Samsung Electronics Co ML1250 Laser Printer User Manual Part1

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Laser Printer Users Manual Part1

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Users Manual Part1

This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein issubject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, director indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual.© 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.• ML-1250 and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.• IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.• Microsoft, Windows, Windows 9x, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000 aretrademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• PCL6 are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. • Apple, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • GNU Ghostscript software, Copyright (C) 1999. Aladdin Enterprise, Menlo Park, California,and other authors as indicated in its documentation.• All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies ororganizations.
ISpecial Features –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1.1Printer Components ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1.3Control Panel Buttons –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.1Control Panel Lights ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.3ContentsIntroductionSTEP 1:Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1STEP 2:Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2STEP 3:Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4STEP 4:Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––– 2.6STEP 5:Turn on the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7STEP 6:Print a Demo Page! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.7STEP 7:Install the Printer Software ––––––––––––––––––––– 2.8Installing Software from Diskette –––––––––––––––––––– 2.13Choosing Paper and Other Media ––––––––––––––––––––– 4.1Selecting the Output Location ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.4Loading Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.5Printing on Envelopes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.7Printing on Heavy Paper –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.9Printing on Labels –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.10Printing on Transparencies ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.11Printing on Preprinted Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.12Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media –––––––––– 4.1312Setting Up Your Printer3Using Control Panel4Print Media
IIMaintaining Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.1Cleaning the Printer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.4Maintaining Your Printer6Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper––––––––––5.7Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size ––––––––– 5.8Printing Posters ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9Setting Graphic Properties ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11Printing Watermarks –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.14Using Page Overlay ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.17Reprinting the Last Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.21Printing on a Network Environment ––––––––––––––––––– 5.22Printing Tasks5Troubleshooting Checklist ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.1Solving General Printing Problems –––––––––––––––––––– 7.2Clearing Paper Jams ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.6Solving Print Quality Problems –––––––––––––––––––––– 7.11Troubleshooting Error Messages ––––––––––––––––––––– 7.17Common Windows Problems –––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.19Problem Solving7Printer Specifications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.1Paper Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.2Using Your Printer with a USB Cable ––––––––––––––––– A.10Using Your Printer with Macintosh ––––––––––––––––––– A.16Printing from DOS Applications ––––––––––––––––––––– A.23Linux Driver Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A.28Installing Optional Memory Card ––––––––––––––––––––– A.30AppendixINDEX
IIIEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationThe printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser productconforming to the requirements of IEC 825.Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer aredesigned so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level duringnormal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.WARNINGNever operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scannerassembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER OPEN. DONOT OPEN THIS COVER.VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHTDEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.ATTENZIONE -RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA.EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.PRECAUCION -RADIACION LASER IVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE ALRAYO.ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ERUDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.ADVARSER. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN ISTRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÄRURKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINANÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.Laser Safety Statement
IVEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationOzone SafetyPower SaverDuring normal operation, the Samsung ML-1250 Series printerproduces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard tothe operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operatedin a well ventilated area.If you need additional information about ozone, please requestyour nearest Samsung dealer.This printer contains advanced energy conservation technologythat reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.When the printer does not receive data for an extended period oftime, power consumption is automatically lowered. The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement ofany product or service.
VEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationDo not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in themanual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you must first stop operation of theequipment. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCCRules.This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digitalapparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “DigitalApparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareilsnumériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “AppareilsNumériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsCAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufactureresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which canbe determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Fcc RegulationsRadio Frequency Emissions
VIEnvironmental and Safety ConsiderationDeclaration of Conformity (European Countries)Approvals and CertificationsThe CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following applicable 93/68/EECDirectives of the European Union as of the dates indicated:January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of themember states related to low voltage equipment.January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation ofthe laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility.March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment andtelecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of theirconformity.A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards canbe obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative.EC CertificationCertification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment & Telecommunications TerminalEquipment Directive (FAX)This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan-Europeansingle terminal connection to the analogue public switched telephone network(PSTN) in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designedto work with the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of the Europeancountries:In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd. in the first instance.The product has been tested against TBR21 and TBR 38. To assist in the useand application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, theEuropean Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisorydocument (EG 201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements toensure network compatibility of TBR21 terminals. The product has beendesigned against, and is fully compliant with, all of the relevant advisory notescontained in this document.
