Samsung ML 3051ND User Manual

9.10   
Print job is 
extremely 
slow.
(Continued) If using Windows 
9x/Me, the 
Spooling Setting 
may be set 
incorrectly. 
From the 
Start 
menu, choose 
Settings  and 
Printers. Right-
click the 
Samsung ML-3050 
Series
 PCL 6  printer icon, 
choose  Properties , click the 
Details  tab, and then choose 
the  Spool Settings  button. 
Select the desired spool 
setting.
The computer 
may have 
insufficient 
random-access 
memory (RAM).  Install more memory in your 
printer. See page 10.1.
Half the page...

9.11   
Solving print quality problems
Dirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce print 
quality. See the table below  to troubleshoot problems. 
ConditionSuggested solutions
Light or faded 
print If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on 
the page:
• The toner supply is low. You may be able to 
temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. See 
page 8.3. If this does not improve print quality, 
install a new toner cartridge.
• The paper may not meet paper specifications...

9.12   
Background 
scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner 
distributed on the printed page. 
• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a 
different batch of paper. Do not open packages 
of paper until necessary  so that the paper does 
not absorb too much moisture.
• If background scatter occurs on an envelope,  change the printing layout to avoid printing over 
areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse 
side. Printing on seams can cause problems.
• If background scatter...

9.13   
Common Windows problems
Note
Refer to Microsoft Windows  9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003 
User’s Guide that came with your PC for further information on 
Windows error messages.
Curl
If the printed paper is curled or paper does not 
feed into the printer:
• Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.
• Try printing to rear cover.
An unknown 
image 
repetitively 
appears on a 
next few sheets 
or loose toner, 
light print, or 
contamination 
occurs. Your...

9.14   
Common Linux problems
ConditionSuggested solutions
The print doesn’t 
print. • Check if the printer driver is installed in your 
system. Open Unified Dr iver Configurator 
and switch to the Printers tab in Printers 
configuration window to  look at the list of 
available printers. Make sure that your 
machine is displayed  on the list. If not, 
please, invoke Add new printer wizard to set 
up your device. 
• Check if the printer is  started. Open Printers 
configuration and select your machine...

10.1   
10 Installing accessories
Your printer is a full-featured laser  printer that has been optimized to 
meet most of your printing needs.  Recognizing that each user may have 
different requirements, however, Samsung makes several accessories 
available to enhance the printer’s capabilities.
This chapter includes:
• Precautions when installing accessories
• Installing a memory DIMM
• Installing a wireless network interface card
Precautions when installing accessories
Disconnect the power cord:...

10.2   
6 Push the DIMM straight into the DIMM  slot until it snaps into place. 
Make sure the latches fit over the  notches located on either side of 
the DIMM.
7 Replace the control board cover.
8 Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer 
on.
Setting the memory in  the PostScript printer 
properties
After installing the memory DIMM, you need to select it in the printer 
properties of the PostScript printe r driver so that you can use it.
1 Make sure that the PostScript prin ter...

10.3   
3 Align the connector on the wirele ss network interface card with the 
connector on the control board. Push the card firmly into the 
connector on the control board until it is completely and securely in 
place.
4 Replace the control board cover.
5 Reconnect the power cord and turn the printer on.
Note
For information about configuring and using the printer on a 
wireless network environment, refer to the Network Printer 
User’s Guide provided with the wireless network interface card. 
You can...

10.4   
Selecting the authentication type
Authentication is a process of identifying the legitimacy of an user to 
access a network. You can select whether or not authentication is used.
1 Press  Menu until Network  appears on the bottom line of the 
display and press  OK.
2 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Wireless appears and press  OK.
3 Press the  Scroll buttons until  Authentication  appears and press 
OK .
4 Press the  Scroll buttons to select the type you want.
•  Open System : Authentication is...

11.1   
11 Specifications
This chapter includes:
• Printer specifications
Printer specifications
ItemSpecifications and Description
Model name
ML-3050, ML-3051N, ML-3051ND
Printing speed
a28 ppm (A4); 30 ppm (Letter)
Duplex: 19 ipm (A4); 21 ipm (Letter)
Resolution
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective output
Warm-up time
Less than 35 seconds
First print out time
Standby mode: 8.5 seconds 
Sleep mode: 43.5 seconds
Power rating
110 - 127 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, 6.4 A
220 - 240 VAC , 50 / 60 Hz, 3.2 A
Power...