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ML-1860 Series ML-1865 Series Mono Laser Printer User’s Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product..
Copyright _ 2 copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reser ved. This user’s guide is provided for informat ion purpose s only. All information inclu ded herein is subject to change without notic e. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for an y direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user’s guide.
Safety information _ 3 safety information These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to 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.
Safety information _ 4 Caution During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, remove the power plug from the ele ctrical outlet. ► This could result in electric shock or fire. If the plug does not easily ente r the electrical outlet, do not attempt to force it in.
Safety information _ 5 Installation / Moving Warning Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity or water leaks. ► This could result in electric shock or fire. Caution Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all cords.
Safety information _ 6 Supply usage Caution Do not disassemble the toner cartrid ge. ► Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or i ngested. When storing supplies such a s toner cartridges, keep them away from children. ► Toner dust can be d angerous if inhaled or inge sted.
Regulatory information _ 7 regulatory information This machine is designed for a norma l work environment and ce rtified with several regulatory statements.
Regulatory information _ 8 Power Save This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology th at reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended perio d of time, power consumption is automatically lowered.
Regulatory information _ 9 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Incre ase the separation betwee n the equipment and receiver. • Conn ect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Regulatory information _ 10 Important warning: You must earth this machine . The wires i n the mains lead h ave the followi ng color code: • G reen and Yello w: Earth • Blue: Neutral • Brow n: L.
Regulatory information _ 11 China only.
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About this user’s guide _ 13 about this user’s guide This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step during actual usage. It is a valuable resource for both novice and professional users for the proper installation and use of the machine.
About this user’s guide _ 14 Finding more information You can find information about settin g up and using your machine in the following resources, either as a pri nt-out or on screen . Material name Description Quick Install Guide This guide provides information on setting up your ma ch ine.
Features of your new product _ 15 features of your new product Your new machine is e quipped with a number of special features that improv e the quality of the documents you print. Special Features Print with excellent quality and sp eed • You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 1200 dpi effective output.
Features of your new product _ 16 Features by Models The machine is designed to support all of your docu ment needs fr om printing to more advanced networking solutio ns for your busi ness. Features by models i nclude: FEATURES ML-1860 Series ML-1865 Series High Speed USB 2.
Introduction _ 17 1. introduction This chapter gives you an ov erview of your machine: This chapter includes: • Machine overvie w • Control panel overview • Understanding the status L ED Machine overview Front vi ew This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.
Introduction _ 18 Rear view This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model. 1 USB port 2 Power cord receptacle.
Introduction _ 19 Control panel overview This control panel may differ from your machine depending on the model. 1 Jam Shows the status of paper jams in your machine (See "Understanding the status LED" on page 20 ). 2 Online/Error Shows the status of your machine (See "Understanding the status LED" on page 20 ).
Introduction _ 20 Understanding the status LED The color of the LEDs indicates the machine's current status. LED Status Description Jam ( ) Orange On A paper jam has occurred. (See "Clearing pape r jams" on page 49 .) Online /Error ( ) Off • Th e machine is off-line.
Functio n Descriptio n Power On/Off Press this button to turn the power on or off. Cancel print job During printing, press this button once. The print job is cleare d from both the machine and the computer and then the machine returns to the ready mode.
Getting started _ 22 2. getting started This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware • P.
Getting started _ 23 System requirements Before you begi n, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Windows Your machine supports the fo llowing Windows operating systems.
Getting started _ 24 Windows 2008 Server R2, click Run Setup.exe in Install or run program fiel d, and click Continu e or Yes in the User Account Control windows. 3. Select In stall now . If necessary, select a l anguage from the drop-do wn list. The Advanced Installatio n has an opti on, Custom Installation .
Getting started _ 25 d) After uninstalling the p rinter driver, reinstall it (see “Installing USB connected machine ’s driver” on page 23). Macintosh The software CD that came with your machine .
Getting started _ 26 [root@localhost uninstall ]#./uninstall.sh d) Cli ck Uninstall . e) Cli ck Next . f) Cli ck Finis h . Installing the SmartPanel 1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on. 2. Wh en the Administrator Login window appears, type in root in the Login field and enter t he system password.
