Page 2 © 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. • ML-1450, ML-1451N and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Special Features –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Printer Components ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.4 Setting Up Your Printer Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEP 1 : Install the Toner Cartridge STEP 2 : ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Load Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEP 3 : Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable STEP 4 : –––––––...
Page 4 Printing Tasks Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Printing on Both Sides of the Paper –––––––––– (Manual Duplexing) Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper 5.10 – (N-Up Printing) Scaling Your Document 5.11 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size 5.12 ––––––––––...
Page 5: Specifications
Contents (continued) Specifications Printer Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Paper Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Macintosh Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using QPDL Driver ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using PS Driver B.11 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Printing from DOS Applications About Remote Control Panel for DOS –––––––––––––––– Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
Page 6: Using Your Printer On A Network
Using Your Printer on a Network About Sharing the Printer on a Network –––––––––––––– Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer –––––––––––––––––– E.2 Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer ––––––––––––– Printer Options Precautions –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Memory and PostScript SIMMs ––––––––––––––––––––––– Network Interface Card ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
Page 7: 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 8: Ozone Safety
However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
Page 9: Radio Frequency Emissions
Environmental and Safety Consideration Radio Frequency Emissions FCC regulations This device 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.
Page 10 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the European countries: In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance.
Page 11 Environmental and Safety Consideration...
Page 12 Environmental and Safety Consideration Memo...
Page 13 HAPTER Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-1450 series printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Special Features Printer Components...
Page 14: Introduction
Special Features Your new Samsung ML-1450 series printer is equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed • Prints at 1200 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.18.
Page 15 • This printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Expand the printer capacity • The ML-1450 printer has 4 MB of memory (16 MB on ML-1451N) which can be expanded to 68 MB (80 MB on ML-1451N). • PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS) SIMM adds PS printing.
Page 16 • Prints in Windows, DOS, and Macintosh. • Supports Linux. • ML-1450 series printer comes with Parallel and USB. You can install an optional network interface (ML-1451N have a built-in network interface). Printer Features Table below lists a general overview of features supported by the ML-1450 series printer.
Page 17: Printer Components
Printer Components Front View Control panel Top output tray Control board cover (needed to access the control board to install printer options) (Face down output ) Multi-Purpose Tray Top cover (Inside) Toner cartridge Tray 1 Paper level (550-sheet paper feeder) indicators Tray 2 (Optional 550-sheet paper feeder)
Page 18: Rear View
Printer Components Rear View Rear output tray door Network port (Face up output) (ML-1450: Option ML-1451N: Standard) USB port Power switch Parallel port Power receptacle NTRODUCTION...
Page 19: Your Printer
HAPTER Setting Up Setting Up Your Printer Your Printer This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. Topics included in this chapter are: step 1: Unpack Your Printer step 2: Install the Toner Cartridge step 3: Load Paper step 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable step 5: Turn on the Printer step 6: Print a Demo Page!
Page 20: Setting Up Your Printer
Unpack Your Printer Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that your printer has been packed with the following items: Toner cartridge Power cord Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. •...
Page 21: Selecting A Location
Unpack Your Printer Selecting a Location Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. See the image below for clearance space. Do not set the printer close to the edge of your desk or table! Clearance Space Front: 482.6 mm(enough space so that...
Page 22: Step 2 : Install The Toner Cartridge
Install the Toner Cartridge Open the top cover lid. Pull up on the handle to open the lid. Handle Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag. Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects as they might scratch the drum of the cartridge.
Page 23 Install the Toner Cartridge Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it drops into place. Close the top cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 6,000 pages (3,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).
Page 24: Step 3 : Load Paper
Load Paper Pull the paper tray out of the printer. Push down on the metal paper lift plate to lock it in place. Load paper with the print side facing down. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. ETTING RINTER...
Page 25 Load Paper Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip and the plastic tabs on the end guides. Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams.
Page 26 Load Paper Adjust the paper length guide so the pointer matches the desired paper size. FOLIO Pointer EXEC JIS B5 After loading paper, squeeze the side guide as shown and slide it to the left flush against the paper. If necessary, use the rear width guide. Squeeze the rear width guide as shown and slide it to the left.
Page 27: Step 4 : Connect To The Computer With A Parallel Cable
If you are using a network interface Go to page F.5, “Network Interface Card.” Notes: • ML-1451N comes with a built-in network interface. • Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). ETTING RINTER...
Page 28: Step 5 : Turn On The Printer
Turn on the Printer Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back of the printer. Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet. Turn on the power. To AC outlet Print a Demo Page! As the printer powers up, all the printer control panel lights turn on briefly.
Page 29: Step 7 : Install The Printer Software
Install the Printer Software Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printer drivers for some of the most popular Windows software applications. To operate your printer, you must install a printer driver, which translates data from your application into data that the printer understands.
Page 30 Install the Printer Software If you are printing with PostScript driver Go to Appendix D, “Using Windows PostScript Driver”, for information on installing the PPD file. If you are using Linux Go to Appendix G, “Using Your Printer in Linux”, for information on installing the Linux driver.
Page 31: Installing The Printer Software From The Cd-Rom
Install the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.
Page 32 Install the Printer Software Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. The Welcome window opens. Click Next. 2.13 ETTING RINTER...
