Samsung ML 2851ND User Manual

							4.3   
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print media, keep 
these guidelines in mind:
• Always use print media that conform with the specifications listed on 
the next column.
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause 
paper jams and poor print quality.
• For the best print quality, use only high quality copier grade paper 
specifically recommended for use in laser printers.
• Avoid using the following print media types:
- Paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too 
smooth or too rough
- Erasable bond paper
- Multi-paged paper
- Synthetic paper and thermally reactive paper
- Carbonless paper and Tracing paper. 
• Use of these types of paper could result in paper jams, chemical 
smells, and damage to your printer.
• Store print media in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it. 
Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor. Do not place 
heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or 
unpackaged. Keep it away from moisture or other conditions that can 
cause it to wrinkle or curl.
• Store unused print media at temperatures between 15
o C and 30o C 
(59o F to 86o F). The relative humidity should be between 10% and 
70%.
• Store unused print media in a moisture-proof wrap, such as a plastic 
container or bag, to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating 
your paper.
• Load special print media types one sheet at a time through the 
manual tray to avoid paper jams.
• To prevent print media, such as transparencies and label sheets, from 
sticking together, remove them as they print out.
Caution
• If you print 20 envelopes in succession, the surface of the top 
cover may become hot. Please exercise caution.
Guidelines for special print media
Ty p eGuidelines
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 (24 lb) or jamming 
may occur.
- Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes 
should lie flat with less than 6 mm 
(0.25 inches) 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 printer 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.
• Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with 
more than one flap that folds over to seal must 
use adhesives compatible with the printer’s 
fusing temperature for 0.1 second. Check your 
machine’s specification to view the fusing 
temperature, see page 11.1. 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 (0.6 inches) from the edges 
of the envelope.
• Avoid printing over the area where the 
envelope’s seams meet.
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Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only 
transparencies designed for use in laser 
printers.
• Transparencies used in the printer must be able 
to withstand the machine’s fusing temperature. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 11.1.
• Place them on a flat surface after removing 
them from the printer.
• 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.
Labels • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels 
designed for use in laser printers.
• When selecting labels, consider the following 
factors:
- Adhesives: The adhesive material should be 
stable at 180° C (356° F), the printer’s fusing 
temperature.
- 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 (5 inches) 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 printer components.
• Do not run a sheet of labels through the printer 
more than once. The adhesive backing is 
designed for only a single pass through the 
printer.
• 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 print media smaller than 76 mm 
(3 inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) long.
• In the software application, set margins at least 
6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of 
the material.
Ty p eGuidelines
Loading paper
Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray 
1. The tray 1 can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of 20 lb plain paper. 
You can purchase an optional tray (tray 2) and attach it below the 
standard tray to load an additional 250 sheets of paper. For order 
information for an optional tray, see 7.1.
The paper level indicator on the front of the tray 1 and the optional tray 
2 shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray. When the tray is 
empty, the indicator of the bar is completely lowered.Preprinted 
paper• Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant 
ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release 
hazardous emissions when subjected to the 
printer’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second. 
Check your machine’s specification to view the 
fusing temperature, see page 11.1.
• Letterhead ink must be non-flammable and 
should not adversely affect printer rollers.
• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a 
moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes 
during storage.
• Before you load preprinted paper, such as 
forms and letterhead, verify that the ink on the 
paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink 
can come off preprinted paper, reducing print 
quality.
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Using the tray 1 or the optional tray 2
Use the print material you use for the majority of your print jobs in the 
tray 1. The tray 1 can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper.
You can purchase an optional tray 2 and attach it below the tray 1 to load 
an additional 250 sheets of paper.
To load paper, pull open the tray and load paper with the side to be 
printed on face down.
You can load letterhead paper with the design side face down. The top 
edge of the sheet with the logo should be placed at the front of the tray.
Notes
• If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet 
at a time in the manual feed.
