Samsung ML-2550 User Manual

SAMSUNG LASER PRINTER
User’s Guide
ML-2550 Series

Samsung ML-2550 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Monthly Duty Cycle	30, 000 pages
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
First Page Out Time (Black)	8.5 seconds
RAM	32 MB
Duplex Printing	Manual
Output Capacity	150 sheets
Supported Operating Systems	Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Media Sizes Supported	Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5
Memory	32 MB

Summary

Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

Selecting a Location

Installing the Toner Cartridge

Step-by-step instructions for installing the toner cartridge correctly.

Connecting a Printer Cable

Guides for connecting the printer to a computer via parallel or USB.

For Network Printing

Instructions for connecting the printer to a network using Ethernet or wireless.

Printing a Demo Page

Installing Printer Software

Information on installing printer drivers and software from the CD-ROM.

Chapter 3: USING THE CONTROL PANEL

Understanding the Control Panel

Overview of the printer's control panel display and buttons.

Using Control Panel Menus

Guide on accessing and navigating printer settings via the control panel menus.

Chapter 4: USING PRINT MATERIALS

Loading Paper

Detailed instructions for properly loading paper into different printer trays.

Chapter 5: PRINTING TASKS

Printing a Document

Setting Paper Properties

Configuring paper-related settings like copies, size, source, and type.

Using the Toner Save Mode

Printing on Both Sides of Paper

Instructions for performing double-sided (duplex) printing.

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)

Setting Graphic Properties

Chapter 6: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Printing a Configuration Page

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge

Guidance on toner cartridge storage, life expectancy, and saving toner.

Checking the Toner Remains

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the toner cartridge.

Cleaning the Printer

Procedures for cleaning the printer's exterior and interior components.

Chapter 7: SOLVING PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting Checklist

A step-by-step guide to diagnose and resolve common printer issues.

Solving General Printing Problems

Solutions for common issues like printer not printing or incorrect output.

Clearing Paper Jams

Detailed instructions for removing paper jams from different areas of the printer.

Solving Print Quality Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues like faded print, streaks, or background shading.

Understanding Display Messages

Explanation of printer error and status messages shown on the control panel.

Common Windows Problems

Common Macintosh Problems

Common Linux Problems

Appendix A: USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH

Installing Software for Macintosh

Steps to install printer drivers and software on a Macintosh computer.

Setting Up the Printer

Instructions for connecting and configuring the printer for Macintosh OS.

Appendix B: USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER

Installing PS Drivers

Procedure for installing the PostScript (PS) driver for Windows.

Appendix C: USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX

Installing the Printer Driver

Steps for installing the printer driver on a Linux system.

Using the Configuration Tool

Appendix E: USING YOUR PRINTER ON A NETWORK

About Sharing the Printer on a Network

Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer

Steps to share the printer directly connected to a computer.

Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer

Procedure to configure the printer for direct network connection.

Configuring Network Parameters on the Control Panel