chapter Congratulations on your purchase of a Samsung ML-1250printer! This chapter provides information on thefollowing topics:◆ Special Features◆ Printer Components11
Special FeaturesINTRODUCTION1.1Samsung ML-1250 is a versatile, productive printer equippedwith special features that will improve print quality, giving youa competitive edge. You can:• You can print at 1200 dpi class. See page 5.12.• Your printer prints 12 pages-per-minute.• The PCL 6 printer language enables fast printingperformance.Print with excellent quality and high speed• Standard 150-sheet automatic feeder and a 1-sheetmanual feeder supports various sizes and types of paper.• Two output locations: Select either the face-down outputtray or the face-up output slot for the most convenientaccess.Flexible paper handling• If you select Toner Save mode, your printer will use lesstoner. See page 5.6.• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper(N-up printing). See page 5.7.• One-touch last page printing is available in the Readymode. See page 5.21.• The printer conserves electricity by automatically reducingpower consumption when it is not active.• This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energyefficiency. Save your time and money
INTRODUCTION1.2• You can customize your documents by using Watermarkssuch as “Confidential.” See page 5.14.• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plainpaper. See page 5.17.• Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of yourdocument are magnified and printed across the selectedsheet of paper. After the document has printed, trim off thewhite edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to forma poster. See page 5.9.Create professional documents• You can print in Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000.• Your printer is compatible with Linux, DOS, and Macintosh. • The ML-1250 printer comes with both Parallel and USBinterfaces.Print in various environmentsThe ML-1250 is shipped with 4 MB of memory included. Youcan expand the memory capacity of your printer (up to 68 MBmaximum) by installing optional memory modules. See pageA.30.Expand the printer capacitySpecial Features
INTRODUCTION1.3Printer ComponentsFront ViewPaper supportFace-down outputtrayOutput leverPaper output supportFront coverFace-up output slotControl panelAutomatic inputtrayManual inputtrayPaper guides
INTRODUCTION1.4Inside ViewRear ViewPower switchPower receptacle Parallel portUSB portToner cartridgePrinter ComponentsFront cover
chapter This chapter provides step by step information on setting upyour 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◆Installing Software from Diskette22
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.1Unpack Your Printer1Remove the printer and all accessoriesfrom the packing carton. Make surethat your printer has been packed withthe following items:Notes:• If any items are missing or damaged,notify your dealer immediately.• Components may differ from onecountry to another.Toner cartridgePower cordCD-ROM** contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, the AdobeAcrobat Reader program, and the Make Your Own Diskettesetup software.2Carefully remove all packing tapes fromthe printer. 3Attach the supplied paper outputsupport as shown.Setup GuidePaper Output Support
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.21Grasp both sides of the front cover andopen it by pulling it towards you.2Remove the toner cartridge from its bagand then remove the paper covering it.Discard the paper.3Gently shake the cartridge from side toside to evenly distribute the toner insidethe cartridge.CAUTION:To prevent damage, do not expose thetoner cartridge to light for more than a fewminutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, ifleft exposed for more than a few minutes.If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it offwith a dry cloth and wash clothing in coldwater. Hot water sets toner into fabric.Install the Toner Cartridge
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.3Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately2,500 pages (1,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer).5Grasp the handle and insert thecartridge in the printer until it snapsinto place.6Close the front cover. Make sure thatthe cover is securely closed.4Locate the cartridge slots inside theprinter, one on each side.Install the Toner Cartridge
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.41Pull the paper support on the automaticinput tray up, until it stops.2Before loading the paper, flex the sheetsback and forth to loosen them, and thenfan them.Tap the edges of the stack on a table topto straighten them and prevent paperjams.3Load a stack of paper into the automaticinput tray with the print side facingup.Load Paper
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.55Adjust the paper guides to the width ofthe paper stack.4Do not load too much. This trayholds up to 150 sheets.Keep the paper below this heightmark.Load PaperNotes:• 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.• If you are needed to add more sheets of paper while printing, remove theremaining paper from the tray at first. Then, reinsert them with the newpaper. Note that adding new paper into the remains in the tray may causepaper jams or multiple feeding.
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.61Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.2Plug the parallel printer cable into theconnector on the back of the printer. Push the metal clips down to fitinside the notches on the cable plug.3Connect the other end of the cable tothe parallel interface port on yourcomputer, and tighten the screws. See your computer documentation ifyou need help.Connect to the Computer with a Parallel CableTo the parallelport on PC➜If you are using a USB interfaceGo to “Using Your Printer with a USB Cable” onpage A.10.Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computerrequires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy the IEEE1284 compliant cable.
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.71Plug the power cord into the powerreceptacle on the back of the printer.2Plug the other end into a properlygrounded AC outlet.3Turn on the power.Turn on the PrinterTo AC outlet➜As the printer powers up, all the printercontrol panel lights turn on briefly. Whenonly the Data light remains on, press andhold the Demo button.Hold down the button for about 2 secondsuntil all lights blink slowly. Then releasethe button and the demo page will print.Laser Beam PrinterExcellent Performance, High QualityCost Saving, ConvenienceCompatibilityML-1250The demo page provides a sample ofprint quality to help you verify that theprinter is printing correctly.Print a Demo Page!
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.8Included with your printer is a CD-ROM containing the printerdriver for some of the most popular Windows softwareapplications. To operate your printer, you must install a printerdriver, which translates data from your application into datathat the printer understands.If you are printing with a parallel interfaceGo to page 2.9 for information on installing the print softwareon a computer that is attached directly to the printer with aparallel cable.If you are printing with a USB interfaceGo to “Using Your Printer with a USB Cable” on page A.10, forinformation on installing the print software on a USB-enabledcomputer.If you are printing from MacintoshGo to “Using Your Printer with a Macintosh” on page A.16, forinformation on installing the print software and printing fromMacintosh.If you are printing in DOSGo to “Printing from DOS Application” on page A.23, forinformation on installing the DOS RCP utility and printing fromDOS applications.If you are printing in LinuxGo to “Linux Driver Installation” on page A.28, for informationon installing the Linux driver.Install the Printer SoftwareVerify the following:• At least 16 MB or more of RAM is installed on your PC. • There is at least 50 MB of free disk space on your PC.• All applications are closed on your PC before beginninginstallation.• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 orWindows 2000.Before Installing the Printer Software
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.91Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Install will startautomatically.If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:Select Run from the Start menu, and type x:\cdsetup.exein the Open box (where xis the drive letter for the CD-ROMdrive), and then click OK.Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROMNote: If the New HardwareFound box appears duringthe installation procedure,click the x in the upperright corner of the box, or click Cancel.SAMSUNGML-12502When the opening screen appears, select the appropriatelanguage.3Click Install the Samsung Software on your PC.Install the Printer Software
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.10Install the Printer Software4The Welcome window opens. Click Next.5The files are copied into the appropriate directory.6Click Finish.
