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Samsung ML-2580 Series User Manual

Samsung ML-2580 Series
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Samsung ML-2580 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSamsung
ModelML-2580 Series
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

safety information

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS

Explains meanings of all icons and signs used in the user's guide.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Provides warnings and precautions related to the machine's operating environment and power.

OPERATING METHOD

Cautions and guidelines for safe operation of the machine.

INSTALLATION / MOVING

Details warnings and precautions for safely installing and moving the machine.

MAINTENANCE / CHECKING

Gives cautions regarding cleaning the machine and its supplies.

SUPPLY USAGE

Provides cautions related to the usage and handling of toner cartridges and supplies.

regulatory information

LASER SAFETY STATEMENT

Statement regarding laser safety precautions for Class I laser products.

OZONE SAFETY

Information about ozone production and ventilation recommendations.

POWER SAVER

Details the printer's advanced energy conservation technology.

Environmental Compliance and Safety

Information on recycling, correct disposal, radio frequency emissions, and Canadian regulations.

REPLACING THE FITTED PLUG (FOR UK ONLY)

Instructions for replacing the fuse in the UK power plug and wiring safety.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPEAN COUNTRIES)

Approvals and Certifications

Lists EU directives and certifications applicable to the product.

EC Certification

Details EC certification for radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment.

Software Licenses

License agreements for OpenSSL and SSLEAY software used in the product.

CHINA ONLY

Hazardous Substances Information

Table listing hazardous substances and elements in product components.

about this user's guide

CONVENTION

Explains conventions used in the guide, including terms and symbols.

FINDING MORE INFORMATION

Guide to resources for setting up and using the machine.

features of your new product

SPECIAL FEATURES

Highlights key features like print quality, speed, media handling, and professional document creation.

FEATURES BY MODELS

Compares features available across different printer models.

introduction

MACHINE OVERVIEW

Provides an overview of the machine, including front and rear views with component identification.

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Explains the functions of the control panel buttons and LEDs.

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL

Details the status indicated by LEDs and the functions of the control panel buttons.

getting started

SETTING UP THE HARDWARE

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer hardware and selecting a location.

PRINTING A DEMO PAGE

Instructions on how to print a demo page to verify the machine's operation.

SUPPLIED SOFTWARE

Information about the software provided on the CD for installation.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Lists the minimum system requirements for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux.

INSTALLING USB CONNECTED MACHINE'S DRIVER

Step-by-step guide for installing the printer driver for USB-connected machines.

SHARING YOUR MACHINE LOCALLY

Instructions for setting up computers to share the machine locally.

network setup (ml-2580 series only)

NETWORK ENVIRONMENT

Details network interface, operating systems, and protocols supported by the machine.

INTRODUCING USEFUL NETWORK PROGRAMS

Overview of programs like SyncThru™™ Web Service and SetIP for network management.

USING A WIRED NETWORK

Guide to connecting and using the machine on a wired network.

Printing network configuration report

How to print a report showing the machine's current network settings.

Setting IP address

Instructions for setting the IP address using DHCP or static assignment.

Installing network connected machine's driver

Steps to install the printer driver for network-connected machines.

basic setup

ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT (ML-2580 SERIES ONLY)

How to adjust settings for optimal print quality based on altitude.

SETTING THE DEFAULT TRAY AND PAPER

Guide to selecting default paper trays and sizes for printing jobs.

CHANGING FONT SETTING (ML-2580 SERIES ONLY)

Instructions for changing font settings and symbol sets for specific languages.

media and tray

SELECTING PRINT MEDIA

Guidelines for selecting appropriate print media and supported types.

CHANGING THE TRAY SIZE

Instructions on how to adjust the paper guides in the tray for different paper sizes.

LOADING PAPER IN THE TRAY

Step-by-step guide on how to load paper into the machine's trays.

PRINTING ON SPECIAL MEDIA

Information on printing with special media like envelopes, labels, and transparencies.

printing

PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES

Overview of standard and special printing features supported by the driver.