Page 33 Install the Printer Software The files are copied into the appropriate directory. Click Finish. 2.14 ETTING RINTER...
Page 34: Printer Driver Features
Install the Printer Software Printer Driver Features ML-1450 series printer drivers will support the following standard features: • Input tray selection • paper size, orientation and media type • number of copies Table below lists a general overview of features supported by the ML-1450 series printer drivers.
Page 35: Software Installation Tips
3. The Samsung ML-1450 Series Maintenance dialog box appears. Check Remove and then click Next. 4. When you are asked to confirm your selection, click OK. 5. The Samsung ML-1450 Series printer driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. 6. Click Finish.
Page 36: Installing Usb Driver
Installing USB Driver If you have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port enabled on your computer, and if your computer is running Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, you can connect your ML-1450 series printer to the USB chain of devices. Note: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable.
Page 37 Installing USB Driver Check Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. Check CD-ROM drive and click Browse, then choose x:\USB (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Next. Click Next. The USB driver will be installed. 2.18 ETTING RINTER...
Page 38 Installing USB Driver Click Finish. When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Note: If you already installed the printer driver, the International Setup Version screen doesn’t appear. 2.19 ETTING RINTER...
Page 39 Installing USB Driver Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.12. 2.20 ETTING RINTER...
Page 40: Printer Port
2. Check your PC From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. printer port Select the Samsung ML-1450 Series printer icon in the Printers folder. Select Properties from the File menu. Click the Details tab. Check SSUSB: (ML-1450) in the Print to the following port box.
Page 41: Installing Usb Driver In Windows 2000/Xp
Installing USB Driver Installing USB driver in Windows 2000/XP 1. Connect printer Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned ON. with USB cable Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. To PC Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer.
Page 42 Installing USB Driver 2. Install USB driver Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.
Page 43 Installing USB Driver Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For more details, see page 2.12. 2.24 ETTING RINTER...
Page 44 Select Properties from the File menu. Click the Port tab. Check the port and the printer. Click OK. • Samsung ML-1450 Series is connected to the USB Port. • The printer prints using the USB cable. Note: If your printer stop the...
Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions About Usb
Installing USB Driver Frequently Asked Questions About USB What is USB? Universal Serial Bus (USB) makes it easy to connect devices to your computer without having to open your PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras.
Page 46 Installing USB Driver Can other users on my USB chain print to my ML-1450 printer? Yes. Windows 98/Me/2000/XP allows you to “share” your printer using software settings on your computer. After others on the USB chain have installed the printer software for your specific printer, they can print to your shared printer.
Page 47 HAPTER Using the Using the Control Panel Control Panel This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel. It provides information on the following topics: Control Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights...
Page 48: Using The Control Panel
Control Panel Buttons The printer has three buttons: Cancel/Reprint, Demo and Toner Save. Cancel job Press Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panel lights blink to cancel a job the printer is currently printing. The Error light will blink while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and the printer will then return to the ready mode.
Page 49 Control Panel Buttons Print demo page and configuration sheet Press and hold Demo for about 2 seconds until the control panel lights blink slowly to print a demo page. The printer must be in the ready mode. Press and hold Demo for about 6 seconds until the control panel lights blink rapidly to print a configuration sheet.
Page 50: Control Panel Lights
Control Panel Lights The control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the Error light is on, the printer is experiencing an error. See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” page 7.22. Light status legend symbol for “light off” symbol for “light on” symbol for “light blinking”...
Page 51 Control Panel Lights Processing The printer is receiving or processing data. Wait for the job to print. Pressing the Cancel/Reprint button cancels the current job. One or two pages may print as the printer clears the print job. The printer will return to the ready mode after the job has been canceled.
Page 52 Control Panel Lights Paper out in the manual feed mode In the Manual Feed mode, the printer picks up paper from the Multi-Purpose Tray, one sheet at a time. Feed the correct paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray, and press the Demo button to start printing. Printing in the manual feed mode The printer is processing data in the Manual Feed mode.
Page 53 HAPTER Print Media Print Media This chapter will help you understand what kind of paper you can use with the ML-1450 series printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality. Topics included in this chapter are: Choosing Paper and Other Media Selecting the Output Tray Loading Paper...
Page 54: Print Media
Choosing Paper and Other Media You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, card stocks and so on. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper. When you choose print media, consider the following: •...
Page 55: Media Sizes And Capacities
Choosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and Capacities Input Source/Capacity* Media Size Multi-Purpose Tray Manual Feed Tray 1 or Optional Tray 2 Plain Paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) (210 x 297 mm)
Page 56: Paper Guidelines
Choosing Paper and Other Media Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special media, keep these guidelines in mind: • Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. •...
Page 57: Selecting The Output Tray
Selecting the Output Tray The printer has two output locations: the rear output tray and the top output tray. To use the top output tray, be sure the rear output tray is closed. To use the rear output tray, open it. •...
Page 58 Selecting the Output Tray To open the rear output tray: Open the rear door by pulling it down . The cover functions as the output tray. Pull the extender to extend the output tray to its full-length position. This will allow the tray to hold longer paper.
Page 59: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps to prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Do not remove paper tray(s) while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. The paper level indicator on the front of the paper tray(s) shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray.
