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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
Special Features .................................................. 1.2
Printer Components ............................................. 1.5
Front View ..................................................... 1.5
Rear View ...................................................... 1.6
Understanding the Control Panel ............................ 1.7
On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs ................... 1.7
Cancel button ................................................. 1.8
Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

Unpacking .......................................................... 2.2
Selecting a Location ........................................ 2.3
Installing the Toner Cartridge ................................ 2.4
Loading Paper ..................................................... 2.7
Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray ......... 2.9
Connecting a Printer Cable ................................... 2.11
For Local Printing ........................................... 2.11
For Network Printing ...................................... 2.13
Turning the Printer On ......................................... 2.15
Printing a Demo Page .......................................... 2.16
Installing Printer Software ................................... 2.17
Printer Driver Features ................................... 2.18
Installing Printer Software in Windows .............. 2.19
Changing the Display Language ....................... 2.21
Reinstalling Printer Software ........................... 2.22
Removing Printer Software .............................. 2.23
Viewing the User’s Guide ..................................... 2.24
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Chapter 3: USING PRINT MATERIALS
Choosing Paper and Other Materials ....................... 3.2
Sizes and Capacities ....................................... 3.3
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials .......... 3.4
Selecting the Output Location ................................ 3.5
Printing to the Top Output Tray (Face down) ...... 3.5
Printing to the Rear Output Tray (Face up) ......... 3.6
Loading Paper ..................................................... 3.7
Using Tray1 or the Optional Tray2 ..................... 3.8
Using the Multi-Purpose Tray ............................ 3.8
Using the Manual Feed Mode ........................... 3.12
Printing on Envelopes .......................................... 3.14
Printing on Labels ............................................... 3.17
Printing on Transparencies ................................... 3.19
Printing on Card Stock or
Custom-sized Materials ....................................... 3.21
Printing on Preprinted Paper ................................. 3.23
Chapter 4: PRINTING TASKS

Printing a Document ............................................ 4.2
Cancelling a Print Job ...................................... 4.5
Using a Favorite Setting .................................. 4.6
Using Help ..................................................... 4.6
Setting Paper Properties ....................................... 4.7
Using the Toner Save Mode ................................... 4.9
Printing Multiple Pages on One
Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) ............................. 4.11
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document .............. 4.12
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size ...... 4.13
Printing Posters .................................................. 4.14
Using Watermarks .............................................. 4.15
Using an Existing Watermark ........................... 4.15
Creating a Watermark .................................... 4.16
Editing a Watermark ...................................... 4.17
Deleting a Watermark .................................... 4.17
Using Overlays ................................................... 4.18
What is an Overlay? ....................................... 4.18
Creating a New Page Overlay .......................... 4.18
Using a Page Overlay ..................................... 4.20
Deleting a Page Overlay ................................. 4.21
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Setting Graphic Properties ................................... 4.22
Using Output Options .......................................... 4.25
Using the Status Monitor ..................................... 4.26
Installing Status Monitor ................................. 4.26
Reinstalling Status Monitor .............................. 4.27
Removing Status Monitor ................................ 4.27
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide .................. 4.27
Changing the Status Monitor Program Setting .... 4.28
Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer ....................... 4.29
In Windows 9x/Me ......................................... 4.29
In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP ........................... 4.30
Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge ............................. 5.2
Redistributing Toner ........................................ 5.3
Replacing the Toner Cartridge .......................... 5.5
Cleaning the Printer ............................................. 5.5
Cleaning the Outside ....................................... 5.5
Cleaning the Inside ......................................... 5.5
Printing Configuration Pages ................................. 5.8
Consumables and Replacement Parts ..................... 5.9
Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting Checklist ..................................... 6.2
Solving General Printing Problems .......................... 6.3
Clearing Paper Jams ............................................. 6.7
In the Paper Feed Area .................................... 6.7
Around the Toner Cartridge ............................. 6.11
In the Paper Exit Area .................................... 6.12
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printing
on the A5-sized Paper .................................... 6.13
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams ........................... 6.14
Solving Print Quality Problems .............................. 6.15
Troubleshooting Error Messages ........................... 6.20
Common Windows Problems ................................ 6.21
Troubleshooting PS Errors .................................... 6.22
Common Linux Problems ..................................... 6.23
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Appendix A: USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER
Installing PS Drivers ............................................ A.2
Installing PS Drivers ........................................ A.2
Reinstalling PS Drivers .................................... A.3
Removing PS Drivers ....................................... A.3
Using PS Printer Driver Features ............................ A.4
Accessing Printer Properties ............................. A.4
Appendix B: USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX

Installing the Printer Driver ................................... B.2
System Requirements ..................................... B.2
Installing the Printer Driver .............................. B.2
Changing the Printer Connection Method ............ B.6
Uninstalling the Printer Driver ........................... B.7
Using the Configuration Tool ................................. B.8
Changing LLPR Properties .................................... B.10
Appendix C: PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS

About the Remote Control Panel ............................ C.2
Installing the Remote Control Panel ....................... C.2
Reinstalling Remote Control Panel ..................... C.3
Removing Remote Control Panel ....................... C.3
Selecting Print Settings ........................................ C.4
Starting the Remote Control Panel .................... C.4
Using the Remote Control Panel Tabs ................ C.5
Appendix D: INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS

Precautions When Installing Printer Options ............ D.2
Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs ................. D.3
Removing the Memory or PS DIMM ................... D.6
Installing a Network Card ..................................... D.7
Installing an Optional Paper Tray ......................... D.11

Appendix E: SPECIFICATIONS
Printer Specifications ............................................ E.2
Paper Specifications ............................................. E.3
Overview ....................................................... E.3
Supported Sizes of Paper ................................. E.4
Guidelines for Using Paper ............................... E.5
Paper Specifications ........................................ E.6
Paper Output Capacity ..................................... E.6
Printer and Paper Storage Environment ............. E.7
Envelopes ...................................................... E.8
Labels .......................................................... E.10
Transparencies .............................................. E.10
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Important Precautions and Safety Information
When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people:
1 Read and understand all instructions.
2 Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature
accompanying the machine.
4 If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the

safety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If
you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for
assistance.
5 Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.
6 Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall, causing
serious damage.
7 Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator, heater, air
conditioner or ventilation duct.
8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not locate your machine
where the cords will be abused by persons walking on them.
9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish
performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
10 Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords.
11 Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or cabinet
openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a risk of fire or
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine.
12 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly could cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.
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13 Unplug the machine from the PC and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or
frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the machine.
• If the machine has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.
• If the machine has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged.
• If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance.
14 Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive
work by a qualified service technician to restore the machine to normal
operation.
15 Avoid using this machine during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC power for the duration of
the lightning storm.
16 If you continuously print multiple pages, the surface of the output tray may
become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and keep children away from
the surface.
17 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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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, user maintenance, or prescribed service
condition.
WARNING
Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/
Scanner assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.
When using this product, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
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Ozone Safety
During normal operation, this machine 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 does not receive data for an extended period
of time, power consumption is automatically lowered.
The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement

of any product or service.
Recycling
Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this
product in an environmentally responsible manner.
Radio Frequency Emissions

FCC regulations
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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reposition the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.
United States of America

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication
devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer
system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the
system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United
States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label.
The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the
device and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include
extremities). This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body
when wireless devices are on. The power output of the wireless device (or devices),
which may be embedded in your printer, is well below the RF exposure limits as set
by the FCC.
This transmitter must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any
way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use
it. Contact manufacturer for service.
FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use:

“While installing and operating this transmitter and antenna combination
the radio frequency exposure limit of 1mW/cm2 may be exceeded at
distances close to the antenna installed. Therefore, the user must
maintain a minimum distance of 20cm from the antenna at all times.
This device can not be collocated with another transmitter and
transmitting antenna.”
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Declaration of Conformity (European Countries)
Approvals and Certifications
The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung

Electronics Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity with the following
applicable 93/68/EEC Directives of the European Union as of the
dates indicated:
January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the

member states related to low voltage equipment.
January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of the

laws of the Member States related to electromagnetic compatibility.
March 9, 1999: Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and

telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity.
A full declaration, defining the relevant Directives and referenced standards can be
obtained from your Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. representative.
EC Certification
Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment & Telecommunications

Terminal Equipment Directive (FAX)
This Samsung product has been self-certified by Samsung for pan-European single
terminal connection to the analogue public switched telephone network (PSTN) in
accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The product has been designed to work with
the national PSTNs and compatible PBXs of European countries.
In the event of problems, you should contact the Euro QA Lab of Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd. in the first instance.
The product has been tested against TBR21 and/or TBR 38. To assist in the use and
application of terminal equipment which complies with this standard, the European
Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) has issued an advisory document (EG
201 121) which contains notes and additional requirements to ensure network
compatibility of TBR21 terminals. The product has been designed against, and is fully
compliant with, all of the relevant advisory notes contained in this document.
European Radio Approval Information

(for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices)
This Product is a printer; low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF)
wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band, may be present
(embedded) in your printer system which is intended for home or office use. This
section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to
verify the presence of wireless devices.
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Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the
European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body
Registration Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label.
The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your
printer is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission
through the R&TTE directive.
European States qualified under wireless approvals:
EU Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with frequency

restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom
Accept EU Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland
European States with restrictions on use:
EU In France, the frequency range is restricted to 2446.5-2483.5 MHz

for devices above 10 mW transmitting power such as wireless
Accept EU No limitations at this time.
Regulatory Compliance Statements

Wireless Guidance
Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication
devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your printer
system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating
a wireless device.
Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the
specific country sections (or country group sections). The wireless devices in your
system are only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval
Marks on the system rating label. If the country you will be using the wireless device
in, is not listed, please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements.
Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed.
The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your
printer is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because the
wireless devices (which may be embedded your printer) emit less energy than is
allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, the manufacturer
believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should
be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation.
As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the wireless device

and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include
extremities) is typical. This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from
the body when wireless devices are on and transmitting.
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This transmitter must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Some circumstances require restrictions in wireless devices. Examples of common

restrictions are listed below:
Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment

on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless
devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. 802.11B (also
known as wireless Ethernet) and Bluetooth communication devices are
examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or

services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless
device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen
or flammable gas-laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of
wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments
where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the
applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the
wireless device.
Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices.

Since your system is equipped with a wireless device, when traveling
between countries with your system, check with the local Radio Approval
authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a
wireless device in the destination country.
If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless

device, do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields
are in place and the system is fully assembled.
Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any
way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use
it. Please contact manufacturer for service.
Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be
used. See the manufacturer System Restoration Kit, or contact
manufacturer Technical Support for additional information.
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MEMO
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1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your printer!
This chapter includes:
• Special Features
• Printer Components
• Understanding the Control Panel

Special Features
Your new printer is equipped with special features that improve

the print quality, giving you a competitive edge. You can:
Print with excellent quality and high speed

• You can print at up to 1200 dpi effective output.
See page 4.22.
• Your printer prints up to 22 pages-per-minute (Letter

size), up to 20 pages-per-minute (A4 size).
Handle paper flexibly

• A 50-sheet Multi-Purpose Tray supports letterhead,
envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized materials,
postcards, and heavy paper.
• Standard 250-sheet input tray (Tray1) and optional

250-sheet input tray (Tray2) supports all standard sizes
of paper.
• Two output tray; select either the top output (face-

down) or the rear output tray (face-up) for the most
convenient access.
• Straight-through paper path capability from the

Multi-Purpose Tray to the rear output tray.
Create professional documents

• You can customise your documents using Watermarks,
Dear ABC
such as “Confidential”. See page 4.15.
• Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your

Regards
WORLD BEST
document are magnified and printed across the selected
sheet of paper. After the document has printed, trim off
the white edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to
form a poster. See page 4.14.
1.2 INTRODUCTION

Save time and money
• This printer allows you to use Toner Save mode to save
toner. See page 4.9. 1
• You can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper
to save paper (N-Up printing). See page 4.11.
• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain
paper. See “Using Overlays” on page 4.18.
• This printer automatically conserves electricity by
substantially reducing power consumption when not
printing.
• This printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Print in various environments

• You can print in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP.
• Your printer is compatible with Linux.

