Samsung CLP 550N User Manual

							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.23
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Vertical linesIf black vertical streaks appear on the page:
• The imaging unit inside the printer has probably been 
scratched. Install a new imaging unit. 
If white vertical lines appear on the page:
• The Laser Scanner window has probably been contaminated. 
Clean the Laser Scanner window. Holding the end of the 
cleaner, slide it in and out several times. See “Cleaning the 
LSU Inside the Printer” on page 6.30.
Color or Black 
backgroundIf the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable, 
the procedures below may fix the problem.
• Change to lighter weight pages. See “Paper Specifications” on 
page G.4.
• Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity) or 
high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can increase 
the amount of background shading.
• Remove the old imaging unit and install a new one. See 
“Replacing the Imaging Unit” on page 6.14.
Toner smear• Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside of the 
Printer” on page 6.31
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” 
on page G.4.
• Remove the transfer belt and install a new one. See “Replacing 
the Transfer Belt” on page 6.22.
Vertical repetitive 
defectsIf marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at 
even intervals:
• Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside of the 
Printer” on page 6.31. After cleaning the inside of the printer, 
if you still have the same problems, install a new toner 
cartridge of the defected color. See “Replacing the Toner 
Cartridges” on page 6.8.
• Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects 
occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct 
itself after a few more pages.
• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service 
representative.
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							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.24
Background scatterBackground scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the 
printed page. 
• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch 
of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so 
that the paper does not absorb too much moisture.
• If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the 
printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have 
overlapping seams on the reverse side. Printing on seams can 
cause problems.
• If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a 
printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software 
application or the printer properties.
Misformed 
characters• If characters are improperly formed and produce hollow 
images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different paper. 
See “Paper Specifications” on page G.4.
• If characters are improperly formed and produce a wavy 
effect, the scanner unit may need service. Verify that it also 
occurs on a demo page. Refer to the Setup Guide. For service, 
contact a service representative.
Page skew• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” 
on page G.4.
• Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and 
the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper 
stack.
Curl or wave• Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperatures and 
humidity can cause paper to curl. See “Paper Specifications” on 
page G.4.
• Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the 
paper 180° in the tray.
Wrinkles or 
creasesEnsure that the paper is loaded properly.
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” 
on page G.4.
• Turn the stack of paper over in the paper tray. Also try rotating 
the paper 180° in the tray.
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							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.25
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Back of printouts 
are dirty• The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside of 
the Printer” on page 6.31.
• Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the printer. 
Color or Black 
pages• The imaging unit may not be installed properly. Remove the 
imaging unit and reinsert.
• The imaging unit may be defective and need replacing. Install 
a new imaging unit.
• The printer may require repairing. Contact a service 
representative.
Loose toner• Clean the inside of the printer. 
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications” 
on page G.4.
• Install a new toner cartridge. See “Replacing the Toner 
Cartridges” on page 6.8.
• If the problem persists, the printer may require repairing. 
Contact a service representative.
Character VoidsCharacter voids are white areas within parts of characters that 
should be solid black:
• If you are using transparencies, try another type of 
transparency. Due to the composition of the transparency, 
some character voids are normal. 
• You may be printing on the wrong surface on the paper. 
Remove the paper and turn it around. 
• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See page G.4.
Horizontal stripesIf horizontally aligned color or black streaks or smears appear:
• The imaging unit may be installed improperly. Remove the 
imaging unit and reinsert.
• The imaging unit may be defective. Install a new imaging unit. 
See “Replacing the Imaging Unit” on page 6.14.
• If the problem persists, the printer may require repairing. 
Contact a service representative.
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							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.26
Understanding Display Messages
Messages appear on the display on the control panel to indicate 
the printer’s status or errors. Refer to the tables below to 
understand the message’s meaning and correct the problem if 
necessary. Messages and their meanings are listed in 
alphabetical order.
NOTE: When you call for service, it is very helpful to tell the 
service representative the display message.