Page 60: Using The Multi-Purpose Tray
Loading Paper Using the Multi-Purpose Tray The Multi-Purpose Tray is located in the front of your printer. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the printer more compact. The Multi-Purpose Tray can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as transparencies, cards, and envelopes.
Page 61 Loading Paper To load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray: Pull the Multi-Purpose Tray down towards you. Slide the extender to extend the tray to its full-length position to hold longer paper. Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning them back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Page 62 Loading Paper Place paper with the print side face up, and against the left edge of the tray. Note: Make sure that you have not loaded too much print media. The stack should be under the stack height limit mark. The print media buckles if you load a stack that is too deep, or push it in too far.
Page 63: Using The Manual Feed
Loading Paper Using the Manual Feed When you change the print settings, if you select Manual Feed in the Paper Source option, you can manually load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. This loading procedure is almost the same as the procedure for loading in the Multi-Purpose Tray except you load paper sheet-by-sheet in the Multi-Purpose Tray, send print data to print the first page, and press the Demo button to print each following page.
Page 64 Loading Paper When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed for Paper Source from the software application, and then select the correct paper size and type. For details, see page 5.3. Print the document. The Manual light on the control panel blinks.
Page 65: Printing On Envelopes
Printing on Envelopes Guidelines • Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in the Multi-Purpose Tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. • Do not load more than 10 envelopes into the Multi-Purpose Tray. •...
Page 66 Printing on Envelopes Flex or fan the envelopes to supply air through them for loading. Load the envelopes with the flap side down, and against the left edge of the tray. The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the Multi-Purpose Tray first.
Page 67: Printing On Labels
Printing on Labels Guidelines • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Do not load more than 25 labels into the Multi-Purpose Tray at a time. • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
Page 68: Printing On Transparencies
Printing on Transparencies Guidelines • Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. • Do not load more than 20 transparencies into the Multi-Purpose Tray at a time. • Make sure that the transparencies are not wrinkled or curled, and that they do not have any torn edge.
Page 69: Printing On Preprinted Paper
Printing on Preprinted Paper Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example). Guidelines • Letterheads must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second.
Page 70: Printing On Card Stock Or Custom-Sized Media
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized media can be printed with the ML-1450 series printer. The minimum size is 90 by 148 mm (3.5 by 5.83 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.). Guidelines •...
Page 71 HAPTER Printing Tasks Printing Tasks This chapter explains your printing options and covers common printing tasks. Topics included in this chapter are: Printing a Document Using Toner Save Mode Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) Scaling Your Document Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size...
Page 72: Printing Tasks
Printing a Document The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using. Refer to your software application’s documentation for the exact printing procedure. Open the document you want to print.
Page 73 If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button instead. Then click Properties in the next screen. Now you see the Samsung ML-1450 series printer’s Properties dialog box. The Properties dialog box allows you to access all the information you will need when using your printer.
Page 74 Printing a Document Make sure the Paper Source is set to Tray1. If you use paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray or optional Tray2, select the corresponding paper source. Manual Feed source is used when printing to special media. You have to feed one sheet at a time into the printer. page 4.10.
Page 75 Printers folder. Follows this procedure: 1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Select Settings, then Printers to open the Printers window. 3. Select the Samsung ML-1450 Series. 4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to open the properties window.
Page 76: Canceling A Print Job
(Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows 2000/XP/NT 4.0). Printing Help The Samsung ML-1450 series printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer Properties dialog box. These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the ML-1450 series printer driver.
Page 77: Using Toner Save Mode
Using Toner Save Mode Toner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print quality. This setting is not available with 1200 dpi settings. There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode.
Page 78: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper (Manual Duplexing)
You can print using the top output tray (face down tray) or the rear output tray (face up tray). Samsung recommends using the top output tray for light-weight paper. Use the rear output tray for any heavy media or media that tends to curl when printed, such as envelopes and card stock.
Page 79 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) Choosing Flip on Long Edge lets you place the binding orientation along the long edge of the paper, as in a magazine. Choosing Flip on Short Edge lets you place the binding orientation along the short edge of the paper, as in a calendar.
Page 80 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) After the first side has been printed, remove the remaining paper from the Multi-Purpose Tray and set it aside until after you finish your manual duplexing job. Gather up the printed pages, flip the stack, and then straighten the stack before placing it back in the Multi- Purpose Tray.
Page 81: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet Of Paper
rinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) You can select the number of pages that you want to print on a single sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than one page per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet.
Page 82: Scaling Your Document
Scaling Your Document This printer feature allows you to scale your print job on a page. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 access the printer properties. Click the Output tab, and select Scale Printing in the Type drop-down list.
Page 83: Fitting Your Document To A Selected Paper Size
Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size 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 84: Printing Booklets
Printing Booklets The Booklet printing feature allows you to print your document as a 2-sided (duplex) job and to arrange the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. œ œ œ œ Note: To print booklet, you must use the Multi-Purpose Tray for Portrait orientation the paper input source.
Page 85 Printing Booklets Select Face Down Tray (top output tray) or Face Up Tray (rear output tray) in which the printed media is stacked. According to this option, the printer will determine the print page order when the second sides are printed. If you select Face Up Tray, open the face up tray.
Page 86 Printing Booklets Gather up the printed pages, flip the stack, and then straighten the stack before placing it back in the multi- purpose tray. The following illustrations show how to put the paper back into the printer. In Portrait orientation, insert the pages with Remove the printed pages, left edge...
