click Properties in the application’s print window  
and go to step 4.  
If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button  
instead. Then click Properties in the next screen.  
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Now you see the Samsung ML-1520 Series Properties  
window, which allows you to access all the information you  
will need when using your printer.  
The Layout tab is first displayed.  
The preview image  
shows the sample page  
with the settings you  
currently specified.  
4
If necessary, select the Orientation option.  
The Orientation option allows you to select the direction in  
which information is printed on a page.  
Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style.  
Landscape prints across the length of the page, spreadsheet  
style.  
Rotate allows you to rotate the page in the selected degrees.  
You can select  
0
or 180 degrees.  
œ Landscape  
œ Portrait  
5
6
From the Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type.  
For further details, see page 4.6.  
Click other tabs on the top of the Samsung ML-1520 Series  
Properties window to access other features, if needed.  
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When you complete setting the properties, click OK until  
the Print window is displayed.  
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.  
• The settings you change remain in effect only while you are  
using the current program. To make your changes  
permanent, make them in the Printers folder. Follows this  
procedure.  
1
2
Click the Windows Start button.  
For Windows 9x/Me/2000/NT, select Settings, and then  
Printers.  
For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes.  
3
4
Select the Samsung ML-1520 Series printer.  
Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and:  
• In Windows 9x/Me, select Properties.  
• In Windows 2000/NT/XP, select Printing Preferences.  
• In Windows NT, select Document Defaults.  
5
Change the settings on each tab, and click OK.  
Canceling a Print Job  
There are two ways to cancel a print job.  
To stop a print job from the Control Panel  
Press the Cancel 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  
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cancels only the current job in the printer. If more than one print  
job is in the printer memory, Cancel must be pressed once for  
each job.  
To stop a print job from the Printers folder  
1
2
From the windows Start menu, select Settings.  
Select Printers to open the Printers window, and double-  
click the Samsung ML-1520 Series icon.  
3
From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing  
(Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows 2000/NT/XP).  
Using a Favorite Setting  
4
The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab,  
allows you to save the current properties settings for future use.  
To save a Favorites item:  
1
2
3
Change the settings as needed on each tab.  
Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box.  
Click Save.  
To use a saved setting, just select the item from the Favorites  
drop down list.  
To delete a favorite setting item, select the desired item from  
the list and click Delete.  
You can also restore the printer driver’s default settings by  
selecting Printer Default from the list.  
Using Help  
This printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help  
button in the printer’s properties window. These help screen  
give detailed information about the printer features provided by  
the printer driver.  
You can also click  
from the upper right hand corner, and then  
click on any setting.  
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Setting Paper Properties  
Use the following options to set the basic paper handling needs  
when you access the printer properties. See page 4.2 for more  
information on accessing printer properties.  
Click the Paper tab to access various paper properties.  
Property  
Description  
Copies allows you to choose the number of  
copies to be printed. You can enter up to  
999.  
Size option allows you to choose the size of  
paper you loaded into the tray.  
If the required size is not listed in the Size  
box, click Add Custom When the Custom  
.
Page Size window appears, set the paper  
and click OK. The size setting appears in the  
size list so that you can select it.  
Enterthecustom  
name you want  
to use.  
Enter the paper  
size.  
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Property  
Description  
Make sure that Source is set to the  
corresponding paper tray.  
Manual Feed source is used when you use  
the Manual Feeder to print using special  
materials. You have to load one sheet at a  
time into the the printer. see page 3.8.  
If the paper source is set to Auto Select,  
the printer automatically selects paper  
from the Manual Feeder first and then from  
the Tray.  
Make sure the Type is set to Printer  
Default. If you load a different type of  
print materials, select the corresponding  
paper type. For further information on print  
materials, refer to chapter 3 "Using Print  
4
If you use cotton paper, set the paper type  
to Thick for the best printing.  
To use recycled paper, which weights from  
20lb to 24lb, or other colored paper, select  
Color Paper  
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Using the 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:  
From the Control Panel  
Press the Cancel button on the control panel. The printer must  
be in Ready mode (On Line/Error green LED is on).  
• If the Toner Save LED is on, the mode is enabled and the  
printer uses less toner to print a page.  
• If the Toner Save LED is off, the mode is disabled and the  
printer prints in the normal mode.  
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From the software application  
1
2
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
Click the Graphics tab, and select the Toner Save option.  
You can select from:  
Printer Setting: If you select this option, this feature is  
determined by the setting you’ve made on the control  
panel of the printer.  
On: Select this option to allow the printer to use less toner  
on each page.  
Off: If you don’t need to save toner to print a document,  
select this option.  
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3
Click OK.  
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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. You can  
print up to 16 pages on one sheet.  
1
2
3
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
From the Layout tab, choose Multiple Pages per Side in  
the Type drop-down list.  
Select the number of pages you want to print per sheet (1,  
2, 4, 9 or 16) in the Pages per Side drop-down list.  
Check Print Page Border to print a border around each  
page on the sheet. Print Page Border is enabled only if  
the Pages per Side is 2, 4, 9, or 16.  
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Select the page order, if necessary.  
1
3
2
4
1
2
3
4
2
4
1
3
3
4
1
2
Right then  
Down  
Down then  
Right  
Left then  
Down  
Down then  
Left  
5
6
Click the Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type.  
Click OK and print the document.  
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You can scale your print job on a page.  
1
2
3
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
From the Layout tab, select Reduce/Enlarge in the Type  
drop-down list.  
Enter the desired scaling rate in the Persentage input box.  
You can also click the œ¤or button.  
4
5
Click the Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type.  
Click OK and print the document.  
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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.  
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2
3
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
From the Layout tab, select Fit to Page in the Type drop-  
down list.  
4
Select the correct size from the Target Paper drop-down  
list.  
4
5
Click the Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type.  
Click OK and print the document.  
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Printing Posters  
This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4,  
9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets  
together to form one poster-size document.  
1
2
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
Click the Layout tab, select Poster in the Type drop-down  
list.  
3
Configure the poster option:  
You can select the page layout from 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4. If you  
select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to  
cover 4 physical pages.  
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Specify an overlap in millimeter or inch to make it easier to  
reconstruct the resulting poster.  
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5
Click the Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type.  
Click OK and print the document. You can complete the  
poster by reconstructing the results.  
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Setting Graphic Properties  
Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for  
your specific printing needs. See page 4.2 for more information  
on accessing printer properties.  
Click the Graphics tab to display the properties shown below.  
Property  
Description  
You can select the printing resolution by  
choosing from 600 dpi (Normal) or 300  
dpi (Draft). The higher the setting, the  
sharper the clarity of printed characters and  
graphics. Higher settings may increase time  
it takes to print a document.  
