Samsung ML 2245 User Manual

							
11 _Introduction
introduction
These are the main compo nents of your machine:
This chapter includes:
• Printer overview
• Control panel overview
• Understanding the control panel • Supplied software
• Printer driver features
 
PRINTER OVERVIEW
Front view
Rear view
1Top cover
2Output tray (face down)
3Output support
4Control panel
5Front cover handle
6Front cover
7Paper input tray
8Printing cartridge                                                                         
(Composed of an imaging unit and a toner cartridge)
9Manual tray
‘10Rear guides
11Paper cover
12Side guides
1USB port
2Power switch
3Power receptacle
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12 _Introduction
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEWPRINTING CARTRIDGE OVERVIEW
1On-Line /Error LED Shows the status of your machine. (See 
Understanding the control panel on 
page 13 for more information.)
2
To n e r  L E D
Shows the status of the toner cartridge. 
(See Understanding the control panel on 
page 13 for more information.)
3
Cancel Stops an operation at any time and there 
are more functions. (See Understanding 
the control panel on page 13 for more 
information.)
1
Imaging 
unitAn unit containing a OPC drum which makes virtual 
image for print. 
When the imaging unit is worned out, replace the 
imaging unit. “See Replacing the imaging unit on 
page 30
2
To n e r  
cartridgeAn unit containing toner powder. 
When the toner cartridge has almost reached its 
estimated cartridge life, you can separate the toner 
cartridge from the printing cartridge to replace it. “See 
Replacing the toner cartridge on page 28”
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UNDERSTANDING TH E CONTROL PANEL
The color of the status and toner LED indicates the machines current 
status.
On-Line/Error LED
Toner LED
]
Cancel button
STATUSDESCRIPTION
GreenOn The machine is warming up  or ready to receive the 
data.
Blinking The machine is printing data. 
RedOn• The machine is experiencing an error, such as 
open cover, paper empty,  replace imaging unit, 
installer error, or  invalid error. 
• The machine is experiencing a service required 
error, such as LSU error,  or fuser error. Contact 
your sales or service representative. 
Blinking The estimated life of imagin g unit is close. Prepare 
a new imaging unit for replacement. 
OrangeOn The machine is experiencing an error such as 
jammed paper.
STATUSDESCRIPTION
RedOn A toner cartridge has almost reached its 
estimated cartridge life.a It is recommended to 
replace the toner cartridge. (See Replacing the 
toner cartridge on page 28)
a.  Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner  cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of print-outs and 
is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752. (See Specifications on 
page 43.) The number of pages may be affected by operating 
environment, printing interval, media type, and media size. Some 
amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even when the red LED 
turned on and the printer stops printing.
Blinking Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The 
estimated cartridge lifea of toner is close. 
Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You 
may temporarily increase the printing quality by 
redistributing the toner. (See Redistributing 
toner on page 27.)
Rapidly 
blinking A toner cartridge has almost reached its 
estimated cartridge life.a Replace the toner 
cartridge for the best print quality when this 
message appears. Using a cartridge beyond this 
stage can result in printing quality issues.(See 
Replacing the toner cartridge on page 28)
Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung toner 
cartridge such as refilled or  remanufactured. Samsung cannot 
guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner ca rtridges quality. Service or 
repair required as a result of using non-genuine Samsung toner 
cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty. 
All printing errors will appear in the  Smart Panel  program window.
STATUSDESCRIPTION
Printing demo page In ready mode, press and hold this 
button until the On-Line/Error LED 
blinks, and release.
Canceling print jobPress this button during printing. 
The red LED blinks while the print 
job is cleared from both the machine 
and the computer, and then the 
machine returns to ready mode. 
This may take some time depending 
on the size of the print job.
Manual print Press this button during printing. 
The On-Line/Error  LED blinks 
while the print job is cleared from 
both the machine and the computer, 
and then return to ready mode. This 
may take some time depending on 
the size of the print job.
In Manual Feed mode, you can’t 
cancel the print job by pressing this 
button. 
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14 _Introduction
SUPPLIED SOFTWARE
After you have set up your machine and  connected it to your computer, you 
must install the printer software. If  you are a Windows or Macintosh OS, 
install the software from the supplied CD and if you are a Linux OS user, 
download the software from the  Samsung website (www.samsung.com/
printer) and install.
PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES
Your printer drivers support the following standard features:
• Paper orientation, size, source and media type selection
• Number of copies
In addition, you can use various spec ial printing features. The following 
table shows a general overview of f eatures supported by your printer 
drivers:
Printer driver 
OSCONTENTS
Windows •Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of 
your printer’s features.
•
Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the 
machine’s status and alerts you when an error occurs 
during printing.
Linux• Printer driver : Use this driver to run your machine 
from a Linux computer and print documents.
• Smart Panel : This program allows you to monitor 
the machine’s status and alerts you when an error 
occurs during printing.
Macintosh• Printer driver : Use this driver to run your machine 
from a Macintosh computer and print documents.
• Smart Panel : This program allows you to monitor 
the machine’s status and alerts you when an error 
occurs during printing.
FEATUREWINDOWSLINUXMACINTOSH
Machine quality option OO O
Poster printingOX X
Multiple pages per sheet 
(N-up)O O (2,4) O
Fit to page printing
OX
Oa
a. This feature is supported only in MAC OS X 10.4~10.6.
Scale printing OX O
WatermarkOX X
OverlayOX X
Toner SaveOX O
Duplex (Manual)OX X
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15 _Getting started
getting started
This chapter gives you step-by-step in structions for setting up the machine.
This chapter includes:
• Setting up the hardware
• Printing a demo page • System requirements
• Installing the software
SETTING UP THE HARDWARE
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in 
the 
Quick Install Guide . Make sure you read  Quick Install Guide and 
complete the following steps.
1. Select a stable location. 
Select a level, stable place with adeq uate space for air circulation. Allow 
extra space to open covers and trays. 
The area should be well-ventilated and  away from direct sunlight or 
sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do  not set the machine close to the 
edge of your desk or table.
 
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the 
altitude setting to optimize your prin ting. Place the machine on a flat and 
stable surface, not letting it le an more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). 
Otherwise, it may affect  the printing quality. 
2. Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3. Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.
4. Install printing cartridge.
5. Load paper. (See Loading paper on page 21.)
6. Make sure that all the cables are connected to the machine.  7.
Turn the machine on. 
PRINTING A DEMO PAGE
Print a demo page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly.
To print a demo page:
In ready mode, press and hold the  Cancel button for about 2 seconds.
When you move the machine, do not tilt or turn it upside down. 
Otherwise, the inside of the mach ine may be contaminated by toner, 
which can cause damage to the machine or bad print quality.
This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fail.
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16 _Getting started
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before you begi n, ensure that your  system meets the following 
requirements:
Windows
Your machine supports the fo llowing Windows operating systems.
Macintosh
Linux
OPERATING 
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED)
CPURAMFREE HDD SPACE
Windows 
2000 Pentium II 400 MHz 
(Pentium III 933 MHz)
64 MB 
(128 MB)600 MB
Windows XP
Pentium III 933 MHz 
(Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB 
(256 MB)1.5 GB
Windows 
Server 2003 Pentium III 933 MHz 
(Pentium IV 1 GHz)
128 MB 
(512 MB)1.25 GB to 
2 GB
Windows 
Server 2008 Pentium IV 1 GHz
(Pentium IV 2 GHz) 512 MB 
(2048 MB)
10 GB
Windows 
Vista Pentium IV 3 GHz 512 MB 
(1024 MB)15 GB
Windows 7
Pentium IV 1 GHz 32-bit 
or 64-bit processor or 
higher 1 GB 
(2 GB)
16 GB
• Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB  memory(to enable the Aero theme).
• DVD-R/W Drive
Windows 
Server 2008 
R2 Pentium IV 1 GHz(x86) or 
1.4GHz(x64) 
processors(2GHz or 
faster) 512 MB 
(2048 MB)
10 GB
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher 
is the minimum requirement for all 
Windows operating systems.
• Users who have an administrator right can install the software.