MessageStatusDo this...
ADC Not
Confirm ErrorA problem has occurred 
in the ADC in the printer.Contact a service representative.
Cover Open The top cover is open. Close the top cover firmly.
CTD Calibration
ErrorThe CTD sensor is 
polluted by dust or 
toner.Contact a service representative.
Dev. Motor 
ErrorA problem has occurred 
in the development 
motor of the printer.Unplug the power cord and plug it 
in again. If the problem persists, 
please call for service.
Engine Fuser
Low Heat ErrorThe fuser temperature is 
abnormally low.Unplug the power cord and plug it 
in again. If the problem persists, 
please call for service.
Engine Fuser
Over Heat ErrorThe fuser temperature is 
abnormally high.Unplug the power cord and plug it 
in again. If the problem persists, 
please call for service.
Engine LSU 
ErrorA problem has occurred 
in the LSU (Laser 
Scanning Unit) in the 
printer.Unplug the power cord and plug it 
in again. If the problem persists, 
please call for service.
Install 
[Color] TonerThe indicated color toner 
cartridge is not installed 
in the printer.Install the corresponding color 
toner cartridge.
Install
Imaging UnitThe imaging unit is not 
installed in the printer.Install the imaging unit.
Install
Transfer BeltThe transfer belt is not 
installed in the printer.Install the transfer belt.
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							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.27
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Invalid
Imaging UnitAn invalid imaging unit 
is installed.Only install a Samsung-approved 
imaging unit, designed for your 
printer. If you have installed an 
approved imaging unit and this 
error still occurs, contact an 
authorized service agent.
Invalid NewToner
[Color]An invalid new toner 
cartridge is installed.Only install a Samsung-approved 
toner cartridge, designed for your 
printer. If you have installed an 
approved toner cartridge and this 
error still occurs, contact an 
authorized service agent.
Invalid Toner
[Color]An invalid toner 
cartridge is installed.Only install a Samsung-approved 
toner cartridge, designed for your 
printer. If you have installed an 
approved toner cartridge and this 
error still occurs, contact an 
authorized service agent.
Invalid
Transfer BeltAn invalid transfer belt 
is installed.Only install a Samsung-approved 
transfer belt, designed for your 
printer. If you have installed an 
approved transfer belt and this 
error still occurs, contact an 
authorized service agent.
Jam0 In Tray1
Jam0 In Tray2
Jam0 In MP trayA paper jam has 
occurred from the 
indicated tray.Remove the jammed paper from 
the corresponding tray, referring to 
page 7.8.
Jam
In Duplex PathA paper jam has 
occurred while printing 
on both sides of the 
paper.Remove the jammed paper from 
the printer, referring to page 7.14.
Jam
In Exit AreaA paper jam has 
occurred in the paper 
exit area.Remove the jammed paper from 
the printer, referring to page 7.11.
Jam 
Inside PrinterA paper jam has 
occurred inside the 
printer.Open the right cover and remove 
the jammed paper from the 
printer, referring to page 7.10.
Lever Unlocking
ErrorAfter installing the 
transfer belt, the lock 
levers is not locked.Push the lock levers on each side 
away from you, referring to 
page 6.27.
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							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.28
Load Manual
Press Cont KeyThe Multi-purpose Tray 
is empty in the manual 
feed mode.Load a sheet of print material and 
press the 
On Line/Continue 
button. You need to press the 
button for each page to be printed.
Load
[Size] In Tray1
Load
[Size] In Tray2
Load
[Size] In MpThe paper size specified 
in the printer properties 
does not match the 
paper you are loading.Load the correct paper in the tray.
Main Motor 
ErrorA problem has occurred 
in the main motor of the 
printer.Unplug the power cord and plug it 
in again. If the problem persists, 
please call for service.
Memory Overflow The printer does not 
have enough memory to 
print the current job.
