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  • Page 1 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to the use of this manual. © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS 1. Introduction Special features ..............................1.1 Printer overview ..............................1.2 Front view ................................1.2 Rear view ................................1.3 Control panel overview ............................1.3 Understanding the LEDs ............................1.3 Finding more information ............................1.4 Setting up the hardware ............................1.4 Altitude adjustment ..............................
  • Page 6 8. Maintenance Cleaning the printer ..............................8.1 Cleaning the outside of the printer .......................... 8.1 Cleaning the inside of the printer ..........................8.1 Maintaining the toner cartridge ..........................8.2 Redistributing toner cartridge ..........................8.2 Replacing the toner cartridge ..........................8.3 Printing a configuration page ..........................

  • Page 7: Safety And Regulatory Information

    require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the Safety and Regulatory Information machine to normal operation. 15 Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be a Important Precautions and Safety Information remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC power for the duration of the lightning storm.

  • Page 8: Radio Frequency Emissions

    If you need additional information about ozone, please digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed contact your nearest Samsung dealer. to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency...
  • Page 9 A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can be obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative. Replacing the Fitted Plug (for UK Only) Important The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Save time and money Introduction • Your printer allows you to use toner save mode to save toner. See the Software Section. Congratulations on the purchase of your printer! • You can print on both sides of the paper to save This chapter includes: paper See the Software Section.

  • Page 11: Printer Overview

    Machine features Printer overview The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer. Front view (I: Installed, O: Option, NA: Not Available) Features ML-2850D ML-2851ND USB 2.0 (USB 2.0: Hi-Speed USB 2.0) Network Interface (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) PCL Emulation PostScript Emulation Duplex printing...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear view Understanding the LEDs Status Description Error • The cover is open. Close the cover. • There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray. • The printer has stopped printing due to a major error. •...

  • Page 13: Finding More Information

    Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Samsung Laser Printer ML-2850 Series ready. Item(s) with * mark may not be supplied depending on your model and country Allow extra space to open covers and trays.

  • Page 14: Altitude Adjustment

    Place the machine on a flat and stable surface for not letting it tilt Altitude adjustment more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). Otherwise, it may affect the printing quality. The print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you on how to set your machine to the best print quality or best quality of print.

  • Page 15: Changing The Font Setting

    Changing the font setting Your machine has preset the font for your region or country. If you want to change the font or set the font for special conditions such as DOS environment, you can change the font setting as follows: Ensure that you have installed the printer driver from the provided software CD.

  • Page 16: Basic Setup

    Basic setup This chapter includes: • Printing a demo page • Using toner save mode Printing a demo page After setting up your printer, print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly. Press and hold the Cancel button for about 2 seconds. A demo page prints out.

  • Page 17: Software Overview

    If you are a Windows or Macintosh OS, install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS Print quality user, download the software from the Samsung website option (www.samsung.com/printer) and install.

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    Linux System requirements Item Requirements Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Operating system Various Linux OS including • Red Hat 8 ~ 9 Windows • Fedora Core 1 ~ 4 • Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1 REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) •...

  • Page 19: Loading Print Media

    • Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section 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 print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.

  • Page 20: Supported Sizes Of Paper

    Supported sizes of paper Type Size Dimensions Weight Capacity Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb • 250 sheets of 75 g/m bond ) for the tray (20 lb bond) paper for the Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) •...

  • Page 21: Guidelines For Selecting And Storing Print Media

    Guidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print media When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print media, keep Type Guidelines these guidelines in mind: Envelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends • Always use print media that conform with the specifications listed on upon the quality of the envelopes.

  • Page 22: Loading Paper

    Type Guidelines Type Guidelines Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only Preprinted • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant paper transparencies designed for use in laser ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release printers. hazardous emissions when subjected to the •...

  • Page 23: Using The Tray 1 Or The Optional Tray 2

    Press and hold the guide lock, and slide the paper length guide to Using the tray 1 or the optional tray 2 locate it in the correct paper size slot. Use the print material you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray 1.

  • Page 24: Using Manual Feeder

    Adjust the manual tray paper width guides to the width of the paper. Note Do not force too much, or the paper will bend, which could result in • Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the a paper jam or skew.