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.11Install the Printer SoftwareIf you have access to another computer with a CD-ROM drive,you can use tne Make Diskette utility in Windows to create thedisks you need for the installation. Go to “Installing Softwarefrom Diskette” on page 2.13.Some printer features, such as paper size and pageorientation, may be available through your application settings.Use application settings, if available, because they overrideprinter driver settings.Access advanced printer features through your printer driver.See chapter 5, “Printing Tasks” for instructions on using yourprinter driver features.In Windows, after installation, the Uninstall icon in theSamsung ML-1250 program group allows you to select andremove any or all of the Samsung ML-1250 printing systemcomponents. If you are upgrading the printer driver, or if yourinstallation fails, uninstall the driver following theseinstructions.1From the Start menu, select Programs.2Select Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6, and then Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 Driver Maintenance.Software Installation TipsI do not have a CD-ROM driveHow do I access printer features ?How do I remove theprinting software ?
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.12Install the Printer Software• Exit your software programs. Then turn off the computer andthe printer. Turn on the printer, and then turn on thecomputer.• Close any virus protection programs that are running on yourcomputer. • Uninstall the printer software using the instructions above,and then repeat the installation procedure.If you haveproblems installing5Click Finish.3When your computer confirms your selection, click OK.4The Samsung ML-1250 printer driver and all of itscomponents are removed from your computer.
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.13If you do not have a CD-ROM drive and if you have accessto another computer with a CD-ROM drive, you can copysoftware installation files from your printer software CD-ROM onto floppy diskettes, and then use the diskettesinstead of the CD-ROM to install the software.You can make installation diskettes for the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 printer driver. Make sure that you haveseveral formatted diskettes ready, and then follow thesesteps:1Insert the CD-ROM shipped with your printer into the CD-ROM drive. Installation will start automatically.If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run:Select Run from the Start menu, and typex:\cdsetup.exe in the Open box (where xis the driveletter for the CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.2When the opening screen appears, select the appropriatelanguage.3Click Make your own Diskette set of software.Making Installation DiskettesSAMSUNGML-1250Installing Software from Diskette
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER2.144The Copy to Floppy dialog box appears.Select the desired components you want to copy to thediskette from the Select box. You can select PCL 6 Driver,USB Driver and DOS RCP.Select the floppy disk drive that you will be inserting thediskette into. 5Click Copy all disk images.If you want to copy a portion of the selected component,select the disk you want to copy in the Disk Imageswindow, and then click Copy selected disk images. 6When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette intothe floppy drive, and click Yes to copy the first diskette.For multiple diskettes, when the first diskette is finished,you are prompted to insert disk 2.Make sure you label each diskette in order as you createit: ML-1250 PCL 6 driver, disk 1 of 2, etc.Shows the path ofthe selectedcomponent.Select thecomponent youwant to copy.Shows the numberof disks required tocopy the selectedcomponent. Select the floppydrive you will use.Installing Software from Diskette
SETTING UPYOUR PRINTERInstalling Software from Diskette7If you have more than one disk, insert the next disk andclick Yes. 8When copying to diskettes has been completed, clickClose in the Copy to Floppy dialog box. Then click Exit inthe SAMSUNG PRINTER SETUP dialog box.To install the printer driver from the diskettes, follow thisprocedure:1Insert the first diskette (if you have more than onesoftware diskette).2From the Start menu, select Run. 3Type A:\setup.exe in the Open box and click OK. (ifyour floppy drive is not A, substitute the correct letter.)4Follow the on-screen instructions to complete theinstallation.Installing Software2.15
chapter This chapter describes how to use the printer’s controlpanel. It provides information on the following topics:◆Control Panel Buttons◆Control Panel Lights33
USING CONTROL PANEL3.1Control Panel ButtonsThe printer has three buttons: Toner Save, Cancel/Reprint and Demo.DemoClean the inside of the printerPress and hold Demo for about 2 seconds until thecontrol panel lights blink slowly to print a demo page.The printer must be in the Ready mode.Press and hold Demo for about 10 seconds until thecontrol panel lights remain lit. After cleaning theprinter, one cleaning sheet prints. For furtherinformation, see page 6.5.Print demo pageStart manual feedingWhen you select Manual Feeder for Paper Sourcefrom your software application, you should pressDemo each time you load a sheet of paper manually.For further information, see “Using the Manual InputTray” on page 4.5.
