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This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 2000 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. ML-6040 and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International
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Contents Introduction 1 Special Features ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.1 Printer Components –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3 Setting Up Your Printer 2 STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.1 STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.2 STEP 3: Load Paper ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.4 STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable ––––––––––––– 2.7 STEP 5: Turn on the Printer –––––
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Printing Tasks 5 Printing a Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.1 Using Toner Save Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.6 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) ––––––––– 5.7 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) –– 5.10 Scaling Your Document ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.11 Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size ––––––––––––––– 5.12 Printing Booklets ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.13 Printing Post
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Environmental and Safety Consideration Laser Safety Statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825. Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation,
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Environmental and Safety Consideration Ozone Safety During normal operation, the ML-6040 printer produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. If you need additional information about ozone, please contact your nearest Samsung dealer. Power Saver This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer
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Environmental and Safety Consideration 6. Information to User This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica
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Environmental and Safety Consideration EC Declaration of Conformity We, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. #259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Korea declares sole responsibility that the Samsung ML-6040 Laser printer meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official journal of the European Communities: EN 50081-Emissions: EN 55022 Radiated, Class
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1 1 Congratulations on the purchase of your ML-6040 printer! This chapter provides information on the following topics: Special Features Printer Components
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8 9 Special Features Your new Samsung ML-6040 printer is equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can: Print with excellent quality and high speed You can Print at 600 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.18. Your printer can print 12 pages-per-minute. Flexible paper handling Standard 270-sheet input tray (Auto Tray) supports all standard sizes of paper. A 1-sheet Manual Tray supports envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized media, p
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Special Features Save time and money You can use the Toner Save mode to save toner supply. See page 5.6. Your printer allows you to print on both sides of the paper to save paper (Manual Duplexing). See page 5.7. Your printer allows you to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper (N-Up printing). See page 5.10. Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain paper (Page Overlay). See page 5.24. One-touch last page printing is available when the printer i
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Printer Components Front View Control panel Top output tray (Face down output ) Top cover Manual Tray (Inside) Toner cartridge Auto Tray Paper level (270-sheet paper feeder) indicator Rear View Rear output tray door (Face up output) USB port Power switch Parallel port Power receptacle INTRODUCTION 1.3
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2 2 This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer. Topics included in this chapter are: STEP 1: Unpack Your Printer STEP 2: Install the Toner Cartridge STEP 3: Load Paper STEP 4: Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable STEP 5: Turn on the Printer STEP 6: Print a Demo Page! STEP 7: Install the Printer Software Installing Software from Diskette
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Unpack Your Printer 1 Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Make sure that your printer has been packed with the following items: Setup Guide Toner cartridge Notes: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. C Co om mp po on ne en nt ts s m ma ay y d di if ff fe er r f fr ro om m o on ne e • Power cord CD-ROM* c co ou un nt tr ry y t to o a an no ot th he er r . * contains printer software, User’s Guide, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Make I
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Install the Toner Cartridge 1 Open the top cover lid. Pull up on the handle to open the lid. Handle 2 Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag. Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects as they might scratch the drum of the cartridge. 3 Locate the sealing tape at the end of the toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape completely out of the cartridge. Discard the tape. 4 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. CAUTION: To prevent damage,
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Install the Toner Cartridge 5 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. 6 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it snaps in place. 7 Close the top cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 6,000 pages (3,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer). SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.3
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Load Paper 1 Pull the paper tray out of the printer. 2 Push down on the metal paper lift plate to lock it in place. 3 Load paper with the print side facing down. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. 2.4 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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Load Paper 4 Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip and the plastic A tabs on the end guides. Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams. A Note: If you want to change the paper size in tray, refer to “To Change Paper Size in Tray” below. 5 Slide the tray back into the printer. To Change Paper Size in Tray 1 Adjust the tray for different paper sizes by sliding the appropriate paper length guide to t
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Load Paper For legal, folio, or paper, use the the back guide. For letter, executive, A4, JIs B5, A5, or A6 size paper, use the the front and back guide. 2 After loading paper, squeeze the width guide as shown and slide it to the left until it lightly touches the paper stack. Notes: • Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp. • If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause a paper jam. 2.6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable 1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2 Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer. Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on your computer, and tighten the screws. See your computer documentation if To the parallel you need help. port on PC If you are using a USB interface Go to “Usi