  • Page 25: Printing With A Prescribed Paper Size

    Printing with a prescribed paper size Knowing an output location Region Country N.A. 101 x 152(4" x 6") 178 x 210 Italy 152 x 197 Austria 99 x 210 Netherlands 148 x 105 Swiss Hungary 100 x 203 Min. 90 x 110 Poland output tray Max.

  • Page 26: Network Setup(Ml-2851Nd Only)

    Open the language folder you want to use. Double click Setup.exe to install this program. Supported operating systems From the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Samsung Network Printer Utilities > SetIP. The following table shows the network environments supported by the Select the name of your printer and click “...

  • Page 27: Basic Printing

    Basic printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printing a document • Canceling a print job Printing a document This printer allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use.

  • Page 28: Ordering Supplies And Accessories

    High yield Approx.5,000 pages ML-D2850B To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your printer, a. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. or visit www.samsungprinter.com and select your country/region for information on calling for technical support.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance Caution • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the paper, if necessary. toner cartridge.

  • Page 30: Maintaining The Toner Cartridge

    Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non- Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Replacing the toner cartridge Caution • Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fuser area may be A toner cartridge has reached its estimated cartridge life. hot. • The printer stops printing. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.

  • Page 32: Printing A Configuration Page

    Approx. 50,000 pages Pick-up roller Approx. 50,000 pages Samsung highly recommends that an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought printer performs this maintenance activity. Note The warranty does not cover the replacement of the maintenance parts after •...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Make Troubleshooting sure that all of the paper is properly aligned in the tray 1. This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 34: Around The Toner Cartridge

    Pull the paper straight up and out. Around the toner cartridge Note The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the printer. Open the front cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Insert the trays back into the printer. Printing automatically resumes.

  • Page 35: In The Paper Exit Area

    In the paper exit area In the duplex unit area If the duplex unit is not inserted correctly, paper jam may occur. Make Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is automatically sure that the duplex unit is inserted correctly. ejected from the printer.

  • Page 36: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams

    Load the paper into the tray with the long edge facing the front of the Duplex jam 1 tray. Open the rear cover. Pull the guide rear on each side down and remove the paper. Return the guide rear to its original position. In the printer properties window, set the page orientation to be rotated 90 degrees.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Checklist

    The printer is not Select Samsung ML-2850 green. power cord into another outlet. selected as the Series or Samsung ML-2850 default printer. Series PS as your default Print a demo page • If a demo page does not print, check the printer.
  • Page 38 Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The printer The printer may Check the printer properties to Half the page The page layout Simplify the page layout and does not be configured ensure that all of the print is blank.

  • Page 39: Solving Print Quality Problems

    Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions Solving print quality problems Pages print, The toner Redistribute the toner Dirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce print but are cartridge is cartridge. See page 8.2. quality. See the table below to troubleshoot problems. blank.
  • Page 40 Condition Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutions If black vertical streaks appear on the page: Background scatter results from bits of toner Vertical lines Background distributed on the printed page. scatter • The drum inside the toner cartridge has • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with probably been scratched.

  • Page 41: Common Windows Problems

    Condition Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutions • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears Wrinkles or Horizontal appear: • Check the paper type and quality. See page creases stripes 4.2. • The toner cartridge may be installed •...

  • Page 42: Common Postscript Problems

    Condition Suggested solutions Common Linux problems “Fail To Print,” “A These messages may appear during printing. printer timeout error Just keep waiting until the printer finishes Condition Suggested solutions occurred,” printing. If the message appears in standby • Check if the printer driver is installed in your messages appear.

  • Page 43: Common Macintosh Problems

    Common Macintosh problems Condition Suggested solutions The printer does not Incompatibility between the PDF file and print PDF file correctly. the Acrobat products: Some parts of graphics, Printing the PDF file as an image may text, or illustrations are solve this problem. Turn on Print As missing.