USING CONTROL PANEL3.2Control Panel ButtonsCancel/ReprintReprint last page of the jobPress Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panellights blink to cancel a job the printer is currentlyprinting. The Error light will blink while the print jobis cleared from both the printer and the computer, andthen the printer will return to the Ready mode. Thismay take some time, depending on the size of theprint job.Note: If the Cancel/Reprint button is accidentallypushed, the job must be reprinted. There is no undofunction.If you press Cancel/Reprint in the Ready mode, theprinter prints the last page of the last print job. Seepage 5.21.Cancel jobToner SaveToner SavePress Toner Save to turn the Toner save mode on oroff. The printer must be in the Ready mode.• If the button backlight is on, toner save modeactivates and the printer uses less toner to print adocument.• If the button backlight is off, toner save mode isdisabled and you will print in normal quality. To enable or disable the Toner Save mode using thisbutton, the Toner Save Mode option in the printerdriver must be set to Printer Setting.For further information on the Toner Save mode, see page 5.6.(on)(off)Turn the Toner Save Mode on/off
USING CONTROL PANEL3.3Control Panel LightsThe control panel lights indicate the status of your printer. If the Error light is on, the printeris experiencing an error. See “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 7.17.Control Panel Light MessageThe Data light is on and the printer is ready to print. No action is needed. If you press and hold the Demo button for about 2seconds, a demo page will print. Ready modeError Paper DataThe printer is out of paper. Load paper into the printer. For the automatic tray, there is no need to pressany button to reset. For the manual tray, press the Demo button after loading.Paper outDataError PaperIn the Manual Feed mode, the printer is waiting for the Demo button to bepressed.Press the Demo button to start printing. You must press the button to printeach page after loading paper into the manual input tray. Waiting for the Demo button to be pressedDataError PaperThe printer is receiving or processing data. Wait for the job to print. Pressing the Cancel/Reprint button cancels the current job. One or two pagesmay print as the printer clears the print job. The printer will return to theReady mode after the job has been canceled.ProcessingDataError Paper
chapter This chapter will help you to understand what kind of paperyou can use with the Samsung ML-1250 printer and how toproperly load paper in the different paper input trays forthe best print quality.Topics included in this chapter are:◆ Choosing Paper and Other Media◆ Selecting the Output Location◆ Loading Paper◆ Printing on Envelopes◆ Printing on Heavy Paper◆ Printing on Labels◆ Printing on Transparencies◆ Printing on Preprinted Paper◆ Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media44
PRINT MEDIA4.1Choosing Paper and Other MediaYou can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper,envelopes, labels, transparencies, card stocks and so on. See“Paper Specification” on page A.2. To get the best possibleprint quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.When you choose print media, consider the following:• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should beappropriate for the project.• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within thepaper adjusters of the paper tray.• Weight : Your printer supports paper weight as follows:• 16~24 lbs bond for the automatic input tray• 16~43 lbs bond for the manual input tray• Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others andproduce sharper, more vibrant images. • Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affectshow crisp the printing looks on the paper.Always test a sample of paper before purchasing largequantities.CAUTION: Using media that does not conform to thespecification listed in the paper specification can causeproblems that may require service. This service is not coveredby the warranty or service agreements.
PRINT MEDIA4.2Choosing Paper and Other Media*Depending on paper thickness, maximum capacity may be reduced.Plain PaperLetter (8.5 x 11 in.)Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)A4 (210 x 297 mm)A5 (148 x 210 mm)Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)B5 (182 x 257 mm)EnvelopesNo. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 in.)DL (110 x 220 mm)C5 (162 x 229 mm)C6 (114 x 162 mm)B5 (176 x 250 mm)Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.)LabelsLetter (8.5 x 11 in.)A4 (210 x 297 mm)Transparency filmLetter (8.5 x 11 in.)A4 (210 x 297 mm)Card stockBond PaperThin Paper (12 lb ~ 16 lb)Thick Paper (24 lb ~ 43 lb)Automatic Input Tray150150150150150150–5555555555551505Manual Input Tray111111111111111111111Media Sizes and CapacitiesInput Source/Capacity*Media Size
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other specialmedia, keep these guidelines in your mind:• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn papercan cause paper jams and poor print quality.• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper.• Use only high-quality, copier grade paper. • Do not use paper that has been already printed on or thathas been fed through a photocopier.• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs orstaples.• Do not attempt to load any tray during printing and neveroverfill the tray. This could cause a paper jam.• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, ortexture that is too smooth or too rough.• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as whitephotocopy paper. The pigments must withstand the printer’sfusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second withoutdeterioration. Do not use paper with a colored coating thatwas added after the paper was produced.• Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heat-resistant inks that do not melt, vaporize, or releasehazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’sapproximately 400°F (205°C) fusing temperature for 0.1second.• Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready to use. Placecartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether itis packaged or unpackaged. • Keep paper away from moisture, direct sunlight or otherconditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.PRINT MEDIA4.3Choosing Paper and Other MediaPaper Guidelines
PRINT MEDIA4.4Selecting the Output LocationThe printer has two output locations: the face-up output slot and the face-down outputtray. You can select the output location by changing the position of the output lever on thefront of the printer. To use the face-down output tray, be sure the output lever is in upper(normal) position. To use the face-up output slot, push it down to open the slot.• If paper coming out of the face-down output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, tryprinting to the face-up output slot.• To avoid paper jams, do not change the position of the output lever while the printer isprinting.The face-down output tray collects paperface-down, in correct order. Makesure that the output lever is in the upperposition. (If not, push it up)The face-down output tray should beused for most print jobs and isrecommended for printing over 100sheets of paper, continuously.The printer prints to the face-up outputslot if it is open. Push the output leverdown to open the slot. Paper comes outof the printer face-up.Using the face-up output slot mightimprove output quality with the following:• envelopes• labels• paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m2)Printing to the Face-Down Output TrayPrinting to the Face-Up Output Slot
PRINT MEDIA4.5Loading PaperThe automatic input tray holds 150 sheets of plain paper and5 sheets of special media. See “Media Sizes and Capacities” onpage 4.2 for acceptable paper size and capacities for eachinput tray.Load a stack of paper into the automatic input tray and print.For details on loading paper in the automatic input tray, see“Load Paper” on page 2.4.Note: Before using the automatic input tray, you must removepaper from the manual input tray.Proper paper loading helps to prevent paper jams and ensuretrouble-free printing. Do not remove paper from the tray(s)while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Using the Automatic Input TrayWhen you change the print settings, if you select Manual Feeder in the Paper Sourceoption, you can manually load paper in the manual input tray. Manually loading paper can behelpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. If you experience a paper jam from the automatic input tray,load one sheet of paper at atime into the manual input tray.Note: To avoid a paper jam, use the manual tray with the automatic input tray loaded with paper.Using the Manual Input Tray1Load the print media in the manualinput tray with the print side up.Adjust the paper guide against thestack of print media without bending.