Resolution  
Selecting this option will extend the life of  
your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per  
page without a significant reduction in print  
quality. For detailed information about this  
mode, see page 4.8.  
Toner Save  
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Property  
Description  
You can set advanced settings by clicking the  
Advanced Options button.  
Advanced  
Options  
Darkness  
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Use this option to lighten or darken the image  
appearance in your print.  
Normal: This setting is for normal  
documents.  
Light: This setting is for bolder line widths or  
darker gray-scale images.  
Dark: This setting is for finer line width,  
higher definition in graphics, and lighter gray-  
scale images.  
When the Darken Text option is checked, all  
text in your document is allowed to print darker  
than a normal document.  
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Description  
True-Type Options  
This option determines what the driver tells the  
printer about how to image the text in your  
document. Select the appropriate setting  
according to the status of your document.  
Advanced  
Options  
(continued)  
Download as Bit Image: When this option  
is selected, the driver will download the font  
data as bitmap images. Documents with  
complicated fonts, such as Korean or Chinese,  
or various types of fonts will print faster in  
this setting.  
Print as Graphics: When this option is  
selected, the driver will download any fonts as  
graphics. When printing documents with high  
graphic content and relatively few TrueType  
fonts, printing performance (speed) may be  
enhanced in this setting.  
When the Print All Text Black is checked, all  
text in your document is allowed to print solid  
black, regardless of the color it appears on the  
screen. When it is not checked, colored text is  
allowed to print in shades of gray.  
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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  
printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to  
the list.  
Using an existing Watermark  
1
2
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
4
Click the Extras tab, and select the desired watermark in  
the Watermark drop-down list. You will see the selected  
watermark in the preview image.  
3
Click OK to start printing.  
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Creating a Watermark  
1
2
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the  
Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears.  
3
4
You can enter the desired text message in the Watermark  
Message box.  
This will be displayed in the preview window. The preview  
image is provided so that you can see how the watermark  
will appear on the printed page.  
If the First Page Only box is checked, the watermark will be  
printed on the first page only.  
Select the desired watermark options.  
You can select the font type and size, and color from the  
Font Attributes section, and set the angle of the  
watermark from the Message Angle section.  
5
6
Click Add to add a new watermark to the list.  
When you complete editing, click OK and start printing.  
To stop printing the watermark, select <No Watermark> in the  
Watermark drop-down list.  
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Editing a Watermark  
1
2
3
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the  
Watermark section. The Watermarks window appears.  
Select the watermark you want to edit in the Current  
Watermarks list, and change the watermark message and  
4
5
Click Update to save the changes.  
Click OK.  
4
Deleting a Watermark  
1
2
3
4
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
From the Extras tab, click the Edit button in the  
Watermark section.  
Select the watermark you want to delete in the Current  
Watermarks list, and click Delete.  
Click OK.  
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Printing Overlays  
What is an Overlay?  
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard  
disk drive(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. To  
print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need  
to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only  
tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document.  
Dear ABC  
Regards  
WORLD BEST  
Creating a New Page Overlay  
To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay  
containing your logo or image.  
1
Create or open a document containing text or an image for  
use in a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as you  
wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. If needed,  
save the file for later use.  
WORLD BEST  
2
3
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
Click the Extras tab, and click Edit button in the Overlay  
section.  
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In the Overlays window, click Create Overlay.  
5
In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight  
characters in the File name box. Select the destination  
path, if necessary. (The default is C:\Formover).  
4
6
7
Click Save. You will see the name in the Overlay List.  
Click OK or Yes until you complete creating.  
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. Do not create an overlay with a  
watermark.  
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Using a Page Overlay  
After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with  
your document. To print an overlay with a document:  
1
2
Create or open the document you want to print.  
To change the print settings from your software application,  
access the printer properties. See page 4.2.  
3
4
Click the Extras tab.  
Select the desired overlay from the Overlay drop-down list  
box.  
5
If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay  
list, click Edit button and 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  
the 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.  
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If necessary, click Confirm page Overlay When Printing.  
If this box is checked, a message window 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 window means that the selected  
overlay will be printed with your document. Answering No  
to the window cancels overlay printing.  
If this box is empty and an overlay has been selected, the  
overlay will be automatically printed with your document.  
7
Click OK or Yes until the printing starts.  
The selected overlay will be downloaded with your print job  
and printed on your document.  
4
Note: The resolution of the overlay document must be the same  
as that of the document you will print with the overlay.  
Deleting a Page Overlay  
You can delete page overlays that are no longer used.  
1
2
3
In the printer properties window, click the Extras tab.  
Click Edit in the Overlay section.  
Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay  
List box.  
4
5
Click Delete Overlay.  
Click OK until you exit the Print window.  
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Using the Status Monitor  
If you installed the Status Monitor software, you can check the  
current status of the printer whenever you want. If an error  
occurs in your printer, the Status Monitor window appears,  
showing the error.  
Opening the Status Monitor  
1
Double click the Status monitor icon on the Windows task  
bar.  
Double click  
this icon.  
Or, select Programs from Start, Samsung ML-1520 Series ,  
and Samsung Printer Status Monitor.  
2
The Samsung ML-1520 Series Status monitor window  
appears.  
You can change the  
Status Monitor  
program setting.  
To use Help, click  
this icon.  
You can check the  
version of the  
Status Monitor.  
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Changing the Status Monitor Program Setting  
From the Status Monitor window if you click the configuration  
icon  
, you can see the following window.  
Always On Top always shows the Status monitor window on  
the top of the window regardless of other open programs.  
4
Pop up the Status Monitor Screen when print error  
occurs shows the Status monitor window when an error  
occurs in the printer.  
Enable Error Indicator with Tray icon shows the blinking  
tray icon which indicates an error occurs in your printer.  
Note: When the Status monitor window appears to indicate an  
error, you can see the corresponding solution.  
Click this icon  
to cancel the  
current print  
job.  
Errormessage  
is displayed.  
To solve the problem,  
follow this solution.  
Click this to see the  
video clip of the  
solution.  
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Setting Up Locally Shared Printer  
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer,  
which is called “host computer, on the network. The printer can  
be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 9x,  
Me, 2000, NT or XP network printer connection.  
Windows 9x/Me  
Setting Up Host Computer  
1
2
Start Windows.  
From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and double-  
click on the Network icon.  
3
4
Check the File and Print Sharing box, and click OK.  
Click Start and select Printers from Settings, and double-  
click your printer name.  
