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- Page 1 ML-295x Series User’s Guide Basic imagine the possibilities This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Available maintenance parts 1. Introduction Redistributing toner Replacing the toner cartridge Key benefits Cleaning the machine Features by models Useful to know 4. Troubleshooting About this user’s guide Safety information Tips for avoiding paper jams Machine overview Clearing paper jams Control panel overview Understanding the status LED Turning on the machine... -
Page 3: Introduction
1. Introduction This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine. • Key benefits • Features by models • Useful to know • About this user’s guide • Safety information • Machine overview • Control panel overview •... -
Page 4: Key Benefits
Advanced Guide). paper (see Advanced Guide). • Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Samsung Printer Status (or Smart • To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (double- Panel) are a program that monitors and informs you of the machine’s sided printing) (see Advanced Guide). - Page 5 Key benefits • Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster (see Advanced Guide). • You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on page 68). •...
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Page 6: Features By Models
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN IPv6 Eco printing Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Duplex (2-sided) printing Samsung Easy Printer Manager SyncThru™ Web Service ( : Included, : Optional, Blank: Not available) -
Page 7: Useful To Know
• The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner cartridge. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/ region to view product service information. -
Page 8: About This User's Guide
About this user’s guide 1. Introduction This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding General icons of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the Icon Text Description... -
Page 9: Safety Information
Safety information 1. Introduction These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to Operating environment you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe Warning place for future reference. - Page 10 Safety information 1. Introduction Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone handle the plug with wet hands. or PC interface cords. This could result in electric shock or fire. This could result in electric shock or fire and/or injury to your pet.
- Page 11 Safety information 1. Introduction Do not block or push objects into the ventilation Installation / Moving opening. This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cause damage or fire. Warning Be care when replacing paper or removing jammed paper. Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity, New paper has sharp edges and can cause painful cuts.
- Page 12 Safety information 1. Introduction Do not place the machine on an unstable surface. Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 The machine could fall, causing injury or machine meters (6 feet) with a 110 V machine, then the gauge damage.
- Page 13 Repair by non-certified technicians could result in fire or electric shock. Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested. The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service technician. Do not burn any of the supplies such as toner cartridge or fuser unit.
- Page 14 Safety information 1. Introduction When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash it. Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water.
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Page 15: Machine Overview
Machine overview 1. Introduction Accessories Power cord Quick installation guide Software CD Misc. accessories a. The software CD contains the printer driver and applications. b. Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model. - Page 16 Machine overview 1. Introduction Front view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country. 7 Paper width guides on a manual Output tray Paper level indicator feeder/multi-purpose tray...
- Page 17 Machine overview 1. Introduction 6 Manual feeder/Multi-purpose Front cover tray...
- Page 18 Machine overview 1. Introduction Rear view • This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. • Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country. 1 Network port 3 Power-switch Rear cover 2 USB port 4 Power receptacle a.
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Page 19: Control Panel Overview
Control panel overview 1. Introduction • Demo: Prints a demo page. This control panel may differ from your machine depending • WPS: Configures the wireless network on its model. There are various types of control panels. (Demo)/ connection easily without a computer (see Admin Guide). - Page 20 Control panel overview 1. Introduction Stops an operation at any time and there are more functions. • Cancels the current job. • Prints demo page: Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds until the status (Cancel) LED blinks, and release. •...
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Page 21: Turning On The Machine
Turning on the machine 1. Introduction Connect the machine to the electricity supply first. Turn the switch on if the machine has power switch. Press the (Power) button, then release. -
Page 22: Installing The Driver Locally
Installing the driver locally 1. Introduction A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your The software CD should automatically run and an installation computer using the cable. If your machine is attached to a network, window will appear. skip the following steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see Advanced Guide). -
Page 23: Reinstalling The Driver
From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > your printer driver name > Uninstall. Follow the instructions in the installation window. Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the... -
Page 24: Menu Overview And Basic Setup
2. Menu overview and basic setup After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options. -
Page 25: Printing A Demo Page
(Cancel) button for about 2 seconds until the status LED blinks, and release. Or, click the Demo page button under the Samsung tab in the Printing Preferences window (see "Opening printing preferences" on page 39). For a model with a Demo button ( ), press the button to print a demo page. -
Page 26: Media And Tray
This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine. • Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service Paper length guide agreements. Paper width guide •... - Page 27 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup Loading paper in the tray Paper quantity indicator shows the amount of paper in the tray. Pull out the paper tray. Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.