• You can load previously printed paper. The printed side 
should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you 
experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. 
Note that the print quality is not guaranteed.
Changing the size of the paper in the tray 1
To load longer sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you need to 
adjust the paper guides to extend the paper tray.
1
2
3
4
1paper length guide
2support guide
3guide lock
4paper width guides
1Press and hold the guide lock, and slide the paper length guide to 
locate it in the correct paper size slot.
2After inserting paper into the tray, adjust the support guide so that it 
lightly touches the paper stack.
3Squeeze the paper width guides, as shown and slide them to the 
stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack.
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Notes
• Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the 
material to warp. 
• If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper 
jams.
Using manual feeder
You can manually load a sheet of print media in the manual tray if you 
select Manual Feeder in the Source option from the Paper tab when you 
change print settings to print a document. See the Software Section. 
Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print 
quality after each page is printed. 
Load paper sheet-by-sheet in the manual tray, send print data to print the 
first page, and press the Cancel button on the control panel to print each 
following page.
1Open the manual feed.
2Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing up. 
3Adjust the manual tray paper width guides to the width of the paper. 
Do not force too much, or the paper will bend, which could result in 
a paper jam or skew.
4When you print a document, set the paper source to Manual 
Feeder and select the appropriate paper size and type in the 
software application. See the Software Section. 
5Print a document.
6Press the Cancel button.
The printer picks up the print media and prints.
7Insert the next sheet into the manual tray and press the Cancel 
button. 
Repeat this step for every page to be printed.
Note
• If you do not press the Cancel button, after a pause the printer 
will automatically pick the print media.
Caution
• If envelopes or thick papers(163g/m2) are printed out 
with wrinkles, crease or black bold lines, open the rear cover 
and pull the guide of both sides down. Keep the rear cover 
opened during printing.
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Printing with a prescribed paper size
Caution
• Do not use print media that does not meet the media 
specifications in the user’s guide, it can damage the machine. 
When using the media that meets the specification, set the paper 
to the right tray in the printer property. 
Region Country mm
N.A. US101 x 152(4 x 6)
UK178 x 210
Italy152 x 197
Austria99 x 210
Netherlands148 x 105
Swiss -
Hungary100 x 203
Min. 90 x 110
Max. 200 x 215
Slo va kia104 x 148
Czec h107 x 147
Prescription (Recept)
98 x 220
Doctors note(napotnica)
154 x 210
105 x 148.5
125 x 176
Singapore
141 x 218
Philippines
182 x 257 S.E. AsiaEUPoland
Slovenia
CIS Russia
Knowing an output location
 
The output tray collects paper face down, in the order in which the sheets 
were printed. 
Note
• If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output 
tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and 
especially keep children away from the surface.
• The output tray can hold up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m
2 (20 lb) 
plain paper. Remove the pages so that the tray is not 
overloaded.
1
1output tray
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							5.1   
5 Network setup(ML-2851ND only)
This chapter gives you basic information for setting up your printer for 
network connections.
This chapter includes:
• Introduction
• Supported operating systems
• Using SetIP program
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 the following programs:
•SyncThru™ Web Admin Service: A web-based printer 
management solution for network administrators. SyncThru™ Web 
Admin Service provides you with an efficient way of managing 
network devices and lets you remotely monitor and troubleshoot 
network printers from any site with corporate intranet access. You can 
download this program from http://solution.samsungprinter.com.
•SyncThru™ Web Service: A web server embedded to your network 
print server, which allows you to configure the network parameters 
necessary for the printer to connect to various network environments.
•SetIP: A utility program allowing you to select a network interface and 
manually configure the addresses for use with the TCP/IP protocol. 
This program is on the software CD that comes with your printer.
