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  • Page 1: Laser Printer

    LASER PRINTER User’s Guide ML-5200A...
  • 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 damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2000 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Understanding the printer parts –––––––––––––––– 1.2 Installing the toner cartridge ––––––––––––––––––– 1.4 Loading paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.6 Connecting the printer to your computer –––––––– 1.8 Attaching the power cord –––––––––––––––––––– 1.10 Printing a test page ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.11 Software installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.12 Installing printer driver ––––––––––––––––––––––...
  • Page 4 Maintenance Chapter 3 Resetting the printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1 Cleaning the printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.2 Managing the toner cartridge –––––––––––––––––– 3.3 Adding printer memory –––––––––––––––––––––– 3.6 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Clearing paper jams –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1 Tips for avoiding paper jams –––––––––––––––––– 4.4 Fixing problems ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5 Before you call service –––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Printer

    01-Setup 3/2/00 9:43 AM Page 2 Chapter 1 Setting up your printer...

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    3/2/00 9:43 AM Page 3 Unpacking Take out the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Save the carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the printer. Make sure you have the following items: • Toner cartridge •...

  • Page 7: Understanding The Printer Parts

    01-Setup 3/2/00 9:43 AM Page 4 Understanding the printer parts Use figures on page 1.2 through page 1.3 to identify the main components of your printer. Front view Automatic paper feeder Manual paper feeder Paper tray Paper exit tray Paper guides...
  • Page 8 01-Setup 3/2/00 9:43 AM Page 5 Rear view USB port Power switch Printer cable Power cord connector connector Inside Toner cartridge Front cover Setting up your printer...

  • Page 9: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    3/2/00 9:43 AM Page 6 Installing the toner cartridge 1. To open the printer cover, hold the cover using both hands and pull it toward you. 2. Unpack the toner cartridge, and carefully pull the sealing tape completely out of cartridge.
  • Page 10 01-Setup 3/2/00 9:43 AM Page 7 4. Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer (one on each side). 5. Grasp the handle and slide the cartridge into the toner cartridge slots until it drops into place. Handle 6. Close the cover.

  • Page 11: Loading Paper

    If the paper has a preferred print side, place the print side towards you. Load letter-head paper facing you, with the top of the sheet toward the printer. Setting up your printer ‘Loading a stack of paper’ on page 2.4. (20 lb) photocopy paper.
  • Page 12 4. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper. Paper guide 5. Put the paper exit tray on the face-down output stacker and keep the output lever up. The face-down output stacker holds up to 100 printed pages. Output lever Paper guide Setting up your printer...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer

    1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2. Plug the parallel interface cable (printer cable) into the connector on the back of the printer. Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on the parallel interface cable. The clips snap into place when pushed into the notches.
  • Page 14 1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2. Plug the USB cable into the connector on the back of the printer. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Power Cord

    1. Plug one end of the power cord into the connector at the back of the printer, and the other end into a wall outlet. 2. Turn the printer on. As the printer powers up all control panel lights turn on briefly.

  • Page 16: Printing A Test Page

    If you press and hold the button for over 4 seconds, a configuration sheet of the user default settings, the installed options, and the amount of printer memory available will print. Note: If this does not happen, re-check the installation.

  • Page 17: Software Installation

    Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing printer drivers for the most popular Windows software applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer driver which translates data from your application into data the printer understands. The CD-ROM shipped with your printer contains the following printer drivers and utilities.
  • Page 18 If Windows 95/98 recognizes the new printer, go to the section “Windows 95/98 plug and play” on page 1.14. 2. Insert the setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP window opens. If Windows does not automatically run the CD-ROM: 1) Select Run from the Start menu.
  • Page 19 01-Setup 3/2/00 9:43 AM Page 16 4. Select Install the Samsung Software on your PC. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Windows 95/98 plug and play 1. At the ‘New Hardware Found’ dialog box, click on the OK button.
  • Page 20 2. Insert the setup CD-ROM disk into your CD-ROM drive. 3. From the Program Manager window, select File, and Run. 4. Type d:\cdsetup.exe on the command line (where “d” is your CD-ROM drive letter) and click OK. The SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP window opens. 5. Select the appropriate language.

