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- Page 1 Samsung Samsung ML-2510 Series / ML-2570 Series Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer User’s Guide User’s Guide...
- 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. © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Contact Samsung World Wide
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any comments or questions regarding Samsung products, contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Customer Care Center CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
2. Basic setup Printing a demo page ... 2.1 Using toner save mode ... 2.1 3. Software overview Supplied software ... 3.1 Printer driver features ... 3.2 System requirements ... 3.2 4. Network setup Introduction ... 4.1 Supported operating systems ... 4.1 Installing an external wired network interface server ... - Page 5 Understanding the LEDs ... 9.4 Solving general printing problems ... 9.5 Solving print quality problems ... 9.7 Common Windows problems ... 9.9 Common PostScript problems ... 9.9 Common Linux problems ... 9.10 Common Macintosh problems ... 9.10 10. Specifications Printer specifications ... 10.1...
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Page 6: Laser Safety Statement
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. -
Page 7: Radio Frequency Emissions
Power Saver 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. Recycling Please recycle or dispose of packaging materials for this product in an environmentally responsible manner. - Page 8 • Blue: Neutral • Brown: Live If the wires in the mains lead do not match the colors marked in your plug, do the following: You must connect the green and yellow wire to the pin marked by the letter “E” or by the safety ‘Earth symbol’...
- Page 9 (Model Number) Manufactured at : Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. #259, Gongdan-Dong, Gumi-City, Samsung Electronics Slovakia s.r.o., Hviezdoslavova 807, SK-924 27 Galanta, SLOVAKIA Shandong Samsung Telecommunications Co., Ltd., #264209, Samsung Road, Weihai Hi-Tech IDZ, Shangdong Provice, CHINA Weihai Shin Heung Digital Electronics Co,...
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Page 10: Introduction
• Selecting a location Special features Your new printer is equipped with several special features that improve the print quality. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • You can print up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective output (ML-2570, ML-2571N) or 1200 x 600 dpi effective output (ML-2510). -
Page 11: Front View
• You can print in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP(32/64 bit)/2003. • Your printer is compatible with Linux and Macintosh. • Your printer comes with both Parallel and USB interfaces. • You can also use a Network interface. The ML-2571N comes with a built-in network interface, 10/100 Base TX. -
Page 12: Rear View
Cancel: Prints a demo page or configuration page. Cancels the print job. Makes the printer pick up the print media. You can find information for setting up and using your printer from the following resources, either printed or onscreen. Quick Install Guide Online User’s... -
Page 13: Selecting A Location
The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the printer close to the edge of your desk or table. Clearance space Front: 482.6 mm... -
Page 14: Basic Setup
• 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 15: Software Overview
Printer driver features • System requirements Supplied software You must install the printer software using the supplied CDs after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer. Each CD provides you with the following software: printer Windows •... -
Page 16: Printer Driver Features
• Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and type • Number of copies In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers: Windows Feature PCL 6... - Page 17 Linux Item Requirements Operating system Various Linux OS including • Red Hat 8 ~ 9 • Fedora Core 1 ~ 3 • Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1 • SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2 Processor Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher 256 MB or higher Free disk page 1 GB or higher Software...
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Page 18: Network Setup
Once you have connected your printer to a network with an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, you can share the printer with other network users. You need to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your network printer. Protocols can be set up by the following programs that came with your printer: •... -
Page 19: Installing An External Wired Network Interface Server
The ML-2571N is equipped with wired network interface, allowing you to use your printer on a network. To use the ML-2510 and ML-2570 in network environments, you need to buy an optional external wired network interface server. For order information, see page 7.1. -
Page 20: 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 21: Supported Sizes Of Paper
Supported sizes of paper Type Size Plain paper Letter Legal Folio Oficio JIS B5 ISO B5 Executive Envelope Envelope Monarch Envelope No.10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Transparency Letter, A4 Labels Letter, A4 Card stock Letter, A4 Minimum size (custom) Maximum size (custom) a. - Page 22 - Carbonless paper and Tracing paper. • Use of these types of paper could result in paper jams, chemical smells, and damage to your printer. • Store print media in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it.
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Page 23: Loading Paper
You can load letterhead paper with the design side face up. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should be entered into the printer first. Notes • If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at a time in the manual tray. -
Page 24: Using Manual Feed Mode
• Transparencies: Print side up and the top with the adhesive strip entering the printer first. • Labels: Print side up and the top short edge entering the printer first. • Preprinted paper: Design side up and the top edge entering the printer first. -
Page 25: Knowing An Output Location
The printer picks up the print media and prints. Note • If you do not press the Cancel button, after a pause the printer will automatically pick the print media. Insert the next sheet into the manual tray and press the Cancel button. -
Page 26: Basic Printing
For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP(32/64 bit)/2003, select Printers and Faxes. Double-click the Samsung ML-2510 Series, Samsung ML-2570 Series, Samsung ML-2570 Series PCL 6 or Samsung ML-2570 Series PS icon. From the Document menu, select Me) or (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP(32/64 bit)/2003). -
Page 27: Ordering Supplies And Accessories
How to purchase To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your printer, or visit www.samsungprinter.com and select your country/region for information on calling for technical support. -
Page 28: Maintenance
Cleaning the outside of the printer Clean the cabinet of the printer with a soft, lint-free cloth. You can dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the printer. - Page 29 Caution • While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to reach too far into the printer. The fuser area may be hot. Gently swab the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge and check for dirt or dust.
