SAMSUNG LASER PRINTERUser’s Guide
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SOLVING PROBLEMS6.56The paper keeps jamming.There is too much paper in the paper tray.Remove excess paper from the tray. If printing on special materi
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.6ATTENTION: If you have any printing problem after your printer prints about 60,000 pages, you must contact the customer service to
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.76Clearing Paper JamsOccasionally, paper can be jammed during a print job. Some of causes include:• The tray is loaded improperly or
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.82 Open the rear output tray. 3Loosen the paper if it is caught in the feed rollers. Then pull the paper gently out. Note: Please be
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.96In the Paper Feed Area1Slide out the tray to expose the jammed paper.2Remove any missfeed paper by pulling it out by the visible e
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.10Around the Toner Cartridge1Open the front cover.2Push the toner cartridge down and remove it from the printer.3Gently pull the pap
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.116Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printingon the A5-sized PaperIf paper jams frequently occur when you print on the A5-sized pape
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.12Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsBy selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow th
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.136Solving Print Quality ProblemsProblem SolutionLight or faded printIf a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:•
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.14Vertical linesIf black vertical streaks appear on the page:• The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scratched. Inst
xWARNING• Do not disassemble the printer. Doing so may give you an electric shock.• If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output tr
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.156Background scatterBackground scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page. • The paper may be too damp. Try
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.16Wrinkles or creasesEnsure that the paper is loaded properly.• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” on page
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.176Character VoidsCharacter voids are white areas within the parts of characters that should be solid black:• If you are using trans
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.18Troubleshooting Error MessagesWhen the printer experiences an error, the control panel will indicate an error message with the ind
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.196Common Windows ProblemsNote: Refer to Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP User’s Guide that came with your PC for furthe
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.20Common Linux ProblemsProblem Possible Cause and SolutionI can’t change settings in the configuration tool.You need to have adminis
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.216The N-up setting does not work correctly for some of my documents.The N-up feature is achieved through post-processing of the Pos
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.22How 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
7This chapter includes:• Using Your Printer in Linux• Printer Specifications• Paper SpecificationsAPPENDIX
APPENDIX7.2Using Your Printer in LinuxInstalling the Printer DriverSystem RequirementsSupported OS• Redhat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and above• Linux Mandrake 7.1/8
1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on the purchase of your Printer! This chapter includes:• Special Features• Printer Components• Understanding the Control
APPENDIX7.37Note: If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the icon at the bottom of the window. When the Terminal screen appears, type in:[r
APPENDIX7.46The printer driver installation begins. When the installation is completed, click Start.7The Linux Printer Configuration window opens. Cli
APPENDIX7.579Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer port is set properly. If not proper, change the device setting.10You can use the Set
APPENDIX7.6Changing the Printer Connection MethodIf you change the printer connection method from USB to parallel or vice versa while in use, you must
APPENDIX7.77Uninstalling the Printer Driver1From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop, select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool.
APPENDIX7.86Click OK to begin uninstallation. 7When the uninstallation is completed, click Finished.Using the Configuration ToolThe configuration tool
APPENDIX7.973The 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
APPENDIX7.10Changing LLPR PropertiesYou can fine tune the printer’s properties by opening the LLPR Properties window.To open the LLPR Properties windo
APPENDIX7.1173The LLPR Properties window opens. You will see the following six tabs at the top of the window:• General - allows you to change the pape
APPENDIX7.12Printer SpecificationsItem Specifications and DescriptionPrint Speeda a. Print speed will be affected by Operating system used, computing
INTRODUCTION1.2Special FeaturesYour new printer is equipped with special features that improve the print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You c
APPENDIX7.137Paper SpecificationsOverviewYour printer accepts a variety of print materials, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled fib
APPENDIX7.14Supported Sizes of PaperNote: You may experience jams when using print materials with a length of less than 127 mm (5 in.). For optimum pe
APPENDIX7.157Guidelines for Using PaperFor the best result, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Ensure that the paper is of good quality, and free
APPENDIX7.16Paper SpecificationsPaper Output CapacityCategory SpecificationsAcid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pHCaliper 0.094 ~ 0.18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils)Curl in R
APPENDIX7.177Printer and Paper Storage EnvironmentPaper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation.Ideally, the printer and p
APPENDIX7.18NOTE
1INDEXCcancel, print 4.4clean, printer 5.5cleaning sheet, print 5.7connectparallel cable 2.9power cord 2.11USB cable 2.10control panel,use 1.6Ddemo pa