PRINT MEDIA4.6Loading Paper4Print the document.3When you print a document, you mustselect Manual Feeder for PaperSource from the software application,and then select the correct paper sizeand type. For details, see page 5.3.5If you are printing multiple pages, loadthe next sheet after the first pageprints out.6Press Demo to start feeding.Notes:• The face-up output slot may not hold the printed pages properly.• The printed pages will not stack in the face-down output tray unless you change output leverposition. After you finish using the face-up output slot, you must change the position of theoutput lever to the normal position. Push it up.2Push the output lever down to open theface-up output slot.
PRINT MEDIA4.7Printing on EnvelopesGuidelines• Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before you load envelopes in theinput tray, make sure that they are undamaged and that they are not stuck together. • Do not feed stamped envelopes.• Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, or self-stick adhesives.These envelopes may severely damage the printer.2Load the envelopes into the input trayyou want to use with the flap sidedown. The stamp area is on the right sideand the end of the envelope with thestamp area enters the tray first.1Flex or fanthe envelopes to preparethem for loading.3Adjust the guide to the edge of theenvelope stack.
PRINT MEDIA4.84Push the output lever down.5When you print on envelopes, configurethe paper source, type and sizeproperly in the software application. Fordetails, see page 5.3.7After printing, push the output lever up.6Print the document.Printing on Envelopes
PRINT MEDIA4.9Printing on Heavy PaperGuidelines• Heavy paper is any paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m2). For cotton papers, you can use24 lb paper. The maximum paper weight available for your printer is 43 lb (163g/m2).• Do not use extremely heavy paper stock (greater than 43 lb, or 163 g/m2 bond).Misfeeds, mis-stacking, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessivemechanical wear can result.2Push the output lever down.1Load paper in the input tray you wantto use with print side up. Adjust the guide to fit the width of thelabels.3When you print on heavy paper, selectBond in the Paper Type section, andthen configure the paper source, andsize in the software application. Fordetails, see page 5.3.
PRINT MEDIA4.10Printing on LabelsGuidelines• Only use labels recommended for laser printers.• Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperature of 200°C(392°F) for 0.1 second.• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the labels. Exposed areascan cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposedadhesive can also cause damage to printer components.• Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backingis designed for one pass through the printer.• Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or that are wrinkled,bubbled, or otherwise damaged.2Push the output lever down.1 Load labels in the input tray you wantto use with print side up. Adjust the guide to fit the width of thelabels.3When you print on labels, configure thepaper source, type and size in thesoftware application. For details, seepage 5.3.Note: To prevent them from stickingtogether, do not let the printed labelsheets stack up as they are printed out.
PRINT MEDIA4.11Printing on TransparenciesGuidelines• Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser printers.• Make sure that the transparencies are not wrinkled or curled, and that they do not haveany torn edge.• Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from yourfingers that are deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems.• Be careful not to scratch the printer side or leave fingerprints on it.1Load the transparencies in the desiredinput tray with the print side up andthe adhesive strip entering theprinter first.Adjust the guide to fit the width of thetransparencies.3When you print on transparencies,configure the paper source, type andsize in the software application. Fordetails, see page 5.3.Notes:• To prevent transparencies from stickingtogether, do not let the printed sheets stackup as they are printed out.• Place transparencies on a flat surface afterremoving them from the printer.2Push the output lever down.
PRINT MEDIA4.12Printing on Preprinted Paper1Load letter-heads into the input tray you want to use with the design faceup, and the bottom edge towardthe printer. Adjust the guide to fit the width of thepaper stack. 2When you print on the preprintedpaper, configure the paper source, typeand size in the software application. Fordetails, see page 5.3.Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed on it before it is sent throughthe 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, orrelease hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 400°F(205°C) for 0.1 second.• Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any printerrollers.• Forms and letterheads should be sealed in a moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changesduring storage.• Before you load preprinted paper such as forms and letterheads, verify that the ink onthe paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper.