5
6
Select Properties in the Printer menu.  
Click the Sharing tab, and check the Shared As box. Fill in  
the Shared Name field, and then click OK.  
Setting Up Client PC  
1
2
3
Right-click Start, and select Explorer.  
Open your network folder in the left column.  
Right-click the shared name, and select Capture Printer  
Port.  
4
Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on  
box, and then click OK.  
5
6
7
8
From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers.  
Double-click your printer icon.  
From the Printer menu, select Properties.  
Press the Details tab, select the printer port, and click OK.  
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Windows 2000/NT/XP  
Setting Up Host Computer  
1
2
Start Windows.  
From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers.  
(Windows 2000/NT)  
From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes.  
(Windows XP)  
3
4
5
Double-click your printer icon.  
From the Printer menu, select Sharing.  
4
Check the shared box.(Windows NT)  
Check the Shared As box. (Windows 2000)  
Check the Share this printer box. (Windows XP)  
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Fill in the Share Name field, and then click OK.(Windows  
NT)  
Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.(Windows  
2000/XP)  
Setting Up Client PC  
1
2
3
4
Right-click Start, and select Explorer.  
Open your network folder in the left column.  
Click the shared name.  
From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers.  
(Windows NT/2000)  
From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes.  
(Windows XP)  
5
6
Double-click your printer icon.  
From the Printer menu, select Properties.  
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8
9
Press the Ports tab, and click Add Port.  
Select Local Port, and click New Port.  
Fill in the Enter a port name field, and enter the shared  
name.  
10Click OK, and click Close.  
11ClickOK. (WindowsNT)  
Click Apply, and click OK.(Windows 2000/XP)  
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5
This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner  
cartridge and the printer.  
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Maintaining the Toner Cartridge  
Toner cartridge storage  
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 the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does  
not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.  
• Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer.  
To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to  
light for more than a few minute.  
Toner cartridge life expectancy  
The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner  
that print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, a  
new toner cartridge lasts an average of 3,000 pages. (The  
original toner cartridge supplied with the printer lasts an  
average of 1,000 pages.)  
Note: The 1,000 pages and 3,000 pages toner cartridges have  
different shapes.  
Saving toner  
To save toner, press the Cancel button on the printer control  
panel. The button will be lit. You can also enable the Toner Save  
in the printer properties. Refer to “Using the Toner Save Mode”  
on page 4.8. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner  
cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the  
print quality.  
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Redistributing Toner  
When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed  
page. You may be able to temporarily improve the print quality  
by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow  
you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner  
cartridge.  
1
Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open.  
5
2
Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely  
closed. If it is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur  
when you print.  
Cautions:  
• Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be  
hot.  
To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to  
light for more than a few minutes.  
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Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six  
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
Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Ensure that the  
toner cartridge snaps into place.  
5
Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely  
closed. If it is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur  
when you print.  
Replacing the Toner Cartridge  
If the print remains light after redistributing toner (see  
Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See  
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Cleaning the Printer  
To maintain the print quality, follow the cleaning procedures  
below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality  
problems occur.  
Note: While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to  
touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge).  
Oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems.  
Caution: Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with surfactants  
containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent or other strong  
substances can discolor or crack the cabinet.  
Cleaning the Outside  
Wipe the outside surface of the printer with a soft, clean, lint-  
free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be  
careful not to let any water drip onto the printer or inside of it.  
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Cleaning the Inside  
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can  
accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print  
quality problems, such as toner specs or smearing. Cleaning the  
inside of the printer will eliminate or reduce these problems.  
Cleaning inside the printer  
1
Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait  
for the printer to cool.  
2
Open the front cover. Push down the toner cartridge and  
remove it from the printer.  
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With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled  
toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge  
cavity.  
Note: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it  
to light for more than a few minute. Cover it with a piece of paper,  
if necessary. Also, do not touch the black transfer roller inside 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 cover. Make sure  
that the cover is securely closed. If it is not firmly closed,  
printing errors may occur when you print.  
6
Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on.  
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Printing a cleaning sheet  
If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts.  
Printing a cleaning sheet cleans the drum inside the toner  
cartridge. This process will produce a page with toner debris,  
which should be discarded.  
1
2
Ensure that the printer is turned on and in the Ready mode  
with paper loaded in the tray.  
Press and hold down the Cancel button on the control  
panel for about 10 seconds.  
5
3
Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from  
the tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with dust or toner  
particles on it.  
Note: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. To stop  
printing, turn the power off.  
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Consumables and Replacement  
Parts  
From time to time, you will need to replace the roller and fuser  
unit to maintain top performance and avoid print quality  
problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts.  
The following items should be replaced after you have printed a  
specified number of pages. See the table below.  
Items  
Paper Feeding Roller  
Transfer Roller  
Pick-up roller  
Yield (Average)  
Approx. 60,000 pages  
Approx. 60,000 pages  
Approx. 60,000 pages  
Approx. 60,000 pages  
Fuser Unit  
To purchase the consumables and replacement parts, contact  
Samsung dealer or the place where you bought your product.  
We strongly recommend that items be installed by a trained  
service personnel.  
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Solving Problems  
6
This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if  
you encounter an error while using your printer.  
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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.  
Check  
Solution  
Check the power cord  
and the power switch.  
Check the power source by plugging into another  
outlet.  
Make sure that the On  
Line/Error LED is on.  
In the Ready mode, the On Line/Error LED lights  
green. If the On Line/Error LED lights red or blinks,  
Press and hold the  
Cancel button to print a  
demo page.  
• If a demo page does not print, check the paper  
supply in the input tray.  
• If the paper jams in the printer, go to “Clearing Paper  
Check the demo page to  
see if it is printed  
correctly.  
Print a short document  
from a software  
• If the page does not print, check the cable connection  
between the printer and the computer.  
application to verify that  
the computer and printer  
are connected and are  
communicating correctly.  
• Check the print queue or print spooler to see if the  
printer has been paused.  
• Check the software application to ensure you are  
using the proper printer driver and communication  
port. If the page is interrupted during printing, go to  
If completing the  
checklist does not  
resolve the printer  
problem, check the  
following troubleshooting  
sections.  
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Solving General Printing Problems  
For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table  
for suggested solutions.  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
The Printer  
does not print  
The printer is not  
receiving power.  
Check the power cord connections. Check  
the power switch and the power source.  
The printer is not  
selected as the default  
printer.  
Select Samsung ML-1520 Series in the  
Printer folder in Windows as your default  
printer.  
Check the printer for  
the following:  
• The printer cover is not closed.  