• Your printer comes with both Parallel and USB interfaces.
• You can print in a network environment. The ML-2251N

and ML-2252W come with a built-in network interface, 10/
100 Base TX. The ML-2252W also has a wireless network
interface. However, you need to add the optional network
interface card to the ML-2250 for network printing.
Expand printer capacity

• This printer has 16 MB of memory which can be expanded
to 144 MB.
• An optional PostScript 3 Emulation with 136 fonts (PS)

DIMM adds PS printing.
• Network interface enables network printing. You can add
the optional network interface card to the ML-2250.
The ML-2251N and ML-2252W come with a built-in

network interface, 10/100 Base TX. The ML-2252W also
has a wireless network interface.
* PostScript 3 Emulation
(c) Copyright 1998-2003 Zoran Corporation. All
rights reserved. Zoran, the Zoran logo, IPS/PS3 and
OneImage are trademarks of Zoran Corporation.
* 136 PS3 fonts
Contains UFST and MicroType from Agfa Monotype Corporation.
INTRODUCTION 1.3

Printer Features
The table below lists a general overview of features supported

by your printer.
(S: Standard, O: Option)
Features ML-2250 ML-2251N ML-2252W
IEEE 1284 Parallel S S S
USB 2.0 S S S
Network Interface
O S S
(Ethernet 10/100 Base TX)
Wireless LAN
O O S
(802.11b Wireless LAN)
PostScript Emulation O O O
1.4 INTRODUCTION

Printer Components
1
Front View
Output Support
Front Cover
Top Output Tray

(Face down)
Control Panel
Control Board
Cover
Toner Cartridge
Tray1
(250-sheet
paper feeder)
Optional Tray 2
(250-sheet paper Power
feeder) Switch
Multi-Purpose Tray Paper Level Indicator
INTRODUCTION 1.5

Rear View
Rear Output Tray Top Output Tray

(Face up) (Face down)
Control Board Cover

(Open to install optional
accessories.)
Power
Receptacle
Network Port
(ML-2250:Option
ML-2251N, ML-2252W: Standard) USB Port
Parallel Port
Wireless Network
Antenna Port Optional Tray2
(ML-2250, ML-2251N:Option Cable Connector
ML-2252W:Standard)
*The figure above shows a ML-2252W.
1.6 INTRODUCTION

Understanding the Control Panel
1
On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs
LED Description
If the On Line/Error lights green, the printer is ready to

print.
If the On Line/Error lights red, the printer is experiencing

an error, such as jammed paper, no paper, open cover, or
uninstalled toner cartridge. See “Troubleshooting Error
Messages” on page 6.20.
If you press the Cancel button while the printer is receiving

data, the On Line/Error LED blinks red to cancel printing.
In Manual Feed mode, if there is no paper in the Multi-purpose

tray, the On Line/Error LED blinks red. Load paper into the
Multi-purpose tray and the LED stops blinking.
If the printer is receiving data, the On Line/Error LED slowly

blinks green.
If the printer is printing the received data, the On Line/
Error LED blinks green fast.
If you press the Cancel button for 0.5 second in Ready mode,
this LED lights and the Toner Save mode is enabled.
If you press this button once again, this LED turns off and the
Toner Save mode is disabled.
INTRODUCTION 1.7

LED Description
If the On Line/Error and Toner Save LEDs blink, your

system has some problem. To solve the problem, see
“Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 6.20.
Cancel button
Function Description
Printing demo page In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 2
seconds until all LEDs blink slowly, and release.
In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 6

seconds until all LEDs blink fast, and release.
Printing configuration
If your printer has a network card, the network
sheets
configuration sheet prints out with a printer
configuration sheet.
Network card Default In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about
Setting (When you use 20 seconds until all LEDs blink slowly, and release.
the Network card) This item restores the factory default of the network
configuration. This setting will only take effect after
you have reset the printer.
Manual Feeding Press this button each time you load paper in the
Multi-purpose tray, when you have selected Manual
Feed for Source from your software application. For
detailed information, see “Using the Manual Feed
Mode” on page 3.12.
Cleaning inside printer In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about
10 seconds until all LEDs turn on, and release. After
cleaning the printer, one “cleaning sheet” (see
page 5.7) is printed.
Canceling print job Press this button during printing. The On Line/Error
LED blinks while the print job is cleared from both the
printer and the computer, and then the printer returns
to Ready mode. This may take some time depending
on the size of the print job.
Toner Save mode on/ In Ready mode, press this button to turn the Toner
off Save mode on or off.
For detailed information, see “Using the Toner Save
Mode” on page 4.9.
1.8 INTRODUCTION

2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
This chapter provides step by step information on setting up

your printer.
• Unpacking
• Installing the Toner Cartridge
• Loading Paper
• Connecting a Printer Cable
• Turning the Printer On
• Printing a Demo Page
• Installing Printer Software
• Viewing the User’s Guide

Unpacking
1 Remove the Printer and all accessories from the packing

carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the
following items:
Toner Cartridge Power Cord
CD-ROM Quick Install Guide
NOTES:
• If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer
immediately.
• Components may differ from one country to another.
• The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User’s Guide, and
the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme.
2 Carefully remove all of the packing tape from the printer.
2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

Selecting a Location
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air
circulation. Allow extra space for opening covers and tray(s).
The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight
or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. See the image below for
clearance space. Do not place the printer close to the edge of
your desk or table.
2
Clearance Space
100 mm
(3.9 in.)
1034.6 mm(40.7 in.)

100 mm 100 mm
(3.9 in.) (3.9 in.)
482.6 mm(19 in.)
558 mm(22 in.)
•Front: 482.6 mm (enough space so that tray(s) can be

removed)
•Back: 100 mm (enough space to allow opening of the rear
out tray)
•Right: 100 mm (enough space for ventilation)
•Left: 100 mm
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.3

Installing the Toner Cartridge
1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open.
NOTE: Because the printer is very light, it may move when you
use it; for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/
removing the toner cartridge. Be careful not to move the printer.
2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the
paper covering the cartridge.
Don’t use a knife or other sharp object as it might scratch

the drum of the cartridge.

3 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute
the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
CAUTIONS:
• To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for
more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper if left
exposed for more than a few minutes and keep it in a flat and
clean place.
• If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and
wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each

side.

5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge into the printer
until it snaps into place.
6 Close the front 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 5,000 pages.

Loading Paper
You can load approximately 250 sheets of paper in the tray.
1 Pull the tray out of the printer.

2
2 Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning

the paper back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
3 Load paper with the print side facing down.

You can load previously printed paper. The printed side
should be facing up with an uncurled edge on top. If you
experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper
around.
Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray.
NOTE: If you want to change the paper size in the tray, see
“Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray” on page 2.9.
4 Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left inside wall
of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams.
5 Slide the tray back into the printer.

Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray
To load longer sizes of paper, you need to adjust the paper
guides to extend the paper tray.
1 Pressing and unlatching the guide lock, slide the paper

length guide out completely to extend the paper tray to its
full length.
2
2 After inserting paper into the tray, slide in the guide until it
lightly touches the end of the paper stack.

For the paper smaller than Letter, adjust the front paper
length guide.
3 Pinching the paper width guide as shown, move it toward

the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the
stack.
NOTES:
• Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the
materials to warp.
• If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper
jams.

Connecting a Printer Cable
For Local Printing

To print from your computer in a local environment, you need to
connect your printer to the computer with either a parallel 2
interface cable or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable.
Using a Parallel Cable
NOTE: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer

requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy an
IEEE1284 compliant 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 User’s Guide, if you need help.

Using a USB Cable
NOTE: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer

requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 2.0
compliant cable that is within 3 m in length.
turned off.
2 Plug the USB printer cable into the connector on the back of
the printer.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your
computer.
NOTE: For using a USB cable, you must be running Windows 98/
Me/2000/XP.

For Network Printing
You can attach your ML-2251N or ML-2252W printer to a
network using an Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45
connector).
The ML-2252W also has a network antenna which allows you to

use a wireless LAN interface.
2
If you are an ML-2250 user, you need to install the optional
network interface card. For an ML-2251N printer, you can
replace the network interface card with one supporting the
wireless LAN interface. For details about installing the card, see
page D.7.
turned off.
2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet

network port on the Printer.
To the network LAN connection
3 Plug the other end of the cable into a network LAN

connection.

Supported Operating Systems
Item Requirements
Network Interface 10/100 Base-TX (standard for ML-2251N

and ML-2252W) or 802.11b Wireless LAN
(standard for ML-2252W)
Network Operating • Novell NetWare 4.x, 5.x, 6.x

System • Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP
• Unix AT&T, BSD4.3, HP-UX, SUN OS,
SOLARIS, SCO
• Various Linux OS
Network Protocols • Netware IPX/SPX

• TCP/IP, DLC/LLC on Windows
• Port9100 on Unix, Linux
Dynamic Addressing • DHCP, BOOTP

Server
• IPX/SPX: Internet Packet exchange/Sequenced Packet eXchange

• TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
• DLC/LLC: Data Link Control/Logical Link Control
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol
NOTE: After connecting the printer, you need to configure the

network parameters. For information about configuring and using
the printer in a network environment, refer to the User’s Guide
provided with the network interface card.

Turning the Printer On
1 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back
of the printer.
2 Plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet and

2
turn on the printer using the power switch.
To the AC outlet
CAUTIONS:
• The fusing area at the rear portion of the inside of your printer is
hot when powered. Be careful not to be burned when accessing
this area.
• Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered. Doing so may
give you an electric shock.

Printing a Demo Page
Print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating

correctly.
1 Hold down the Cancel button for about 2 seconds to print a

demo page.
2 A demo page showing the printer’s features and capabilities

prints out.

Installing Printer Software
The supplied CD-ROM contains Windows printing software,

Linux printing software, DOS RCP, an on-line User’s Guide and
Acrobat Reader to view the User’s Guide. 2
If you are printing from Windows:
You can install the following printer software using the CD-ROM.
• Samsung Proprietary printer driver for Windows. Use
this driver to take full advantage of your printer’s features.
See page 2.19.
• PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for Windows to
allow installation of the PostScript driver. For information
about installing the PostScript driver, refer to Appendix A
in the User’s Guide.
• Status Monitor appears when printing error occurs. See
page 4.26.
• Remote Control Panel for DOS applications.
For information about using the program, refer to
Appendix C in the User’s Guide.
If you are printing in Linux:
For information about installing the Linux driver, refer to

Appendix B in the User’s Guide. To view the User’s Guide, see
page B.2.

Printer Driver Features
Your printer drivers will support the following standard features:
• Paper source selection
• Paper size, orientation and media type
• number of copies
The table below lists a general overview of features supported

by your printer drivers.
Samsung Proprietary
PostScript
printer driver
Driver Feature
Win Win Win Win
Win 9x Win 9x
2000/XP NT4.0 2000/XP NT4.0
Toner Save Y Y Y Y Y Y
Print quality
Y Y Y Y Y Y
option
Poster printing Y Y Y N N N
Multiple pages
Y Y Y Y Y Y
per sheet (N-up)
Scale printing Y Y Y Y Y Y
Fit to page
Y Y Y Y Y Y
printing
Different source
Y Y Y N N N
for first page
Watermark Y Y Y N N N
Overlay Y Y Y N N N
Print order Y Y Y Y Y Y

Installing Printer Software in Windows
System Requirements
Verify the following:
• At least 32 MB (Windows 9x/Me), 64 MB (Windows 2000/NT),

128 MB (Windows XP) or more of RAM is installed on your PC.
• There is at least 300 MB of free disk space on your PC.
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• All applications are closed on your PC before beginning
installation.
• You are using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
• You are using at least Internet Explorer 5.0.
Installing Printer Software
All applications should be closed on your PC before beginning

installation.
NOTE: Cancel the “New Hardware Found” window when your

computer boots up.
1 Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installation will

start automatically.
If the CD-ROM driver does not automatically run:
Select Run from the Start menu, type X:\Setup.exe in

the Open box (Where X is the drive letter for the CD-ROM
drive) and click OK.
NOTE: If your machine is not connected to the computer, the

following window will appear.
• After connecting the machine, click Next.

• If you want to skip the connection status, click Next, and No to
the following screen. Then the installation will start and the test
page will not be printed at the end of the installation.

2 Choose the installation type.
•Typical: Installs the common software for your printer,

such as printer driver, and User’s Guide. This is
recommended for most users.
•Custom: Allows you to choose the language of the
software and the components you want to install. After
selecting the language and the component(s), click Next.
•View User’s Guide: Opens Samsung ML-2250 Series

User’s Guide. If your computer doesn’t have Adobe
Acrobat, click on this option and it will automatically install
Adobe Acrobat Reader for you.
3 After the installation is finished, the window asking you to

print a test page appears. If you choose to print a test
page, select the check box and click Next.
4 When the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.

If not, click No to reprint it.

5 To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers, select
the checkbox and click Finish. You are now accessed to the
Samsung web site.
NOTES:
• When you want to use your machine with the parallel cable,
remove the USB cable and connect the parallel cable. Then
reinstall the printer driver; select Start ➔ Programs ➔
Samsung ML-2250 Series ➔ Maintenance ➔ Repair ➔
Printer. If you have replaced the parallel cable with the USB
cable, do the same to reinstall the driver.
• If your printer doesn’t work properly, reinstall the printer driver.
Changing the Display Language

After installation of the software, you can change the display
language.
1 From the Start menu, select Programs.
2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and Language

Selection.
3 Select the desired language from the language selection

window, and click OK.

Reinstalling Printer Software
Repair is required if your installation fails.
2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series, and then

Maintenance.
3 Select Repair.


the following screen. Then the installation will start and the test
4 Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next.