An error has occurred in 
the firmware program of 
the printer.The job automatically clears and 
the printer returns to Standby 
Mode.
• Expand the memory in your 
printer. See “Installing Printer 
Memory” on page F.2.
Paper Empty
[Size] In Tray1
Paper Empty
[Size] In Tray2
Paper Empty
[Size] In Mp
Paper Empty
[Size] In ManualThe paper tray has run 
out of papers. Load paper in the paper tray. See 
page 3.4.
Page Too Complex Too much complicated 
data was sent to the 
printer.Simplify the page layout and 
remove any unnecessary graphics 
from your document.
To expand the memory in your 
printer, see “Installing Printer 
Memory” on page F.2.
Ready [Color]
Low TonerThe corresponding toner 
cartridge in your printer 
is nearly empty.Redistribute the toner in 
corresponding toner cartridge, 
referring to page 6.5.
Ready
IP ConflictAn IP address conflicts 
with only other devices 
on the network.Contact your network 
administrator and choose an 
address within your subnet which 
will not conflict with any other 
devices.
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Replace [Color]
TonerThe corresponding toner 
cartridge in your printer 
is empty.Replace the corresponding toner 
cartridge with a new one. See 
page 6.8.
Replace Fuser The lifetime of the fuser 
is done.Contact a service representative.
Replace Fuser Soon The lifetime of the fuser 
is nearly done.When “Replace Fuser” appears on 
the display, replace the fuser. 
Replace 
Imaging UnitThe lifetime of the 
imaging unit is done.Replace the imaging unit with a 
new one. See page 6.14.
Replace Imaging 
Unit SoonThe lifetime of the 
imaging unit is nearly 
done.When “Replace Imaging Unit” 
appears on the display, replace the 
imaging unit.
Replace MP
RollerThe lifetime of the MP 
pickup roller is done.Contact a service representative.
Replace 
Transfer BeltThe lifetime of the 
transfer belt is done.Replace the transfer belt with a 
new one. See page 6.22.
Replace Transfer 
Belt SoonThe lifetime of the 
transfer belt is nearly 
done.When “Replace Transfer Belt” 
appears on the display, replace the 
transfer belt.
Replace 
Transfer RollerThe lifetime of the 
Transfer Roller is done.Contact a service representative.
Replace Transfer 
Roller SoonThe lifetime of the 
Transfer Roller is nearly 
done.When “Replace Transfer Roller” 
appears on the display, contact a 
service representative.
Replace Tray1
RollerThe lifetime of the Tray1 
pickup roller is done.Contact a service representative.
Replace Tray2
RollerThe lifetime of the Tray2 
pickup roller is done.Contact a service representative.
Transfer Belt 
ErrorThe transfer belt is 
either not working or 
not correctly installed in 
the printer.Replace the transfer belt.
OR
Make sure the installed transfer 
belt is properly seated.
Tray2 Error Optional Tray2 is not 
properly installed or 
connected to the printer.After turning the printer off and 
then back on, reinstall the optional 
tray2. If the message persists, 
contact a service representative.
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							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.30
Common Windows Problems
NOTE: Refer to the Microsoft Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP 
User’s Guide that came with your PC for further information on 
Windows error messages.
Tray2 Jam
Cover OpenTray2 jam cover is open. Close Tray2 cover firmly.
Waste Motor 
ErrorA problem has occurred 
in waste toner motor.Contact a service representative.
Waste Toner Tank
Full/Not InstallThe waste toner 
container is full.Replace the waste toner container 
with a new one. See page 6.11.
MessageStatusDo this...
ProblemPossible Cause and Solution
“File in Use” message 
appears during installation.Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the 
StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer 
driver.
“Error Writing to LPTx” 
message appears.• Ensure that the cables are connected correctly and that 
the printer is on.
• If bi-directional communication is not turned on in the 
driver, it will also cause this message.
“General Protection Fault”, 
“Exception OE”, “Spool32”, 
or “Illegal Operation” 
messages appear.Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try 
printing again.
