ML-451x Series ML-501x Series User’s Guide Basic imagine the possibilities This guide provides information concerning installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows. Contents 2 1. Introduction 3. Maintenance 5 Key benefits 54 Ordering supplies and accessories 7 Features by models 55 Available supplies 8 Useful to know 56 Available accessories 9 About this user’s guide 58 Available maintenance parts 10 Safety information 59 Redistributing toner 16 Machine overview 61 Replacing the toner cartridge 19 Control panel overview 63 Replacing the imaging unit 21 Turning on the machine 65 Upgrading a memory module 22 Installing the driver locally 66 Installing a mass storage device 23 Reinstalling the driver 67 Replacing the stapler cartridge 68 Monitoring the supplies life 69 Setting the toner low alert 2. Menu overview and basic setup 70 Cleaning the machine 25 Menu overview 31 Printing a demo page 4. Troubleshooting 32 Changing the display language 33 Media and tray 74 Tips for avoiding paper jams 44 Basic printing 75 Clearing paper jams 50 Using USB memory device 91 Understanding the status LED 93 Understanding display messages Contents 3 5. Appendix 106 Specifications 116 117 Regulatory information 125 Copyright 1. Introduction This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine. • Key benefits 5 • Features by models 7 • Useful to know 8 • About this user’s guide 9 • Safety information 10 • Machine overview 16 • Control panel overview 19 • Turning on the machine 21 • Installing the driver locally 22 • Reinstalling the driver 23 Key benefits Environmentally friendly - For duplex printing, 27 ipm (A4) or 28 ipm (Letter). For ML-501x Series: - For single-side printing, 48 ppm (A4) or 50 ppm (Letter). - For duplex printing, 31 ipm (A4) or 32 ipm (Letter). Convenience • To save toner and paper, this machine supports Eco feature. • To save paper, you can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper (see Advanced Guide). • To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (double- sided printing) (see Advanced Guide). • To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity • Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Samsung Printer Status (or Smart by substantially reducing power consumption when not in use. Panel) are programs that monitors and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to customize the machine’s settings (see Advanced Guide). Print with excellent quality and speed • AnyWeb Print helps you screen-capture, preview, scrap, and print the screen of Windows Internet Explorer more easily, than when you use the ordinary program (see Advanced Guide). • You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output. • Fast, on-demand printing. For ML-451x Series: - For single-side printing, 43 ppm (A4) or 45 ppm (Letter). Key benefits Wide range of functionality and application support • Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 108). • Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as “Confidential” (see Advanced Guide). • 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 111). • Your machine is equipped with a USB interface and/or a network interface. Expand your machine’s capacity • This machine has an extra memory slot for adding more memory (see "Available accessories" on page 56). Features by models Some features and optional accessories may not be available depending on model or country, see chart below. Features ML-451x Series ML-501x Series Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ● ● IEEE 1284 parallel connectora ○ ○ Network Interface Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base TX wired LAN ● ● Eco printing ● ● Duplex (2-sided) printing ● ● USB memory interface ● Memory module (512 MB) ○ ○ Optional tray ○ ○ Mass Storage Device ○ Multbin Mailbox ○ Finisher (Stacker & Stapler) ○ Short Stand ○ a. If you use the parallel port, you cannot use the USB cable. ( ●: Included, ○: Optional, Blank: Not available) Useful to know The machine does not print. A paper jam has occurred. • Open the print queue list and remove the document from • Open and close the front door. the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 45). • Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this • Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing driver locally" on page 22). paper jams" on page 75). • Select your machine as your default machine in your OS. Printouts are blurry. Where can I purchase accessories or supplies? • The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner cartridge to redistribute the toner that remains in the • Inquire at a Samsung distributor or retailer. cartridge. • Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/ • Try a different print resolution setting. region to view product service information. • Replace the toner cartridge. The status LED flashes or remains constantly on. Where can I download the machine’s driver? • Turn the product off and on again. • Visit www.samsung.com/printer to download the latest • Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual machine’s driver, and install it on your system. and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 91). About this user’s guide 1. Introduction 9 2 This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage. General icons • Read the safety information before using the machine. • If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the Icon Text Description troubleshooting chapter. Gives users information to protect the • Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary Caution machine from possible mechanical damage chapter. or malfunction. • All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine Provides additional information or detailed depending on its options or model you purchased. Note specification of the machine function and • The screenshots in this user's guide may differ from your machine feature. depending on the machine’s firmware/driver version. • The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows 7. 1 Conventions Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below: • Document is synonymous with original. • Paper is synonymous with media, or print media. • Machine refers to printer or MFP. Safety information 1. Introduction 10 4 These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your Operating environment machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. Warning 3 Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the Important safety symbols electrical outlet is not grounded. This could result in electric shock or fire. Explanation of all icons and signs used in this chapter Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, small metal or heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.). Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in This could result in electric shock or fire. Warning severe personal injury or death. • If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, Caution minor personal injury or property damage. immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Do not attempt. • The user should be able to access the power outlet in case of emergencies that might require the user to pull the plug out. This could result in electric shock or fire. Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be crushed by a heavy object could result in electric shock or fire.