Page 87: Printing Posters
Printing Posters This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, 16, 25, or 36 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties.
Page 88 Printing Poster To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6. For example, if you select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages. ➛ ➛ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ➛ ➛ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ➛...
Page 89: Setting Graphic Properties
Setting Graphic Properties Use the following options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs when you access the printer properties. page 5.2 for more information on accessing printer properties. If necessary, click the Graphic tab to display the settings shown below.
Page 90 Setting Graphic Properties Some printed characters or images appear to have jagged or SRT Mode uneven edges. Set this Samsung Resolution enhancement Technology (SRT) option to improve the print quality of your text and image and make the characters and images appear smoother.
Page 91: Power Save Mode
Setting Graphic Properties You can set the printer not to print the last page of the last job Reprint when the Cancel/Reprint button is pressed. For details, see ‘Reprinting the Last Page’ on page 5.29. With this option ON, the printer keeps the image for a printed Reprint When Jam page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer.
Page 92: Printing Watermarks
Printing Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the ML-1450 series printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list.
Page 93 Printing Watermarks To create or edit a When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 watermark more information on accessing the printer properties. Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired text message in the Text field.
Page 94 Printing Watermarks If you have created a new or edited an existing watermark, the Add and Update button is enabled. To add a new watermark to the list, click Add. If you want to edit, select the desired watermark from the list, edit, then click Update.
Page 95: Using Page Overlay
Using Page Overlay An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDD What is an Overlay? as a special file format that can be printed on any document you choose. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.
Page 96 Using Page Overlay In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path if necessary. (The default is C:\FORMOVER). Click Save. You will see the name in the Overlay List box. Click OK or Yes until you complete the creation.
Page 97 Using Page Overlay If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay List box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file. If you have stored the overlay file you want to use into an external source, you can also load the file when you access this Load Overlay window.
Page 98 Using Page Overlay If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. If this box is checked, a message box will appear each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm your wish to print an overlay on your document. Answering Yes to the message box means that the selected overlay will be printed with your document.
Page 99: Printing On Different Paper For The First Page
Printing on Different Paper for the First Page When you change the print settings from your software application, access the printer properties. See page 5.2 access the printer properties. Click the Paper tab, and click Different Source for First Page. If the box is checked, this feature is enabled and the dialog box allows you to select the desired paper source for the First Page and Other Page independently.
Page 100: Reprinting The Last Page
To disable this feature: 1. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers. 2. Click the right mouse button on the Samsung ML-1450 Series printer icon and select Properties to open the properties window. 3. From the Graphic tab, Select OFF from the Reprint drop-down list.
Page 101 HAPTER Maintaining Maintaining Your Printer Your Printer This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. Topics included in this chapter are: Maintaining Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Printer...
Page 102: Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining Toner Cartridge To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following Toner cartridge guidelines in your mind. storage • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it. The shelf life of a cartridge in an unopened package is approximately 2 years.
Page 103: Redistributing Toner
Toner Cartridge Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed page. You may be able to temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. Open the top cover.
Page 104 Toner Cartridge Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Be sure that the toner cartridge is firmly in its place. Firmly close the cover. If the print remains light Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See “Install the Toner Cartridge”...
Page 105: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below every time the toner cartridge is replaced or whenever print quality problems occur. As much as possible, keep the printer free from dust and debris. Notes: • Do not use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents such as thinner, on or around the printer. These can damage the printer.
Page 106 Cleaning the Printer Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the top cover. Then, turn the printer on.
Page 107 HAPTER Problem Solving Problem Solving This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter a printer error. It provides information on the following topics: Troubleshooting Checklist Solving General Printing Problems Printing Special Pages Clearing Paper Jams Solving Print Quality Problems Troubleshooting Error Messages Common Windows Problems Common Macintosh Problems...
Page 108: Problem Solving
Troubleshooting Checklist If the printer is not working properly, complete the following checklist in order. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Check Solution Make sure that the Data light on • If no lights are on, check the power cord the control panel is on.
Page 109: Solving General Printing Problems
Your printer is not Select Samsung ML-1450 Series selected as the default or Samsung ML-1450 Series PS as printer. your default printer. Check the printer for • The printer cover is not closed. the following: •...
Page 110 If using Windows 9x/Me, From the Start menu, choose Settings the Spooling Setting may and Printers. Right-click the Samsung be set incorrectly. ML-1450 series printer icon, choose Properties, click the Details tab, and then choose the Spool Settings button.
Page 111 Solving General Printing Problems Solution Possible Cause Problem Install more random-access memory The computer may have Print job is extremely (RAM) in your computer. See “Memory insufficient random- slow. (continued) and PostScript SIMMs” on page F.2. access memory (RAM). Simplify the page layout and remove The page layout is too Half of the page is any unnecessary graphics from the...
Page 112 Solving General Printing Problems Solution Possible Cause Problem Disconnect the printer cable and The printer cable is The printer prints, but reconnect it. Try a print job that you loose or defective. the text is wrong, know works. If possible, attach the garbled, or incomplete.
