Samsung ML 2540 User Manual

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•Remove Printer:  Removes the sele cted  machine.
• Set as Default:  Sets the current selected machine as a default 
machine.
• Stop/Start:  Stops/starts the machine.
• Te
st:  Allows you to print a test page to ensure the machine is 
workin
g properly.
• Properties:  Allows you to view and change the printer properties. 
Classes tab
The Classes tab shows a list of available machine classes.
 
1Shows all of the machine classes.
 
2Shows the status of the class and  the number of...

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7.maintenance
This chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.
This chapter includes:
•Printing a configuration report
• Cleaning a machine •
Storing the toner cartridge
• Tips for moving & storing your machine
  
Printing a configuration report
You can print a configuration page to view  current printer settings, or to help 
troubleshoot printer problems. 
In ready mode, press and hold the 
 (cancel button) for about 2 to 5 
seconds.
A configuration...

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4.Locate the long strip of glass (LSU)  inside the machine and gently swab 
the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black.
5. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover.
6. Plug in
 the power cord and turn the machine on.
Storing the toner cartridge
Toner cartridges contain componen ts that are sensitive to light, 
temperature, and humidity. Sams ung suggests users follow the 
recommendations to ensure the optimum performance, highest quality, and 
longest life from...

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8.troubleshooting
This chapter gives helpful information fo r what to do if you encounter an error.
This chapter includes:
•Redistributing toner
• Tips for avoiding paper curls
• Tips for avoiding paper jams •
Clearing paper jams
• Solving other problems
  
Redistributing toner
When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life:
•Whi
te streaks or light printing occurs. 
•The
  LED blinks orange. 
If this happens, you can temporarily improve prin
 t quality by redistributing 
the...

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Tips for avoiding paper jams
By selecting the correct media type s, most paper jams can be avoided. 
When a paper jam occurs, refer to the next guidelines. 
• Ensure 
 that the adjustable guide s are positioned correctly. (See 
Loading paper in the tray on page  27.)
• Do not overlo
 ad the tray. Ensure that  the paper level is below the paper 
capacity mark on the inside of the tray.
• Do not re
 move paper from the tray while your machine is printing.
• Fle
x, fan, and straighten...

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1.If the output support tray is ope ned, close the output tray first. 
2. Ope
n the front cover and pull the toner  cartridge out, lightly pushing it 
down.
3. Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out.
4.Replace the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Printing 
automatically resumes.
 If the output tray is cl osed, open the output tray.
In exit area
 Click this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.
1. Ope
n and close the front cover. T he jammed paper...

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Solving other problems
The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the 
recommended solutions. Follow the suggest ed solutions until the problem is 
corrected. If the problem  persists, call for service.
Power problems
 Click this link to open an animation about power problems.
ConditionSuggested solutions
The machine is 
no
 t receiving 
power, 
or the connection 
cab
 le between the 
computer and the 
machine is not 
connected 
properly. •
Plu
g in the power cord...

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Printing problems
ConditionPossible causeSuggested solutions
The machine 
does not print.The machine is 
not receiving 
power.Check the power cord 
connections.
The machine is 
not selected as 
the default 
machine.Select your machine as your 
default machine in your Windows.
Check the machine for the following:
•The front cover is not closed. Close the front cover.
•Paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam. (See 
Clearing paper jams on page 45.)
•No paper is loaded. Load paper. (See...

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Printing quality problems
If the inside of the machine is dirty  or paper has been loaded improperly, 
there might be a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the 
problem. 
Pages print, but 
they
 are blank. The toner 
cartridge is 
defective or out 
of tone
r. Redistribute the toner, if 
necessary. 
If necessary, replace the toner 
cartridge.
The file may 
have bl
 ank 
pages. Check the file to ensure that it 
do
es not contain blank pages.
Some parts, such 
as...

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If faded areas, generally rounded, occur 
randomly on the page:
• A sing
le sheet of paper may be defective. 
Try reprinting the job.
• T
he moisture content of the paper is uneven 
or the paper has moist spots on its surface. 
Try a different brand of paper. (See  Print 
media specifications on page  57 .)
• T
he paper lot is bad. The manufacturing 
processes can cause some areas to reject 
toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper.
• C...