PRINT MEDIA4.13Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media2Push the output lever down.1Load print media in the input tray youwant to use with the print side up,and the short edge first . Adjust the guide to fit the width of themedia.3Configure the paper source, type in theprinter driver’s properties (see page5.3) and print.Postcards, 3 by 5 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized media can be printed with the ML-1250 printer. Guidelines• Always insert the short edge into the input tray first. If you want to print in landscapemode, make this selection through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first maycause a paper jam.• Do not print on card stocks that is too small or too large. The minimum size is 76 by 127mm (3 by 5 in.) for the manual input tray and 95 by 127 mm (3.8 by 5 in.) for theautomatic input tray, and the maximum size is 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.).• Set margins at least 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) away from the edges of the media in the softwareapplication.Note: If the size of your print media is notlisted in the Paper Size box in the Papertab of the printer driver properties, selectCustom Size and set the paper sizemanually.
chapter This chapter explains your printing options and gives commonprinting tasks.Topics included in this chapter are:◆ Printing a Document◆ Using Toner Save Mode◆ Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)◆ Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size◆ Printing Posters◆ Setting Graphic Properties◆ Printing Watermarks◆ Using Page Overlay◆ Reprinting the Last Page◆ Printing on a Network Environment55
PRINTING TASKS5.1Printing a DocumentThe following procedure describes the steps required forprinting from various Windows applications. The exact stepsfor printing a document may vary depending on theapplication program. Refer to your software application’sdocumentation for the exact printing procedure.1Open the document you want to print.2Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box foryour application will be displayed (the Print dialog box foryour application may look slightly different). The basic print settings you require are usually selectedwithin this Print dialog box. These settings include thenumber of copies, paper size, and page orientation.If you see a Properties button,click it. If you see Setup,Printer, or Options, click thatbutton instead; then clickProperties in the next screen.Make sure that yourprinter is selected.
PRINTING TASKS5.2Printing a Document3To take advantage of the printer features provided by yourML-1250 printer, click Properties in the application’s Printdialog box and go to step 4. If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that buttoninstead. Then click Properties in the next screen.4The Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 Properties dialog box allowsyou to access and change printer settings.If necessary, click the Paper tab to display the settingsshown below. The Paper tab allows you to access andchange the settings for basic paper handling.
PRINTING TASKS5.3Printing a Document4Select Automatic Feeder from the Paper Source optionsbox unless you are printing with special media. To printwith special media, select Manual Feeder and feed onesheet at a time into the printer. See page 4.5.4Select Plain Paper from the Paper Type options boxunless you want to use a different kind of print media. Touse a different kind of media, select the corresponding printmedia name in the Paper Type options box. For moreinformation, please refer to Chapter 4 ‘Print Media’. 4Select the paper size you have loaded in your printer.4You can also see the printable area.4The Paper Orientation option allows you to select thedirection in which information is printed on a page.Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style.Landscape prints across the length of the page,spreadsheet style.LandscapePortraitPrintable area
PRINTING TASKS5.45Click the other tabs on the top of the Properties dialog boxto access other features, if needed.6When you complete the print settings, click OK until thePrint dialog box is displayed.7Click OK to start printing. • Most Windows applications will override settings you specifyin the printer driver. Change all print settings available in thesoftware application first, and then any remaining settingsusing the printer driver.• The settings you change remain in effect only while you areusing the current program. To make your changes permanent,make them in the Printers folder as follows:1. Click the Windows Start button. 2. Select Settings, and then Printers to open the Printerswindow.Notes:3. Select the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 printer icon. 4. Click the right mouse button and select Properties to openthe properties window.Printing a Document
PRINTING TASKS5.5Printing a DocumentThere are two ways to cancel a print job.To stop a print job from your printerPress the Cancel/Reprint and hold until the control panellight blink to cancel job the printer is currently printing. The printer will finish printing the page that is moving throughthe printer and delete the rest of the print job while the Errorlight is blinking. Pressing Cancel/Reprint cancels only thecurrent job in the printer. If more than one print job is inprinter memory, Cancel/Reprint must be pressed once foreach job.To stop a print job from the Printers folder1. From the Start menu, select Settings.2. Select Printers to open the Printers window, then double-click the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 icon. 3. From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing(Windows 9x) or Cancel (Windows Me/NT 4.0/2000).The Samsung ML-1250 printer has a help screen that can beactivated by the Help button in the printer’s properties dialogbox. You can also click ? from the upper right hand corner,and then click on any setting. These help screens give detailed information about the printerfeatures provided by the Samsung ML-1250 printer driver.To restore the default printer properties setting when youchange the print settings, click Defaults in the Samsung ML-1250 PCL 6 Properties dialog box.Canceling a Print JobUsing Help
PRINTING TASKS5.6Using Toner Save ModeToner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on eachpage. Selecting this option will extend the life of your tonercartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce printquality. There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode.To enable this feature from your printerPress the Toner Save button on the control panel. The printermust be in Ready mode (Data light is on).• If the button backlight is on, toner save mode activates andthe printer uses less toner to print a page.• If the button backlight is off, toner save mode is disabledand the printer prints in a normal mode.Note: To enable or disable the Toner Save mode from the controlpanel, the Toner Save Mode option in the printer driver must beset to Printer Setting. See below.To enable this feature from the software application1When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 toaccess the printer properties.2Click the Graphic tab, and then select the Toner SaveMode option. You can select from: • Printer Setting: If you select this option, this feature isdetermined by the setting you’ve made on the controlpanel of the printer.• Standard: If you don’t need to save toner to print adocument, select this option.• Save: Select this option to allow the printer to use lesstoner on each page. 3Click OK.