- Page 28 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup Slide the paper length guide until it lightly touches the end of • Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the the paper stack. media to warp. • If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.
- Page 29 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup • When papers overlap when printing using the manual feeder/multi-purpose tray, open tray 1 and remove the Loading in manual feeder/multi-purpose tray overlapping papers then try printing again. • When paper does not feed well while printing, push the The manual feeder/multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and paper in manually until it starts feeding automatically.
- Page 30 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup Adjust the manual feeder/multi-purpose tray paper width Load the paper. Squeeze the manual feeder/multi-purpose guides to the width of the paper. tray paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper.
- Page 31 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup c Select MP Tray in paper source, then press OK. • When using special media, we recommend you feed one d Start printing in application. sheet at a time (see "Print media specifications" on page 65).
- Page 32 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup Envelope Manual feeder/ Types Tray 1 Multi-purpose tray Printing successfully on envelopes depends upon the quality of the Thick envelopes. Thicker To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure. Thin Bond Color...
- Page 33 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup • Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the corner of the envelope. Acceptable Unacceptable Pressure lever • Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with •...
- Page 34 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup Transparency • Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edges. To avoid damaging the machine, use only transparencies designed • Do not use transparencies that separate from the backing sheet. for use in laser printers.
- Page 35 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup Labels • Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels designed for use in damage to machine components.
- Page 36 Media and tray 2. Menu overview and basic setup Preprinted paper When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feeding, turn the paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteed.
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Page 37: Basic Printing
Basic printing 2. Menu overview and basic setup Open the document you want to print. Setting the paper size and type Select Print from the File menu. After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type. Select your machine from the Select Printer list. - Page 38 Basic printing 2. Menu overview and basic setup Canceling a print job If the print job is waiting in the print queue or print spooler, cancel the job as follows: • You can access this window by simply double-clicking the machine icon ( ) in the Windows task bar.
- Page 39 Select your machine from the Select Printer. Using a favorite setting The Presets option, which is visible on each preferences tab except for the Samsung tab, allows you to save the current preferences for future use. To save a Presets item, follow these steps:...
- Page 40 Basic printing 2. Menu overview and basic setup Change the settings as needed on each tab. Using help Enter a name for the item in the Presets input box. Click the option you want to know on the Printing Preferences window and press F1 on your keyboard.
- Page 41 Basic printing 2. Menu overview and basic setup Setting eco mode on the control panel • Eco Printing: Enables eco mode. Activate the various eco items you want to use. • Password: If the administrator fixed to enable the eco mode, you •...
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Page 42: Maintenance
3. Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your machine. • Ordering supplies and accessories • Available supplies • Available maintenance parts • Redistributing toner • Replacing the toner cartridge • Cleaning the machine... -
Page 43: Ordering Supplies And Accessories
Available accessories may differ from country to country. Contact your sales representatives to obtain the list of available supplies, and maintenance parts. To order Samsung-authorized supplies, accessories, and maintenance parts, contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your machine. You can also visit www.samsung.com/supplies, and then select your country/region to obtain the contact... -
Page 44: Available Supplies
Average yield cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of Standard yield Approx. 1,500 pages MLT-D103S using non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be toner cartridge covered under the machine’s warranty. High yield toner Approx. 2,500 pages MLT-D103L cartridge a. -
Page 45: Available Maintenance Parts
Available maintenance parts 3. Maintenance To purchase maintenance parts, contact the source where you bought the machine. Replacing maintenance parts can be performed only by an authorized service provider, dealer, or the retailer where you bought the machine. The warranty does not cover the replacement of any maintenance parts once it has reached its “Average yield”. -
Page 46: Redistributing Toner
Redistributing toner 3. Maintenance When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life: Thoroughly roll the cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. • White streaks or light printing occurs and/or density variation side to side. - Page 47 Redistributing toner 3. Maintenance Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the machine. Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover is securely closed.