OPERATING  SYSTEM
REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED)
CPURAM
FREE HDD 
SPACE
Mac OS X 10.4 
or lower • Power PC 
G4/G5
•Intel 
processors • 128 MB for a Power 
PC based Mac 
(512 MB)
• 512 MB for an Intel  based Mac (1 GB) 1 GB
Mac OS X 10.5
• 867MHz or 
faster Power 
PC G4 /G5
•Intel 
processors 512 MB (1 GB) 1 GB
Mac OS X 10.6
•Intel 
processors 1 GB (2 GB) 1 GB
ITEMREQUIREMENTS
Operating system
• RedHat 8.0, 9.0 (32bit)
• RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64bit)
• Fedora Core 1~7 (32/64bit)
• Mandrake 9.2 (32bit), 10.0, 10.1 (32/64bit)
• Mandriva 2005, 2006, 2007 (32/64bit)
• SuSE Linux 8.2, 9.0, 9.1 (32bit)
• SuSE Linux 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.1 10.2 (32/64bit)
• SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 9, 10 (32/64bit)
• Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04 (32/64bit)
• Debian 3.1, 4.0 (32/64bit)
CPU Pentium IV 2.4 GHz (IntelCore2)
RAM512 MB (1024MB)
Free HDD space1GB (2GB)
Please, visit www.samsung.com for open source information.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
You have to install the machine software for printing. The software includes 
drivers, applications, and other user friendly programs. 
1.Make sure that your machine is connected to the computer. 
2. Insert the Printer Software CD -ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM should automatically  run, and an installation window 
appears. 
If the installation window does not appear, click  Start > Run . Type 
X:\ Setup.exe , replacing “X” with the letter which represents your drive 
and click  OK.
If you use Windows Vista, Window s 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, 
click  Start  > All Programs  > Accessories  > Run , and type 
X:\ Setup.exe .
If the  AutoPlay  window appears in Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 
Windows Server 2008 R2, click  Run Setup.exe  in Install or run 
program  field, and click  Continue in the User Account Control  
window.
3. Click  Next.    
• The window above may slightly differ, if you are reinstalling the  driver.
• View User’s Guide : Allows you to view the User’s Guide. If your 
computer does not have Adobe Acrobat, clicking on this button will 
automatically install Adobe Acrobat  Reader for you, and then open 
the User’s Guide. 4.
Select  Typical , and then click  Next.
 
5.After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a 
test page and to register yourself  as a user of Samsung machines in 
order to receive information from Sa msung. If you desire, select the 
corresponding checkbox(es) and click  Finish.
The following procedure is based on the Windows XP operating 
system. The procedure and popup window which appear during the 
installation may differ depending on the operating system, the printer 
feature, or the interface in use.
• If your machine does not work properly after the installation, try 
to reinstall the printer driver. S ee Software section .
• During the printer driver installation process, the driver installer 
detects the location information  for your operating system and 
sets the default paper size fo r your machine. If you use a 
different Windows location, you must change the paper size to 
match the paper you usually use. Go to printer properties to 
change the paper size after installation is complete.
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Selecting and loading print media_18
selecting and loading print media
This chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine.
This chapter includes:
• Selecting print media
• Loading paper • Printing on special print medias
• Setting the paper size and type
SELECTING PRINT MEDIA
You can print on a variety of print me
dia, such as plain paper, envelopes, 
labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meets the 
guidelines for use with your machine.  Print media that does not meet the 
guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following problems:
• Poor print quality
• Increased paper jams
• Premature wear on the machine.
Properties, such as weight, compositio n, grain, and moisture content, are 
important factors that affect the  machine’s performance and the output 
quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:
• The type, size and weight of the print media for your machine are 
described later in this section.
• Desired outcome: The print media y ou choose should be appropriate for 
your project.
• Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce  sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothne ss of the print media affects how 
crisp the printing looks on the paper.
• Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and  still not produce satisfactory resu lts. This may be the result of 
improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, 
or other variables over which Samsung has no control.
• Before purchasing large quantitie s of print media, ensure that
 it 
meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide. 
Using print media that does not me et these specifications may cause 
problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by 
Samsung’s warranty or service agreements.