“Fail To Print”, “A printer 
timeout error occurred.” 
message appear.This message may appear during printing. Just keep 
waiting until it finishes printing. If the message appears in 
standby mode or after printing is completed, check the 
connection and/or whether an error occurred.
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							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.31
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Common Macintosh Problems
Problems in the Chooser
Printing Errors
ProblemPossible Cause and Solution
The printer driver icon 
does not appear in 
Chooser.Software is not installed correctly.
• The LaserWriter driver should be present as part of the 
Macintosh OS. Make sure that the LaserWriter driver is in the 
Extensions folder within the Systems folder. If not, install 
the LaserWriter driver component from the Macintosh OS CD.
• Make sure that you are using a high-quality cable.
• Make sure that the printer is on the correct network. Select 
Network or AppleTalk Control Panel from Control 
Panels
 in the Apple menu and then choose the correct 
network.
The printer name does 
not appear in the 
Select a PostScript 
Printer
 box in the 
Chooser.• Make sure that the cables are connected correctly and the 
printer is turned on. 
• Check if “Ready” appears on the display of the control panel. If 
not, press the On Line/Continue button to switch your printer 
to on-line.
• Make sure that the correct printer driver has been selected in 
Chooser.
• If the printer resides on a network with multiple zones, make 
sure that the correct zone is selected in the AppleTalk Zones 
box in Chooser.
• Make sure that AppleTalk is on; the button next to 
Active is 
selected in Chooser. You may need to restart the computer to 
activate the change.
ProblemPossible Cause and Solution
You cannot use the 
computer while the 
printer is printing.Background Printing has not been selected.
• For LaserWriter 8.3, turn 
Background Printing on in the 
Chooser. Status messages will now be redirected to the Print 
Monitor allowing you to continue working while the computer 
is processing data to be sent to the printer.
• For LaserWriter 8.4 or higher, turn 
Background Printing on 
at the Print window.
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							SOLVING PROBLEMS7.32
Troubleshooting PS Errors
The following situations are PS language specific and may occur 
when several printer languages are being used.
NOTE: To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PS 
errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired 
selection next to the PostScript errors section.
ProblemPossible CauseSolution
PostScript file can not 
be printed.The PostScript driver 
may not be installed 
correctly.
Or a problem has 
occurred in the 
PostScript DIMM.• Reinstall the PS driver, referring to 
page B.2.
• Print a configuration page and verify 
that the PS version is available for 
printing.
• If the problem persists, contact a 
service representative.
“This job contains 
binary data...” 
message appears.The pure binary data 
option is not 
supported by the 
PostScript driver.Open the Properties of the PostScript 
driver, click on 
PostScript, and click on 
Advanced. The pure binary data option 
is not supported. Choose another.
A PS error page prints. Print job may not be 
PS.Make sure that the print job is a PS job. 
Check to see whether the software 
application expected a setup or PS 
header file to be sent to the printer.
The optional Tray2 is 
not selected in the 
driver.The printer driver has 
not been configured 
to recognize the 
optional Tray2.Open the PostScript driver properties 
and set the 
Option Tray item of the 
Device option to Installed.
In Windows NT 4.0/
2000/XP, when you 
select 
Black & White 
in the 
Color option of 
the paper/quality 
properties, the 
document prints in 
color instead of in the 
black and white.In some programs, 
such as Acrobat 
Reader, Adobe 
Photoshop, and 
CorelDraw, the Color 
option may not be 
available.Open the PS driver properties and click 
the 
Advanced tab. Set the Color 
Mode
 under the Printer Features 
option to 
Gray.
When print a document 
in Macintosh with 
Acrobat Reader 6.0 or 
higher, colors print 
incorrectly.The resolution setting 
in the printer driver 
may not be matched 
with that in Acrobat 
Reader.Make sure that the resolution setting in 
your printer driver matches that in 
Acrobat Reader.
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