• Paper is jammed.  
• No paper is loaded.  
• The toner cartridge is not installed.  
If a printer system error occurs, contact  
your service representative.  
The printer may be in  
Manual Feed mode.  
Add paper to the manual feeder and  
press the Cancel button on the printer’s  
control panel to begin printing.  
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The connection cable  
between the computer  
and the printer is not  
connected properly.  
Disconnect the printer cable and  
reconnect it.  
The connection cable  
between the computer  
and the printer is  
defective.  
If possible, attach the cable to another  
computer that is working properly and  
print a job. You can also try using a  
different printer cable.  
The port setting is  
incorrect.  
Check the Windows printer setting to  
make sure that the print job is sent to the  
correct port. If the computer has more  
than one port, make sure that the printer  
is attached to the correct one.  
The printer may be  
configured incorrectly.  
Check the printer properties to ensure  
that all print settings are correct.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
The printer  
does not print.  
(continued)  
The printer driver may  
be incorrectly  
installed.  
Reinstall the printer driver; see  
page 2.17. Try printing a demo page.  
The printer is  
malfunctioning.  
Check the LEDs on the control panel to  
determine if the printer is indicating a  
system error.  
Printer selects  
materials from  
the wrong  
The paper source  
selection in the printer  
properties may be  
incorrect.  
For many software applications, the paper  
source selection is found under the Paper  
tab within the printer properties. Select  
paper source.  
Paper does not  
feed into the  
printer.  
Paper has not been  
loaded correctly.  
Remove paper from the tray and reload it  
correctly.  
There is too much  
paper in the tray.  
Remove excess paper from the tray.  
The paper is too thick.  
Use only paper that meets the  
specifications required by the printer.  
Print job is  
extremely  
slow.  
The job may be very  
complex.  
Reduce the complexity of the page or try  
adjusting the print quality settings.  
The maximum print speed of the printer  
is 14(A4) or 15(Letter) pages per minute.  
If using Windows 9x/  
Me, the Spooling  
Setting may be set  
incorrectly.  
From the Start menu, choose Settings  
and Printers. Right-click the Samsung  
ML-1520 Series printer icon, choose  
Properties, click the Details tab, and  
then choose the Spool Settings button.  
Select the desired spool setting.  
Half the page  
is blank.  
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.  
Ensure that the paper size in the print  
settings matches the paper in the tray.  
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Problem  
The paper  
keeps  
jamming.  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
There is too much  
paper in the paper  
tray.  
Remove excess paper from the tray.  
If printing on special materials, use the  
manual feeder.  
An incorrect type of  
paper is being used.  
Use only paper that meets the  
specifications required by the printer.  
An incorrect output  
method is being used.  
Special print materials, such as thick  
paper, should not be printed using the top  
output tray (face-down). Use the rear  
output tray (face-up) instead.  
There may be debris  
inside the machine.  
Open the front cover and remove the  
debris.  
The printer  
The printer cable is  
loose or defective.  
Disconnect the printer cable and  
reconnect. Try a print job that you have  
already printed successfully. 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.  
prints, but the  
text is wrong,  
garbled, or  
incomplete.  
The wrong printer  
driver was selected.  
Check the application’s printer selection  
menu to ensure that your printer is  
selected.  
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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, and  
press Enter. (This assumes you are  
connected to LPT1.) Exit Windows and  
reboot the computer. Turn the printer off  
and then back on again.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Pages print,  
but are blank.  
The toner cartridge is  
defective or out of  
toner.  
Redistribute the toner, if necessary. See  
If necessary, replace the toner cartridge.  
The file may have  
blank pages.  
Check the file to ensure it does not  
contain blank pages.  
Some parts, such as  
the controller or the  
board, may be  
Contact a service representative.  
defective.  
The  
illustrations  
print  
incorrectly in  
Adobe  
The setting in the  
software application is  
wrong.  
Print the document with selecting  
Download as Bit Image in the  
Advanced options of the Graphic  
properties.  
Illustrator.  
ATTENTION:  
If you have any printing problem after your printer prints about 60,000 pages, you must  
contact the customer service to replace the transfer roller.  
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Clearing Paper Jams  
Occasionally, paper can be jammed during a print job. Some of  
causes include:  
• The tray is loaded improperly or overfilled.  
• The tray has been pulled out during a print job.  
• The front cover has been opened during a print job.  
• Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used.  
• Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been  
If a paper jam occurs, the On Line/Error LED on the control  
panel lights red. Find and remove the jammed paper. If it is  
invisible, look inside the printer.  
In the Paper Exit Area  
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 as hot water will set the toner into the fabric.  
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1
If the paper jams as it exits to the output tray and a long  
portion of the paper is visible, pull the paper straight out.  
When you pull the jammed paper, if there is resistance and  
the paper does not move immediately, stop pulling.  
Continue with the next step.  
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2
Open the rear output tray.  
3
Loosen the paper if it is caught in the feed rollers. Then pull  
the paper gently out.  
Note: Please be careful when you open the rear cover. The inside  
of the printer is still hot.  
4
Close the rear output tray.  
5
Open and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed.  
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In the Paper Feed Area  
1
Slide out the tray to expose the jammed paper.  
2
Remove any missfeed 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.  
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3
4
Slide the tray back into the printer.  
Open and close the front cover. Printing can be resumed.  
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Around the Toner Cartridge  
1
Open the front cover.  
2
Push the toner cartridge down and remove it from the  
printer.  
3
Gently pull the paper toward you.  
4
5
Check that there is no other paper in the printer.  
Reinstall the toner cartridge, and then close the cover.  
Printing can be resumed.  
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Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printing  
on the A5-sized Paper  
If paper jams frequently occur when you print on the A5-sized  
paper:  
1
Open the input tray and load paper into the tray as shown  
below.  
2
3
Open the Samsung ML-1520 Series Properties window, set  
the paper size to A5(5.8x8.3 in.) from the Paper tab.  
From the Orientation option of the Layout tab, set the  
Rotate option to 90º.  
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Select 90 degrees.  
Click.  
4
Click OK to start printing.  
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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  
• Follow the procedures in “Loading Paper” on page 2.6. Ensure  
that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.  
• Do not overload the tray. Ensure that the paper is below the  
paper capacity mark on the right inside of the tray.  
• Do not remove the paper from the tray while printing.  
• Flex, fan and straighten the paper before loading.  
• Do not use creased, damp or highly curled paper.  
• Do not mix paper types in the input tray.  
• Use only recommended print media. See “Paper  
• Ensure that the recommended print side is facing down when  
loading paper into the input tray.  
