Samsung ML 2570 User Manual

1.2   
Printer features
The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your 
printer.
(I: Installed, O: Option, NA: Not Available)
Print in various environments
• A PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS) enables PS printing in the ML-2570 
and ML-2571N.
* Zoran IPS Emulation compatible with PostScript 3
• © Copyright 1995-2005, Zoran Corporation.
   All rights reserved. Zoran, the Zoran logo, 
   IPS/PS3 and OneImage are trademarks of 
   Zoran Corporation.
* 136 PS3 fonts
• Contains UFST and...

1.3   
Rear view
Control panel overview
1
parallel port4 power receptacle
2USB port5 power switch
3network port
1Error: Indicates the status of your printer. See page 9.4.
2
Online : Indicates the status of your printer. See page 9.4.
3
Cancel : Prints a demo page or configuration page. 
Cancels the print job. 
Makes the printer pick up the print media.
* The figure above shows an ML-2571N.
Finding more information
You can find information for setting up and using your printer from the 
following...

1.4   
Selecting a location
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow 
extra space for opening 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 printer close to the 
edge of your desk or table.
Clearance space
Front : 482.6 mm 
(enough space so that 
tray can be opened)
Back : 100 mm (enough 
space for ventilation)
Right : 100 mm (enough 
space for ventilation)
Left : 100 mm...

2.1   
2 Basic setup
This chapter includes:
• Printing a demo page
• Using toner save mode
Printing a demo page
After setting up your printer, print a demo page to make sure that the 
printer is operating correctly.
Press and hold the  Cancel button for about 2 seconds.
A demo page prints out.
Using toner save mode
Toner save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each page. 
Activating this mode extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces 
your cost per page beyond what one would...

3.1   
3 Software overview
This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your 
printer. Further details about installing and using the software are 
explained in the  Software Section .
This chapter includes:
• Supplied software
• Printer driver features
• System requirements
Supplied software
You must install the printer software using the supplied CDs after you 
have set up your printer and connected it to your computer. 
Each CD provides you with the following software:...

3.2   
Printer driver features
Your printer drivers support the following standard features:
• Paper source selection
• Paper size, orientation and type
• Number of copies
In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following 
table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer 
drivers: 
FeatureWindowsLinuxMacintosh
SPLa 
a Samsung Printer LanguagePCL 6 PostScriptSPLCUPSPostScript
Toner save O O O OXX
Print quality 
option OO OOO O
Poster 
printing OO
XXXX
Multiple...

3.3   
Linux
Macintosh
ItemRequirements
Operating system Various Linux OS including • Red Hat 8 ~ 9
• Fedora Core 1 ~ 3
• Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1
• SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2
Processor Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher
RAM 256 MB or higher
Free disk page 1 GB or higher
Software • Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher • Glibc 2.2 or higher
• CUPS
• SANE
ItemRequirements
Operating system Macintosh 10.3 (ML-2510), 8.6 ~ 9.2 and  10.1 ~ 10.4 (ML-2570, ML-2571N)
RAM 128 MB
Free disk space 200 MB
Connection USB interface, Network interface...

4.1   
4 Network setup
This chapter gives you basic information for setting up your printer for 
network connections.
This chapter includes:
• Introduction
• Supported operating systems
• Installing an external wired network interface server
Introduction
Once you have connected your printer to a network with an RJ-45 
Ethernet cable, you can share the printer with other network users.
You need to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your 
network printer. Protocols can be set up by...

4.2   
Installing an external wired network interface 
server
The ML-2571N is equipped with wired network interface, allowing you to 
use your printer on a network.
To use the ML-2510 and ML-2570 in network environments, you need to 
buy an optional external wired network interface server. For order 
information, see page 7.1.
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5.1   
5 Loading print media
This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use 
with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper 
trays for the best print quality. 
This chapter includes:
• Selecting print media
• Loading paper
• Knowing an output location
Selecting print media
You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, 
labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meet the 
guidelines for use with your printer. Print...