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Page 30: Maintaining The Toner Cartridge
• 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 cartridge in the same environment as the printer. -
Page 31: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it locks into place completely. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. -
Page 32: Printing A Configuration Page
Items Transfer roller Approx. 50,000 pages Fuser unit 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 the printer replaces the items. Yield (Average) <Maintenance>... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Common Macintosh problems Clearing paper jams Note • When removing paper that is jammed in the printer, if possible always pull the paper in the direction that it normally moves so as not to damage internal components. Always pull firmly and evenly;... -
Page 34: Around The Toner Cartridge
Around the toner cartridge Note • The fuser area is hot. Be careful when removing paper from the printer. Open the front cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Caution • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. -
Page 35: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
• Do not overload the tray. • Do not remove paper from the tray while your printer is printing. • Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading. • Do not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting checklist If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding suggested solutions. Condition Suggested solutions Make sure that the • If the Online LED is off, check the power Online LED on the cord connection. -
Page 37: Printer Specifications
Solving general printing problems For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The printer The printer is not Check the power cord does not receiving power. connections. Check the power print. - Page 38 Samsung ML-2510 may be set Series, Samsung ML-2570 (Continued) incorrectly. Series, Samsung ML-2570 Series PCL 6, or Samsung ML- 2570 Series PS printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting.
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Page 39: Solving Print Quality Problems
Solving print quality problems Dirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce print quality. See the table below to troubleshoot problems. Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded If a vertical white streak or faded area appears print on the page: •... - Page 40 • Check the paper type and quality. See page 5.2. • Install a new toner cartridge. See page 8.4. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Contact a service representative. Character voids Character voids are white areas within characters that should be solid black: •...
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Page 41: Common Windows Problems
• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner cartridge. See page 8.4. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Contact a service representative. Curl If the printed paper is curled or paper does not feed into the printer: •... -
Page 42: Common Linux Problems
Common Linux problems Condition Suggested solutions • Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. Open Unified Driver Configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers. Make sure that your machine is displayed on the list. -
Page 43: Specifications
Specifications Printer specifications Item Specifications and description Printing speed Up to 24 ppm in A4 (25 ppm in Letter) Resolution ML-2510 ML-2570, ML-2571N Warm-up time Less than 15 seconds First print out 9 seconds (From Ready) time Sleep mode: 25 seconds Power rating 110 ~ 127 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, 5.5 A... - Page 44 • Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP(32/64 bit)/2003 • Various Linux OS • Mac 10.3 (ML-2510) or 8.6 ~ 9.2/10.1 ~ 10.4 (ML-2570, ML-2571N) Printer drivers • SPL: Windows, Linux • CUPS: Macintosh OS 10.3 (ML-2510) • PCL6 driver (ML-2570, ML-2571N only): Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP(32/64 bit)/2003 •...
- Page 45 9.7 PS errors 9.9 Windows 9.9 quality problems 9.7 redistributing, toner cartridge 8.3 replacing, toner cartridge 8.4 special print media, guidelines 5.3 specification, printer 10.1 supplies, order information 7.1 system requirements Linux 3.3 Macintosh 3.3 Windows 3.2 toner cartridge maintaining 8.3...
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Page 46: Software Section
Samsung Printer Software section... - Page 47 OFTWARE SECTION ONTENTS NSTALLING Chapter 1: Installing Printer Software ... 4 Installing Software for Local Printing ... 4 Installing Software for Network Printing ... 7 Changing the Software Language ... 10 Reinstalling Printer Software ... 10 Removing Printer Software ... 11...
- Page 48 Setting Up a Client Computer ... 24 SING MART Chapter 6: Understanding Smart Panel ... 25 Opening the Troubleshooting Guide ... 26 Using Printer Settings Utility ... 26 Using Onscreen Help File ... 26 Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings ... 26 CRIPT RIVER ONLY...
- Page 49 Printing from Applications ... 31 Printing Files ... 31 SING RINTER WITH A Chapter 8: Installing printer driver for Macintosh ... 32 ML-2510 only ... 32 ML-2570/ML-2571N only ... 33 Setting Up the Printer ... 33 ML-2510 only ... 33 ML-2570/ML-2571N only ...
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Page 50: Installing Printer Software In Windows
Installing Software for Local Printing A local printer is a printer directly attached to your computer using the printer cable supplied with your printer, such as a USB or parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network, skip this step and go to “Installing Software for Network Printing”... -
Page 51: Custom Installation
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 52 • After connecting the printer, click Next. • If you don’t want to connect the printer at this time, click Next, and No on the following screen. Then the installation will start and a test page will not be printed at the end of the installation.