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19 _Selecting and loading print media
Specifications on print media
TYPESIZEDIMENSIONSWEIGHTACAPACITYB
Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
• 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) for 
the tray
•60~165g/m
2 (16 to 43 lb bond) for 
manual feeding in the try • 150 sheets of 75 g/m
2 (20 lb 
bond) paper for the tray
• 1 sheet for manual feeding in 
the tray
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
US Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.26 x 11.69 inches)
Oficio 216 x 343 mm (8.5 x 13.5 inches)
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.16 x 10.11 inches)
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) 
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.82 x 8.26 inches)
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.82 inches)
Envelope Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.87 x 7.5 inches)
75 to 90 g/m
2 (20 to 24 lb bond)
1 sheet for manual feeding in 
the tray
No. 10 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 inches)
DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
C5 162 x 229 mm (6.37 x 9.01 inches)
C6 114 x 162 mm (4.48 x 6.38 inches)
Thick paper Refer to the Plain 
paper section Refer to the Plain paper section
90 to 105g/m
2 (24 to 28 lb bond)
Labels
cLetter, A4  Refer to the Plain paper section 120 to 150 g/m2 (32 to 40 lb bond)
Transparency Letter, A4  Refer to the Plain paper section
138 to 146 g/m
2 (37 to 39 lb bond)
Card stock Post card 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches)
90 to 163 g/m
2 (24 to 43 lb bond)
Minimum size (custom) 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
60 to 165 g/m
2 (16 to 43 lb bond) 
Maximum size (custom) 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
a. If media weight is over 90 g/m
2 (24 lb bond), load a paper into the tray one by one.
b. Maximum capacity may differ depending on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions.
c. Smoothness: 100 to 250 (sheffield)
When printing on envelopes, thick papers, labels, or card st ocks using the Manual Tray, load only one print media at a time.
We recommend you to first remove papers in the Main Tray, and ad just paper guide to fit the size of paper you are loading, then print using the Manual Tray.
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20 _Selecting and loading print media
Guidelines for special print media
MEDIA TYPEGUIDELINES
Envelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the 
quality of the envelopes.  When selecting envelopes, 
consider the following factors:
- Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should 
not exceed 90 g/m
2 or jamming may occur.
- Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should 
lie flat with less than  6 mm curl, and should not 
contain air.
- Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, 
nicked, or otherwise damaged.
- Temperature: You should use envelopes that are  compatible with the heat and pressure of the 
machine during operation.
• Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and  well creased folds.
• Do not use stamped envelopes.
• Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows,  coated lining, self-adhesive  seals, or other synthetic 
materials.
• Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
• Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope  extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.
1Acceptable
2Unacceptable
• Envelopes with a peel-of f adhesive strip or with 
more than one flap that folds over to seal must use 
adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing 
temperature for 0.1 second. Check your machine’s 
specification to view the  fusing temperature, see 
page 43. The extra flaps  and strips might cause 
wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage 
the fuser.
• For the best print quality, position margins no closer  than 15 mm from the edges of the envelope.
• Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s  seams meet.
Labels • To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels 
designed for use in laser machines.
- When selecting labels, consider the following 
factors:
- Adhesives: The adhesive material should be 
stable at your machine’s fusing temperature. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 43.
- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed  backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets 
that have spaces between the labels, causing 
serious jams.
- Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no  more than 13 mm of curl in any direction.
- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles,  bubbles, or other indications of separation.
• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive 
material between labels. Exposed areas can cause 
labels to peel off during printing, which can cause 
paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause 
damage to machine components.
• Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine  more than once. The adhesive backing is designed 
for only a single pass through the machine.
• Do not use labels that are separating from the  backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise 
damaged.
Card stock or 
custom-sized 
materials • Do not print on media smaller than 76 mm wide or 
127 mm long.
• In the software application, set margins at least  6.4 mm away from the edges of the material.
Transparencies • To avoid damaging the machine, use only 
transparencies designed for use in laser printers.
• Transparencies used in the machine must be able  to withstand 180 °C, the machine’s fusing 
temperature.
• Place them on a flat surface after removing them  from the machine.
• Do not leave them in the paper tray for long periods 
of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate on them, 
resulting in spotty printing.
• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle 
them carefully.
• To avoid fading, do not expose printed  transparencies to  prolonged sunlight.
• Ensure that transparencies  are not wrinkled, curled, 
or have any torn edges.
• Do not use transparencies that separates from the 
backing sheet.
• To prevent trancsparencies from sticking to each  other, do not leave the printed sheets stack up as 
they are printed out. 
MEDIA TYPEGUIDELINES
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