Supported operating systems
The following table shows the network environments supported by the 
printer: 
ItemRequirements
Network interface • 10/100 Base-TX
Network operating 
system• Windows 2000/XP/2003/2008/Vista/7/
Server 2008 R2
• Varios Linux OS including Red Hat 8 ~ 9, 
Fedora Core 1 ~ 4, Mandrake 9.2 ~ 10.1, 
SuSE 8.2 ~ 9.2
• Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2, 10.1 ~ 10.6
Network protocols • TCP/IP
• EtherTalk
•HTTP 1.1
•SNMP
• TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol
Using SetIP program 
This program is for the network IP setting using the MAC address which 
is the hardware serial number of the network printer card or interface. 
Especially, it is for the network administrator to set several network IPs 
at the same time. 
1Insert the driver CD provided along with your machine. 
2Start Windows Explorer and open the X drive. (X represents your 
CD-ROM drive.)
3Double click Application > SetIP 
4Open the language folder you want to use.
5Double click Setup.exe to install this program. 
6From the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Samsung 
Network Printer Utilities > SetIP.
7Select the name of your printer and click “   ”. 
8Enter the network card’s MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, 
default gateway, and then click Apply.
9Click OK to confirm the settings.
10Click Exit to close the SetIP program. Dynamic 
addressing server• DHCP, BOOTP
Note
If you want to setup DHCP network protocol, go to the http://
developer.apple.com/networking/bonjour/download/, select 
the program Bonjour for Windows due to your computer 
operating system, and install the program. This program will 
allow you to fix the network parameter automatically. Follow 
the instruction in the installation window. This program does 
not support Linux.
Note
If you cannot find your printer name click “   ” to refresh the 
list.
Note
If you do not know the network card’s MAC address, print the 
machine’s network information report. 
ItemRequirements
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							6.1   
6 Basic printing
This chapter explains common printing tasks. 
This chapter includes:
• Printing a document
• Canceling a print job
Printing a document
This printer allows you to print from various Windows, Macintosh, or 
Linux applications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary 
depending on the application you use. 
For details about printing, see the Software Section.
Canceling a print job
If the print job is waiting in a print queue or print spooler, such as the 
printer group in Windows, delete the job as follows:
1Click the Windows Start button.
2For Windows 2000, select Settings and then Printers.
For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes.
For Windows Vista/2008, select Control Panel > Hardware and 
Sound > Printers.
For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > 
Devices and Printers.
For Windows Server 2008 R2, select Control Panel > Hardware > 
Devices and Printers.
3For Windows 2000, XP, 2003, 2008 and Vista, double-click your 
machine.
For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, right click your 
printer icon > context menus > See what’ s printing.
4From the Document menu, select  
Cancel.
You can also cancel the current job by pressing the Cancel button on the 
control panel of your printer.
Note
• You can access this window simply by double-clicking the 
printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.
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							7.1   
7 Ordering supplies and 
accessories
This chapter provides information on the toner cartridge and accessory 
that are available for your printer.
This chapter includes:
• Toner cartridge
• Accessory
• How to purchase
Toner cartridge
When the toner runs out, you can order the following type of toner 
cartridge for your printer:
Ty p eYielda
a. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
Part number
Standard yield  Approx.2,000 pages ML-D2850A
High yield Approx.5,000 pages ML-D2850B
Caution
When you purchase a new print cartridge or supplies, you must 
purchase them in the same country you have purchased your machine. 
Otherwise, the print cartridge or supplies will be incompatible with your 
machine since the configuration of the print cartridge or supplies vary 
depending on the contries.
Accessory
You can purchase and install the following accessory to your ML-2850D 
and ML-2851ND printer:
How to purchase
To order Samsung-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your 
local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you purchased your printer, 
or visit www.samsungprinter.com
 and select your country/region for 
information on calling for technical support.
AccessoryDescriptionPart number
Optional Tray If you are 
experiencing frequent 
paper supply 
problems, you can 
attach additional 250 
sheet trays. You can 
print documents on 
various sizes and 
types of print media.ML-S2850A
Memory
DIMMExtends your printer’s 
memory capacity.• CLP-MEM301: 128 MB
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							8.1   
8 Maintenance
This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the 
toner cartridge.