If you choose to repair the printer software, the window
asking you to print a test page appears. do as follows:
a. To print a test page, select the check box and click

Next.
b. When the test page prints out correctly, click Yes.

If not, click No to reprint it.
2
5 When the reinstallation is done, click Finish.
Removing Printer Software

Maintenance.
3 Select Remove.
Then you will see a component list so that you can remove
any of them individually.
If you want to uninstall the printer driver, check Printer.
If you want to uninstall the printer (PostScript) driver, check
Printer(PostScript).
If you want to uninstall the Status Monitor, check Status
Monitor.
If you want to uninstall the Remote Control Panel, check
Remote Control Panel.
4 Select the components you want to remove and then click

Next.
5 When your computer asks you to confirm your selection.

click Yes.
The selected driver and all of its components are removed

from your computer.
6 After the software is removed, click Finish.

Viewing the User’s Guide
After installing the printer software, you can view User’s Guide
in PDF format at any time from your Windows desktop.
2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series and View User’s

Guide.
Adobe Acrobat automatically runs and then the User’s Guide

opens.
NOTE: If your computer doesn’t have Adobe Acrobat, selecting

the View User’s Guide option automatically installs Adobe
acrobat for you. After installing is complete, repeats step 1 and 2.

3 USING PRINT MATERIALS
This chapter will help you understand types of paper you

can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in
the different paper trays for the best print quality.
• Choosing Paper and Other Materials
• Selecting the Output Location
• Loading Paper
• Printing on Envelopes
• Printing on Labels
• Printing on Transparencies
• Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials
• Printing on Preprinted Paper

Choosing Paper and Other Materials
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper,

envelopes, labels, transparencies, and so on. See “Paper
Specifications” on page E.3. To get the best possible print
quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.
When you choose print materials, consider the following:

• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be
appropriate for the project.
• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the
paper adjusters of the paper tray.
• Weight : Your printer supports paper weight as follows:
-16~24 lbs (60~90 g/m2) bond for the Tray1 or optional
Tray2
-16~43 lbs (60~163 g/m2) bond for the Multi-Purpose Tray
• Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and
produce sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects
how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
CAUTION: Using a material that does not conform to the

specifications listed in the paper specification can cause problems
that may require service. This service is not covered by the
warranty or service agreements.
3.2 USING PRINT MATERIALS

Sizes and Capacities
Input Source/Capacity*a
Size
Tray1 or optional Multi-Purpose
Tray2 Tray
Plain Paper
Letter (216 x 279 mm) 250 50
Legal (216 x 356 mm) 250 50
Executive (184 x 267 mm) 250 50
Oficio (216 x 343 mm) 250 50
Folio (216 x 330 mm) 250 50
A4 (210 x 297 mm) 250 50
JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm) 250 50
ISO B5 (176 x 250 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
250
250
50
50 3
A6 (105 x 148 mm) - 50
Envelopes
No.10 (105 x 241 mm) - 5
Monarch (98 x 191 mm) - 5
C5 (162 x 229 mm) - 5
DL (110 x 220 mm) - 5
C6 (114 x 162 mm) - 5
Labels*b
Letter (216 x 279 mm) - 5
A4 (210 x 297 mm) - 5
Transparencies*b
Letter (216 x 279 mm) - 5
A4 (210 x 297 mm) - 5
Card stocks*b - 5
Bond*b - 5
*a Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacity may be reduced.

*b If you are experiencing excessive jamming, feed one sheet at a time through the
Multi-Purpose Tray.
USING PRINT MATERIALS 3.3

Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special
materials, keep these guidelines in mind:
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper

can cause paper jams and poor print quality.
• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper.
• Use only high-quality, copier grade paper for the best print
quality.
• Do not use paper that has already been printed on or that has
been fed through a photocopier.
• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or staples.
• Do not attempt to load any tray during printing and never

overfill the tray. This could cause a paper jam.
• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or texture

that is too smooth or too rough.
• Coloured paper should be of the same high quality as white

photocopy paper. The pigments must withstand the printer’s
fusing temperature of 400°F (205°C) for 0.1 second without
deterioration. Do not use paper with a coloured coating that
was added after the paper was produced.
• Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heat-

resistant inks that do not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous
emissions when subject to the printer’s approximately 400°F
(205°C) fusing temperature for 0.1 second.
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready to use. 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 paper away from moisture, direct sunlight, or other

conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.
NOTE: Do not use carbonless paper or tracing paper. They are

unstable at the fusing temperature and can give off fumes, or
cause damage to the paper.

Selecting the Output Location
The printer has two output locations; the rear output tray and
the top output tray.
Top output tray
Rear output tray
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To use the top output tray, be sure that the rear output tray is
closed. To use the rear output tray, open it.
NOTES:
• If paper coming out of the top output tray has problems, such as
excessive curl, try printing to the rear output tray.
• To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear output tray
while the printer is printing.
Printing to the Top Output Tray (Face down)
The top output tray collects paper face-down, in the order in

which it was printed. The top output tray should be used for
most print jobs.
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.

Printing to the Rear Output Tray (Face up)
The printer always prints to the rear output tray if it is open.

Paper comes out of the printer face-up, and each time a sheet
of paper comes out, it falls down from the printer.
Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray to the rear output tray

provides a straight paper path. Opening the rear output tray
might improve the output quality with the following:
• envelopes
• labels
• transparencies
To open the rear output tray:
1 Open the rear door by pulling it down. The cover functions

as the output tray.
CAUTION: The fusing area at the rear portion of the inside of

your printer is hot when powered. Be careful not to be burned
when accessing this area.

2 If you do not want to use the rear output tray, close the
tray. The pages will stack on the top output tray.
3
Loading Paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure

trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper tray while a job
is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See “Sizes and
Capacities” on page 3.3 for acceptable paper size and capacities
for each tray.
The paper level bar on the front of the paper tray(s) shows the
amount of paper currently left in the tray. When the tray is
empty, the indicator drops to the bottom.
Paper full Paper empty

Using Tray1 or the Optional Tray2
Tray1 and the optional Tray2 can hold up to 250 sheets of paper.
See “Sizes and Capacities” on page 3.3 for acceptable paper size
and capacities of each tray.
Tray1
Optional Tray2
Load a stack of paper into the tray and print. For details about
loading paper in Tray1 or the optional Tray2, see “Loading
Paper” on page 2.7.
Using the Multi-Purpose Tray

The multi-Purpose Tray is located in the front of your printer. It
can be closed when you are not using it, making the printer
more compact.
Multi-Purpose Tray
The Multi-Purpose Tray can hold several sizes and types of

paper, such as transparencies, cards, and envelopes. You may
also want to use the Multi-Purpose Tray for single page print jobs
on letterhead, coloured paper for use as separator sheets, or
other special materials that you do not normally keep in the
paper tray. You can load approximately 50 sheets of plain paper,
5 envelopes, 5 transparencies, 5 sheets of card stock or 5 labels
at a time.

• Load only one size of print material at a time in the
Multi-Purpose Tray.
• To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still
paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray. This also applies to other
types of print materials.
• Print materials should be loaded face up with the top edge
going into the Multi-Purpose Tray first and be placed on the
centre of the tray.
• Do not place objects on the Multi-Purpose Tray. Also avoid
pressing down or applying excessive force on it. The tray may
fall from the printer.
To load paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray:
1 Pull the Multi-Purpose Tray down towards you.

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2 Unfold the extender to extend the tray to its full-length to

hold longer paper.

3 Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning
the paper back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
4 Place paper on the centre of the tray with the print side
face up. Pay attention to the paper limit mark on the left
inside wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper
jams.
If you want to print on previously printed paper from the

Multi-Purpose Tray, the printed side should be facing down
with an uncurled edge to the printer. If you experience
problems with paper feed, turn the paper around.
NOTE: Make sure that you have not loaded too much print
material. The print material buckles if you load a stack that is too
deep or push it in too far.

5 Slide the paper width guide and adjust it against the stack
of print material without bending.
3
NOTE: Your printer cannot automatically detect the size of paper
loaded in the Multi-Purpose Tray. Loading the Multi-Purpose Tray
with the correct paper size allows you to select paper by size rather
than paper source when you print from your software application.
You do not have to check which paper is loaded in the Multi-
purpose Tray before printing.
6 When you print a document, select the paper source and

type in the software application.
7 After printing, push the extender back to its place and close
the Multi-Purpose Tray.

Using the Manual Feed Mode
If you select Manual Feed in the Source option when changing
print settings, you can manually load a sheet of print material in
the Multi-Purpose Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful
when you want to check the print quality after each page is
printed.
This loading procedure is almost the same as the procedure for

loading in the Multi-Purpose Tray, except you load paper sheet-
by-sheet in the Tray, send print data to print the first page, and
press the Cancel button on the control panel to print each
following page.
1 Load a sheet of print material on the centre of the Multi-

Purpose Tray with the print side up.
2 Slide the paper width guide and adjust it against the

material without bending.

3 Open the rear output tray.
4 When you print a document, you must select Manual Feed

for Source from the software application, and then select
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the correct paper size and type.
5 Press the Cancel button on the printer to start feeding.
6 Printing is started.
7 If you are printing multiple pages, load the next sheet after
the first page prints out, and press the Cancel button.
Repeat this step for every page to be printed.

Printing on Envelopes
Guidelines
• Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before
loading envelopes into the Multi-Purpose Tray, make sure
that they are undamaged and are not stuck together.
• Do not feed stamped envelopes.
• Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated
lining, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely
damage the printer.
1 Open the Multi-Purpose Tray and unfold the extender to its

full-length position.

3 Flex or fan the edge of the envelope stack to separate the
pages before loading.
4 Load the envelopes onto the Multi-Purpose Tray with the

flap side down.
The stamp area is on the left side and the end of the
envelope with the stamp area enters the tray first.
5 Adjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stack.

6 When you print on envelopes, select the appropriate paper
source, type, and size in the software application. For
details, see page 4.7.
7 After printing, close the Multi-Purpose Tray and the rear

output tray.

Printing on Labels
Guidelines
• Only use labels recommended for laser printers.
• Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate fusing
temperature of 205°C (400°F) for 0.1 second.
• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material
between the 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 feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than
once. The adhesive backing is designed for one pass through
the printer.
• Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet
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or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.
1 Open the Multi-Purpose Tray and the rear output tray.
2 Load labels with the print side up.

3 Adjust the guide to fit the width of the sheet of labels.
4 When you print on labels, select the appropriate paper

source, type, and size in the software application. For

output tray.
NOTE: To prevent labels from sticking, do not let the printed label
sheets stack up as they are printed out.

Printing on Transparencies
Guidelines
• Only use transparencies recommended for use in laser
printers.
• Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have
any torn edges.
• Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the
print side. Oils deposited on the transparency can cause print
quality problems.
• Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the print
side.
3
2 Load transparencies with the print side up, and the top
with the adhesive strip entering the printer first.

3 Adjust the guide to fit the width of the transparencies.
4 When you print on transparencies, select the appropriate

paper source, type, and size in the software application. For

output tray.
NOTES:
• If you print on thin transparencies to the rear output tray, they
can curl. In this case, use the top output tray. If the problem
persists, check if your transparencies meet the printer’s
specifications.
• To prevent transparencies from sticking, do not let the printed
sheets stack up as they are printed out.
• Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from
the printer.

Printing on Card Stock or
Custom-sized Materials
Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in. (index) cards and other custom-sized

materials can be printed with your printer. The minimum size is
76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) and the maximum size is 216 by
356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.).
Guidelines
• Always insert the short-edge into the Multi-Purpose Tray first.
If you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection
through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may
cause a paper jam.
• Do not load more than 5 cards into the Multi-Purpose Tray at 3
a time.
• Do not print on media smaller than 76 mm (3 in.) wide or 127
mm(5 in.) long.
• Set margins at least 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) away from the edges
of the material in the software application

2 Load print material with print side up and short edge first.

3 Adjust the guide to fit the width of the material stack.
4 When you print, select the appropriate paper source, type,

and size in the software application. For details, see
page 4.7.
NOTE: If the size of your print material is not listed in the Size
box in the Paper tab of the printer driver properties, click the
Custom button and set the size manually. See page 4.7.
CAUTION: When you use 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) paper and it

is too thin, a paper jam may occur. Use card stock heavier than
105g/m2

output tray.

Printing on Preprinted Paper
Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing placed

on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a
preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example).
Guidelines
• Letterheads must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will
not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when
subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 400 °F
(205 °C) for 0.1 second.
• Ink on letterheads must be non-flammable and should not
adversely affect any printer rollers.
• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a moisture-proof
wrapping to prevent changes during storage.
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• Before you load preprinted paper as forms and letterhead,
verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing
process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper.
1 Load letterhead into the tray you want to use, as shown in

the figures below. Adjust the guides to fit the width of the
paper stack.
Load with the design face

down, bottom edge
towards the printer.
Load with the design face

up, top edge towards the
printer.

