This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.
You can print a configuration page to view current printer settings, or to help troubleshoot printer problems.
In ready mode, press and hold the (cancel
button) for about 5 seconds.
A configuration page prints out.
For ML-191x Series and ML-252x Series this information is provided on the demo page.
If the amount of toner in the cartridge is low, the LED
blinks red. You can set the option for this
LED
to blink or not.
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Ensure that you have installed the printer driver with the provided Printer Software CD. For Linux, you can download Smart Panel from Samsung website and install (See Installing the SmartPanel).
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Double-click the
icon on the Windows task bar (or Notification Area in Linux). You can also click on the status bar in Mac OS X. -
Click
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Click
> . Select the appropriate setting and then click .
If printing quality problems occur or if you use your machine in a dusty environment, you need to clean your machine regularly to keep the best printing condition and use your machine longer.
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Clean the machine cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water drip onto or into the machine.
If you are experiencing blurred or smeared printouts, you can clear the problem by printing a cleaning sheet, provided by your machine.
To print the cleaning sheet:
In ready mode, press and hold the (cancel
button) for about 10 seconds.
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OPC cleaning sheet: Cleans the OPC drum of the toner cartridge.
This process will produce a page with toner debris, which should be discarded.
Your machine automatically picks up a sheet of paper from the tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with dust or toner particles on it.
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the machine clears and reduces these problems.
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Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the machine to cool down.
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Open the front cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Set it on a clean flat surface
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To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if necessary.
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Do not touch the green surface underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area.
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With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area.
While cleaning the inside of the machine, be careful not to damage the transfer roller or any other inside parts. Do not use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean. Printing quality problems can occur and cause damage to the machine.
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Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the machine and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black.
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Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover.
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Plug in the power cord and turn the machine on.
Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, temperature, and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow the recommendations to ensure the optimum performance, highest quality, and longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge.
Store this cartridge in the same environment as the printer it will be used in; this should be in controlled office temperature and humidity conditions. The toner cartridge should remain in its original, unopened package until installation – If original packaging is not available, cover the top opening of the cartridge with paper and store in a dark cabinet.
Opening the cartridge package prior to use dramatically shortens its useful shelf and operating life. Do not store on the floor. If the toner cartridge is removed from the printer, always store the cartridge:
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Inside the protective bag from the original package.
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Store lying flat (not standing on end) with the same side facing up as if they were installed in the machine.
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Do not store consumables in;
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Temperature greater than 40°C (104°F).
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Humidity range less than 20% nor not greater than 80%.
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An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.
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Direct sunlight or room light.
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Dusty places.
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A car for a long period of time.
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An environment where corrosive gases are present.
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An environment with salty air.
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Do not touch the surface of the photosensitive drum in the cartridge.
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Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock.
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Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; this can cause internal damage and toner spillage.
Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non-Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges.
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Samsung’s printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine caused by the use of a refilled, remanufactured, or non-Samsung brand toner cartridge. |
Estimated cartridge life (the life of the toner cartridge yield) depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual print-out number may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on, operating environment, printing interval, media type, and/or media size. For example, if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner is high and you may need to change the cartridge more often.
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When moving the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the machine may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the machine or bad print quality.
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When moving the machine, make sure at least two people are holding the machine securely.