Solving Print Quality Problems  
Print Quality Checklist  
Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist  
below.  
• Redistribute toner in the toner cartridge (see page 5.3).  
• Clean the inside of the printer (see page 5.5).  
• Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see  
• Ensure that Toner Save Mode is off (see page 4.8).  
• Clear general printing problems (see page 6.3).  
• Install a new toner cartridge, and check the print quality (see  
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Problem  
Solution  
Light or faded  
print  
If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:  
• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily  
extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing Toner”  
on page 5.3. If this does not improve the print quality,  
install a new toner cartridge.  
• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for  
example, the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper  
• If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too  
light or Toner Save Mode is on. Adjust the print resolution  
and Toner Save Mode in the printer properties. See  
• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate  
that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See “Cleaning the  
Toner specs  
• The paper may not meet specifications (for example, the  
• The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside”  
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Dropouts  
If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the  
page:  
• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting  
the job.  
• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper  
has moist spots on its surface. Try a different brand of  
• The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can  
cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or  
brand of paper.  
• The toner cartridge may be defective. See “Vertical  
repetitive defects” on the next page.  
• If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a  
service representative.  
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Problem  
Solution  
Vertical lines  
If black vertical streaks appear on the page:  
• The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been  
scratched. Install a new toner cartridge.  
Gray background  
If the amount of background shading becomes  
unacceptable, the procedures below may fix the problem.  
• Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity)  
or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can  
increase the amount of background shading.  
• Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See  
Toner smear  
• Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside”  
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper  
• Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See  
Vertical repetitive  
defects  
If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page  
at even intervals:  
• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark  
occurs on the page, print a cleaning sheet several times to  
you still have the same problems, install a new toner  
• Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects  
occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely  
correct itself after a few more pages.  
• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service  
representative.  
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Problem  
Solution  
Background  
scatter  
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.  
• If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the  
printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have  
overlapping seams on the reverse side. Printing on seams  
can cause problems.  
• If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a  
printed page, adjust the print resolution through your  
software application or the printer properties.  
Misformed  
characters  
• If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow  
images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different  
• If characters are improperly formed and producing a wavy  
effect, the scanner unit may need service. Verify that it  
also occurs on a demo page by pressing the Cancel  
button on the control panel when the printer is ready. For  
service, contact a service representative.  
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Page skew  
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper  
• Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly  
and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the  
paper stack.  
Curl or wave  
• Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature  
Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try  
rotating the paper 180° in the input tray.  
• Push the output lever and try printing to the face up  
output slot.  
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Problem  
Solution  
Wrinkles or  
creases  
Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.  
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper  
• Open the rear cover and try printing to the rear output  
tray (face-up).  
Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try  
rotating the paper 180° in the feeder.  
Back of printouts  
are dirty  
• The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside”  
• Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the printer.  
Black pages  
• The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove  
the cartridge and reinsert.  
• The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing.  
Install a new toner cartridge.  
• The printer may require repair. Contact a service  
representative.  
Loose toner  
Clean the inside of the printer.  
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper  
• Install a new toner cartridge.  
• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair.  
Contact a service representative.  
Character voids are white areas within the parts of  
characters that should be solid black:  
Character Voids  
• If you are using transparencies, try another type of  
transparency. Because of the composition of the  
transparency, some character voids are normal.  
• You may be printing on the wrong surface on the paper.  
Remove the paper and turn it around.  
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Problem  
Solution  
Horizontal stripes  
If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:  
• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove  
the cartridge and reinsert.  
• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner  
• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair.  
Contact a service representative.  
Curl  
If the printed paper is curl or paper does not feed into the  
printer:  
Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try  
rotating the paper 180° in the input tray.  
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Troubleshooting Error Messages  
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.  
LED status legend  
symbol for “light off”  
symbol for “light on”  
symbol for “light blinking”  
LED pattern  
Possible Problems and Solutions  
Your system has some problems. If this  
problem occurs, contact your service  
representative.  
• Paper jam occurs. To solve the problem, see  
• The front cover is open. Close the front  
cover.  
On Line/Error  
LED lights red  
• The toner cartridge is empty. Remove the  
old toner cartridge and install a new one.  
• You pressed the Cancel button while the  
printer is receiving data.  
• In Manual Feed mode, there is no paper in  
the Manual Feeder. Load paper into the  
Manual Feeder.  
• If the printer is receiving data, the On  
Line/Error LED slowly blinks green.  
• If the printer is printing the received data,  
the On Line/Error LED blinks green fast.  
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Common Windows Problems  
Problem  
Possible Cause and Solution  
“File in Use” message  
appears during  
installation.  
Exit all software applications. Remove all software from  
the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the  
printer software.  
“Error Writing to LPTx”  
message appears.  
• Ensure that the cables are connected correctly and the  
printer is on.  
• If bi-directional communication is not turned on in the  
driver, it will also cause this message.  
“General Protection  
Fault, Exception OE,  
“Spool32, or “Illegal  
Operation” messages  
appear.  
Close all other applications, reboot Windows, and try  
printing again.  
Note: Refer to Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, 2000, NT 4.0 or XP User’s Guide that came  
with your PC for further information on Windows error messages.  
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Common Linux Problems  
Problem  
Possible Cause and Solution  
I can’t change settings in You need to have administrator privileges to be able to  
the configuration tool.  
affect global settings.  
I am using the KDE  
desktop but the  
configuration tool and  
LLPR won’t start.  
Maybe you do not have the GTK libraries installed. These  
usually come with most Linux distributions, but you may  
have to install them manually. Refer to your distribution’s  
installation manual for more details about installing  
additional packages.  
I just installed this  
package but can’t find  
entries in the KDE/  
Gnome menus.  
Some versions of the KDE or GNOME desktop  
environments may require that you restart your session  
for the changes to take effect.  
I get a “Some options are Some printers have conflicting settings, meaning that  
not selected” error  
message while editing  
the printer settings.  
some settings for two options can’t be selected at the  
same time. When you change a setting and the Printer  
Package detects such a conflict, the conflicting option is  
changed to a “No Choice” value, and you have to choose  
an option that does not conflict before being able to submit  
the changes.  
I can’t make a printer the • In some conditions, it may not be possible to change the  
system default.  
default queue. This happens with some variants of  
LPRng, especially on recent RedHat systems that use the  
‘printconf’ database of queues.  
• When using printconf, the /etc/printcap file is  
automatically refreshed from the database of printers  
managed by the system (usually through the ‘printtool’  
command), and the queues in /etc/printcap.local are  
appended to the resulting file. since the default queue in  
LPRng is defined as the first queue in /etc/printcap  
,
therefore it is not possible for the Samsung Printer  
Package to change the default when some queues have  
otherwise been defined using printtool.  