2 When you print, select the appropriate paper source, type,
and size in the software application. For details, see
page 4.7.

4 PRINTING TASKS
This chapter explains printing options and common

printing tasks. This chapter includes:
• Printing a Document
• Setting Paper Properties
• Using the Toner Save Mode
• Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
(N-Up Printing)
• Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document
• Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size
• Printing Posters
• Using Watermarks
• Using Overlays
• Setting Graphic Properties
• Using Output Options
• Using the Status Monitor
• Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer

Printing a Document
The following procedure describes the general steps required for

printing from various Windows applications. The exact steps for
printing a document may vary depending on the application
programme you are using. Refer to the User’s Guide of your
software application for the exact printing procedure.
NOTE: For detailed information about printing from a Linux

system, see Appendix B, "Using Your Printer in Linux."
1 Open the document you want to print.
2 Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is

displayed (It may look slightly different depending on your
application).
The basic print settings are selected within the Print

window. These settings include the number of copies and
print range.
Make sure that your

printer is selected.
Windows 98
3 To take advantage of the printer features provided by your

printer, click Properties in the application’s print window
and go to Step 4.
If you see Setup, Printer, or Options, click that button

instead. Then click Properties in the next screen.
4.2 PRINTING TASKS

4 Now you see the Samsung ML-2250 Series Properties
window, which allows you to access all the information you
will need when using your printer.
The Layout tab is first displayed.
The preview image

shows the sample page
with the settings you
currently specified.
4
If necessary, select the Orientation option.
The Orientation option allows you to select the direction in

which information is printed on a page.
• Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style.
• Landscape prints across the length of the page,
spreadsheet style.
• If you want to turn the page upside down, select 180 from
the Rotate drop-down list.
Landscape Portrait
5 From the Paper tab, select the paper source, size and type.
For further details, see page 4.7.
6 Click other tabs on the top of the Samsung ML-2250 Series

Properties window to access other features, if needed.
PRINTING TASKS 4.3

7 When you complete setting the properties, click OK until
the Print window is displayed.
8 Click OK to start printing.
NOTES:
• Most Windows applications will override settings you specify in
the printer driver. Change all print settings available in the
software application first, and change any remaining settings
using the printer driver.
• The settings you change remain in effect only while you are
using the current programme. To make your changes
permanent, make them in the Printers folder. Follows this
procedure:
1. Click the Windows Start menu.
2. For Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and
then Printers.
For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes.
3. Select the Samsung ML-2250 Series printer.
4. Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and:
• In Window 95/98/Me, select Properties.
• In Windows 2000/XP, select Printing Preferences.
• In Windows NT 4.0, select Document Default.
5. Change the settings on each tab, and click OK.
4.4 PRINTING TASKS

Cancelling a Print Job
There are two ways to cancel a print job.
To stop a print job from the control panel:
Press the Cancel button on the control panel.
4
The printer will finish printing the page that is moving through
the printer and delete the rest of the print job. Pressing the
button cancels only the current job in the printer. If more than
one print job is in the printer memory, the button must be
pressed once for each job.
To stop a print job from the Printers folder:
1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings.
2 Select Printers to open the Printers window, and

double-click the Samsung ML-2250 Series icon.
3 From the Document menu, select Cancel Printing

(Windows 9x/Me) or Cancel (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP).
Windows 98
PRINTING TASKS 4.5

Using a Favorite Setting
The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab,
allows you to save the current properties settings for future use.
To save a Favorites item:
1 Change the settings as needed on each tab.
2 Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box.
3 Click Save.
To use a saved setting, just select the item from the Favorites
drop down list.
To delete a Favorites item, select it from the list and click

Delete.
You can also restore the printer driver’s default settings by

selecting <Printer Default> from the list.
Using Help
Your printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help
button in the printer’s properties window. These help screens
give detailed information about the printer features provided by
the printer driver.
You can also click from the upper right hand corner, and then
click on any setting.
4.6 PRINTING TASKS

Setting Paper Properties
Use the following options to set the basic paper handling needs
when you access the printer properties. See page 4.2 for more
information about accessing printer properties.
Click the Paper tab to access various paper properties.
1
2
3
4
Property Description
1 Copies Copies allows you to choose the number of

copies to be printed. You can enter up to 999.
2 Size The Size option allows you to choose the size

of paper loaded in the tray.
If the required size is not listed in the Size
box, click Custom. When the Custom Page
Size window appears, set the paper and click
Ok. The size setting appears in the Size list
so that you can select it.
Enter the custom

name you want to
use.
Enter the paper

size.
PRINTING TASKS 4.7

3 Source Make sure that Source is set to the

corresponding paper tray.
The Manual Feed source is used when
printing to special materials. You have to load
one sheet at a time into the Multi-Purpose
Tray. See page 3.12.
If the paper source is set to Auto Select,
the printer automatically picks up print
materials according to the following order:
Multi-Purpose Tray, Tray1, Optional Tray2.
4 Type Make sure that Type is set to Printer

Default. If you load a different type of print
materials, select the corresponding paper
type. For more information on print
materials, refer to Chapter 3, "Using Print
Materials."
If you use cotton paper, set the paper type to

Thick for the best printing.
To use recycled paper, which weighs from

20lb to 24lb, or other colored paper, select
Color paper.
This property allows you to print the first

page using a different paper type from the
rest of the document. You can select the
paper source for the first page.
5 Different
Source For example, load thick stock for the first
for First page into the Multi-Purpose Tray, and plain
Page paper into the Tray1. Then, select Tray1 in
the Source option and Multi-Purpose
Tray in the Different Source for First
Page option.
4.8 PRINTING TASKS

Using the Toner Save Mode
Toner Save mode allows the printer to use less toner on each
page. Using this mode will extend the life of your toner cartridge
and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the print quality.
This setting is not available with the 1200 dpi setting.
There are two ways to enable the Toner Save mode:
From the Control Panel
Press the Cancel button on the control panel for 0.5 second.
The printer must be in Ready mode (On Line/Error green LED
is on).
• If the Toner Save LED is on, the mode is enabled and the
printer uses less toner to print a page.
• If the Toner Save LED is off, the mode is disabled and the
printer prints in the normal mode.
PRINTING TASKS 4.9

From the software application
1 When you change the print settings from your software

application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
2 Click the Graphics tab, and select the Toner Save option.
You can select from:
• Printer Setting: If you select this option, the Toner Save

feature is determined by the setting you’ve made on the
control panel of the printer.
• On: Select this option to allow the printer to use less

toner on each page.
• Off: If you don’t need to save toner to print a document,

select this option.
3 Click OK.
NOTE: The setting in the software application overrides that on

the control panel.
4.10 PRINTING TASKS

Printing Multiple Pages on One
Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)
You can select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of

1 2
paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will
appear decreased in size and arranged on the sheet. You can
3 4
print up to 16 pages on one sheet.
1 To change the print settings from your software application,

access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
2 From the Layout tab, choose Multiple Pages per Side in

the Type drop-down list.
3 Select the number of pages you want to print per sheet

(1, 2, 4, 9 or 16) in the Pages per Side drop-down list.
4 Select the page order in the Page Order drop-down list,

if necessary.
1 2 1 3 2 1 3 1
3 4 2 4 4 3 4 2
Right, Then Down, Then Left, Then Down, Then
Down Right Down Left
Check Print Page Border to print a border around each

page on the sheet. Print Page Border is enabled only if
the pages per sheet is 2, 4, 9, or 16.
PRINTING TASKS 4.11

5 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size, and
type.
6 Click OK and print the document.
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged

Document
You can scale your print job on a page.
1 When you change the print settings from your software

application, access the printer properties. See page 4.2.
2 From the Paper tab, select Scale Printing in the Type

drop-down list.
3 Enter the desired scaling rate in the Percentage input box.

You can also click the or button.
4 Select the paper source, size, and type.
4.12 PRINTING TASKS

Fitting Your Document to a Selected
Paper Size
This printer feature allows you to scale your print job to any
A selected paper size regardless of the digital document size. This
can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small
document.

2 From the Paper tab, select Fit to Page in the Type

drop-down list.
3 Select the correct size from the Target Paper drop-down

list.
4 Select the paper source, size and type.
PRINTING TASKS 4.13

Printing Posters
This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4,

9 or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets
together to form one poster-size document.

access the printer properties. See page page 4.2.
2 From the Layout tab, select Poster in the Type drop-down

list.
3 Configure the poster option:

You can select the page layout from 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4. If you
select 2x2, the output will be automatically stretched to
cover 4 physical pages.
2 x 2
3 x 3
4.14 PRINTING TASKS

Specify an overlap in millimeters or inches to make it easier
to reconstruct the resulting poster.
0.15 inches
0.15 inches
4 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size and
type.
5 Click OK and print the document. You can complete the

poster by reconstructing the resulting pages.
Using Watermarks 4
The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing
document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters
reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across
the first page or all pages of a document.
There are several predefined watermarks that come with your

printer, and they can be modified or you can add new ones to
the list.
Using an Existing Watermark

PRINTING TASKS 4.15

2 Click the Extras tab, and select the desired watermark in
the Watermark drop-down list. You will see the selected
watermark in the preview image.
Preview
image
Preview
image
3 Click OK and start printing.
Creating a Watermark

2 Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the
Watermark section. The Edit Watermarks window appears.
Preview
image
3 Enter the desired text message in the Watermark

Message box.
This will be displayed in the preview window. The preview

image is provided so that you can see how the watermark
will appear on the printed page.
If the First Page Only box is checked, the watermark will

be printed on the first page only.
4.16 PRINTING TASKS

4 Select the desired watermark options.
You can select the font name, style, and size, and grayscale
level from the Font Attributes section and set the angle of
the watermark from the Message Angle section.
5 Click Add to add a new watermark to the list.
6 When you finish editing, click Ok and start printing.

To stop printing the watermark, select <No Watermark> in the
Watermark drop-down list.
Editing a Watermark

2 Click the Extras tab, and click the Edit button in the
Watermark section. The Edit Watermarks window appears. 4
3 Select the watermark you want to edit in the Current
Watermarks list, and change the watermark message and
the options. Refer to “Creating a Watermark” on page 4.16.
4 Click Update to save the changes.
5 Click Ok.
Deleting a Watermark

2 From the Extras tab, click the Edit button in the

Watermark section. The Edit Watermarks window appears.
3 Select the watermark you want to delete in the Current

Watermarks list and click Delete.
4 Click Ok.
PRINTING TASKS 4.17

Using Overlays
What is an Overlay?
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard
disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on
Dear ABC
any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of
preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using
preprinted letterhead, you can create an overlay containing the
exact same information that is currently on your letterhead. To
Regards
print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need
WORLD BEST
to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You need only
tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document.
Creating a New Page Overlay

To use a page overlay, you must create a new page overlay
containing your logo or image.
1 Create or open a document containing text or an image for

use in a new page overlay. Position the items exactly as you
wish them to appear when printed as an overlay. If needed,
WORLD BEST save the file for later use.

3 Click the Extras tab, and click Edit button in the Overlay
section.
4.18 PRINTING TASKS

4 In the Edit Overlays window, click Create Overlay.
5 In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight

characters in the File name box. Select the destination
path, if necessary. (The default is C:\FormOver).
6 Click Save. You will see the name in Overlay List.
7 Click OK or Yes until you complete creating.

The file is not printed out. Instead it will be stored on your
computer HDD disk.
NOTE: The overlay document size must be the same as

documents you will print with the overlay. Do not create an overlay
with a watermark.
PRINTING TASKS 4.19

Using a Page Overlay
After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with
your document. To print an overlay with a document:
1 Create or open the document you want to print.

3 Click the Extras tab.
4 Select the desired overlay from the Overlay drop-down list

box.
5 If the desired overlay file does not appear in the Overlay

list, click the Edit button and Load Overlay, and select the
overlay file.
If you have stored the overlay file you want to use into an
external source, you can also load the file when you access
this Load Overlay window.
After you select the file, click Open. The file is now shown
in the Overlay List box and is available for printing. Select
the overlay from the Overlay List box.
4.20 PRINTING TASKS

6 If necessary, click Confirm Page Overlay When Printing.
If this box is checked, a message window will appear each
time you submit a document for printing, asking you to
confirm your wish to print an overlay on your document.
Answering Yes to the window means that the selected

overlay will be printed with your document. Answering No
to the window cancels overlay printing.
If this box is empty and an overlay has been selected, the

overlay will be automatically printed with your document.
7 Click OK or Yes until the printing starts.

