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This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2000 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. ML-4500 and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International
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Contents Introduction 1 Special Features ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Printer Components –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.2 Setting Up Your Printer 2 STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1 STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2 STEP 3: Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4 STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6 STEP 5: Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.6 STEP 6: Print a Demo Page! ––––––––––––
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Printing Tasks 5 Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper –––––––––– 5.6 Setting Print Resolution –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.7 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.8 Using Power Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9 Using Other Graphic Options ––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.10 Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.12 Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.13 Maintaining Your Printer
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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. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, u
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Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety During normal operation, the Samsung ML-4500 printer produces ozone. the ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please request your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the
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Environmental and Safety Consideration Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you must first stop operation of the equipment. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in
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1 1 Congratulations on the purchase of Samsung ML-4500 printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Special Features Printer Components
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Special Features Samsung ML-4500 is a versatile, productive printer equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed You can print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.7. Your printer prints 8 pages-per-minute. Handle paper flexibly Standard 150-sheet automatic input tray and a 1-sheet manual input tray support various sizes and types of paper. Two output locations: Select either the face-down
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Printer Components Front View Paper support Paper output support Automatic input tray Face-down output tray Paper guides Manual input tray Output lever Front cover Face-up output slot Control panel 1.2 INTRODUCTION
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Printer Components Inside View Toner cartridge Front cover Rear View Power switch Parallel port Power receptacle INTRODUCTION 1.3
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2 2 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! STEP 7: Install the Printer Software
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Unpack Your Printer 1 Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that your printer has been packed with the following items: Power cord Toner cartridge Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one Paper Output Support country to another. CD-ROM* • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, the Adobe Acrobat Reader program and the Make Your Own Diskette setup software. Printer cable Set
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Install the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover by both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to open. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge completely out of the cartridge. Discard the paper. 3 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if left expos
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Install the Toner Cartridge 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps into place. 6 Close the front 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 2,500 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer). SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.3
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Load Paper 1 Pull the paper support on the automatic input tray up, until it stops. 2 Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Tap the edges of the stack on a table top to straighten them to prevent paper jams. 3 Load a stack of paper into the automatic input tray with the print side facing up. 2.4 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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Load Paper 4 Do not load too much. This tray holds up to 150 sheets. Keep the paper below this height mark. 5 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper stack. Notes: • Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp. • If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.5
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Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable 1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2 Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer. Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on your computer, and tighten the screws. ➜ See your computer documentation if To the parallel you need help. port on PC Turn on the Printer 1 Plug the power cord into t
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Print a Demo Page! As the printer powers up, all the printer control panel lights turn on briefly. When only the Data light remains on, press and hold the Demo button. Hold down the button for about 2 seconds until all lights blink slowly, then release, the demo page will print. The demo page provides a sample of the print quality and helps you verify the printer is printing correctly. ML-4500 Excellent Performance, High Quality Cost Saving, Convenience Compatibility Install the Printer Software
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0 0 5 4 - L M G Install the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROM Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will 1 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. Note: If the New Hardware Found box appears during the installation procedure, click the x in the upper right corner of the box, or click