BASIC PRINTING

General steps for printing documents from various applications.

Canceling a print job

How to cancel a print job that is waiting in the queue or spooler.

OPENING PRINTING PREFERENCES

Guide to accessing and using the Printing Preferences window for detailed settings.

USING SPECIAL PRINT FEATURES

Introduces features like printing multiple pages, posters, booklets, and watermarks.

SETTING YOUR MACHINE AS A DEFAULT MACHINE

PRINTING TO A FILE (PRN)

Instructions on how to save print data as a file.

MACINTOSH PRINTING

Printing a document

Guide for setting up the print environment and printing documents on Macintosh.

Changing printer settings

How to use advanced printing features and adjust document layout on Macintosh.

Graphics

Paper

Instructions on setting paper type to match loaded media for best print quality.

Printer Settings

Options for toner save mode, reprint when jammed, and power save.

LINUX PRINTING

Steps for printing documents from Linux applications using CUPS.

management tools

INTRODUCING USEFUL MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Overview of management programs that help use the machine conveniently.

USING SYNCTHRUTM WEB SERVICE (ML-2580 SERIES ONLY)

Guide to accessing and using SyncThru™™ Web Service for machine management.

E-mail notification setup

How to configure email notifications for machine status alerts.

USING THE SMART PANEL PROGRAM

Understanding Smart Panel

How to check errors, launch, and understand the Smart Panel interface.

USING SETIP PROGRAM (ML-2580 SERIES ONLY)

Guide to using the SetIP program for network IP address configuration.

USING THE UNIFIED LINUX DRIVER CONFIGURATOR

Opening the Unified Driver Configurator

Instructions on how to open and use the Linux driver configuration tool.

Printers configuration

How to configure printer settings within the Linux driver configurator.

maintenance

PRINTING A MACHINE REPORT

How to print a configuration page for troubleshooting and viewing settings.

MONITORING THE SUPPLIES LIFE

How to view indicators for toner cartridge life and other supplies.

USING TONER LOW ALERT (ML-2580 SERIES ONLY)

How to set the toner low alert feature and its LED indicator.

CLEANING A MACHINE

Instructions for cleaning the machine's exterior and interior components.

Printing a cleaning sheet

How to print a cleaning sheet to resolve print quality issues.

troubleshooting

REDISTRIBUTING TONER

Method to redistribute toner for temporarily improving print quality.

TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER CURLS

Tips to prevent paper from curling during printing.

TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS

Advice on selecting correct media and loading paper to prevent jams.

CLEARING PAPER JAMS

Step-by-step instructions for clearing paper jams from different areas of the machine.

SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMS

Paper feeding problems

Lists common paper feeding issues and their suggested solutions.

Printing problems

Lists common printing errors and their suggested solutions.

Printing quality problems

Light, Faded Print, Toner Specks, and Dropouts

Solutions for printouts with light text, toner specks, or missing parts.

White Spots, Vertical Lines, and Black Backgrounds

Troubleshooting steps for white spots, vertical streaks, and background shading issues.

Toner Smear, Vertical Repetitive Defects, Curl, Wrinkles, and Scatter

Solutions for toner smears, repetitive marks, paper curl, wrinkles, and background scatter.

Common Windows, Linux, and Macintosh Printing Problems

Troubleshooting common errors encountered when printing on different operating systems.

supplies

HOW TO PURCHASE

Information on how to order authorized supplies and maintenance parts.

AVAILABLE SUPPLIES

Lists available supplies like toner cartridges and their part names.

Available maintenance parts

Lists available maintenance parts and their estimated yields.

REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE

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

specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Provides general technical specifications of the machine, including capacity, power, and environment.

PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS

Details printer-specific specifications like printing method, speed, resolution, and OS compatibility.

PRINT MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

PRINT MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed specifications for various types of print media, including sizes, weights, and capacities.

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