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Page 48: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Replacing the toner cartridge 3. Maintenance Remove the label from the toner cartridge as shown below. Click this link to open an animation about replacing a toner cartridge. When a toner cartridge has reached the end of life, the machine will stop printing. - Page 49 Replacing the toner cartridge 3. Maintenance Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the machine. Close the front cover.
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Page 50: Cleaning The Machine
Cleaning the machine 3. Maintenance If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a Cleaning the inside dusty environment, you need to clean your machine regularly to keep it in the best printing condition and use your machine longer. During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. - Page 51 Cleaning the machine 3. Maintenance • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose While cleaning the inside of the machine, be careful not to it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece damage the transfer roller or any other inside parts.
- Page 52 Cleaning the machine 3. Maintenance Clean the pickup roller with a soft, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the pickup roller Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine to cool down. Pull out tray 1. Insert the tray back into the machine.
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Page 53: Troubleshooting
4. Troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Understanding the status LED † This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. -
Page 54: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Tips for avoiding paper jams 4. Troubleshooting By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be avoided. To avoid paper jams, refer to the following guidelines: • Ensure that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly (see "Tray overview" on page 26). •... -
Page 55: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly automatically ejected from the machine. and gently. If the paper does not exit, go to the next step. Pull out tray 1 . - Page 56 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. In the manual feeder/multi-purpose tray Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the machine.
- Page 57 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Inside the machine Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam. The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the machine.
- Page 58 Clearing paper jams 4. Troubleshooting Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper is Remove the jammed paper as shown in the following figure. automatically ejected from the machine. If you do not see the jammed paper, go to the next step. Gently pull the paper out of the output tray.
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Page 59: Understanding The Status Led
• To resolve the error, look at the error message and its instructions from the troubleshooting part. • You also can resolve the error with the guideline from the computers’s Samsung Printer Status or Smart Panel program window. • If the problem persists, call a service representative. - Page 60 Understanding the status LED 4. Troubleshooting Status LED Status Description The machine is off-line. • When the backlight slowly blinks, the machine is receiving data from the computer. Blinking • When the backlight blinks rapidly, the machine is printing data. Green •...
- Page 61 Understanding the status LED 4. Troubleshooting Toner LED/ WPS LED Status Description Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life of toner is close. Blinking Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing quality by redistributing the toner (see "Redistributing toner"...
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Page 62: Appendix
5. Appendix This chapter provides product specifications and information concerning applicable regulations. • Specifications • Regulatory information • Copyright... -
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications 5. Appendix General specifications The specification values listed below are subject to change without notice. See www.samsung.com/printer for possible changes in information. Items Description Dimension Width x Length x Height 348 x 338 x 197 mm (13.7 x 13.3 x 7.7 inches) - Page 64 Specifications 5. Appendix Items Description Average operating mode Less than 550 W Power consumption Ready mode Less than 60 W Power save mode Less than 3.5 W Power off mode Less than 0.4 W (0.1 W U98Z058 Module Wireless a. Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779. Configuration tested: basic machine installation, A4 paper, simplex printing. b.
- Page 65 Specifications 5. Appendix Print media specifications Print media weight/Capacity Type Size Dimensions Manual feeder/Multi- Tray1 purpose tray Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) 70 to 90 g/m (19 to 24 lbs bond) 70 to 90 g/m (19 to 24 lbs bond) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
- Page 66 Specifications 5. Appendix Print media weight/Capacity Type Size Dimensions Manual feeder/Multi- Tray1 purpose tray Envelope 98 x 191 mm (3.87 x 7.5 inches) Not available in tray1 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lbs Monarch bond) Envelope No. 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 inches) Envelope Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
- Page 67 Specifications 5. Appendix Print media weight/Capacity Type Size Dimensions Manual feeder/Multi- Tray1 purpose tray Letter, Legal, Refer to the Plain paper section Not available in tray1 120 to 150 g/m (32 to 40 lbs US Folio, A4, bond) Labels JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5 Letter, Legal, Refer to the Plain paper section...