The selected overlay will be downloaded with your print job
and printed on your document.
NOTE: The resolution of the overlay document must be the same

as that of the document you will print with the overlay.
Deleting a Page Overlay

4
You can delete page overlays that are no longer used.
1 In the printer properties window, click the Extras tab.
2 Click Edit in the Overlay section.
3 Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay

List box.
4 Click Delete Overlay.
5 Click OK until you exit the Print window.
PRINTING TASKS 4.21

Setting Graphic Properties
Use the following graphic options to adjust the print quality for
your specific printing needs. See page 4.2 for more information
about accessing printer properties.
Click the Graphics tab to display the properties shown below.
You can select the printing resolution by

choosing from 1200 dpi (Best) or
600 dpi (Normal). The higher the setting,
1 Resolution
the sharper the clarity of printed characters
and graphics. Higher settings may increase
the time it takes to print a document.
Selecting this option will extend the life of

your toner cartridge and reduce your cost
2 Toner Save per page without a significant reduction in
the print quality. For detailed information
about this mode, see page 4.9.
4.22 PRINTING TASKS

Some printed characters or images appear to

have jagged or uneven edges. Set this
Image Mode option to improve the print
quality of your text and image, and make the
characters and images appear smoother.
The Image Mode option is only available
when you select 600 dpi (Normal) in the
3 Image
Resolution option.
Mode • Normal: This setting prints images in the
normal mode.
• Text Enhance: This setting refines the
print quality of characters by smoothing
out jagged edges that can occur on the
angles and curves of each character.
• Image Enhance: This setting refines the
print quality of photo images.
You can set advanced settings by clicking

the Advanced Options button.
4
4 Advanced
Options Darkness
Use this option to lighten or darken the
image appearance in your print.
• Normal: This setting is for normal
documents.
• Light: This setting is for bolder line
widths or darker gray-scale images.
• Dark: This setting is for finer line width,
higher definition in graphics, and lighter
gray-scale images.
When the Darken Text option is checked,

all text in your document is allowed to
print darker than a normal document.
PRINTING TASKS 4.23

TrueType Options
This option determines what the driver
tells the printer about how to image the
text in your document. Select the
appropriate setting according to the status
of your document.
• Download as Bit Image: When this
option is selected, the driver will
download the font data as bitmap
images. Documents with complicated
fonts, such as Korean or Chinese, or
various other fonts, will print faster in
this setting.
4 Advanced • Print as Graphics: When this option is
Options selected, the driver will download any
(continued) fonts as graphics. When printing
documents with high graphic content and
relatively few TrueType fonts, printing
performance (speed) may be enhanced
in this setting.
Print All Text Black
When the Print All Text Black option is

checked, all text in your document is
allowed to print solid black, regardless of
the colour it appears on the screen. When
it is not checked, coloured text is allowed
to print in shades of gray.
4.24 PRINTING TASKS

Using Output Options
You can select options for output of your document.
See page 4.2 for more information about accessing printer

properties.
Click the Extras tab to access the Output Options feature.
Option Description
You can set in what sequence the pages will

be printed. Select the required print order
from the drop-down list.
• Normal:Your printer prints in normal
order.
• Reverse All Pages:Your printer prints
Print Order all pages in reversed order. This setting is
helpful when you are using the rear output
tray.
• Print Odd Pages:Your printer prints
only the odd pages of the document.
• Print Even Pages:Your printer prints
only the even pages of the document.
When this option is checked, the printer

keeps the image for a printed page until the
Reprint When printer signals that the page has
Jammed successfully exited the printer. When a
paper jam occurs, the printer reprints the
last page after you clear the jam.
PRINTING TASKS 4.25

Using the Status Monitor
If an error occurs while printing, the Status Monitor window

appears, showing the error.
NOTEs:
• The Status Monitor program can only be used if you connect the
printer to your computer with the USB cable, or on the network.
• You can use the Status Monitor in Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/
XP.
Installing Status Monitor

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM should automatically run and an maintenance
window appears.
If the maintenance window does not appear, click Start and

then Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the
letter of your drive and click OK.


the following screen.
2 Click Custom.
If you have been installed the printer driver before, click
Repair.
3 Click Status Monitor and then click Next.
4 When the installation is completed, click Finish.

4.26 PRINTING TASKS

Reinstalling Status Monitor

Maintenance.
3 Click Repair.
5 When reinstallation is done, click Finish.
Removing Status Monitor

4
Maintenance.
3 Check Remove.
5 When removing is completed, click Finish.
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide

Double click the Status monitor icon on the Windows task bar.
Double click this icon.
Or, from Programs from Start, Samsung ML-2250 Series,

and Troubleshooting guide.
PRINTING TASKS 4.27

Changing the Status Monitor Program
Setting
The following window opens when you click the Status monitor
icon on the Windows task bar and select Option.
• Display when job is finished for network printer shows

the Status monitor balloon when your job is complete.
• Display when error occurs during printing the Status

monitor balloon appears when an error occurs while printing.
• Schedule an automatic status checking every allows the

computer to update the printer status regularly. Setting the
value close to 1 second causes the computer to check the
printer status more frequently, thereby allowing a faster
response to any printer error.
NOTE: When the Status monitor balloon appears to indicate an

error, you can cancel the current print job or see the corresponding
solution. If you select Cancel Printing, turn the printer off and
then click OK. It may take several minutes. Note that this will lose
data which is being sent to the printer via network.
4.28 PRINTING TASKS

Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer
Locally-Shared Printer
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer,

which is called the “host computer” on the network. The printer
can then be shared by other users on the network through a
Windows 9x/Me/XP/NT 4.0/2000 network printer connection.
Printing Across a Network
Whether the printer is locally connected or network-connected,

you need to install the ML-2250 series printer software on each
computer that will print documents to the printer.
In Windows 9x/Me
4
Setting Up the Host Computer
1 Start Windows.
2 From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and double-

click on the Network icon.
3 Check the File and Print Sharing box, and click OK. Close
the window.
4 From the Start menu, select Printers from Settings and

double-click your printer name.
5 Select Properties in the Printer menu.
6 Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box. Fill in
the Shared Name field and click OK.
Setting Up the Client Computer
1 Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.
2 Open your network folder in the left column.
3 Right-click the shared name and select Capture Printer

Port.
PRINTING TASKS 4.29

4 Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on
box, and click OK.
5 From the Start menu, select Settings and then Printers.
6 Double-click your printer icon.
7 From the Printer menu, select Properties.
8 From the Details tab, select the printer port and click OK.
In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
Setting Up the Host Computer
1 Start Windows.
2 For Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings, and Printers

from the Start menu.
For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes from the Start
menu.
4 From the Printer menu, select Sharing.
5 For Windows NT 4.0, check the Shared box.

For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box.
For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box.
6 For Windows NT 4.0, fill in the Share Name field and click
OK.
For Windows 2000/XP, fill in the Shared Name field and

click OK.
4.30 PRINTING TASKS

Setting Up the Client Computer
1 Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.
2 Open your network folder in the left column.
3 Click the shared name.
4 For Windows NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and Printers

from the Start menu.
For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes from the Start
menu.
6 From the Printer menu, select Properties.
7 From the Ports tab, click Add Port.
8 Select Local port and click New Port. 4

9 Fill in the Enter a port name field, enter the shared name.
10 Click OK and click Close.
11 For Windows NT 4.0, click OK.

For Windows 2000/XP, click Apply and click OK.
PRINTING TASKS 4.31

MEMO
4.32 PRINTING TASKS

5 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER
This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and

economical printing and information for maintaining the
toner cartridge and the printer.
• Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
• Cleaning the Printer
• Printing Configuration Pages
• Consumables and Replacement Parts

Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
Toner cartridge storage
To get the maximum results from the toner cartridge, keep the
following guidelines in mind.
• Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready
for use.
• Do not refill the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does

not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.
• Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer.
• To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to

light for more than a few minutes.
Toner cartridge life expectancy
The life of the toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner

that print jobs require. When printing text at 5% coverage, a
new toner cartridge lasts an average of 5,000 pages.
Saving toner
To save toner, press the Cancel button on the printer control

panel for 0.5 second. The button will be lit. You can also enable
the Toner Save in the printer properties. Refer to “Using the
Toner Save Mode” on page 4.9. Selecting this option will extend
the life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but
will reduce the print quality.
5.2 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Redistributing Toner
When toner is low, faded or light areas may appear on a printed
page. You may be able to temporarily improve the print quality
by redistributing the toner. The following procedures may allow
you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner
cartridge.
1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward you to open.
2 Pull the toner cartridge and remove it from the printer.

5
CAUTIONS:
• Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be
hot.
• 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 left exposed for more than a few minutes and keep it in a flat
and clean place.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 5.3

3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six
times to redistribute the toner.
NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth
and wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Ensure that the
toner cartridge snaps into place.
5 Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely
closed. If it is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur
when you print.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge
If the print remains light after redistributing the toner (see
page 5.3), replace the toner cartridge.
Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. See
“Installing the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.4.
Cleaning the Printer
To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below

each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality
problems occur.
NOTE: While cleaning the inside of the printer, be careful not to

touch the transfer roller (located underneath the toner cartridge).
Oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems.
CAUTION: Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with surfactants

containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent, or other strong
substances can discolor or crack the cabinet.
5
Cleaning the Outside
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 the printer or inside of it.
Cleaning the Inside

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 inside of the printer will eliminate or reduce these problems.
Cleaning inside the printer
1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord, then wait
for the printer to cool.

2 Open the front cover. Pull the toner cartridge and remove it
from the printer.
3 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled
toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge
cavity.
NOTE: 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 and keep it in a flat and clean place. Also, do
not touch the black transfer roller inside the printer.
4 Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of the
cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if
dirt turns the white cotton black.

5 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. Make sure
that the cover is securely closed. If it is not firmly closed,
printing errors may occur when you print.
6 Plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on.
Printing a cleaning sheet
Your printer can be set to print out a cleaning sheet

automatically every 500 print pages. you should use this feature
if you use inferior quality paper, because such paper may lower
print quality. See page C.6. This feature activates as a default
depending on the country. 5
If you are experiencing blurred, faded, or smeared printouts,
printing a cleaning sheet will clean the drum inside the toner
cartridge. This process will produce a page with toner debris,
which should be discarded.
1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and in the Ready mode

with paper loaded in the tray.
2 Press and hold down the Cancel button on the control

panel for about 10 seconds.

3 Your printer automatically picks up a sheet of paper from
the tray and prints out a cleaning sheet with dust or toner
particles on it.
NOTE: The cartridge cleaning process takes some time. To stop

the process, turn the power off.
Printing Configuration Pages
From the printer’s control panel, you can print a Configuration

page. Use the configuration page to view current printer
settings, to help troubleshoot printer problems, or to verify
installation of optional accessories, such as memory, optional
tray, and printer languages.
If your printer has a network card, the network configuration sheet

prints out with a printer configuration sheet.
To print configuration pages:
1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and in the Ready mode

with paper loaded in the tray.
2 Press and hold down the Cancel button on the control

panel for about 6 seconds.
Configuration pages print out.

Samsung ML-2250 Series

Consumables and Replacement
Parts
From time to time, you will need to replace the roller and fuser
unit to maintain top performance and avoid print quality
problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts.
The following items should be replaced after you have printed a

specified number of pages. See the table below.
Items Yield (Average)
Transfer Roller Approx. 60,000 pages
Fuser Unit Approx. 80,000 pages
To purchase consumables and replacement parts, contact a

Samsung dealer or the place where you bought your product.
We strongly recommend that items be installed by trained
service personnel.