This chapter includes:
• Cleaning the printer
• Maintaining the toner cartridge
• Printing a configuration page
• Maintenance parts
Cleaning the printer
During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can 
accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality 
problems, such as toner specks or smearing. 
Cleaning the outside of the printer
Clean the cabinet of the printer with a soft, lint-free cloth. You can 
dampen the cloth slightly with water, but be careful not to let any water 
drip onto or into the printer.
Cleaning the inside of the printer
1Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. Wait for the printer 
to cool down.
2Open the front cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Set it on a 
clean flat surface.
Caution
• Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with cleaning materials 
containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong 
substances can discolor or crack the cabinet.
• If your machine or its around is contaminated with toner, we 
recommend you to use cloth or tissue dampened with water to 
clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows in the air and 
might be harmful for you. 
3With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from 
the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.
4Gently swab the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the 
cartridge and check for dirt or dust.
5Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the 
cartridge into the opening in the printer. 
Caution
• To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to 
light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of 
paper, if necessary. 
• Do not touch the green surface underside of the toner 
cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching 
this area.
Caution
• While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to reach 
too far into the printer. The fuser area may be hot.
Note
• The long strip of glass is hard to locate.
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Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves 
within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position 
until it locks into place completely.
6Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.
7Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on.
Maintaining the toner cartridge
Toner cartridge storage
Toner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, 
temperature, and humidity. Samsung suggests users follow the 
recommendations to ensure the optimum performance, highest quality, 
and longest life from your new Samsung toner cartridge.
Store this cartridge in the same environment as the printer it will be used 
in; this should be in controlled office temperature and humidity 
conditions. The toner cartridge should remain in its original, unopened 
package until installation – If original packaging is not available, cover 
the top opening of the cartridge with paper and store in a dark cabinet. 
Opening the cartridge package prior to use dramatically shortens its 
useful shelf and operating life. Do not store on the floor. If the toner 
cartridge is removed from the printer, always store the cartridge:
• Inside the protective bag from the original package 
• Correct side up in a horizontal position (not standing on end)
• Do not store consumables in; 
- Temperature greater than 40°C (104°F). 
- Humidity range less than 20% and not greater than 80%.
- An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.
- Direct sunlight or room light.
- Dusty places.
- A car for a long period of time.
- An environment where corrosive gases are present.
- An environment with salty air.
Handling instructions
• Do not touch the surface of the photosensitive drum in the cartridge. 
• Do not expose the cartridge to unnecessary vibrations or shock.
• Never manually rotate the drum, especially in the reverse direction; 
this can cause internal damage and toner spillage.
Use of non-Samsung and refilled toner cartridge
Samsung Electronics does not recommend or approve the use of non-
Samsung brand toner cartridges in your printer including generic, store 
brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges. 
Estimated cartridge life
Estimated cartridge life (the life of the toner cartridge yield) depends on 
the amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual print-out number 
may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on, 
operating environment, printing interval, media type, and/or media size. 
For example, if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner 
is high and you may need to change the cartridge more often. 
Redistributing toner cartridge
Small amount of toner is left in the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life 
of toner is close.:
• White streaks and light printing occur.
• The Smart Panel program window appears on the computer.
• The Error LED blinks red.
Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase 
the printing quality by redistributing the toner.
1Open the front cover.
2Pull the toner cartridge out.
Caution
• Samsung’s printer warranty does not cover damage to the 
machine caused by the use of a refilled, remanufactured, or 
non-Samsung brand toner cartridge.
Caution
• Samsung does not recommend using non-genuine Samsung 
toner cartridge such as refilled or remanufactured. Samsung 
cannot guarantee non-genuine Samsung toner cartridges 
quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-
genuine Samsung toner cartridges will not be covered under 
the machine warranty.
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