Page 113: Printing Special Pages
Robust Network connectivity panel lights blink slowly. Compatibility Configuration Sheet Samsung ML-1450 Series The configuration sheet lists many of the current settings and properties of the printer. To print the configuration sheet, press and hold Demo for about 6 seconds until the control panel lights blink rapidly.
Page 114: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Occasionally, paper can become jammed during a print job. Some of the causes include: • The paper tray is loaded improperly or overfilled. • The paper tray has been pulled out during a print job. • The top cover has been opened during a print job. •...
Page 115 Clearing Paper Jams If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance when you pull the paper, open the rear output tray. Remove the stopper fastening the rear output tray, and push the tray down so that it is open at 90 degrees angle. If there is resistance when you pull the Exit roller paper, squeeze the handle on the right...
Page 116 Clearing Paper Jams Replace the exit roller. Make sure that you click the right end of the roller back in place. If you fail to do so, the printer system will recognizes that the printer cover is open or that a system fuser error has occurred, and the Error light on the control panel will turn on.
Page 117 Clearing Paper Jams Input Area Note: If paper has entered the toner cartridge area, follow the instructions on page 7.12. It is easier to remove such jams from the inside of the printer than the paper input area. Slide out Tray 1 to expose the jammed paper.
Page 118 Clearing Paper Jams Slide the tray back into the printer. To resume printing, open the top cover, and then close in again. Note: If the Paper and the Error lights do not turn off, there is still jammed paper inside the printer. Check the inside of the printer.
Page 119: Inside The Printer
Clearing Paper Jams Inside the Printer Note: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold water because hot water will set the toner into the fabric. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge.
Page 120 Clearing Paper Jams Flip down the guide feed, and reinstall the toner cartridge. Note: If the toner cartridge is difficult to reinstall, make sure the guide feed has been flipped back down into position. Close the top cover. Printing can be resumed.
Page 121: In The Optional Tray 2
Clearing Paper Jams In the Optional Tray 2 Pull the option Tray 2 out of the printer. If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the tray. If you cannot find the jammed paper in the Tray 2, pull the upper Tray 1 half way out of the printer, and remove the paper as shown in the figure at right.
Page 122: Tips For Avoiding Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting correct paper types and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper jams occur, follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 7.7.
Page 123: Print Quality Checklist
Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist General print quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below. • Check the printer properties to make sure that you are using the best available print quality option (see page 5.18). •...
Page 124 Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Solution • The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example, Toner specks the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc aBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc aBbCc AaBbCc • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” AaBbCc aBbCc page...
Page 125 Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution Problem If the amount of background toner shading becomes Gray background unacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear the condition: AaBbCc AaBbCc • Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. See “Paper AaBbCc Specifications”...
Page 126 Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution Problem Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on Background scatter the printed page. AaBbCc AaBbCc • The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different AaBbCc AaBbCc batch of paper.
Page 127 AaBbCc AaBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution Problem AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature Curl or wave AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc and humidity will cause paper curl. See “Paper AaBbCc AaBbCc Specifications”...
Page 128 AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solving Print Quality Problems Solution Problem • Clean the inside of the printer. Loose toner • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper AaBbCc Specifications” on page A.2. AaBbCc AaBbCc • Try installing a new toner cartridge. AaBbCc •...
Page 129: Troubleshooting Error Messages
Troubleshooting Error Messages When the printer detects an error, the control panel indicator lights will indicate error messages. Find the light pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow the solutions to clear the error. Printer Light Patterns Light status legend symbol for “light off”...
Page 130 Troubleshooting Error Messages Paper out in the manual feed mode While printing in the manual feed mode, the printer is out of paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. • Load the correct paper into the Multi-Purpose Tray and press the Demo button on the control panel to print each page.
Page 131 Troubleshooting Error Messages Memory out (Insufficient Memory) The printer ran out of memory in the middle of a print job. The page being printed may have been too complex for the memory capacity of the printer. Press the Cancel/Reprint button to cancel the current job. •...
Page 132: Common Windows Problems
Common Windows Problems Problem Possible Cause and Solution “File in Use” message Quit all software applications. Remove all software from the appears during installation. StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. “Error Writing to LPTx” • Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the message appears.
Page 133: Common Macintosh Problems
Common Macintosh Problems Problems in the Chooser Problem Possible Cause and Solution The printer driver icon Software is not installed correctly. does not appear in the • The LaserWriter driver should be present as a part of the Chooser. Macintosh OS. Make sure that the LaserWriter driver is in the Extensions folder within the Systems folder.
Page 134: Printing Errors
Common Macintosh Problems Printing Errors Possible Cause and Solution Problem Background Printing has not been selected. You cannot use the computer while the printer • For LaserWriter 8.3, turn Background Printing on in the is printing. Chooser. Status messages will now be redirected to the Print Monitor allowing you to continue working while the computer is processing data to be sent to the printer.
Page 135: Troubleshooting Ps Errors
Troubleshooting PS Errors The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. Note: To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PS errors occur, open the Print Options dialog box and click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section. Possible Cause Solution Problem...
Page 136 Troubleshooting PS Errors Memo 7.29 ROBLEM OLVING...
Page 137 PPENDIX Specifications Specifications This appendix provides information on the following topics: Printer Specifications Paper Specifications...