MEMO

6 SOLVING PROBLEMS
This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if

you encounter an error while using your printer.
• Troubleshooting Checklist
• Solving General Printing Problems
• Clearing Paper Jams
• Solving Print Quality Problems
• Troubleshooting Error Messages
• Common Windows Problems
• Troubleshooting PS Errors
• Common Linux Problems

Troubleshooting Checklist
If the printer is not working properly, perform the series of

checks in the list below. If the printer fails to adequately pass a
checklist item, follow the corresponding troubleshooting
suggestions.
Check Solution
Print a demo page to verify • If a demo page does not print, check the paper supply in
that the printer is feeding the paper tray.
paper correctly. See • If the paper jams in the printer, go to “Clearing Paper
page 2.16. Jams” on page 6.7.
Check the demo page to see If there is a print quality problem, go to “Solving Print
if it is printed correctly. Quality Problems” on page 6.15.
Print a short document • If the page does not print, check the cable connection
from a software application between the printer and the computer.
to verify that the computer • Check the print queue or print spooler to see if the
and printer are connected printer has been paused.
and are communicating • Check the software application to ensure that you are
correctly. using the proper printer driver and communication port.
If the page is interrupted during printing, go to “Solving
General Printing Problems” on page 6.3.
If completing the checklist • “Solving General Printing Problems” on page 6.3.

does not resolve the printer • “Troubleshooting Error Messages” on page 6.20.
problem, check the • “Common Windows Problems” on page 6.21.
following troubleshooting
• “Common Linux Problems” on page 6.23.
sections.
6.2 SOLVING PROBLEMS

Solving General Printing Problems
For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the

following table for suggested solutions.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The printer does The printer is not Check the power cord connections. Check
not print. receiving power. the power switch and the power source.
The printer is not Select Samsung ML-2250 Series or

selected as the default Samsung ML-2250 Series PS as your
printer. default printer.
Check the printer for the • The printer cover is not closed.
following: • Paper is jammed.
• No paper is loaded.
• The toner cartridge is not installed.
If a printer system error occurs, contact

your service representative.
The printer may be in Add paper to the Multi-Purpose Tray, and

manual feed mode and press the Cancel button on the printer’s
out of paper. control panel.
The connection cable Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect

between the computer it.
and the printer is not
connected properly.
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The connection cable If possible test the cable by attaching it to
between the computer another computer that is working properly
and the printer is and attempt to print a job. You can also try
defective. using a different printer cable and attempt
to print a job.
The port setting is Check the Windows printer setting to make

incorrect. sure that the print job is sent to the correct
port, for example, LPT1. If the computer
has more than one port, make sure that
the printer is attached to the correct one.
The printer may be Check the printer properties to ensure that

configured incorrectly. all of the print settings are correct.
SOLVING PROBLEMS 6.3

The printer The printer driver may Reinstall the printer driver; see page 2.22.
does not print. be incorrectly installed. Try printing a demo page.
(continued)
The printer is Check the display message on the control
malfunctioning. panel to determine if the printer is
indicating a system error.
Printer selects The paper source For many software applications, the paper
print materials selection in the printer source selection is found under the Paper
from the wrong properties may be tab within the printer properties. Select
paper source. incorrect. the correct paper source. See page 4.7.
Paper does not Paper has not been Remove paper from the tray and reload it
feed into the loaded correctly. correctly.
printer.
There is too much paper Remove excess paper from the tray.
in the paper tray.
The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets the
specifications required by the printer. See
page E.3.
Print job is The job may be very Reduce the complexity of the page or try
extremely slow. complex. adjusting the print quality settings.
The maximum print speed of your printer is

20 PPM (pages per minute) for A4-sized
paper or 22 PPM for Letter-sized paper.
If using Windows 9x/Me, From the Start menu, choose Settings

the Spooling Setting may and Printers. Right-click the Samsung
be set incorrectly. ML-2250 Series printer icon, choose
Properties, click the Details tab, and
then choose the Spool Settings button.
Select the desired spool setting.
The computer may have Install more memory in your printer. See
insufficient random- “Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs”
access memory (RAM). on page D.3.
Half the page is The page layout is too Simplify the page layout and remove any
blank. complex. unnecessary graphics from the document.
Install more memory in your printer. See
“Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs”
on page D.3.
The page orientation Change the page orientation in your

setting may be incorrect. application. See page 4.3.
The paper size and the Ensure that the paper size in the printer
paper size settings do driver settings matches the paper in the
not match. tray.

The paper There is too much paper Remove excess paper from the tray.
keeps jamming. in the paper tray.
If printing on special materials, use the
Multi-Purpose Tray.
An incorrect type of Use only paper that meets the

paper is being used. specifications required by the printer. See
page E.3.
An incorrect output Special print materials, such as thick

method is being used. paper, should not be printed using the top
output tray (face-down). Use the rear
output tray (face-up) instead.
There may be debris Open the front cover and remove the
inside the machine. debris.
The printer The printer cable is loose Disconnect the printer cable and
prints, but the or defective. reconnect. Try a print job that you have
text is wrong, already printed successfully.
garbled, or If possible test the cable by attaching it to
incomplete. another computer that is working properly
and attempt to print a job. You can also try
using a different printer cable and attempt
to print a job.
The wrong printer driver Check the application’s printer selection

was selected. menu to ensure that your printer is
selected.
The software application

is malfunctioning.
Try printing a job from another application.
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The operating system is If printing from Windows (any version),
malfunctioning. exit to a DOS prompt and verify
functionality with the following command:
At a C:\ prompt, type Dir LPT1, and press
Enter. (This assumes you are connected
to LPT1.) Exit Windows and reboot the
computer. Turn the printer off and then
back on again.
Pages print, but The toner cartridge is Redistribute the toner. if necessary. See
are blank. defective or out of toner. page 5.3.
If necessary, replace the toner cartridge.
The file may have blank Check the file to ensure that it does not
pages. contain blank pages.
Some parts, such as the Contact a service representative.

controller or the board,
may be defective.

The illustrations The setting in the Print the document with selecting
print incorrectly software application is Download as Bit Image in the
in Adobe wrong. Advanced Options window of the graphic
Illustrator. properties.
ATTENTION: If you have any printing problem after your printer prints about 60,000
pages, you must contact the customer service to replace the transfer roller.

Clearing Paper Jams
Occasionally, paper can jam during a print job. Some causes

include:
• The tray is loaded improperly or overfilled.
• The tray has been pulled out during a print job.
• The front cover has been opened during a print job.
• Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used.
See “Paper Specifications” on page E.3.
• Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been

used. See “Paper Specifications” on page E.3.
If a paper jam occurs, the On Line/Error LED on the control

panel lights red. Find and remove the jammed paper. If you can’t
see it, look inside the printer.
NOTE: Do not use tweezers or metal objects with sharp ends

when you remove paper jams. If you do this, it may damage the
metal parts inside of your machine and cause a short circuit.
In the Paper Feed Area
1 Slide out Tray1 to expose the jammed paper.

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2 Remove any misfed paper by pulling it out by the visible
edge. Make sure that all of the paper is properly aligned in
the tray.
NOTE: If the jammed paper is not visible or if there is resistance

when you pull the paper, remove the tray from the printer and
carefully pull the jammed paper free from the printer.
3 Slide the tray back into the printer.
4 Open and close the front cover to resume printing.

In the Optional Tray2
1 Pull the optional Tray2 out of the printer.
2 If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the
tray.

3 If you cannot find the jammed paper in Tray2, pull Tray1
half way out of the printer, and remove the paper.
4 Slide the trays back into the printer. Open and close the
front cover. Printing can now be resumed.
In the Multi-Purpose Tray
1 Open the Multi-Purpose Tray.
2 Carefully remove the jammed paper from the tray.
3 Open and close the front cover. Printing can now be

resumed.

Around the Toner Cartridge
1 Open and close the front cover, and the jammed paper
automatically exits the printer.
If not, continue to Step 2.
2 Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not

expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Place a piece of
paper over the top of the toner cartridge to shield it while it is out
of the printer and keep it in a flat and clean place.
3 Gently pull the jammed paper toward you to remove it from 6

the printer.
If the jammed paper is not visible or there is resistance

when you pull the paper, go to “In the Paper Exit Area” on
page 6.12.

4 Check that there is no other paper in the printer.
5 Reinstall the toner cartridge, and then close the front cover.
Printing can now be resumed.
In the Paper Exit Area
1 If a long portion of the paper is visible, pull it straight out. If

not, continue to Step 2.

3 Loosen the paper if it is caught in the feed rollers. Then
gently pull the paper out.
4 Close the rear output tray.
5 Open and close the front cover. Printing can now be

resumed.
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printing

on the A5-sized Paper
If paper jams frequently occur when you print on the A5-sized
paper:
1 Open the input tray and load paper into the tray as shown
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below.
2 Open the Samsung ML-2250 Series Properties window, set

the paper size to A5 (148x210 mm) from the Paper tab.

3 From the Orientation option of the Layout tab, set the
Rotate option to 90º.
Select 90 degrees.
Click.
4 Click OK to start printing.
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be
avoided. If a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in
“Clearing Paper Jams” on page 6.7.
• Follow the procedures in “Loading Paper” on page 2.7. Ensure

that the adjustable guides are positioned correctly.
• Do not overload the paper tray. Ensure that the paper is below
the paper limit mark on the inside wall of the tray.
• Do not remove the paper from the tray while printing.
• Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading.
• Do not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper.
• Do not mix paper types in the tray.
• Use only recommended print materials. See “Paper

Specifications” on page E.3.
• Ensure that the recommended print side is facing down when

loading paper in the tray and facing up in the Multi-Purpose
Tray.

Solving Print Quality Problems
If the inside of the printer is dirty, or paper is improperly loaded,

print quality maybe reduced. See the table below to
troubleshoot the problem.
Problem Solution
Light or faded If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:
print • The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily
extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing Toner” on
AaBbCc page 5.3. If this does not improve the print quality, install a
new toner cartridge.
AaBbCc • The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,
AaBbCc the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper
AaBbCc Specifications” on page E.3.
AaBbCc • If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too
light or Toner Save Mode is on. Adjust the print resolution
and Toner Save Mode in the printer properties. See
page 4.22 and page 4.9 respectively.
• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that
the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See “Cleaning the Inside”
on page 5.5.
• The surface of the LSU may be dirty. Clean the LSU. See
“Cleaning the Inside” on page 5.5.
Toner specs • The paper may not meet specifications (for example, the
paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications”
AaBbCc on page E.3. 6
AaBbCc • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” on
AaBbCc page 5.5.
• The paper path may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the Inside”
AaBbCc on page 5.5.
AaBbCc
Dropouts If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:

• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the
AaBbCc job.
AaBbCc • The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has
moist spots on its surface. Try a different brand of paper. See
AaBbCc “Paper Specifications” on page E.3.
AaBbCc • The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause
AaBbCc some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of
paper.
• The toner cartridge may be defective. See “Vertical repetitive
defects” on the next page.
• If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service
representative.

Problem Solution
Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page:

• The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been
AaBbCc scratched. Install a new toner cartridge.
AaBbCc
AaBbCc
AaBbCc
AaBbCc
Gray background If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable,

the procedures below may fix the problem.
AaBbCc • Change to a lighter weight pages. See “Paper Specifications”
on page E.3.
AaBbCc
• Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity) or
AaBbCc high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can increase
AaBbCc the amount of background shading.
AaBbCc • Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See
Toner smear • Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside” on
page 5.5.
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications”
on page E.3.
• Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See
Vertical repetitive If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at
defects even intervals:
• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark
AaBbCc occurs on the page, print a cleaning sheet several times to
AaBbCc clean the cartridge; see page 5.7. After the printout, if you
still have the same problems, install a new toner cartridge.
AaBbCc See “Installing the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.4.
AaBbCc • Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects
AaBbCc occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct
itself after a few more pages.
• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service
representative.

Problem Solution
Background Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the

scatter 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
A 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 covers the entire surface area of a
printed page, adjust the print resolution through your
software application or the printer properties.
Misformed • If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow

characters images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different
paper. See “Paper Specifications” on page E.3.
• If characters are improperly formed and producing a wavy
effect, the scanner unit may need service. Verify that it also
occurs on a demo page (see page 2.16). For service, contact
a service representative.
Page skew • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications”
on page E.3.
AaBbCc • Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly
AaBbC and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the
AaBbCcc paper stack.
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AaBbCc
Curl or wave • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and
humidity can cause paper curl. See “Paper Specifications” on
page E.3.
• Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the
paper 180° in the tray.
• Try printing to the face up output slot.

Problem Solution
Wrinkles or Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

creases • Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications”
on page E.3.
• Open the rear cover and try printing to the rear output tray
(face-up).
• Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also try
rotating the paper 180° in the tray.
Back of printouts • The transfer roller may be dirty. “Cleaning the Inside” on
are dirty page 5.5.
• Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the printer.
Black pages • The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove
the cartridge and reinsert.
• The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing.
Install a new toner cartridge.
A • The printer may require repair. Contact a service

representative.
Loose toner Clean the inside of the printer.

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper Specifications”
on page E.3.
• Install a new toner cartridge. See “Installing the Toner
Cartridge” on page 2.4.
• If the problem persists, the printer may require repair.
Contact a service representative.

Problem Solution
Character Voids Character voids are white areas within the parts of characters
that should be solid black:
• If you are using transparencies, try another type of
A
transparency. Because of the composition of the
transparency, some character voids are normal.
• You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Remove
the paper and turn it around.
• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See “Paper
Specifications” on page E.3.
Horizontal stripes If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:

• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the
AaBbCc cartridge and reinsert.
• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner
AaBbCc cartridge. See “Installing the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.4.
AaBbCc • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair.
AaBbCc Contact a service representative.
AaBbCc
Curl If the printed paper is curl or paper does not feed into the
printer:
• Turn over the stack of paper in the input tray. Also try
rotating the paper 180° in the input tray.

Troubleshooting Error Messages
When the printer experiences an error, the control panel will

indicate an error message with the indicator lights. Find the light
pattern below that matches the printer light pattern and follow
the solutions to clear the error.
LED status legend
symbol for “light off”
symbol for “light on”
symbol for “light blinking”
LED pattern Possible Problems and Solutions
Your system has some problems. If this

problem occurs, contact your service
representative.
• A paper jam has occured. To solve the

problem, see “Clearing Paper Jams” on
page 6.7.
• Paper Tray is empty. Load the paper in the
Tray.
On Line/Error
LED lights red • The front cover is open. Close the front
cover.
• The toner cartridge is empty. Remove the
old toner cartridge and install a new one.
See “Installing the Toner Cartridge” on
page 2.4.
• You pressed the Cancel button while the

printer was receiving data.
• In Manual Feed mode, there is no paper in
the Multi-purpose Tray. Load paper into the
Multi-purpose Tray.
• If the printer is receiving data, the On
Line/Error LED slowly blinks green.
• If the printer is printing the received data,
the On Line/Error LED blinks green fast.

