Samsung ML 2245 User Manual

							
ML-2245 Series
Mono Laser Printer
User’s Guide
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2_Features of your new laser product
features of your new laser product
Your new machine is equipped wi th a number of special features that improv e the quality of the documents you print.
With the machine, you can:
Print with excellent quality and speed
• You can print with a resolution of up to 1200*600 dpi.
• Your machine prints A4-sized paper at up to 22 ppm and  lettersized paper at up to 23ppm.
Handle many different types of printable material
• The 150-sheet tray supports plain paper in various sizes,  letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized media, 
postcards, and heavy paper.
Create professional documents
• Print watermarks. You can cu stomize your documents with 
words, such as “Confidential”. See Software section.
• Print posters. The text and pi ctures of each page of your 
document are magnified and printed across the sheet of 
paper and can then be taped together to form a poster. See 
Software section.
• You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with plain  paper. See Software section.Save time and money
• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper.
• This machine automatically conserves electricity by  substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.
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Print in various environments
• You can print with various  operating system such as 
Windows, Linux and Macintosh systems.
• Your machine is equipped with a USB interface.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Features of your new laser product_3
FEATURES BY MODELS
The machine is designed to support all of your document needs.
Basic features of this machine include;
(  : Included) 
ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE
This user’s guide provides information about basic understandin g of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each step du ring the actual usage. Both novice 
users and professional users can refer to this guide for installing and using the machine.
Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:
• Document is synonymous with original.
• Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.
Following table offers the conventions of this guide:
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USB 2.0 Full speed 
Duplex (2-sided) printing (Manual) 
CONVENTIONDESCRIPTIONEXAMPLE
Bold Used for texts on the display or actual prints on the machine. Start
Note Used to provide additional information or detailed specification of the machine 
function and feature. The date format may differ from 
country to country
Caution
Used to give users information to protect the machine from possible mechanical 
damage or malfunction. Do not touch the green underside of 
the toner cartridge.
Footnote
Used to provide more detailed information on certain words or a phrase.  a. pages per minute
(See page 1 for more 
information)Used to guide users to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for more information)
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FINDING MORE INFORMATION
You can find information for setting up and using your machine fr om the following resources, either as a print-out or onscreen.
Please visit www.samsung.com for open source information.
Quick Install Guide
Provides information on setting up your machine and this requires  that you follow the instructions in the guide to prepare the machine.
Online User’s Guide Provides you with step-by-step instructions for using your ma chine’s full features, and contains information for maintaining yo ur 
machine, troubleshooting,  and installing accessories. 
This user’s guide also contains a  Software section to provide you with information on how to print documents with your machine in 
various operating systems, and how to us e the included software utilities.
You can access the user’s guide in other languages fr om the Manual folder on the printer software CD.
Printer Driver Help Provides you with help information on printer driver properties a nd instructions for setting up the properties for printing. To access a 
printer driver help screen, click 
Help from the printer properties dialog box.
Samsung website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, prin ter drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, 
www.samsungprinter.com
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Safety information_5
safety information
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean:
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.  Follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe 
place for futu re reference.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result 
in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or perso
nal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safety 
precautions:
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the MFP is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the  machine and in the literature accompanying the machine.
4. If an operating instruction appears to c onflict with safety information, heed the safety information. You may have misunderstoo d the 
operating instruction. If you cannot reso lve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance.
5. Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do  not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for 
cleaning.
6. Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, st and or table. It may fall, causing serious damage.
7. Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a r adiator, heater, air conditioner or ventilation duct. 
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power  cable. Do not locate your machine where the cords will be abused by persons walking  on 
them.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension co rds. This can diminish performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords. 
11. Never push objects of any kind  into the machine through case or cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, 
creating a risk of fire or shock. Never spill  liquid of any kind onto or into the machine.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the  machine. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair wor k is 
required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous  voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly could cause 
electric shock when the unit is subsequently used. 
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LASER SAFETY STATEMENT
The printer is certified in the U.S. to c onform 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 produc t 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 huma n access to 
laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operati on, user maintenance or prescribed service condition.
WARNING 
Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover  removed from Laser/Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, 
can damage your eyes.
When using this product, these basic safety precautions should al ways be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
13.
Unplug the machine from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer se rvicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the machine. 
• If the machine has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.
• If the machine has been dropped,  or the cabinet appears damaged.
• If the machine exhibits a sudden an d distinct change in performance.
14. Adjust only those controls covered by the o perating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, a nd 
may require extensive work by a qualified service  technician to restore the machine to normal operation.
15. Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be  a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the 
AC power for the duration of the lightning storm.
16. If you continuously print multiple pages, the surface of the out put tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and keep 
children away from the surface.
17. The Power cord supplied with your machine should be used for safe  operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 m with 
110 V machine, then it should be 16 AWG
a or bigger.
18. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
19. This machine can be operated only in the country you have pu rchased. (Due to different voltage, frequency, telecommunication 
configuration and etc)
a. AWG: American Wire Gauge
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Safety information_7
OZONE SAFETY
During normal operation, this machine produces ozone. The ozone pr oduced 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, request your nearest Samsung dealer.
RECYCLING
Recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS  PRODUCT (WASTE ELECTRICAL  & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or  literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger,  headset, USB 
cable)  should not be disposed of with other household waste at  the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or 
human health  from uncontrolled waste dispos al, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsi bly to pro-
mote the sustainable  reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the re tailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and 
how  they can take these items fo r environmentally safe recycling.  
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms a nd conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic  
accessories should not be mixed with ot her commercial wastes for disposal.
RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS
FCC Information to the User
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
• This device must acce pt any interference received, including interf erence that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to  comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  Rules. These 
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf ul interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in terference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interf erence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which c an be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  encouraged to 
try to correct the 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 diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for ra dio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing 
equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus” , ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélec triques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescri tes dans la 
norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appa reils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufactur er responsible for compliance could void the users authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
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8_Safety information
REPLACING THE FITTED PLUG (FOR UK ONLY)
Important
The mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363)  13 amp plug and has a 13 amp fuse. When you change or examine the 
fuse, you must re-f it the correct 13 amp fuse. You then need to replace the  fuse cover. If you have lost the fuse cover, do not use the plug until 
you have another fuse cover. 
Contact the people from you purchased the machine.
The 13 amp plug is the most widely used type in the UK and should be suitable. However, some buildings (mainly old ones) do not  have 
normal 13 amp plug sockets. You need to buy a suitable plug adaptor. Do not remove the moulded plug.
Important warning: 
You must earth  this machine.
The wires in the mains lead  have the following color code:
• Green and Yellow: Earth
• Blue: Neutral
•Brown: Live
If the wires in the mains lead do not match the colors marked in your plug, do the following:
You must connect the green and yellow wire to the pin marked by th e letter “E” or by the safety ‘Earth symbol’ or colored green and yellow or 
green.
You must connect the blue wire to the pin whic h is marked with the letter “N” or colored black.
You must connect the brown wire to the pin whic h is marked with the letter “L” or colored red.
You must have a 13 amp fuse in the plug,  adaptor, or at the distribution board.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPEAN COUNTRIES)
Approvals and Certifications
The CE marking applied to this product sym bolizes Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Declar ation of Conformity with the following applicable 93/
68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated:
The declaration of conformity may be consul ted at www.samsung.com/printer, go to Support > Download center and enter your print er name 
to browse the EuDoC.
January 1, 1995 : Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximat ion of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment.
January 1, 1996 : Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC),  approximation of the laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic 
compatibility.
March 9, 1999 : Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equi pment and telecommunications terminal equ ipment and the mutual recognition of 
their conformity.
A full declaration, defining the relevant Dire ctives and referenced standards can be obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co. , Ltd. 
representative.
If you cut off the moulded plug, get rid of it straight away.
You cannot rewire the plug and you may receive an electric shock if you plug it into a socket.
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Contents_9
contents
2 Features of your new laser product
5 Safety information
INTRODUCTION
11
 11 Printer overview
11 Front view
11 Rear view
 12 Control panel overview
 12 Printing Cartridge overview
 13 Understanding the control panel
13 On-Line /Error LED
13 Cancel button
 14 Supplied software
 14 Printer driver features
14 Printer driver
GETTING STARTED
15
 15 Setting up the hardware
 15 Printing a demo page
 16 System requirements16 Windows
16 Macintosh
 17 Installing the software
SELECTING AND LOADING PRINT MEDIA
18
 18 Selecting print media
19 Specifications on print media
20 Guidelines for special print media
 21 Loading paper 21 Loading paper in the tray
 22 Printing on special print medias
 23 Setting the paper size and type
BASIC PRINTING
24
 24 Printing a document
 24 Canceling a print job
MAINTENANCE
25
 25 Cleaning your machine 25 Cleaning the outside
25 Cleaning the inside
 27 Maintaining the  Printing cartridge
27 Toner cartridge storage
27 Handling instructions
27 Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge
27 Estimated cartridge life
27 Redistributing toner
 28 Replacing the toner cartridge
 30 Replacing the imaging unit
TROUBLESHOOTING
33
 33 Tips for avoiding paper jams
 33 Clearing paper jams 33 In the paper exit area
34 In the paper feed area
35 Around the printing cartridge
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10_Contents
 35 Solving other problems
35 Paper feeding
36 Printing problems
38 Printing quality problems
40 Common Windows problems
40 Common Macintosh problems
41 Common Linux problems
ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
42
 42 Supplies
 42 Maintenance parts
 42 How to purchase
SPECIFICATIONS
43
 43 ML-2245 Series 
GLOSSARY
44
INDEX
48
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