• LPD systems identify the default queue as the one  
named ‘lp. Thus if there is already a queue by this  
name, and if it doesn’t have any alias, then you won’t be  
able to change the default. To work around this, you can  
either delete the queue, or rename it by manually editing  
the /etc/printcap file.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause and Solution  
The N-up setting does not The N-up feature is achieved through post-processing of  
work correctly for some  
of my documents.  
the PostScript data that is being sent to the printing  
system. However, such post-processing can only be  
adequately achieved if the PostScript data conforms to the  
Adobe Document Structing Conventions. Problems may  
arise when using N-up and other features relying on post-  
processing if the document being printed isn’t compliant.  
I am using BSD lpr  
Legacy BSD lpr systems have a hard limitation on the  
(Slackware, Debian, older length of the option string that can be passed to the  
distributions) and some  
options chosen in LLPR  
printing system. As such, if you selected a number of  
different options, the length of the options may be  
don’t seem to take effect. exceeded and some of your choices won’t be passed to the  
programs responsible for implementing them. Try to select  
less options that deviate from the defaults, to save on  
memory usage.  
I am trying to print a  
document in Landscape  
mode, but it prints  
Most Unix applications that offer a Landscape orientation  
option in their printing options will generate correct  
PostScript code that should be printed as is. In that case,  
you need to make sure that you leave the LLPR option to  
its default Portrait setting, to avoid unwanted rotations of  
the page that would result in a cropped output.  
rotated and cropped.  
Some pages come out all If the data being sent is in Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)  
white (nothing is  
printed), and I am using  
CUPS.  
format, some earlier versions of CUPS (1.1.10 and before)  
have a bug preventing them from being processed  
correctly. When going through LLPR to print, the Printer  
Package will work around this issue by converting the data  
to regular PostScript. However, if your application  
bypasses LLPR and feeds EPS data to CUPS, the document  
may not print correctly.  
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I can’t print to a SMB  
(Windows) printer.  
To be able to configure and use SMB-shared printers (such  
as printers shared on a Windows machine), you need to  
have a correct installation of the SAMBA package that  
enables that feature. The “smbclient” command should be  
available and usable on your system.  
My application seems to  
be frozen while LLPR is  
running.  
Most Unix applications will expect a command like the  
regular “lpr” command to be non-interactive and thus  
return immediately. Since LLPR is waiting for user input  
before passing the job on to the print spooler, very often  
the application will wait for the process to return, and thus  
will appear to be frozen (its windows won’t refresh). This is  
normal and the application should resume functioning  
correctly after the user exits LLPR.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause and Solution  
How do I specify the IP  
address of my SMB  
server?  
It can be specified in the “Add Printer” dialog of the  
configuration tool, if you don’t use the CUPS printing  
system. Unfortunately, CUPS currently doesn’t allow to  
specify the IP address of SMB printers, so you will have to  
be able to browse the resource with Samba in order to be  
able to print.  
Some documents come  
out as white pages when  
printing.  
Some versions of CUPS, especially those shipped with  
Mandrake Linux before the 8.1 release, have some known  
bugs when processing the PostScript output from some  
applications. Try upgrading to the latest version of CUPS  
(at least 1.1.14). Some RPM packages for most popular  
distributions are provided as a convenience with this Linux  
Printing Package.  
I have CUPS and some  
options (such as N-up)  
seem to be always  
enabled even though I  
don’t pick them in LLPR.  
There may be some local options defined in your ~/  
.lpoptions file, which is manipulated by the lpoptions  
command. These options will always be used if not  
overridden by LLPR settings. To get rid of all options for a  
printer, run the following command, replacing “printer”  
with the name of the queue: lpoptions -x printer.  
I configured a printer to  
print to a file, but I get  
“Permission denied”  
errors.  
Most printing systems will not run as the super-user but as  
a special user (usually “lp”). Therefore, make sure that the  
file you have chosen to print to is accessible to the user  
owning the spooler daemon.  
On my PCL (or SPL)  
Unfortunately, some Unix applications may generate non-  
compliant PostScript output that may not be supported by  
Ghostscript, or even the printer itself in PostScript mode.  
You can try to capture the output to a file and view the  
results with Ghostscript (gv or ghostview will allow you to  
do so interactively) and see if you get error messages.  
However, since the application is at probably fault, contact  
your software vendor to inform them of the issue.  
printer, I sometimes get  
error messages printing  
instead of my document.  
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Using Your Printer in Linux  
Installing the Printer Driver  
System Requirements  
Supported OS  
Redhat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and above  
Linux Mandrake 7.1/8.0 and above  
SuSE 6.4/7.0/7.1 and above  
Debian 2.2 and above  
Caldera OpenLinux 2.3/2.4 and above  
Turbo Linux 6.0 and above  
Slackware 7.0/7.1 and above  
Recommended Requirements  
Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher  
RAM 256 MB or higher  
HDD 1 GB or higher  
Softwares  
Glibc 2.1 or higher  
GTK+ 1.2 or higher  
GhostScript  
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1
2
Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer.  
Turn both the computer and the printer on.  
When the Administrator Login window appears, type in  
“root” in the Login field and enter the system password.  
Note: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer  
software. If you are not, ask your system administrator.  
3
Insert the printer software CD-ROM. The CD-ROM  
automatically runs.  
Note: If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the  
icon  
at the bottom of the window. When the Terminal screen appears,  
type in:  
[root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom (the CD-ROM directory)  
[root@local cdrom]# ./setup.sh  
4
Select the installation type, either Recommended or  
Expert, and then click Continue.  
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Recommended is fully automated and is not required any  
interaction. Expert installation allows you to select the  
install path or printing system.  
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If you selected Recommended, go to Step 6.  
For Expert, select the desired option and then click Begin  
Install.  
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The printer driver installation begins. When the installation  
is completed, click Start.  
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The Linux Printer Configuration window opens. Click the  
Add Printer icon on the toolbar at the top of the window.  
Note: Depending on the printing system in use, the Administrator  
Login window may appear. Type in “root” in the Login field and  
enter the system password.  
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You see the printers currently added in your system. Select  
the printer you will use. The function tabs available for the  
selected printer appear at the top of the Add a Printer  
window.  
9
Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer port  
is set properly. If not proper, change the device setting.  
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10You can use the Settings tab and the Queue tab to view  
the printer’s current setting. If necessary, you can change  
the settings.  