Common Windows Problems
Problem Possible Cause and Solution
“File in Use” message Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the
appears during installation. StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer
driver.
“Error Writing to LPTx” • Ensure that the cables are connected correctly, and the
message appears. printer is on.
• If bi-directional communication is not turned on in the
driver, it will also cause this message.
“General Protection Fault”, Close all other applications, reboot Windows, and try
“Exception OE”, “Spool32”, printing again.
or “Illegal Operation”
messages appear.
NOTE: Refer to the Microsoft Windows 9x/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP User’s Guide that came
with your PC for further information on Windows error messages.

Troubleshooting PS Errors
The following situations are PS language specific and may occur

when several printer languages are being used.
NOTE: To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PS

errors occur, open the Print Options window and click the desired
selection next to the PostScript errors section.
PostScript file can The PostScript option • Print a configuration page and verify
not be printed. may not be installed. that the PS version is available for
printing.
• If PostScript is not available, install
the PostScript option. See “Installing
Memory and PostScript DIMMs” on
page D.3.
“This job contains The pure binary data Open the Properties of the PostScript
binary data...” option is not supported driver, click on PostScript, and click on
message appears. by the PostScript Advanced. The pure binary data
driver. option is not supported. Choose
another.
The optional Tray2 The printer driver has Open the PostScript driver properties
is not selected in not been configured to and set the Tray2 item of the Device
the driver. recognise the optional option to Installed.
Tray2.

Common Linux Problems

I can’t change settings in You need to have administrator privileges to be able to affect
the configuration tool. global settings.
I am using the KDE Maybe you do not have the GTK libraries installed. These
desktop but the usually come with most Linux distributions, but you may have
configuration tool and LLPR to install them manually. Refer to your distribution’s
won’t start. installation manual for more details about installing additional
packages.
I just installed this Some versions of the KDE or GNOME desktop environments
package but can’t find may require that you restart your session for the changes to
entries in the KDE/Gnome take effect.
menus.
I get a “Some options are Some printers have conflicting settings, meaning that some
not selected” error settings for two options can’t be selected at the same time.
message while editing the When you change a setting and the Printer Package detects
printer settings. such a conflict, the conflicting option is changed to a “No
Choice” value, and you have to choose an option that does
not conflict before being able to submit the changes.
I can’t make a printer the In some conditions, it may not be possible to change the
system default. default queue. This happens with some variants of LPRng,
especially on recent RedHat systems that use the “printconf”
database of queues.
When using printconf, the /etc/printcap file is automatically

refreshed from the database of printers managed by the
system (usually through the “printtool” command), and the
queues in /etc/printcap.local are appended to the resulting
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file. Since the default queue in LPRng is defined as the first
queue in /etc/printcap, it is not possible for the Linux Printer
Package to change the default when some queues have
otherwise been defined using printtool.
LPD systems identify the default queue as the one named “lp”.
Thus, if there is already a queue by this name, and if it
doesn’t have any alias, you won’t be able to change the
default. To work around this, you can either delete the queue
or rename it by manually editing the /etc/printcap file.
The N-up setting does not The N-up feature is achieved through post-processing of the
work correctly for some of PostScript data that is being sent to the printing system.
my documents. However, such post-processing can only be adequately
achieved if the PostScript data conforms to the Adobe
Document Structuting Conventions. Problems may arise when
using N-up and other features relying on post-processing if
the document being printed isn’t compliant.

I am using BSD lpr Legacy BSD lpr systems have a hard limitation on the length
(Slackware, Debian, older of the option string that can be passed to the printing system.
distributions) and some As such, if you selected a number of different options, the
options chosen in LLPR limitation length of the options may be exceeded and some of
don’t seem to take effect. your choices won’t be passed to the programmes responsible
for implementing them. Try to select less options that deviate
from the defaults, to save on memory usage.
I am trying to print a Most Unix applications that offer a Landscape orientation

document in Landscape option in their printing options will generate correct PostScript
mode, but it prints rotated code that should be printed as is. In that case, you need to
and cropped. make sure that you leave the LLPR option to its default
Portrait setting, to avoid unwanted rotations of the page that
would result in a cropped output.
Some pages come out all If the data being sent is in Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
white (nothing is printed), format, some earlier versions of CUPS (1.1.10 and before)
and I am using CUPS. have a bug preventing them from being processed correctly.
When going through LLPR to print, the Printer Package will
work around this issue by converting the data to regular
PostScript. However, if your application bypasses LLPR and
feeds EPS data to CUPS, the document may not print
correctly.
I can’t print to a SMB To be able to configure and use SMB-shared printers (such as
(Windows) printer. printers shared on a Windows machine), you need to have a
correct installation of the SAMBA package that enables that
feature. The “smbclient” command should be available and
usable on your system.
My application seems to be Most Unix applications will expect a command like the regular
frozen while LLPR is “lpr” command to be non-interactive and thus return
running. immediately. Since LLPR is waiting for user input before
passing the job on to the print spooler, very often the
application will wait for the process to return, and thus will
appear to be frozen (its windows won’t refresh). This is
normal and the application should resume functioning
correctly after the user exits LLPR.
How do I specify the IP It can be specified in the “Add Printer” dialogue of the
address of my SMB server? configuration tool, if you don’t use the CUPS printing system.
Unfortunately, CUPS currently doesn’t allow one to specify the
IP address of SMB printers, so you will have to be able to
browse the resource with Samba in order to be able to print.
Some documents come out Some versions of CUPS, especially those shipped with
as white pages when Mandrake Linux before the 8.1 release, have some known
printing. bugs when processing the PostScript output from some
applications. Try upgrading to the latest version of CUPS (at
least 1.1.14). Some RPM packages for most popular
distributions are provided as a convenience with this Linux
Printing Package.

I have CUPS and some There may be some local options defined in your ~/.lpoptions
options (such as N-up) file, which is manipulated by the lpoptions command. These
seem to be always enabled options will always be used if not overridden by LLPR settings.
even though I don’t pick To get rid of all options for a printer, run the following
them in LLPR. command, replacing “printer” with the name of the queue:
lpoptions -x printer
I configured a printer to Most printing systems will not run as the super-user but as a
print to a file, but I get special user (usually “lp”). Therefore, make sure that the file
“Permission denied” errors. you have chosen to print to is accessible to the user owning
the spooler daemon.
On my SPL (or PCL) Unfortunately, some Unix applications may generate non-
printer, I sometimes get compliant PostScript output that may not be supported by
error messages printing Ghostscript, or even the printer itself in PostScript mode. You
instead of my document. can try to capture the output to a file and view the results
with Ghostscript (gv or ghostview will allow you to do so
interactively) and see if you get error messages. However,
since the application is probably at fault, contact your
software vendor to inform them of the issue.

MEMO

USING WINDOWS
A POSTSCRIPT DRIVER
If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your

system CD-ROM to print a document, use the information in
this Appendix.
• Installing PS Drivers
• Using PS Printer Driver Features
NOTE: You need to install an optional PS DIMM for using the

PostScript driver. For more information, see Appendix
D,“Installing Printer Options.”

Installing PS Drivers
PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access the
printer features and allow the computer to communicate with
the printer. An installation programme for the PPDs is provided
on the supplied software CD-ROM.
NOTE: For PostScript printing, an optional PS DIMM should be

installed into the printer. For more information, see
Appendix D,“Installing Printer Options.”
Avaliable PS DIMMs:
- 4 MB : PS 3 Emulation, PS 136 fonts
Before installing, make sure that the printer and the PC are
properly connected with parallel, USB, or network interface. For
information about:
• connecting with the parallel interface, see page 2.11.
• connecting with the USB interface, see page 2.12. For

Windows 98/Me, the USB driver must be installed.
• connecting with a network interface. For a ML-2250, you need

to install an optional network interface card; see “Installing a
Network Card” on page D.7.
Installing PS Drivers
window appears.
If the maintenance window does not appear, click Start and

A.2 USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER


the following screen.Then the installation will start and the test
2 Click Custom.
Repair.
3 Click Printer(PostScript) and then click Next.
4 When the installation is complete, click Finish.
Reinstalling PS Drivers

Maintenance.
3 Click Repair.
4 Click Printer(PostScript) and then click Next. A

Removing PS Drivers

Maintenance.
3 Check Remove.
USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER A.3

4 Click Printer(PostScript) and then click Next.
5 When removal is complete, click Finish.
Using PS Printer Driver Features
Certain printer features are not available in this PS driver. For

details about the features, refer to Chapter 4,“Printing Tasks”
The printer automatically switches between PS and SPL printer

languages depending on the driver you have selected.
Accessing Printer Properties

The properties window for the Windows PostScript printer driver
can be opened from the Printers folder or an application.
To open the properties window from the Printer folder:
1 Click the Windows Start button.
2 Select Settings then Printers to open the Printers window.
3 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series PS.
4 Click the right mouse button on the printer icon and:

•In Windows 95/98/Me, select Properties.
•In Windows 2000/XP, select Printing Preferences.
•In Windows NT 4.0, select Document Default.
To open the properties window from an application:
1 From the File menu, select Print to open the Print window.
2 Make sure that Samsung ML-2250 Series PS is selected

in the Name drop-down list.
3 Click Properties to open the properties window.
A.4 USING WINDOWS POSTSCRIPT DRIVER

USING YOUR PRINTER IN
B LINUX
You can use your printer in a Linux environment.
• Installing the Printer Driver
• Using the Configuration Tool
• Changing LLPR Properties

Installing the Printer Driver
System Requirements
Supported OS
• Redhat 6.2/7.0/7.1 and above
• Linux Mandrake 7.1/8.0 and above
• SuSE 6.4/7.0/7.1 and above
• Debian 2.2 and above
• Caldera OpenLinux 2.3/2.4 and above
• Turbo Linux 6.0 and above
• Slackware 7.0/7.1 and above
Recommended Requirements
• Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher
• RAM 256 MB or higher
• HDD 1 GB or higher
Softwares
• Glibc 2.1 or higher
• GTK+ 1.2 or higher
• GhostScript
Installing the Printer Driver
1 Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer.

Turn both the computer and the printer on.
2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type in

“root” in the Login field and enter the system password.
NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer
software. If you are not the super user, ask your system
administrator.
B.2 USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX

3 Insert the printer software CD-ROM. The CD-ROM
automatically runs.
NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not automatically run, click the

icon at the bottom of the window. When the Terminal screen
appears, type in:
[root@local /root]# cd /mnt/cdrom (the CD-ROM directory)
[root@local cdrom]# ./setup.sh
4 Select the installation type, either Recommended or

Expert, and then click Continue.
Recommended is fully automated and no interaction is

required. Expert installation allows you to select the
installation path or printing system.
5 If you selected Recommended, go to Step 6.

For Expert, select an option and then click Begin Install.
USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX B.3

6 The printer driver installation begins. When the installation
is completed, click Start.
7 The Linux Printer Configuration window opens. Click the

Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the window.
NOTE: Depending on the printing system in use, the Administrator

Login window may appear. Type in “root” in the Login field and
enter the system password.
8 You see the printers currently added to your system. Select

the printer you want to use. The function tabs available for
the selected printer appear at the top of the Add a Printer
window.

9 Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer port is
set properly. If not, change the device setting.
10 You can use the Settings tab and the Queue tab to view the
printer’s current settings. If necessary, you can change the
settings.
NOTE: The options may differ depending on the printer in use. The
Description and the Location field in the Queue screen may not
appear depending on the printing system in use.
11 To exit, click OK.

12 When the window prompts that the new printer is
successfully configured, click OK.
13 The Linux Printer Configuration window reappears. You can

view the information about your printer from the Info tab. If
necessary, you can change the printer’s configuration. For
details about changing the printer’s configuration, see “Using
the Configuration Tool” on page B.8.

Changing the Printer Connection Method
If you change the printer connection method from USB to
parallel or vice versa while in use, you must re-configure your
Linux printer by adding the printer to your system. Take the
following steps:
1 Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer.

Turn both the computer and the printer on.
2 When the Administrator Login window appears, type in

“root” in the Login field and enter the system password.
NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install a new

printer to the printing system. If you are not the super user, ask
your system administrator.
3 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop,

select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool.
You can also access the Linux Printer Configuration window

by typing “linux-config” in the Terminal screen.
4 When the Linux Printer Configuration window appears, click

the Add Printer icon on the tool bar at the top of the
window.
5 Click the Connection tab at the top of the Add a Printer

window.
Ensure that the printer port is set properly. If not, change

the device setting.
6 Click OK.