Page 138: Printer Specifications
Temperature:10 ~ 32 °C / 50 ~ 90 °F; Humidity: 20 ~ 80 % RH Emulation PCL 6, PostScript 3 optional Standard 4 MB (16 MB standard on ML-1451N) Random Access Expandable to 68 MB (80 MB on ML-1451N) Memory (RAM) : 72 pin, EDO, non-parity, 60ns;...
Page 139: Paper Specifications
This might 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 paper, make sure that the paper meets the requirements specified in this user guide.
Page 140: Supported Sizes Of Paper
Paper Specifications Supported Sizes of Paper Tray 1 or Optional Tray 2 Dimensions Weight Capacity Letter 8.5 X 11 in. (216 X 279 mm) 210 X 297 mm (8.3 X 11.7 in.) 550 sheets of Executive 7.3 X 10.5 in. (191 X 267 mm) 16 to 28 lb Bond 20 lb Bond (60 to 105 g/m...
Page 141: Guidelines For Using Paper
Paper Specifications Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use conventional 90 g/m (24 lb) paper. Make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of the paper.
Page 142: Paper Output Capacity
Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Category Specifications Acid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH Caliper .094 ~ .18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) Curl in Ream Flat within 5 mm (.02 in.) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for .1...
Page 143: Printer And Paper Storage Environment
Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Storage Environment Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper absorbs and loses moisture rapidly. Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets.
Page 144 Paper Specifications Envelopes Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components: •...
Page 145 Paper Specifications Double side-seams construction has vertical seams at both ends Envelopes with of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be Double Side Seams more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
Page 146 Paper Specifications Labels CAUTIONS: • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. • To prevent serious jams, always use the Multi-Purpose Tray to print labels and always use the rear output tray. • Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once and never print on a partial sheet of labels.
Page 147 Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card (option for ML-1450, standard for ML-1451N). When you print a file from Macintosh, you can use the QPDL driver to support your printer’s major printing features. You can also use PostScript driver by installing the PPD file.
Page 148: Using Your Printer With A Macintosh
Printer Hardware • PS SIMM (for PS driver user only. PS SIMM is option) Requirement • Network interface (for network connection only. Network interface is option for ML-1450. ML-1451N came with a built- in network interface.) SING RINTER WITH A...
Page 149 Macintosh Installation Connecting To Macintosh You can connect the printer to your Macintosh using the USB interface or network interface. USB cable is not provided in your printer. Purchase a certified USB Connection USB 1.0 or 1.1 compliant cable. Turn off the printer and computer. Hold the USB cable so the icon faces up and connect it to your printer’s USB connector.
Page 150: Network Connection
Macintosh Installation If you have a printer with 10/100Base-TX network interface Network Connection card installed (standard for ML-1451N, option for ML-1450), you can connect to an Ethernet network. Use a Category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Base-T Ethernet.
Page 151: For Macintosh
Insert the CD-ROM which came with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click ML-1450 on your Macintosh desktop. Click the Samsung Laser Printer Installer icon next to the each language to select the correct one. If you want to see the User Guide, click User’s Guide.
Page 152: Using Qpdl Driver
Installing QPDL Driver on the USB-connected Macintosh From the Apple menu, select Chooser. From the left pane of the Chooser window, click SAMSUNG QPDL. Then the ML-1450 will appear in the right pane of the Chooser window.
Page 153: Printing From A Macintosh
Using QPDL Driver Printing from a Macintosh When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh: Open a Macintosh application and select a file you want to print.
Page 154 Using QPDL Driver Choose Watermark if you want to add a watermark to each page in your document to emphasize its purpose or indicate how it should be handled. For details on the watermark option, see page 5.21. Now open the File menu and click Print. You see the main printer settings dialog box.
Page 155 Using QPDL Driver Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print. For advanced printing features, select the desired option. For details, see page B.9. Select the desired option for advanced printing features. Click Print when you are finished checking your settings. SING RINTER WITH A ACINTOSH...
Page 156: Advanced Printing
Using QPDL Driver Advanced Printing The Page Setup dialog box contains five categories of page setup properties. Listed below is the name of each property. -Darkness/Quality -Layout -Color -Background Printing -Paper Source Figures below display each property in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 157: Background Printing
Using QPDL Driver Color Select grayscale mode. œ œ Grayscale Black&White Background Printing Select a priority for your print job in the queue of jobs waiting to print, by clicking one of the following: • Normal to print in the order the Turns job is received.
Page 158: Using Ps Driver
Click the Auto Setup button in the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File section. If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD and choose Samsung ML-1450 Series. When the setup is completed, click the Create button. Click the Save button to save ML-1450 as a desktop printer.
Page 159 When the setup is completed, you see your printer icon is created as a desktop printer. If Auto Setup does not work properly, click Select PPD and choose Samsung ML-1450 Series, then click OK. B.12 SING RINTER WITH A...
Page 160 Using PS Driver Printing from a Macintosh Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh: Open a Macintosh application and select a file you want to print. Open the File menu, and click Print. You see the main printer settings dialog box. Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you want to print.
Page 161 PPENDIX Printing from Printing from DOS Applications DOS Applications While your printer is primarily a Windows printer, you can also print from a DOS software program using the Remote Control Panel utility provided in the ML-1450 series CD-ROM. Topics included in this Appendix are: About Remote Control Panel for DOS Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users Selecting Print Settings...