PRINTING TASKS5.7You can select the number of pages you want to print on asingle sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than onepage per sheet, the pages will appear decreased in size andarranged on the sheet. You can specify up to 16 pages.1When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 toaccess the printer properties.From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source,size and type.2Click the Output tab, and choose Multiple Pages perSide in the Type drop-down list. Then select the number ofpages you want to print per sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 16) inthe Pages per Sheet drop-down list.3Click Print Page Borders if you want to print a borderaround each page on the sheet. Print Page Borders isenabled only if Pages per Sheet is 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16.4 pages per sheet9 pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)4Click OK, then start printing.
PRINTING TASKS5.84Click OK, then start printing. Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to anyselected paper size regardless of the digital document size.This can be useful when you want to check fine details on asmall document. 1When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 toaccess the printer properties.2Click the Output tab, and select Fit to Page in the Typedrop-down list. 3You’ll see the Application page size and be prompted toselect the Fit to Paper Size. Select the correct size fromthe drop-down list.A
PRINTING TASKS5.9Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, which can be pasted together toform one poster-size document.1When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 toaccess the printer properties.From the Paper tab, select the paper orientation, source,size and type.2Click the Output tab, and select Poster in the Type drop-down list.Poster printingwith 2x2 style
PRINTING TASKS5.10➛➛➛➛2 x 2Overlap=0 Overlap=2525 pixels➛➛➛➛Custom (150%)5Click OK, then start printing. 3To determine the scaling factor, select the Style; 2x2, 3x3,4x4, or Custom.For example, if you select 2x2, the output will beautomatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages.If you select Custom, you can adjust the scaling factormanually. For example, if you specify 150%, the image willbe printed across 4 pages with 150% scaled.4You may specify an overlap in pixel to make it easier toreconstruct the resulting poster.Printing Posters
PRINTING TASKS5.11Use the following options to adjust the print quality for yourspecific printing needs when you access the printer properties.See page 5.1 to access the printer properties. If necessary, click the Option tab to display the settings shownbelow.Setting Graphic PropertiesClick here to savethe changes whensetting is done.
PRINTING TASKS5.12You can select the printing resolution; 1200 dpi class, 600 dpi or 300 dpi. The higher the setting, the sharper theclarity of printed characters and graphics. Higher settings mayincrease the time it takes to print a document.ResolutionSome printed characters or images appear to have jagged oruneven edges. Set this Samsung Resolution enhancementTechnology (SRT) option to improve the print quality of yourtext and image and make the characters and images appearsmoother.Note: When 600 dpi is selected in the Resolution section,selecting Text Enhance or Image Enhance gives you an imagequality of 1200 dpi class .• Printer Default - This is determined by the setting on theprinter. • Normal - SRT mode is disabled. Choose this setting ifgraphics, particularly scanned images, are notprinting clearly.• Text Enhance - This setting refines the print quality ofcharacters by smoothing out jagged edgesthat can occur on the angles and curves ofeach character.• Image Enhance - This setting refines the print quality of aphoto image using SRT.SRT ModeSetting Graphic Properties
PRINTING TASKS5.13Note: Not all graphic images can print using the Vector setting.If you are using the Vector setting, and your graphic images donot print as they appear on your computer screen, select theRaster setting and reprint your graphic.Configure the printer to process graphics as raster or vectorimages. Setting this option tells Windows how to send graphicimages to the printer. All graphics can be printed as rasterimages, however some geometric shapes or patterns printfaster if they are printed as vector graphics.• Vector – The Vector mode represents a graphic as point,lines and other geometric entities. If you select theVector setting, Windows will send graphics to theprinter as a mixture of vector and raster images. • Raster – The Raster mode represents a graphic as a mix ofdots. When you select the Raster setting, Windowswill send all graphics to the printer as bit mapraster images.Graphic ModeThis option can be used for configuring the halftone of theprinted illustration. The best way to choose a Halftoning settingfor your graphic image is to experiment. Print a graphic imageat each setting and choose the one you like best.• Device - Choose this setting to allow the printer todetermine a halftoning setting.• Fine - Choose this setting when you want printed images tohave a smooth, realistic, and photographicappearance. This setting provides soft contrastsbetween various shades of gray. This setting alsoworks well for images originally designed with color.• Coarse - Choose this setting if your graphic images wereoriginally scanned in through a scanner.• Line art - Choose this setting for graphic images withintricate lines and fine detail, like clip art graphics.This setting provides solid lines and sharpcontrasts between shaded areas.HalftoningSetting Graphic PropertiesWhat is Halftone?Gray-scale objects (such asphotographs) whose gray dotshave been converted to apattern of groups of black dots.These groups, which are ofvarious sizes, along with thewhite dots (pixels turned off),create illusions of gray shading:larger groups make the imageappear black or dark gray, whilesmaller groups make the imageappear light gray.