2softwareinstall 2.15Linux 7.2overview 2.13system requirements 2.15uninstall 2.19specificationpaper 7.13printer 7.12status monitor, use 4.26Ttonerinst
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INTRODUCTION1.31Save your time and money • Allows you to use the Toner Save mode to save toner. See page 4.8.• Allows you to print multiple pages on o
INTRODUCTION1.4Printer ComponentsFront ViewManual Feeder guideTrayFrontCoverTop output tray (Face down)Control PanelPower switchOutput SupportManual F
INTRODUCTION1.51Inside ViewRear ViewToner cartridgeFront CoverRear output tray(Face up)USB portPower receptacleParallel port
INTRODUCTION1.6Understanding the Control PanelOn Line/Error and Toner Save LEDsLED DescriptionIf the On Line/Error lights green, the printer is ready
INTRODUCTION1.71Cancel buttonIf the On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs blink, your system has some problems. To solve the problem, see “Troubleshooting
INTRODUCTION1.8NOTE
iThis manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is no
2This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. This chapter includes:• Unpacking• Installing the Toner Cartridge• Loading
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.2Unpacking1Remove the Printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with th
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.32Selecting a LocationSelect a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening cov
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.4Installing the Toner Cartridge1Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open.Note: Because the printer is very light,
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.524Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side.5Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.6Loading PaperYou can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in the tray.1Pull the tray out of the printer.Note: Because the
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.724Load paper with the print side facing down. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. 5Pay attention to the pa
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.8Changing the Paper Size in the Tray1Pinch the rear guide as shown below to adjust for the paper length. 2Pinch the side guid
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.92Connecting a Printer CableTo print from your computer, you need to connect your printer to your computer with either a para
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.10Using a USB CableNote: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need
iiCONTENTSChapter 1: INTRODUCTIONSpecial Features ... 1.2Printer Components ...
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.112Turning the Printer on1Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back of the printer. 2Plug the other end into
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.12Printing a Demo PagePrint a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly.1Hold down the Cancel button for
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.132Installing Printer SoftwareThe supplied CD-ROM contains Windows printing software, Linux printing software, on-line User’s
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.14Printer Driver FeaturesYour printer drivers will support the following standard features:• Paper source selection• Paper si
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.152Installing Printer software in WindowsSystem RequirementsVerify the following:• At least 32 MB (Windows 9x/Me), 64 MB (Win
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.163Choose the installation type. •Auto Install: Installs the common software for your printer, such as printer driver, and Us
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.1725When the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.If not, click No to reprint it.6To register yourself as a user of Sams
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.18Repairing the Printer softwareRepair is required if your installation fails.1From the Start menu, select Programs.2Select S
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.192Removing the Printer software1From the Start menu, select Programs.2Select Samsung ML-1710 Series and then Printer Driver
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.20Viewing the User’s GuideAfter installing the printer software, you can view User’s Guide in PDF format at any time from you
iiiChapter 3: USING PRINT MATERIALSChoosing Paper and Other Materials ... 3.2Sizes and Capacities ...
3This 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 qual
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.2Choosing Paper and Other MaterialsYou can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, trans
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.33Sizes and CapacitiesSizeInput Source/Capacityaa. Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacity may be reduced. Tray Manu
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.4Guidelines for Paper and Special MaterialsWhen selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special materials, keep these g
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.53Selecting the Output LocationThe printer has two output locations: the rear output tray and the top output tray. To use the t
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.6Printing to the Rear Output Tray (Face up)The printer always prints to the rear output tray if it is open. Paper comes out of
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.732If you do not want to print to the rear output tray then close the tray. The pages will stack on the top output tray.Loading
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.8Using the Manual FeederIf you select Manual Feed in the Source option, you can manually load paper in the manual feeder. Manua
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.93In Manual Feed mode, you can’t cancel a print job by pressing the Cancel button. To cancel a print job in Manual Feed mode:1T
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.10Printing on Envelopes1Open the rear output tray. Load the envelopes into the manual feeder with the flap side down. The stamp
ivChapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTERMaintaining the Toner Cartridge ... 5.2Redistributing Toner ...