Page 162: Printing From Dos Applications
DOS software programs. If your DOS software program does not include a printer driver for your Samsung printer, contact the manufacturer of the software program or use one of the alternate printer drivers. DOS A...
Page 163: Installing The Remote Control Panel For Dos Users
Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users The Remote Control Panel utility is provided on the printer software CD-ROM. Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.
Page 164 Installing the Remote Control Panel for DOS Users Click Install the Samsung Software-III on your PC (WinRCP). Click Next. DOS A RINTING FROM PPLICATIONS...
Page 165 From the Start menu, select Programs. Select Samsung ML-1450 Series, and then Uninstall Remote Control Panel. Click OK. The Samsung ML-1450 Series Remote Control Panel and all of its components are removed from your computer. Click Finish. DOS A RINTING FROM...
Page 166: Selecting Print Settings
ML-1450 series Remote Control Panel. Starting Remote Control Panel From the Start menu, select Programs. Select Samsung ML-1450 Series, and then Remote Control Panel. The Dialog box allows you to access all the information you need when using your printer. If necessary, click other tabs on the top of the dialog box to access other features.
Page 167 Selecting Print Settings The Remote Control Panel allows you to access the following features: PRINTING • Paper Size sets the paper size. • Paper Tray sets the default paper source. • Copies sets the number of copies printed for each page. •...
Page 168 Selecting Print Settings CONFIG • Emulation You can select the emulation for printing a document between AUTO and PCL. The factory default is AUTO. • Power Save determines the length of time the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes to a reduced power state. If the printer is used frequently, select Off which keeps the printer ready to print with the minimum warm-up time.
Page 169 Selecting Print Settings • Toner Density determines the toner density of page. The default value is Medium. • Paper Type provides the printer with information about the type of paper to be used for a print job. For the best result, set this to the paper type you loaded in the paper tray of the printer.
Page 170 Selecting Print Settings TEST • Self Test prints the configuration sheet. A list of the user default settings, the installed options, and the amount of printer memory available prints. • Demo Page prints the demonstration page. It shows the printer features and specifications.
Page 171 Selecting Print Settings • Typeface allows you to select the desired typeface. This setting is ignored when the software application specifies a font. • Symbol set determines the symbol set. A symbol set is a set of alphabetic and numeric characters, punctuation, and special symbols used when printing with a selected font.
Page 172 Selecting Print Settings When installing PS option, you can use fallowing features. PS 3 • Font List prints the font list showing all the fonts available for PostScript (only available when the PostScript option is installed). • Print error information determines what action the printer should take when an error occurs in PS interpreter.
Page 173: Using Windows
PPENDIX Using Windows Using Windows PostScript Driver PostScript Driver If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM or diskettes to print a document, use the information on this Appendix. Topics included in this Appendix are: Setting Your Printer with the PS Option Installing PPD Files Accessing the PS Printer Driver Features...
Page 174: Using Windows Postscript Driver
• PS SIMM (Option) • 12 MB or more RAM. ML-1450 comes with 4 MB RAM, so additional 8 MB or more RAM should be added. (ML-1451N come with 16 MB RAM, so additional RAM is not required.) For instructions on installing the printer options, Appendix F, “Printer Options.”...
Page 175 Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK. When the opening screen appears, select the appropriate language. Click Install the Samsung Software-II on your PC (PostScript). SING INDOWS CRIPT...
Page 176 Installing PPD Files The Welcome window opens. Click Next. Select Local printer. Click Next. Language Codes Click on Have Disk, click Browse, then choose: Code Language • for Windows 95/98, x:\1450\Eng(or the desired German language code.)\addprint\ps\Win9598\level2 English • for Windows Me, x:\1450\Eng(or the desired language Spanish code.)\addprint\ps\WinMe\level2 French...
Page 177 Installing PPD Files Click Next. The files are copied into the appropriate directory. Note: When you install the driver, if the dialog box prompting you to insert the Click Next. Windows CD appears, insert the Windows CD-ROM shipped with your printer into your CD-ROM drive.
Page 178 Installing PPD Files Click Next. Click Finish. SING INDOWS CRIPT RIVER...
Page 179 Installing PPD Files Click Finish. Installing PS driver in Windows 2000/XP Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run: Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.
Page 180 Installing PPD Files Click Install the Samsung Software-II on your PC (PostScript). The Welcome window opens. Click Next. SING INDOWS CRIPT RIVER...
Page 181 The Samsung ML-1450 Series PS Maintenance dialog box appears. Check Remove and then click Next. When you are asked to confirm your selection, click OK. The Samsung ML-1450 Series PS driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. Click Finish.
Page 182: Accessing The Ps Printer Driver Features
To open the properties window from inside an application: 1. From the File menu, select Print to open the Print dialog box. 2. Make sure that Samsung ML-1450 Series PS is selected in the Name drop-down list. 3. Click Properties to open the properties window. SING...
Page 183 Network If you work in a networked environment, the printer can be shared by other users on the network. ML-1451N printer are network printers and can be connected to the network via direct attachment to an external print server.
Page 184: About Sharing The Printer On A Network
If an option network card was installed on your printer (see page F.5 for information on installing the option network card in your printer) or if you have a ML-1451N printer, the printer can be connected to the network via direct attachment to an external print server.