  • Page 21: Installing Printer Utilities

    Page 18 Installing printer utilities Installing the USB port driver The USB port driver must be installed to print to your printer via a USB connection. 1. Insert the CD-ROM in to your CD-ROM drive. If Windows automatically runs the CD-ROM, skip to step 3.
  • Page 22 Installing RCP (only for Dos users) The RCP (Remote Control Panel) allows the Dos users to set default printer values. This utility can only be used when the printer is connected via the parallel interface. 1. Insert the setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 23: Making An Installation Diskette

    CD-ROM onto floppy diskettes for installation onto computers that do not have a CD-ROM drive. 1. Label a new or formatted diskette “ML-5200A Driver” and insert it into the floppy drive. 2. Insert the setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 24: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    To uninstall the driver, proceed as follows: 1. Windows 95/98/NT 4.0: From the Start menu, select Programs, Samsung ML-5200A, then Samsung ML-5200A Driver Uninstall. Windows 3.1x: From the Program Manager window, double-click Samsung ML- 5200A, then Samsung ML-5200A Driver Uninstall.

  • Page 25: Operating Your Printer

    02-Operating 3/2/00 9:35 AM Page 2 Chapter 2 Operating your printer...

  • Page 26: The Control Panel

    02-Operating 3/2/00 9:35 AM The Control Panel The control panel has three indicator lights and one button. Depending on the light sequence, pressing the button activates different printer functions, such as resetting the printer, or running self-test. Indicator lights Indicator...
  • Page 27 See page 2.8. Press the button to turn the printer off-line. With the READY light off, press and hold down the button until all lights are blinking, then release the button.

  • Page 28: Selecting Paper Type And Feed Source

    Selecting paper type and feed source One of the most important things you can do to obtain the best results from your printer is to select the correct type of paper. Your printer produces letter quality output on most plain bond papers, including cotton bond and photocopying papers.

  • Page 29: Loading A Stack Of Paper

    • For paper and envelopes: - Flex paper back and forth, or fan envelopes. Do not fold or crease Note: If envelopes jam while printing, try reducing the number of envelopes in Operating your printer Page 6 the manual paper feeder. See page 2.8.
  • Page 30 • Load paper or transparencies with the print side facing you. Page 7 print side. Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the print side. Place the print side facing you. Operating your printer...
  • Page 31 • Do not feed stamped envelopes. The stamp is shown here for placement purpose only. • Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. • Load letterhead paper facing you with the top of the sheet toward the printer.
  • Page 32 Slide the guides until they lightly touch the stack of print material. Do not bend the print material. Paper guide 5. Before starting your print job, make sure that you select the correct paper size and feed source for your application. Page 9 Paper guide Operating your printer...

  • Page 33: Using The Manual Paper Feeder

    2. Load the print material in the manual paper feeder and adjust the paper guides to the width of the print material. See the instructions on how to load each type of material on page 2.4. Operating your printer Page 10 Output lever...
  • Page 34 See ‘Print settings’ on page 2.13. 4. Send the data to the printer from the application. When all the data is transmitted, the PAPER light blinks. 5. Press the button on the control panel. Printing starts.

  • Page 35: Paper Guidelines

    • Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white photocopy paper. Pigments must withstand the printer’s fusing temperature of 392 F (200 colored coating that was added after the paper was produced.

  • Page 36: Selecting Your Printer

    Page 13 Selecting your printer To use all of the features of your Samsung ML-5200A printer, make sure it is selected as the default printer. When you install the printer driver, Samsung ML-5200A is automatically set as the default printer. If you use more than one printer, select ML-5200A as the default printer as follows: Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0...

  • Page 37: Printing A Document

    4. Choose OK to close the dialog box. 5. Make any necessary changes to the print parameters and choose OK to start the print job. Note: The way you access the printer driver varies depending on the programs 2.12 Operating your printer Page 14 you use.

  • Page 38: Print Settings

    Note: Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in the PCL 6 printer driver Samsung ML-5200A PCL 6 printer driver shows the dialog box as shown below. It includes 7 tabs. Page 15 printer driver. Change all printer settings available in the software application first, and any remaining settings with the printer driver.
  • Page 39 Select Portrait to run the printing parallel to the long edge of the print material. Allows you to set your printer’s default input tray or option. The default selection is Automatic Feeder. Select Manual Feeder when manually feeding a sheet of print material through the manual feeder.
  • Page 40 (and a lower quality), use 300 dpi instead. Allows you to select the print quality of your text output. SRT (Samsung Resolution Enhancement Technology) produces print with smooth angles, curves and edges. Image Enhance is available only when you set the resolution to 600 dpi.
  • Page 41 You have three options for printing to a file. If you select Output to Printer, the driver sends the print job to the printer without creating a print file. If you select Prompt for Filename, the driver prompt you for the name of the print file to create every time a document is printed.
  • Page 42 A page overlay, similar to the watermark feature, is a group of PCL commands and/or data created by the user that is downloaded and stored in the printer. Once stored in the printer, a page overlay can be invoked upon request, again and again. Page overlays eliminate the need to download the same information over and over again, thus saving transmission time.
  • Page 43 Internet connection, you can access Samsung Electronics web site by clicking the image above SAMSUNG WEB SITE. PCL 5e printer driver Samsung ML-5200A PCL 5e printer driver shows the dialog box as shown below. It includes 3 tabs. 2.18...
  • Page 44 (and a lower quality), use 300 dpi instead. When this box is checked, the printer uses less toner to print the document. The output is a little lighter but the life of the toner cartridge is extended.
  • Page 45 Shows the software version and copyright information. If your computer has a modem installed or you are connected to the Internet over a LAN and you have configured an Internet connection, you can access Samsung Electronics web site by clicking the image above SAMSUNG WEB SITE.