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.1133When you print on envelopes, you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software application, and then select the corr
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.12Printing on Labels1Open the rear output tray. Load labels in the manual feeder with print side up. 2Adjust the guide to fit t
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.1333When you print on labels, you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software application, and then select the correct
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.142Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies.3When you print on transparencies, you must select Manual Feed for S
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.153Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized MaterialsPostcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized materials can
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.163When you print on card stocks or the custom-sized paper, you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software applicatio
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.1731Load letterheads into the tray you want to use, as shown in the figures below. Adjust the guides to fit the width of the pa
USING PRINT MATERIALS3.18NOTE
4This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks. This chapter includes:• Printing a Document• Setting Paper Properties• Using th
PRINTING TASKS4.2Printing a DocumentThe following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The e
vEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationLaser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chap
PRINTING TASKS4.344Now you see the Samsung ML-1710 series Properties window, which allows you to access all the information you will need when using y
PRINTING TASKS4.47When you complete setting the properties, click OK until the Print window is displayed. 8Click OK to start printing. Notes:•Most Win
PRINTING TASKS4.54The printer will finish printing the page that is moving through the printer and delete the rest of the print job. Pressing Cancel c
PRINTING TASKS4.6Setting Paper PropertiesUse the following options to set the basic paper handling needs when you access the printer properties. See p
PRINTING TASKS4.74Make sure that Source is set to the corresponding paper tray.Manual Feed source is used when you use the Manual Feeder to print usin
PRINTING TASKS4.8Using the Toner Save ModeToner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the lif
PRINTING TASKS4.94From the software application1To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4
PRINTING TASKS4.10Printing 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.
PRINTING TASKS4.1144Select the page order, if necessary.5Click the Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type.6Click OK and print the document.
PRINTING TASKS4.12Scaling Your DocumentYou can scale your print job on a page. 1To change the print settings from your software application, access th
viOzone SafetyDuring normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advis
PRINTING TASKS4.134Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeThis printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any selected paper size re
PRINTING TASKS4.14Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting
PRINTING TASKS4.154Specify an overlap in millimeter or inch to make it easier to reconstruct the resulting poster. 4Click the Paper tab, select the pa
PRINTING TASKS4.16Setting Graphic PropertiesUse the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See page 4
PRINTING TASKS4.174Advanced OptionsYou can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button. DarknessUse this option to lighten or darken
PRINTING TASKS4.18Advanced Options(continued)True-Type OptionsThis option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to image the text in
PRINTING TASKS4.194Printing WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large
PRINTING TASKS4.20Creating a Watermark1To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2Clic
PRINTING TASKS4.214Editing a Watermark1To change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2. 2Clic
PRINTING TASKS4.22Printing OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive(HDD) as a special file f
viiRadio Frequency EmissionsFCC regulationsThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P
PRINTING TASKS4.2344In the Overlays window, click Create Overlay. 5In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight characters in the File nam
PRINTING TASKS4.24Using a Page OverlayAfter an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a docu
PRINTING TASKS4.2546If necessary, click Confirm page Overlay When Printing. If this box is checked, a message window will appear each time you submit
PRINTING TASKS4.26Using the Status MonitorIf you installed the Status Monitor software, you can check the current status of the printer whenever you w
PRINTING TASKS4.274Changing the Status Monitor Program SettingFrom the Status Monitor window if you click the configuration icon , you can see the fo
PRINTING TASKS4.28Setting Up Locally Shared PrinterYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer”, on th
PRINTING TASKS4.294Windows NT/2000/XPSetting Up Host Computer1Start Windows. 2From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers. (Windows NT/2000)From
PRINTING TASKS4.309Fill in the Enter a port name field, and enter the shared name. 10Click OK, and click Close. 11Click OK. (Windows NT)Click Apply, a
5This chapter provides suggestions for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. This chapter includes:•Maintaining the Toner Cartridge• Cleani
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER5.2Maintaining the Toner CartridgeToner cartridge storageTo get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the followi
viiiDeclaration of Conformity (European Countries)Approvals and CertificationsThe CE marking applied to this product symbolizes Samsung Electronics Co
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER5.35Redistributing TonerWhen toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily i
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER5.43Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner.Note: If the toner gets on
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER5.55Cleaning the PrinterTo maintain the print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is r
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER5.63With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge ca
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER5.75Printing a cleaning sheet If you are experiencing blurred, faded or smeared printouts. Printing a cleaning sheet cleans th
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER5.8Consumables and Replacement PartsFrom time to time, you will need to replace the roller and fuser unit to maintain top perf
6This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer. This chapter includes:• Troubleshooting
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.2Troubleshooting ChecklistIf the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a st
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.36Solving General Printing ProblemsFor problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions.Probl
SOLVING PROBLEMS6.4Problem Possible Cause SolutionThe printer does not print. (continued)The printer driver may be incorrectly installed.Reinstall the
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