Page 185: Setting Up A Locally Shared Printer
Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Windows 98/Me Setting Up Host Computer Start Windows. From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and double- click on the Network icon. Check the File and Print Sharing box, then click OK. Close the window. Click Start and select Printers from Settings, then double- click your printer name.
Page 186 Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Windows NT/2000/XP Setting Up Host Computer Start Windows. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows NT/2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP) Double-click your printer icon. From the Printer menu, select Sharing. Check the Shared box.
Page 187 Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Setting Up Client PC Right-click Start, and select Explorer. Open your network folder in the left column. Click the shared name. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. (Windows NT/2000) From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP) Double-click your printer icon.
Page 188: Setting Up A Network-Connected Printer
See page F.5 for information on installing network card. If you have ML-1451N printer, you do not need to install the network card. The Samsung ML-1451N printer are shipped with the network card.
Page 189 Your printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several options available to enhance the printer’s capabilities. This appendix provides information on the following topics:...
Page 190: Printer Options
Precautions DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD: Never remove the printer control board while the printer is plugged in. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, always disconnect the power cord when installing or removing ANY internal or external printer option. DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY: The control board and internal printer options (Memory SIMM, PS SIMM, Network interface) are sensitive to static electricity.
Page 191: Memory And Postscript Simms
• Since PostScript setting requires 12 MB of printer memory and the ML-1450 comes with 4 MB standard, installation of the PS SIMM requires installation of a 8 MB SIMM memory as well. • ML-1451N has 16 MB RAM standard, so additional memory is not required to install option PS SIMM.
Page 192 Memory and PostScript SIMMs Hold the memory SIMM so that the notch and the connection point are aligned with the slot as shown, and insert the SIMM all the way into the upper slot labeled DRAM MODULE at a 45 degrees angle. DRAM MODULE FLASH-ROM MODULE Rotate it up until it snaps into place.
Page 193 Memory and PostScript SIMMs Make sure that the SIMMs are secured in place by the metal clips and pins on both sides of the connectors. clip Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, then turn the printer on. Note: For PostScript driver installation and usage information on a Macintosh system, refer to Appendix B, “Using Your Printer with Macintosh.”...
Page 194: Network Interface Card
Network Interface Card Review the precautions on page F.1 and then follow this procedure to install the Network card option in your printer. Unpack the network printer card. You should find the following items. Network card CD-ROM User’s guide (PortThru) (SyncThru) Brackets Screws...
Page 195 Network Interface Card Align the connector on the network card with the connector on the control board. Push the card firmly into the connector until it is completely inserted in place. Tighten the two screws as shown. Tighten the two screws, then replace the plate.
Page 196: Paper Tray 2
Paper Tray 2 You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing the support unit optional Tray 2. The optional paper tray consists of two components; the support unit and paper tray. paper tray Label Note: Be sure you check the label before using the optional Tray 2.
Page 197 Paper Tray 2 Reconnect the cables, then turn the printer on. Note: To print from Tray 2, you must configure the printer driver from your application prior to printing. To access the printer driver, see page 5.2. Click. If this box is checked, you can select Tray 2 in the Paper Source drop-down list.
Page 198 Paper Tray 2 Memo RINTER PTIONS...
Page 199 PPENDIX Using Your Using Your Printer in Linux Printer in Linux You can use Samsung ML-1450 Series printer in Linux environment. This appendix provides information on the following topic: Linux Driver Installation...
Page 200: Using Your Printer In Linux
Linux Driver Installation This Linux driver is designed for the Samsung ML-1450 Series printer and supports Linux Red Hat 6.0 or higher and Intel Linux. If your Linux version is not included, this driver might not work properly. • Install Setup Script file configuration a.
Page 201 Device option. Click the Select button in the Input Filter to access filter setup. Select Samsung Printer PCL5e Compatible for the Printer Type item. Then select the default resolution and paper size. To save the setting, press the OK button.
Page 202 INDEX Numeric 2-sided printing Darkness 5.19 Dark text 5.19 Data light Demo button demo page, print 2.9, 7.6 driver access All text to Black 5.19 features 2.15 install 2.12 remove 2.16 repair 2.16 booklet printing 5.13 envelopes, print 4.12 error messages 7.22 cancel, print job Cancel/Reprint button...
Page 203 INDEX manual feed install loading paper 4.10 Linux driver paper source setting PPD file for windows Manual light printer software, parallel cable 2.12 memory, option printer software, USB cable 2.17 multi-purpose tray QPDL driver for macintosh loading paper remote control panel for windows paper source setting toner cartridge multiple pages on one sheet, print...
Page 204 INDEX print quality problem, solving paper back of printouts dirty 7.20 acceptable size and capacities 4.2, A.3 background scatter 7.19 choose black pages 7.20 guidelines 4.3, A.4 character voids 7.21 load 2.5, 4.6 checklist 7.16 specifications curl or wave 7.20 storage environment dropouts 7.17...
Page 205 INDEX (continued) problem, solving scaling your document 5.11 common macintosh problems 7.26 setup printer chapter 2 common windows problems 7.25 specifications error messages 7.22 paper general printer paper jam SRT mode 5.19 print quality 7.16 system error 7.24 PS errors 7.28 Troubleshooting checklist see postscript 3 emulation...
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