Note: The options may differ depending on the printer in use. The  
Description and the Location field in the Queue screen may not  
appear depending on the printing system in use.  
11To exit, click OK.  
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12When the window prompts that the new printer is  
successfully configured, click OK.  
13The Linux Printer Configuration window re-appears. From  
the Info tab, you can view the information about your  
printer. If necessary, you can change the printer  
configuration. For details about changing the printer  
Changing the Printer Connection Method  
If you change the printer connection method from USB to  
parallel or vice versa while in use, you must re-configure your  
Linux printer by adding the printer in your system. Take the  
following steps:  
1
2
Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer.  
Turn both the computer and the printer on.  
When the Administrator Login window appears, type in  
root” in the Login field and enter the system password.  
Note: You must log in as a super user (root) to install a new  
printer to the printing system. If you are not, ask your system  
administrator.  
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From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop,  
select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool.  
You can also access the Linux Printer Configuration  
window by typing in “linux-config” from the Terminal  
screen.  
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5
When the Linux Printer Configuration window appears,  
click the Add Printer icon on the toolbar at the top of the  
window.  
Click the Connection tab at the top of the Add a Printer  
window.  
Ensure that the printer port is set properly. If not proper,  
change the device setting.  
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Click OK.  
Uninstalling the Printer Driver  
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From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop,  
select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool.  
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You can also access the Linux Printer Configuration window  
by typing in “linux-config” from the Terminal screen.  
2
In the Linux Printer Configuration window, select the  
Uninstall command from the File menu.  
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The Administrator Login window appears. Type in “root”  
in the Login field and enter the system password. Click  
Proceed.  
Note: You must log in as a super user (root) to uninstall the  
printer software. If you are not, ask your system administrator.  
4
5
The message window which is asking your confirmation to  
proceed with the uninstallation appears. Click Yes.  
Select Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall.  
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7
Click OK to begin uninstallation.  
When the uninstallation is completed, click Finished.  
Using the Configuration Tool  
The configuration tool allows the administrative tasks, including  
adding and removing new printer, and changing their global  
settings. Regular users can also run it to easily inspect job  
queues, examine the printer properties and changing their local  
preference.  
To access the Configuration Tool:  
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From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen,  
select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool. The  
Linux Printer Configuration window appears.  
You can also open this window from the Terminal screen by  
typing in “linux-config.”  
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The Linux Printer Configuration window shows a list of  
installed printers at the left pane. The right pane shows a  
number of tabs that display information regarding the  
currently selected printer.  
Select your printer, if not currently selected.  
3
The Info tab shows general information about the printer.  
If you are an Internet user, you can click Go to the Web  
page for this printer to access the Samsung web page.  
Click the Job tab to inspect and manage the job queue for  
the selected printer. You can suspend, resume or delete a  
specific job(s) in the queue. If you drag a specific job(s),  
you can drop it into the print queue of another printer.  
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The Properties tab allows you to change the default printer  
settings.  
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Note: Regular users are able to override the system-wide default  
settings defined by the administrator. When a regular user clicks  
Apply, these custom settings will be saved in the user’s profile and  
may be later used with LLPR. If the administrator is running the  
configuration tool, then the settings will be saved as the new  
global defaults.  
Changing LLPR Properties  
You can fine tune the printer’s properties by opening the LLPR  
Properties window.  
To open the LLPR Properties window:  
1
2
From the application you are using, select the Print  
command.  
When the Linux LPR window opens, click Properties.  
You can also open the LLPR window by using the following:  
• Click the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen  
and select Linux Printer and then Linux LPR.  
• If the Linux Printer Configuration window is currently  
open, select Test Print from the Print menu.  
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The LLPR Properties window opens.  
You will see the following six tabs at the top of the window:  
General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper  
type, the paper source, the orientation of the documents,  
enable duplex feature, add start and end banners, and  
change the number of pages per sheet.  
Margins - allows you to specify the page margins. The  
graphics on the right shows the current settings. These  
margins do not apply when printing regular PostScript  
data.  
Image - allows you to set image options that will be used  
when printing images files, i.e. when a non-PostScript  
document is passed to LLPR on the command line. But  
color settings will also take effect for postscript  
documents.  
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Text - allows you to select the density of the text and  
turn the syntax coloring on or off.  
HP-GL/2 - allows you to set default options to print  
documents of the HP-GL/2 format, which is used by some  
plotters.  
Advanced - allows you to override the default settings for  
the printer.  
If you click the Save button at the bottom of the window,  
the options will be kept between LLPR session.  
Use the Help button to view details about the options in the  
window.  
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To apply the options, click OK in the LLPR Properties  
window. You will return to the Linux LPR window. To start  
printing, click OK.  
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Printer Specifications  
Item  
Specifications and Description  
a
Up to 14 ppm in A4 (15 ppm in Letter)  
600 x 600 dpi  
Print Speed  
Resolution  
First Printing Time  
Warmup Time  
12 seconds  
30 seconds  
AC 110 - 127 V (USA, Canada) /  
220 - 240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz  
Power Rating  
300 W average during operation /  
Less than 10 W in sleep mode  
Power Consumption  
Stand by: Less than 35 dB;  
Printing: Less than 49 dB  
b
Acoustic Noise  
Sleep mode: Background noise  
Toner Supply  
Single cartridge  
3,000 pages at ISO 19752 5% coverage  
(Ships with 1,000 pages Starter Toner Cartridge)  
Toner Cartridge Life  
Duty Cycle  
Weight  
Monthly: Up to 15,000 pages  
7 Kg  
Package Weight  
Paper: 1.76 Kg, Plastic: 0.2 Kg  
External Dimensions  
(W x D x H)  
352 x 372 x 196 mm /  
13.8 x 14.6 x 7.7 in.  
Temperature:10 ~ 32 °C / 50 ~ 90 °F; Humidity:  
20 ~ 80 % RH  
Operating Environment  
Emulation  
SPL (Samsung Printer Language)  
Random Access Memory (RAM) 8 MB (nonexpandable)  
Fonts  
Windows font  
USB 1.1 (Compatible with USB 2.0)  
IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel  
Interface  
Windows 9x/Me/2000/NT/XP, Various Linux OS  
including Red Hat, Caldera, Debian, Mandrake,  
Slackware, SuSE and Turbo Linux  
c
OS Compatibility  
a. Print speed will be affected by Operating system used, computing performance, appli-  
cation software, connecting method, media type, media size and job complexity.  
b. Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779.  