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Page 53: Installing Software For Network Printing
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. Otherwise, just click Finish. Installing Software for Network Printing When you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. - Page 54 Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer.
- Page 55 Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer.
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Page 56: Changing The Software Language
Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer. -
Page 57: 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. -
Page 58: Basic Printing
Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. -
Page 59: Printer Settings
Printer Settings You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change the settings needed for your print job. -
Page 60: Paper Tab
Cotton: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m2) cotton paper such as Gilbert 25 % and Gilbert 100 %. Plain Paper: Normal plain paper. Select this type if your printer is monochrome and printing on the 16 lb (60 g/m2) cotton paper. -
Page 61: Graphics Tab
• On: Select this option to allow the printer to use less toner on each page. • Off: If you don’t need to save toner when printing a document, select this option. -
Page 62: Extras Tab
Because downloading fonts takes time, selecting this option can speed up your printing time. When using Printer fonts, the printer will try to match the fonts used in your document to those stored in its memory. If,... -
Page 63: Using A Favorite Setting
To use a saved setting, select the item from the Favorites drop down list. The printer is now set to print according to the Favorites setting you selected. To delete a Favorites item, select it from the list and click Delete. -
Page 64: Advanced Printing
User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. This chapter includes: •... -
Page 65: Printing Posters
Printing Booklets This printer feature allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. -
Page 66: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper
Click OK and print the document. : If your printer does not have a duplex unit, you should complete the printing job manually. The printer prints every other page of the document first. After printing the first side of your job, the Printing Tip window appears. -
Page 67: Using Watermarks
“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 To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. -
Page 68: Using Overlays
Regards WORLD BEST 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. Creating a New Page Overlay To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image. -
Page 69: Using Windows Postscript Driver
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. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the supplied software CD-ROM. This chapter includes:... -
Page 70: Sharing The Printer Locally
Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM. Setting Up a Host Computer Start Windows. -
Page 71: Using Smart Panel
Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Smart Panel. OTES • If you have already installed more than one Samsung printer, first select the printer model you want in order to use the corresponding Smart Panel. Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select your printer name. -
Page 72: Opening The Troubleshooting Guide
Right-click (in Windows or Linux) or click (in Mac OS X) the Smart Panel icon and select Printer Setting. Change the settings. To send the changes to the printer, click the Apply button. If your printer is connected to a network, the OTES SyncThru Web Service window appears instead of the Printer Settings Utility window. -
Page 73: Using Your Printer In Linux
• Configuring Printer Properties • Printing a Document Getting Started The supplied CD-ROM provides you with Samsung’s Unified Linux Driver package for using your machine with a Linux computer. After the driver is installed on your Linux system, the driver package allows you to monitor a number of machine devices via fast ECP parallel ports and USB simultaneously. -
Page 74: Uninstalling The Unified Linux Driver
When the installation is complete, click Finish. 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... -
Page 75: Using The Unified Driver Configurator
Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes. Printers Tab You can see the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the printer icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window. Switches to Printer configuration. -
Page 76: Ports Configuration
• Refresh : Renews the classes list. • Add Class... : Allows you to add a new printer class. • Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class. Ports Configuration In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check the status of each port and release a port that is stalled in busy state when its owner is terminated for any reason. -
Page 77: 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 78: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh
Double-click the MAC_Printer folder. Double-click the Samsung SPL2 Installer icon. Enter the password and click OK. The Samsung SPL Installer window opens. Click Continue and then click Continue. Select Easy Install and click Install. After the installation is finished, click Quit. -
Page 79: Ml-2570/Ml-2571N Only
Enter the queue name in the Queue Name field. If you cannot determine the queue name for your printer server, try using the default queue first. Select Samsung in Printer Model and your printer in Model Name. Click Add. Your printer’s IP address appears on the Printer List, and is set as the default printer. -
Page 80: Ml-2570/Ml-2571N Only
SEC000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box, where the xxxxxxxxx varies depending on your machine. Click Add. If Auto Select does not work properly, select Samsung in Printer Model and your printer name in Model Name. Your machine appears on the Printer List and is set as the default printer. -
Page 81: Changing Printer Settings
Normal and Text Enhance. Fit to Page (ML-2570/ML-2571N) 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. -
Page 82: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper
To print a border around each page on the sheet, select the option you want from the Border drop-down list. Click Print, and the printer prints the selected number of pages on one side of each page. Using Your Printer with a Macintosh... - Page 83 Linux driver, install 27 printer properties 30 printing 31 Macintosh driver install 32 uninstall 32 printing 34 setting up the printer 33 MFP driver, install Linux 27 n-up printing Macintosh 36 Windows 18 orientation, print 31 Windows 13 overlay create 22...
- Page 84 setting darkness 15 favorites 17 image mode 15 resolution Macintosh 35 Windows 15 toner save 15 true-type option 15 software install Macintosh 32 Windows 4 reinstall Windows 10 system requirements Macintosh 32 uninstall Macintosh 32 Windows 11 status monitor, use 25 toner save, set 15 uninstall, software Macintosh 32...
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