PRINTING TASKS5.14Printing WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existingdocument. For example, you may want to have large grayletters reading “Draft” or “Confidential” printed diagonallyacross the first page or all pages of a document.There are several predefined watermarks that come with theML-1250 printer, and they can be modified or you can add newones to the list.1When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer properties. See page 5.1to access the printer properties.2Click the Watermark tab, and select the desiredwatermark in the Message drop-down list. You will see the selected watermark in the preview window.3Click OK, then start printing.To use an existingwatermarkpreview window
PRINTING TASKS5.151When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 toaccess the printer properties.2Click the Watermark tab, and enter the desired textmessage in the Text field. This will be displayed in thepreview window. The preview window is provided so that youcan see how the watermark will appear on the printed page.3Select the desired watermark options. You can select thefont type and size, color and angle. There are threecheckboxes at the bottom of the dialog box:• Transparent Text – Allows the document to showthrough the watermark.• As Outline Only – Prints the text outline of thewatermark. This setting globally effectsall watermarks in the list.• On First Page Only – Prints the watermark only on the first page.To create or edit awatermarkPrinting WatermarksUse these scrollbars to adjust theposition.
PRINTING TASKS5.164If 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.5If you want to edit, select the desired watermark from thelist, edit, and then click Update. 6When you complete the edit, click OK, and then startprinting.To stop printing the watermark, select None in the Messagedrop-down list.1When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 toaccess the printer properties.2From the Watermark tab, select the watermark you wantto delete in the Message drop-down list. 3Click Delete.4Click OK.To delete a watermarkPrinting Watermarks
PRINTING TASKS5.17Using Page OverlayAn overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer HDDas a special file format that can be printed on any documentyou choose. Overlays are often used to take the place ofpreprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than usingpreprinted letterhead, for example, you can create an overlaycontaining the exact same information that is currently onyour letterhead. Then when you want to print a letter withyour company’s letterhead, you do not need to load preprintedletterhead paper in the printer. You need only tell the printerto print the letterhead overlay on your document.What is an Overlay?WORLD BESTDear ABCRegardsTo use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlaycontaining your logo or image.1Create or open a document containing a text or image youwant to use for page overlay. Position the items exactly asyou wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. Ifneeded, save the file for later use.2Select Print from the File menu. Then click Properties inthe application’s Print dialog box to access the printerproperties. For details, see page 5.1.3Click the Overlays tab, and click Create Overlay.Creating a New PageOverlayWORLD BEST
PRINTING TASKS5.184In the Create Overlay dialog box, type a name of up toeight characters in the File name box. Select thedestination path if necessary. (The default isC:\FORMOVER).5Click OK. You will see the name in the Overlay List box.6Click OK or Yes until you complete the creation. The file is not printed out. Instead it will be stored on yourcomputer HDD disk. Note: The overlay document size must be the same asdocuments you will print with the overlay.Using Page OverlayAfter an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printedwith your document. To print an overlay with a document:1Create or open the document you want to print. 2When you change the print settings from your softwareapplication, access the printer properties. See page 5.1 toaccess the printer properties.3Click the Overlays tab, and select the desired overlay fromthe Overlay List box. Using Page Overlay
PRINTING TASKS5.19Using Page Overlay4If the desired overlay file does not appear in the OverlayList box, click Load Overlay, and select the overlay file. If you have stored the overlay file you want to use into anexternal source, you can also load the file when you accessthis Load Overlay window.After you select the file, click OK. The file is now shown inthe Overlay List box and is available for printing. Selectthe overlay from the Overlay List box.
PRINTING TASKS5.20You can delete page overlays that are no longer used.1In the printer properties dialog box, click the Overlays tab.2Select the overlay you want to delete from the OverlayList box. 3Click Delete Overlay.4Click OK until you exit the Print dialog box.Deleting a Page Overlay5If necessary, click Query Page Overlay. If this box ischecked, a message box will appear each time you submit adocument for printing, asking you to confirm your wish toprint an overlay on your document. Answering Yes to the message box means that the selectedoverlay will be printed with your document.Answering No to the message box cancels overlay printing.If this box is empty, and an overlay has been selected, theoverlay will be automatically printed with your document.6Click OK or Yes until the printing starts.The selected overlay will be downloaded with your print joband printed on your document.Using Page Overlay
PRINTING TASKS5.21Reprinting the Last PageThe Samsung ML-1250 printer’s memory always keeps the lastpage of the last job. If you canceled a print job due to a paperjam or other problems and you want to know which page wasprinted last, reprint the last page.Press Cancel/Reprint briefly in Ready mode.To disable this feature:1. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers. 2. Click the right mouse button on the Samsung ML-1250PCL 6 printer icon and select Properties to open theproperties window.3. From the Printer tab, click Reprint to empty thecheckbox. With the box empty, you cannot reprint the last pagefrom the control panel.When you want to reprint the last page on the controlpanel, you must put a check mark on this check box.4. Click OK.Note: If you want to prevent somebody from reprinting your document, you can turn theReprinting feature off in the printer’s properties dialog box. When you turn the featureoff in the printer’s properties, the Cancel/Reprint button on the control panel does notperform the reprinting operation.
PRINTING TASKS5.22Printing on a Network EnvironmentIf you work in a network environment, you can connect yourML-1250 printer directly to a selected computer (called the“host computer”) on the network. The printer can then beshared by other users on the network through a Windows9x, Me, NT 4.0 or 2000 network printer connection.Note: You need to install the Samsung ML-1250 printer driveron each computer that will print documents to the printer.1Start Windows.2From the Start menu, select Control Panel, anddouble-click on the Network icon.3Check the File and Print Sharing box, then click OK.Close the window.4Click Start and select Printers from Settings, thendouble-click your printer name.5Select Properties in the Printers menu.6Click the Sharing tab, then check the Shared As box.Fill in the Shared Name field, then click OK.Setting Up Host Computer

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