  • Page 46: Printing On Network Printer

    OK button. 5. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. 6. Double-click your printer icon (ML-5200A). 7. From the Printer menu, select Properties. 8. Press the Details tab, select the printer port, then press the OK button. Page 23 2.21...

  • Page 47: Remote Control Panel (Only For Dos Users)

    To run the remote control panel: 1. In the Dos prompt C:\, change the directory to PRTUTIL, 2. Type dosrcp in the command line and press the Enter key. 3. The Samsung ML-5200A Remote Control Panel dialog box opens. 2.22 Operating your printer...
  • Page 48 Determines what action the printer should take when a manual feed print job is sent to the printer and there is no paper in the manual feeder. If set to ON, the printer will pick up the paper from the automatic feeder after ten seconds.
  • Page 49 Prints the font list showing all the fonts available for PCL emulation. QUALITY • SRT Use the printer’s SRT(Samsung Resolution enhancement Technology) setting to produce print with smooth angles, curves and edges. ENHANCE : Better Text Image GRAY : Better Photo Image NORMAL 2.24...
  • Page 50 02-Operating 3/2/00 9:36 AM • SMET SMET(Samsung Memory Enhancement Technology) mode allows the printer to process more data by optimizing the memory. With this mode set to ON, the complex data can be processed. TEST • Config page Prints the test page. A list of the user default settings, the installed options, and the amount of printer memory available prints.
  • Page 51 03-Maintenance 3/2/00 9:20 AM Page 2 Chapter 3 Maintenance...

  • Page 52: Resetting The Printer

    1. Press the button on the control panel to turn the printer off-line with the READY light off. 2. Press the button and hold down for about 4 seconds.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Printer

    • Do not use ammonia-based sprays or volatile solvents such as thinner to clean the printer, as these can damage the printer surface. • Keep the front cover closed when cleaning the outside of the printer. • Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the inside of the printer.

  • Page 54: Managing The Toner Cartridge

    •Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer. •Do not remove a toner cartridge from the printer except to replace it, clean it or clear a paper jam. Replace the cartridge immediately.
  • Page 55 Page 6 Take the following steps to replace the toner cartridge: 1. Hold the printer cover using both hands and pull it toward you. 2. Lift up and pull out the old toner cartridge. Follow the instructions on the cartridge box to recycle the used cartridge.
  • Page 56 3/2/00 9:20 AM 4. Rotate it slowly and gently 5 or 6 times to redistribute toner. 5. Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer (one on each side), then grasp the handle and slide the cartridge into the toner cartridge slots.

  • Page 57: Adding Printer Memory

    2. Push in the paper tray. 3. Remove two screws from back of control board, and pull control board out of printer. Note : Be aware that control board is connected to inside of printer by cables. Maintenance Page 8...
  • Page 58 03-Maintenance 3/2/00 9:20 AM 4. Hold the memory card with the connection facing the control board, and insert all the way into the connector at a 30 Note: The memory card is easily damages by static electricity. Touch 5. Push it in until it snaps into place. Make sure that both metal clips on the connector are fastened and the two pins on the connector are visible through the holes on each end of the memory card.
  • Page 59 3/2/00 9:20 AM Note: When disassembling the memory card, push out the metal clips at 6. Slide the control board back into printer and fasten with screws removed in step 3. 7. Reconnect cable(s) and power cord and switch the printer on.
  • Page 60 03-Maintenance 3/2/00 9:20 AM Page 11 MEMO...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    04-Troubleshooting 3/2/00 9:15 AM Page 2 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 62: Clearing Paper Jams

    By carefully selecting paper types and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jams occurs, ERROR and PAPER lights are lit. Turn the printer off then on. The jammed paper will automatically come out from the machine. If not, follow the procedures below to clear jams.