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Paper Specifications  
Overview  
Your printer accepts a variety of print materials, 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 the printer’s  
performance and the output quality. Paper that does not meet  
the guidelines outlined in this User’s Guide can cause the  
following problems:  
• Poor print quality  
• Increased paper jams  
• Premature wear on the printer.  
Notes:  
• Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this guide and still  
not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of  
improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity  
levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control.  
• Before purchasing large quantities of paper, ensure the paper  
meets the requirements specified in this User’s Guide.  
CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specifications  
may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not  
covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements.  
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Supported Sizes of Paper  
Dimensionsa  
Capacityb  
Paper  
Letter  
Weight  
8.5 X 11 in.  
(216 X 279 mm)  
210 X 297 mm  
(8.3 X 11.7 in.)  
• 250 sheets of  
75 g/m2  
A4  
bond (20 lb)  
paper for the  
tray  
7.25 X 10.5 in.  
(184 X 267 mm)  
Executive  
Legal  
60 to 90 g/m2  
bond (16 to  
24 lb)  
8.5 X 14 in.  
(216 X 356 mm)  
• 1 sheet of  
paper for the  
manual  
182 X 257 mm  
(7.2 X 10 in.)  
B5 (JIS)  
Folio  
feeder  
216 X 330 mm  
(8.5 X 13 in.)  
Minimum  
size  
(custom)  
76 x 127 mm  
(3 x 5 in)  
60 to 163 g/m2  
bond (16 to  
43 lb)  
Maximum  
size  
(custom)  
216 x 356mm  
(8.5 x 14 in)  
1 sheet of  
paper for the  
manual feeder  
Thickness:  
0.10 X .14 mm  
(0.0039 X  
Transparency  
Labels  
Same minimum  
and maximum  
paper sizes as  
listed above.  
0.0055 in.)  
up to 90 g/m2  
bond (16 to  
24 lb)  
Envelopes  
a.The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. See “Printing on Card Stock  
b.Capacity may vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environ-  
mental conditions.  
Note: You may experience jams when using print materials with a  
length of less than 127 mm (5 in.). For optimum performance,  
ensure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly.  
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Guidelines for Using Paper  
For the best result, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.  
Ensure that 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.  
Problem with  
Symptom  
Solution  
Paper  
Poor print quality  
Too moist, too  
Try another kind of  
or toner adhesion, rough, too smooth paper, between 100 ~  
problems with  
feeding  
or embossed;  
faulty paper lot  
250 Sheffield, 4 ~ 5 %  
moisture content.  
Store paper flat in its  
Stored improperly moisture-proof  
wrapping.  
Dropout,  
jamming, curl  
Increased gray  
background  
shading/printer  
wear  
Use lighter paper, open  
the rear output tray.  
Too heavy  
Too moist, wrong  
grain direction or  
short-grain  
• Open the rear output  
tray.  
• Use long-grain paper.  
Excessive curl  
problems with  
feeding  
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construction  
Jamming, damage Cutouts or  
Do not use paper with  
cutouts or perforations.  
to printer  
perforations  
Problems with  
feeding  
Ragged edges  
Use good quality paper.  
Notes:  
• Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks,  
such as those used in some types of thermography.  
• Do not use raised or embossed letterhead.  
• The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper.  
Ensure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that  
are compatible with this fusing temperature (200 °C or 392 °F  
for 0.1 second).  
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Paper Specifications  
Category  
Specifications  
Acid Content  
Caliper  
5.5 ~ 8.0 pH  
0.094 ~ 0.18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils)  
Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in.)  
Curl in Ream  
Cut with sharp blades with no visible  
fray.  
Cut Edge Conditions  
Fusing Compatibility  
Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release  
hazardous emissions when heated to  
200 °C (392 °F) for 0.1 second.  
Grain  
Long Grain  
Moisture Content  
Smoothness  
4 % ~ 6 % by weight  
100 ~ 250 Sheffield  
Paper Output Capacity  
Output Tray  
Capacity  
Face-down output  
tray  
50 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb) paper  
1 sheet of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb) paper  
Face-up output slot  
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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. Heating systems and air conditioners remove  
most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used,  
it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid  
weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in  
a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess  
moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses  
and gains moisture it can become distorted. This can cause  
paper jams.  
Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be  
used in a short time (about 3 months). Paper stored for long  
periods may experience heat and moisture extremes, which can  
cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to  
large supplies of paper.  
Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several  
months before use. Opened packages of paper have more  
potential for environment damage, especially if they are not  
wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.  
The paper storage environment should be properly maintained  
to ensure optimum printer performance. The required condition  
is 20° to 24°C (68° to 75°F), with a relative humidity of 45% to  
55%. The following guidelines should be considered when  
evaluating the paper’s storage environment:  
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• Paper should be stored at or near room temperature.  
• The air should not be too dry or too humid.  
• The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it  
tightly in its moisture-proof wrapping. If the printer  
environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the amount  
of paper to be used during the day’s operation to prevent  
unwanted moisture changes.  
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INDEX  
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P
cancel, print 4.4  
clean, printer 5.5  
cleaning sheet, print 5.7  
connect  
paper jams, clear 6.7  
paper load  
in manual feeder 3.8  
in tray 2.6, 3.7  
paper size 3.3  
paper, capacity 3.3  
paper, guidelines 3.4  
print  
parallel cable 2.9  
power cord 2.11  
USB cable 2.10  
control panel,use 1.6  
cleaning sheet 5.7  
demo page 2.12  
document 4.2  
fit to page 4.13  
N-up 4.10  
D
demo page, print 2.12  
document, print 4.2  
overlay 4.22  
poster 4.14  
scale 4.12  
watermark 4.19  
printer cable, connect 2.9  
printer, clean 5.5  
printer, sharing 4.28  
problem  
E
error, solve 6.18  
I
install  
software 2.14  
toner 2.4  
Linux 6.20  
windows 6.19  
L
S
language, change 2.16  
load paper 3.7  
setting  
darkness 4.16  
favorite 4.5  
O
image mode 4.16  
paper size 4.6  
paper source 4.6  
paper type 4.6  
resolution 4.16  
toner save 4.16  
true-type option 4.16  
software  
output tray, select 3.5  
overlay  
create 4.22  
delete 4.25  
print 4.24  
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Linux 7.2  
overview 2.13  
reinstall 2.17  
system requirements 2.14  
uninstall 2.18  
specification  
paper 7.13  
printer 7.12  
status monitor, use 4.26  
T
toner  
install 2.4  
life 5.2  
recycle 5.2  
redistribute 5.3  
replace 5.4  
toner save 4.8  
W
watermark  
create 4.20  
delete 4.21  
edit 4.21  
print 4.19  
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