  • Page 44: Installing Accessories

    Installing accessories Your machine is a full-featured model that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories available to enhance your machine’s capabilities. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 45: Activating The Added Memory In The Ps Printer Properties

    For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > Devices and Printers. Select the Samsung ML-2850 Series PS printer. Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and select Properties. Select Device Settings.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Paper: 2.4 Kg, Plastic: 0.3 Kg Memory 32 MB (Max. 160 MB) 128 MB optional memory available Use only the Samsung-approved DIMM. External 364 X 369X 210 mm (14.3 X 14.5 X 8.3 inches) dimensions (W x D x H) Operating Temperature: 50°...
  • Page 47 NDEX replacing, toner cartridge 8.3 accessories, order information 7.1 output location 5.7 special print media, guidelines 5.3 specification, printer 11.1 cleaning paper guidelines 5.3 supplies, order information 7.1 inside 8.1 paper jam, clear system requirements outside 8.1 around the toner cartridge 9.2 Linux 3.2 component location 1.2 duplex area 9.3...

  • Page 48: Software Section

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  • Page 49 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING RINTER OFTWARE IN INDOWS Chapter 1: Installing Printer Software ......................4 Installing Software for Local Printing ................. 4 Installing Software for Network Printing ................7 Reinstalling Printer Software ....................10 Removing Printer Software ..................... 11 ASIC RINTING Chapter 2: Printing a Document ......................
  • Page 50 Using an Existing Watermark ..................21 Creating a Watermark ....................21 Editing a Watermark ..................... 21 Deleting a Watermark ....................21 Using Overlays ........................22 What is an Overlay? ...................... 22 Creating a New Page Overlay ..................22 Using a Page Overlay ....................22 Deleting a Page Overlay ....................
  • Page 51 Ports Configuration ....................... 30 Configuring Printer Properties ....................30 Printing a Document ......................31 Printing from Applications ....................31 Printing Files ........................ 31 SING RINTER WITH A ACINTOSH Chapter 8: Installing Software ........................ 32 Printer driver ....................... 32 Setting Up the Printer ......................33 For a Network-connected ....................

  • Page 52: Installing Printer Software In Windows

    Typical Installation Installing Printer This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed. Software in Windows Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. This chapter includes: Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. •...
  • Page 53 If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site.
  • Page 54 If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. If not, click No to reprint it. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order : If your printer is not already connected to the to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox computer, the following window will appear.

  • Page 55: Installing Software For Network Printing

    After the installation is finished, a window appears asking Acrobat Reader for you. you to print a test page and to register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals Installing Printer Software in Windows...
  • Page 56 Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding Setup.exe in Install or run program field, and click checkbox(es) and click Finish. Continue in the User Account Control window. Otherwise, just click Finish. Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.
  • Page 57 Samsung Printers in order to receive information from : If you cannot find your machine in network, please turn Samsung. If you so desire, select the corresponding off the firewall and click Update.

  • Page 58: Reinstalling Printer Software

    Reinstalling Printer Software : If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. You can reinstall the software if installation fails. Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Repair and click Next The list of printers available on the network appears.

  • Page 59: Removing Printer Software

    Removing Printer Software Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Remove and click Next. You will see a component list so that you can remove any item individually. Select the components you want to remove and then click Next.

  • Page 60: Basic Printing

    Open the document you want to print. Basic Printing Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed. It may look slightly different depending on your application. This chapter explains the printing options and common printing The basic print settings are selected within the Print tasks in Windows.

  • Page 61: Printing To A File (Prn)

    Printing to a file (PRN) Printer Settings You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to purpose. access all of the printer options you need when using your printer.

  • Page 62: Layout Tab

    Layout Tab Paper Tab The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document Use the following options to set the basic paper handling appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes specifications when you access the printer properties. See Multiple Pages per Side, Poster Printing and Booklet “Printing a Document”...

  • Page 63: Graphics Tab

    Graphics Tab Source Make sure that Source is set to the corresponding paper tray. Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for Use Manual Feeder when printing on special materials like your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on envelopes and transparencies.

  • Page 64: Extras Tab

    Extras Tab Advanced Options You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced You can select output options for your document. See “Printing Options button. a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing • TrueType Options: This option determines what the driver the printer properties.

  • Page 65: About Tab

    About Tab Using a Favorite Setting Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab, version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, allows you to save the current properties settings for future you can connect to the Internet by clicking on the web site icon.

  • Page 66: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. 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 be reduced in size and arranged in the order you specify.