  • Page 63: Paper Jam In Output Area

    1. Pull the jammed paper out as shown below according to the position where paper jam occurs. • When paper jam occurs in the face-down output stacker, • When paper jam occurs in the face-up output slot, 2. Close the cover. The printer resumes printing. Troubleshooting Page 4...

  • Page 64: Paper Jam Inside The Printer

    If the jam occurs near the fusing unit, do not pull the paper through the fuser or you may damage the unit. 3. Make sure there is no other paper in the printer. 4. Close the cover. The printer resumes printing.

  • Page 65: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams

    04-Troubleshooting 3/2/00 9:15 AM Tips for avoiding paper jams By selecting print material carefully and loading it properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If jams occur frequently, make sure you are following these tips to avoid jams. •...

  • Page 66: Fixing Problems

    • Print a test page to determine if the problem is with the printer or the PC. If you can print a test page, the problem is in the PC or application or the printer may not be setup properly.
  • Page 67 • The application’s paper size and margin settings may be incorrect. • Make sure that you are using the correct printer driver. Select ML-5200A as the default printer in your application. • The printer cable specifications may be incorrect. Use an IEEE-1284 rated cable for parallel connection and USB v1.0-compliant cable for USB connection.
  • Page 68 • If using Windows 95, the Spooling Setting may be set incorrectly. Click the Start menu, then Settings and Printers. Right-click the Samsung ML-5200A PCL5e, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting from the available choices.
  • Page 69 • Make sure that you are using the correct printer driver. • Change the parallel interface cable. • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper.
  • Page 70 • Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. See “Selecting paper type and feed source” on page 2.3. • Remove any obstructions inside the printer. • Make sure that there is not too much paper in the automatic feeder.
  • Page 71 04-Troubleshooting 3/2/00 9:15 AM Problem Transparencies or envelopes do not feed correctly. Repeated paper jams occur. 4.10 Troubleshooting Page 12 Cause and solution • The film or envelopes may not be loaded correctly. Make sure you load no more than 10 transparencies or envelopes in the automatic feeder.

  • Page 72: Before You Call Service

    • Is a toner cartridge installed in the printer? • Is the cover closed completely? Once you have checked all of the above, turn your printer off and back on again. If your printer is still not operating properly, call your point of purchase for service.

  • Page 73: Appendix

    05-Appendix 3/2/00 9:08 AM Page 2 Chapter 5 Appendix...

  • Page 74: Fcc Regulations

    05-Appendix 3/2/00 9:08 AM FCC regulations This equipment 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.

  • Page 75: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    05-Appendix 3/2/00 9:08 AM EC declaration of conformity SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. #259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea declare that we are solely responsible for ensuring that the meets the intent of Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.

  • Page 76: Laser Safety Statement

    3/2/00 9:08 AM Laser safety statement The printer is certified in the US to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and certified elsewhere as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.

  • Page 77: Safety Information

    05-Appendix 3/2/00 9:08 AM Laser product labels are located above the printer cartridge. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 TO IEC 825 Safety information PRODUCT SAFETY UL 1950 (UL LISTING) CANADA CSA C22.2 No.

  • Page 78: Specifications

    05-Appendix 3/2/00 9:08 AM Specifications Item Speed Resolution Developing method/toner Warm up time First print time Duty cycle Engine Size (w x d x h) Weight Power consumption Noise level Input capacity Output capacity Paper handling Paper size Type Toner Life time cartridge Charging/Transfer...

  • Page 79: Index

    • 2.1 face-down output stacker • 1.2, 1.7 face-up output slot • 1.2, 2.9 fixing problems paper problems • 4.9 printer problems • 4.5 print quality problems •4.7 graphic mode • 2.15, 2.20 halftoning • 2.15, 2.20 Appendix Page 8 indicator lights •...
  • Page 80 • 2.22 replacing, cartridge • 3.3 resolution • 2.15, 2.19 resetting, printer • 3.1 Page 9 Samsung web site • 2.18, 2.20 selecting printer • 2.11 SRT mode • 2.15 test page, printing • 1.11 toner cartridge installing • 1.4 managing •...
  • Page 81 ELECTRONICS Visit us at http://www.samsungelectronics.com If you have access to this online service, you can download P/N. JC68-00268A Rev.1.00 the User’s Guide and drivers from Samsung Electronics.

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