- Page 68 Specifications 5. Appendix e. The paper types available in tray 1: Plan, Thick, Thin, Recycled, Cardstock, Bond, Archive System requirements Microsoft® Windows® Requirement (recommended) Operating system free HDD space Windows® 2000 Intel® Pentium® II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz) 64 MB (128 MB) 600 MB Windows®...
- Page 69 Specifications 5. Appendix • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have administrator rights can install the software. • Windows Terminal Services is compatible with your machine. • For Windows 2000, Services Pack 4 or higher is required. Macintosh Requirements (Recommended) Operating system...
- Page 70 Specifications 5. Appendix Linux Items Requirements Fedora 4 ~ 12 (32/ 64 bit) OpenSuSE® 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 (32/64 bit) SuSE 10.0, 10.1 (32 bit) Ubuntu 5.04, 5.10, 6.04, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10 (32/64 bit) Operating system Mandriva 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2009.1 (32/64 bit) Debian 4.0, 5.0 (32/64 bit) Redhat®...
- Page 71 Specifications 5. Appendix Items Requirements Free HDD space Up to 100 MB Network environment Network and wireless models only (see "Features by models" on page 6). You need to set up the network protocols on the machine to use it as your network machine. The following table shows the network environments supported by the machine.
- Page 72 Specifications 5. Appendix Items Specifications • TCP/IPv4 • DHCP, BOOTP • DNS, WINS, Bonjour, SLP, UPnP Network protocols • Standard TCP/IP Printing (RAW), LPR, IPP, WSD • SNMPv 1/2/3, HTTP (S), IPSec • TCP/IPv6 (DHCP, DNS, RAW, LPR, SNMPv 1/2/3, HTTP (S), IPSec) •...
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Page 73: Regulatory Information
Regulatory information 5. Appendix This machine is designed for a normal work environment and Warning certified with several regulatory statements. Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from laser/scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes. Laser safety statement When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to... - Page 74 Regulatory information 5. Appendix Ozone safety Recycling This product's ozone emission rate is under 0.1 ppm. Recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this Because ozone is heavier than air, keep the product in product in an environmentally responsible manner. a place with good ventilation.
- Page 75 & electronic equipment) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website:www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278 - 0799 (Applicable in the european union and other european countries with separate collection systems)
- Page 76 Regulatory information 5. Appendix This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Canadian radio interference regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 77 Regulatory information 5. Appendix The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation FCC statement for wireless LAN use: between the device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities). This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless While installing and operating this transmitter and antenna devices are on.
- Page 78 Regulatory information 5. Appendix Turkey only If you cut off the moulded plug, get rid of it straight away. You cannot rewire the plug and you may receive an electric shock if you plug it into a socket. Important warning: You must earth this machine.
- Page 79 Terminal Equipment Directive (FAX) provisions of Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), EMC Directive (2004/108/EC). This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan- • Hereby, Samsung Electronics, declares that this [ML- European single terminal connection to the analogue public 2950DW] is in compliance with the essential switched telephone network (PSTN) in accordance with Directive requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE...
- Page 80 Regulatory information 5. Appendix The product has been tested against TBR21. To assist in the use and European states qualified under wireless approvals: application of terminal equipment which complies with this EU countries standard, the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG 201 121) which contains European states with restrictions on use: notes and additional requirements to ensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals.
- Page 81 Regulatory information 5. Appendix Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections). equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation The wireless devices in your system are only qualified for use in the regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on the system traveling in an airplane.
- Page 82 Regulatory information 5. Appendix Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. See the manufacturer System Restoration Kit, or contact manufacturer Technical Support for additional information. Israel only...
- Page 83 Regulatory information 5. Appendix China only...
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Page 84: Copyright
This user’s guide 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 use of this user’s guide. - Page 85 Index...
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