  • Page 67: Printing Posters

    Printing Posters Printing Booklets 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. : The poster printing option is available when 600 dpi is selected in the resolution option on the Graphic tab.

  • Page 68: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper

    Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. You can change the size of a page’s content to appear larger or The options are: smaller on the printed page.

  • Page 69: Using Watermarks

    Editing a Watermark Using Watermarks To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See “Printing a The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing Document” on page 12. document. For example, you may want to have large gray Click the Extras tab and click the Edit button in the letters reading “DRAFT”...

  • Page 70: Using Overlays

    Using a Page Overlay Using Overlays After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document: Create or open the document you want to print. What is an Overlay? To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties.

  • Page 71: Using Windows Postscript Driver

    Advanced Using Windows You can use advanced settings by clicking the Advanced button. PostScript Driver If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document. PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer.

  • Page 72: Sharing The Printer Locally

    Sharing the Printer Setting Up a Host Computer Locally Start Windows. From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes. You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, Double-click your printer driver icon. which is called “host computer,” on the network. From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

  • Page 73: Using Smart Panel

    Samsung website (www.samsung.com/printer) and install. OTES OTES • If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to • To use this program, you need: use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windows...

  • Page 74: Opening The Troubleshooting Guide

    window appears instead of the Printer Settings Utility window. Linux does not support network environments. Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Driver Setting (Only for Windows) You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the access all of the printer options you need for using your Smart Panel icon and select Options.

  • Page 75: Using Your Printer In Linux

    • Configuring Printer Properties printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system • Printing a Document administrator. From the Samsung website, download and unpack the Unified Linux Driver package to your computer. Getting Started Click the icon at the bottom of the desktop.

  • Page 76: Uninstalling The Unified Linux Driver

    Click Uninstall. Click Next. The installation program has added the Unified Driver Configurator desktop icon and Samsung Unified Driver group to the system menu for your convenience. If you have any difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is available through your system menu or can otherwise be called from the driver package windows applications, such as Unified Driver Configurator.

  • Page 77: Using The Unified Driver Configurator

    Double-click Unified Driver Configurator on the installed printer. desktop. You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Samsung Unified Driver and then Unified Driver Configurator. Shows the status, model name and Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the URI of your printer.

  • Page 78: Ports Configuration

    Classes Tab Configuring Printer Properties The Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes. Using the properties window provided by the Printers configuration, you can change the various properties for your machine as a printer. Open the Unified Driver Configurator. Shows all of the If necessary, switch to Printers configuration.

  • Page 79: Printing A Document

    To abort the current job, click Cancel. Printing Files You can print many different types of files on the Samsung machine device using the standard CUPS way - directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you do that.

  • Page 80: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh

    Using Your Printer with Installing Software a Macintosh The PostScript driver CD-ROM that came with your machine provides you with the PPD file to use the PS driver, Apple LaserWriter driver, for printing on a Macintosh computer. Your machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 10/100 Base-TX network interface card.

  • Page 81: Setting Up The Printer

    If Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in network cable or the USB cable. Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name.

  • Page 82: Printing

    Changing Printer Settings Printing You can use advanced printing features when using your printer. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties OTES window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for •...
  • Page 83 Graphics Printer Features The Graphics tab provides options for selecting This tab provides options for selecting the paper type and Resolution(Quality) . Select Graphics form the Presets' adjusting print quality. Select Printer Features from the drop-down list to access the graphic features. Presets' drop-down list to access the following features: •Reverse Duplex Printing: Allows you to select general Resolution(Quality)

  • Page 84: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper

    Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Duplex Printing of Paper You can print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. finished document.

  • Page 85: Oftware Section

    OFTWARE SECTION NDEX PostScript driver installing 23 advanced printing, use 18 language, change 10 print Layout properties, set document 12 Windows 14 fit to page 20 Linux from Macintosh 34 driver, install 27 booklet printing 19 from Windows 12 printer properties 30 N-up printing 31 Macintosh 36...
  • Page 86 favorites 17 image mode 15 resolution Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option 15 software install Macintosh 32 Windows 4 reinstall Windows 10 system requirements Macintosh 32 uninstall Windows 11 status monitor, use 25 toner save, set 15 uninstall, software Windows 11 uninstalling driver...
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