Basic setup _ 27 3. basic setup After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s d efault settings. Re fer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. This chapter gives you step-by-step in structions for setti ng up the machine.
Media and tra y _ 28 4. media and tray This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media • Changing the tray size • L.
Media and tra y _ 29 1. Open front cover and pinch the paper length guide and pull it out to extend the tray. Because the machine is very light, it can move when you open and close the tray or install and remo ve the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the machine when performing these tasks.
Media and tra y _ 30 • Always load the use recommended print me dia to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. (See "Print medi a specifications" on page 62 .) • Fl atten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the tray.
Media and tra y _ 31 Envelopes Successful printing on envelo pes depends upon the quality of th e envelopes. To print on an envelope, the stamp area should be on the left side and the e nd of the envelope with the stamp area should enter the printer fi rst in the center of the tray.
Media and tra y _ 32 Exposed areas can ca use labels to p eel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine components. • Do not ru n a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass thro ugh the machine.
Printi ng _ 33 5. printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes: • Printer driver featu res • Basic printing • Opening printing prefer ences • Using help • Usin.
Printi ng _ 34 Print . Canceling a print job If the print job is waiting in a print queue or pr int spooler , cancel the job as follows: 1. Click the Windows Start menu. 2. For Wi ndows 2000, select Settings > Printers . • Fo r Windows XP/2003, select Printer and Faxes .
Printi ng _ 35 Using help Click the question mark on the upper-ri ght corner of the window and cl ick on the topic you want to know about. Then a p op up window ap pears with information about that option's feature wh ich is provided from the driver.
Printi ng _ 36 the machine. 1. To cha nge the print settings from your software application, access Printing Preference s . (See "Opening printing preferences" on page 34 .) 2. Click th e Advanced tab. 3. From th e Double-Sided Printing (Manual) section, select the binding option you want.
Printi ng _ 37 6. When you have finished, click OK or Print until you exit the Print window. To stop printing the watermark, select None from the Watermark drop-down list. Editing a watermark 1. To change the print settings from your software applicatio n, access Printing Preferences .
Printi ng _ 38 • Graphic Controller: Fine Edge allows you to emphasize edges of texts and fine lines for improving readability. • Toner Save: Selecting this option extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduce s your cost per page without a significant reduction in print quality.
Printi ng _ 39 3. Choose your paper size, orienta tion, scaling, other options, and make sure that your mach ine is selected. Click OK . 4. Open the File menu and click Print . 5. Choo se the number of copies you want and indicate which pages you want to print.
Printi ng _ 40 4. Click Print , then the machine prints the selected the number of pages you want to print on one sheet of paper. Linux printing Printing from applications There are several Linux applications that allow you to print using the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) .
Printi ng _ 41 cancel the selected job and select the Show completed jobs check box to see previous jobs on the job list. • Classes: This option shows the class that your machine is in. Click Add to Class to add your machine to a specific class or click Remove from Class to remove the machine from the selected class.
Management tools _ 42 6. management tools This chapter introduces managemen t tools provided to help you make full use of your machine. This chapter includes: • Introducing useful ma nagement tools .
1 Printer List The printer list is displayed as icons. 2 Printer Information This area gives you general i nformation about your machine. You can check information, such as the machine’s model n ame, IP address (or Port name), and machine status. User’s Guide button : This button opens Troubleshoo ting Guide when an error occurs.
Management tools _ 44 If you need to know the exact model number of your machine, you can check the supplied software CD. Understanding Smart Panel If an error occurs while printing, you can check the error from the Smart Panel. You can also launch Smart Panel manually.
Management tools _ 45 3. After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver Configurator. Printers configuration window Printers con figuration has the two tab s: Printers and Classes .
Management tools _ 46 • Refresh: Renews the available ports list. • Release port: Releases the selected port..
Maintenance _ 47 7. maintenance This chapter provides information about ma intaining your machi ne and the toner cartridge. This chapter includes: • Printing a machine report • Cleaning a machine .
Maintenance _ 48 such as benzene or thinne r to clean. Printing qua lity problems can occur and cause damage to the machine. 4. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the top cover.
Troubles hooting _ 49 8. troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information fo r what to do if y ou encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Redistributing toner • Tips for avoiding p aper.
Troubles hooting _ 50 To resume printing after clearing paper jams, you must open and clo se the top cover. To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out slowly and carefully. Follow the instructions in the follo wing sections to clear the jam.
Troubles hooting _ 51 8. Insert the to ner cartridge ba ck into the machine. 9. Close the fuser unit cover. 10. Close the top cover and open the output tray. Printing automatically resumes. Solving other problems The following chart lists some trouble conditions that may occur an d the recommended solutio ns.
Troubles hooting _ 52 Paper feeding problems Condition Suggeste d solutions Paper jams during printing. Clear the paper jam. (See "Clearing p aper jams" on page 49 .) Paper sticks together. • Check the maximum paper capacity of the tray. (See "Print media specifications" on page 62 .
Troubles hooting _ 53 The machine does not print. The docume nt size is so big that the hard disk space of the computer is insufficient to access the print job. Allocate more hard disk space on your computer for spool ing, and try printing. The machine selects print material s fr om the wrong paper sour ce.
Troubles hooting _ 54 Printing quality problems If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loade d improperly, there might be a reduction in print quality.
Troubles hooting _ 55 Background scatter A Background scatter results from bits of toner randomly distributed on the printed page. • T he paper may be too damp. Try printing with a fresh ream of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not ab sorb too much moisture.
Troubles hooting _ 56 Common Windows problems Condition Suggested solutions “File in Use” message appears during in stallation. Exit all software ap plications. Remove all software from the start up group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver.
Troubles hooting _ 57 Common Macintosh problems condition Suggested solutio ns The machine does not print PDF files correctly. Some parts of graphics, text, or illustrations are missing. Printing the PDF file as an image may enable th e file to prin t.
Supplies _ 58 9. supplies This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies and maintenance parts available for your machine. This chapter includes: • How to purchase • Available supplies • Available maintenance parts • Replacing the toner cartridge Available acce ssories may differ f rom country to co untry.
Supplies _ 59 2. Pull the toner cartridge out. 3. Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. 4. Remove the cap protecting the toner cartridge. 5. Slowly shake the cartridge side to side five or six times to distrib ute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Specifications _ 60 10. specifications This chapter covers the mach ines primary specifications. This chapter includes: • Hardware specifications • Environmental specifications • Electrical specifications • Print media specifications The specification values are listed below: specific ations are subject to change without notice: See www.
Specifications _ 61 Power consumpt io n Average operating mode Less than 270 W Ready mode Less than 40 W Power save mode Less than 2.8 W Power off mode Less than 0.45 W a. See the rati ng label on the machi ne for the correct voltage ( V), frequency (hertz) and type of current (A) for your machine.
Specifications _ 62 Print media specifications Type Size Dimensions Print media weight b a a. If media weight is over 120 g/m 2 (32 lbs), load a paper into the tray one by one.
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Glossary _ 65 glossary The following glossary helps you get familiar with the produ ct by understanding the terminologies co mmonly used with printing as well as mentioned in this user’s gui de. 802.11 802.11 is a set of standards for wir eless local area network (WLAN) communication, deve loped by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee (IEEE 802).
Glossary _ 66 DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM), a small circuit board that holds memory. DIMM stores all the data wit hin the machine like printing data , received fax data. DLNA The Digital Living Network Alli ance (DLNA) is a standard that allows devices on a home network to share information with each other a cross the network.
Glossary _ 67 HDD Hard Disk Drive (HDD), commonly referred to as a hard drive or hard disk, is a non-volatile storage device which stores digi tally-encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with ma gnetic surfaces.
Glossary _ 68 MMR Modified Modified READ (MMR) is a compression method recommended by ITU-T T.6. Modem A device that modulates a carrier signal to encode digital informa tion, and also demodulates such a carrier signal to decode transmitted information.
Glossary _ 69 between nodes on a n etwork. It also p rovides an authentica ted Inter-process commun ication mechanism. SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMT P) is the standard for e-mail transmissions across the Intern et.
Glossary _ 70 XPS XML Paper Specification (XPS) is a s pecification for a Page Description Language (PDL) and a new document format, which has be nefits for portable document and electronic do cum ent, developed by Microsoft. It is an XML-based spe cification, based on a new print path and a vector-based device-indepe ndent document format.
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