Uninstalling the Printer Driver
1 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop,

select Other and then Configuration Tool.
You can also access the Linux Printer Configuration window

by typing “linux-config” in the Terminal screen.
2 In the Linux Printer Configuration window, select the

Uninstall command from the File menu.
3 The Administrator Login window appears. Type in “root” in

the Login field and enter the system password. Click
Proceed.
NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to uninstall the

printer software. If you are not the super user, ask your system
administrator.
4 A message window appears asking you to confirm the

uninstallation. Click Yes.
5 Select Complete uninstall and then click Uninstall.

6 Click OK to begin uninstallation.
7 When the uninstallation is complete, click Finished.
Using the Configuration Tool
The configuration tool accesses administrative tasks, including

adding and removing a new printer, and changing their global
settings. Regular users can also run it to easily inspect job
queues, examine the printer properties and change their local
preferences.
To access the Configuration Tool:
1 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen,

select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool. The
Linux Printer Configuration window appears.
You can also open this window from the Terminal screen by
typing in “linux-config.”
2 The Linux Printer Configuration window shows a list of

installed printers in the left pane. The right pane shows a
number of tabs that display information regarding the
currently selected printer.
Select your printer, if not currently selected.

3 The Info tab shows general information about the printer.
If you are an Internet user, you can click Go to the Web
page for this printer to access the web page.
Click the Jobs tab to inspect and manage the job queue for
the selected printer. You can suspend, resume, or delete a
specific job(s) in the queue. If you drag a specific job(s),
you can drop it into the print queue of another printer.
The Properties tab allows you to change the default printer

settings.
NOTE: Regular users are able to override the system-wide default

settings defined by the administrator. When a regular user clicks
Apply, these custom settings are saved in the user’s profile and
may be later used with LLPR. If the administrator is running the
configuration tool, then the settings are saved as the new global
defaults.

Changing LLPR Properties
You can fine tune the printer’s properties by opening the LLPR
Properties window.
To open the LLPR Properties window:
1 From the application you are using, select the Print

command.
2 When the Linux LPR window opens, click Properties.
Click
Properties.
You can also open the LLPR window:

• Click the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen
and select Linux Printer and then Linux LPR.
• If the Linux Printer Configuration window is currently
open, select Test Print from the Print menu.

3 The LLPR Properties window opens.
The following six tabs are at the top of the window:

• General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper
type, the paper source, the orientation of the documents;
enables the duplex feature, adds start and end banners,
and changes the number of pages per sheet.
• Margins - allows you to specify the page margins. The
graphics on the right shows the current settings. These
margins do not apply when printing regular PostScript
data.
• Image - allows you to set image options that are used
when printing image files, i.e. when a non-PostScript
document is passed to LLPR on the command line. Color
settings will also take effect for postscript documents.
• Text - allows you to select the density of the text and
turn the syntax coloring on or off.
• HP-GL/2 - allows you to set default options to print
documents in the HP-GL/2 format, which is used by some
plotters.
• Advanced - allows you to override the default settings for
the printer.
B
If you click the Save button at the bottom of the window,
the options are kept between LLPR sessions.
Use the Help button to view details about the options in the
window.
4 To apply the options, click OK in the LLPR Properties

window. You are returned to the Linux LPR window. To
start printing, click OK.

MEMO

PRINTING FROM DOS
C APPLICATIONS
While your printer is primarily a Windows printer, you can

also print from a DOS software Programme using the
Remote Control Panel utility provided in the supplied
software CD-ROM.
• About the Remote Control Panel
• Installing the Remote Control Panel
• Selecting Print Settings

About the Remote Control Panel
DOS users have access to many printer features through specific

DOS printer drivers; however, many software manufactures do
not develop printer drivers for their software programmes. Your
printer provides the software control panel for improved printer
control when DOS printer drivers are not available or when
certain print settings are not available through DOS software
programmes.
NOTE: The printer’s Remote Control Panel is not a printer driver.

It should be used to set print settings that are not available
through DOS software programmes. Printer drivers are supplied by
the manufacturers of your DOS software programmes. If your DOS
software Programme does not include a printer driver for your
printer, contact the manufacturer of the software or use one of the
alternate printer drivers.
Installing the Remote Control Panel

window appears.
1 If the maintenance window does not appear, click Start and



the following screen.
C.2 PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS

2 Click Custom.
Repair.
3 Click Remote Control Panel and then click Next.
4 When the installation is complete, click Finish.
Reinstalling Remote Control Panel

Maintenance.
3 Click Repair.
Removing Remote Control Panel

Maintenance.
3 Check Remove.
5 When removing is completed, click Finish. C
PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS C.3

Selecting Print Settings
You can use this Remote Control Panel to select print settings
that may not be available on some DOS Programmes. Typically,
duplicate print settings that are selected from a DOS software
programme override the ones that are selected in the Remote
Control Panel.
Starting the Remote Control Panel
2 Select Samsung ML-2250 Series and then Remote

Control Panel.
3 The Remote Control Panel window allows you to access all

the information you need when using your printer. If
necessary, click the other tabs on the top of the window to
access other features.
4 When you finish changing the settings, click Send.

Using the Remote Control Panel Tabs
The Remote Control Panel allows you to access the following
features:
Printing Tab
In this tab, you can configure general settings for printing.
• Paper Size sets the paper size.
• Orientation determines how the output is printed on the

page.
• Paper Tray sets the default paper source.
• Auto CR sets how the printer performs a carriage return.
• Copies sets the number of copies printed for each page.
• Quality specifies the print quality.
• Margins sets the top and left margin of the print material.
C

Config Tab
You can configure various printer features.
• Emulation selects the emulation for printing a document.

The factory default is Auto.
• Power Save determines the length of time the printer waits
after a job is printed before it goes to a reduced power state.
If the printer is used frequently, select OFF which keeps the
printer ready to print with the minimum warm-up time. This
uses more power to keep the printer warm and ready to print.
• Auto Continue determines what action the printer should
take if the Multi-Purpose Tray is empty when a manual feed
print job is sent to the printer. If it is checked, the printer will
pick up the paper from the tray 1 after fifteen seconds.
Otherwise, the printer will wait for you to load paper in the
Multi-Purpose Tray.
• Jam Recovery determines what action the printer should
take when a paper jam occurs. If it is unchecked, the printer
does not reprint a page that has jammed. If it is checked, the
printer keeps the image in memory for a printed page until
the printer signals that the page has successfully printed. The
printer reprints all jammed pages.
• Toner save determines the toner quantity the printer should
use when printing. If it is checked, the printer conserves
toner when printing. The default value is unchecked, which
provides 100% usage.
• Auto Clean Drum makes the printer print out a cleaning
sheet which clean the drum inside the toner cartridge
automatically every 500 print pages. This feature activates as
a default depending on the country.

Job Tab
You can set options for improving the quality of your print job.
• Toner Density determines the toner density of the page.

The default value is Medium.
• Paper Type provides the printer with information about the

type of paper to be used for a print job. For the best result,
set this to the paper type you loaded in the tray of the printer.
When using plain paper, set this to Printer Default.
• Image Quality improves the print quality of your text and

image and make the characters and images appear smoother.
It is preset to Normal at the factory.
• Time out determins the amount of time (in seconds) the

printer will wait before printing the last page of a print job
that does not end with a command to print the page or a
formfeed character. You can set from 0 to 300 seconds.

Test Tab
This tab allows you to print a resident page to test your printer’s
performance.
• Self Test prints a configuration sheet. A list of the user

default settings and the amount of printer memory available
prints.
• Demo Page prints a demonstration page. It shows the

printer features and specifications.

PCL Tab
In this tab, you can configure various settings for PCL emulation.
• Typeface allows you to select the desired typeface. This

setting is ignored when the software application specifies a
font.
• Symbol Set determines the symbol set. A symbol set is a set

of alphabetic and numeric characters, punctuation, and
special symbols used when printing with a selected font.
• Pitch sets the font pitch (only if you have selected a scalable
monospaced font). Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space
characters in one horizontal inch of type.
• Point Size sets the font point size (only if you have selected
a scalable typographic font). Point size refers to the height of
the characters in the font. One point equals approximately
1/72 of an inch. You can select point sizes from 4.0 to 999.75
in increments of 0.25 points.
• Lines Per Page sets the number of lines that print on each
page. The setting can range from 5 to 128 lines per page.
• Courier determines the courier font type; Regular or Dark.

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• Font List prints a font list showing all the fonts available for
PCL emulation.

Flash Font and Macro Tab
This tab allows you to add fonts and macros to the Flash
memory of the printer.
• Fonts adds or deletes fonts. You can also print the font
sample list.
• Macros adds or deletes macros. You can also activate

(Enable macro) or deactivate (Disable macro) them.
• Delete all macros and fonts deletes all macros and fonts in
the flash memory.
• Refresh updates information about fonts and macros in the

flash memory.

PS 3 Tab
You can configure various settings for PostScript 3 emulation.
• Print error information determines whether or not the

printer prints the error information page when an error occurs
while processing a job. Select ON to print the page, otherwise
select OFF.
• Print PostScript Font List allows you to print the PS font

sample list.

EPSON/IBM Tab
You can configure various settings for EPSON/IBM emulation.
• Font allows you to select the desired font.
• International character set allows you to select a

character set of the desired language.
• Character Table selects the character sets.
• Pitch sets the font pitch. Pitch refers to the number of

fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type.
• LPI sets the number of lines printed per vertical inch. You can
select 6 or 8 lines.
• Auto Wrap determines whether or not the printer

automatically performs line feed when the data overflows the
printable area of the print material.
• Font List prints a font list showing all the fonts available for
EPSON emulation.

INSTALLING PRINTER
D OPTIONS
Your printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been

optimised to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing
that each user may have different requirements, however,
Samsung makes several options available to enhance the
printer’s capabilities.
• Precautions When Installing Printer Options
• Installing Memory and PostScript DIMMs
• Installing a Network Card
• Installing an Optional Paper Tray

Precautions When Installing Printer
Options
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD:
Never remove the printer control board while the printer is

plugged in.
To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock, always disconnect

the power cord when installing or removing ANY internal or
external printer option.
DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY:
The control board and internal printer options (Memory and PS

DIMMs, Network cards) are sensitive to static electricity. Before
installing or removing an internal option, discharge static
electricity from your body by touching something metal, such as
the metal back plate on any device plugged into a grounded
power source. If you walk round before finishing installation,
discharge any static electricity once again.
ORDER THE ITEMS:
Check the order number of the items you want purchase. Refer
to the table below.
Item Order number
Memory DIMM ML-00MA (16 MB)

ML-00MB (32 MB)
ML-00MC (64 MB)
ML-00MD (128 MB)
PostScript DIMM ML-00PD (4 MB)
Ethernet 10/100 Base TX ML-00NB

(Internal)
Ethernet 10/100 Base TX + ML-00LB

802.11b Wireless Lan (Internal)
250-sheet Paper Cassette Tray ML-2250S3
D.2 INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS

Installing Memory and PostScript
DIMMs
Additional printer memory and the PostScript option are

provided on DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules). This
procedure is applicable to either option.
1 Turn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the
printer.
2 Remove the two screws on the back of the printer.
3 Open the control board cover.
INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS D.3

4 Locate the memory DIMM slot (the upper slot) and the PS
DIMM slot (the lower slot) on the control board. They are
not interchangeable.
Memory
DIMM
PS DIMM
To install the memory DIMM, continue with Step 5.
To install the PS DIMM, go to Step 6.
5 Hold the memory DIMM so that the notch and the

connection point are aligned with the slot as shown, and
insert it all the way into the upper slot.

6 Hold the PS DIMM so that the notch and the connection
point are aligned with the slot as shown, and insert it all the
way into the lower slot.
7 Close the control board cover.
8 Tighten the two screws.
9 Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the
printer on.
NOTES:
• If you are using the printer as a PostScript device, you need to
change the memory value in the printer properties as you have
installed.
D
• For PS printing on a Windows system, refer to Appendix A,
"Using Windows PostScript Driver."

Removing the Memory or PS DIMM
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 on page D.3 to access the control

board.
2 Push the clips at each end of the connector slot away from
the DIMM.
3 Place the DIMM in its original packaging or wrap it with

paper and store it in a box.
6 Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the
printer on.

Installing a Network Card
NOTE: When you purchase the wired/wireless network interface

card, the antenna connected to the card is not separated from the
card depending on your country.
To use your printer on a network, your printer must be equipped

with a network interface card.
ML-2251N has a built-in network interface card. If you are an
ML-2250 user, you need to install an optional network interface
card.
If you want to use the printer in both wired and wireless network
environments, you need to install an optional wired/wireless
network interface card.
Check if there are missing parts in your optional interface card
package.
ML-00NB ML-00LB
Ethernet 10/100 Base TX Ethernet 10/100 Base TX +

(Internal) 802.11b Wireless Lan (Internal)
Network interface Card, Wireless Network interface

CD-ROM and Quick Guide Card, CD-ROM, Quick Guide and
Wireless Quick Guide
1 Turn the printer power off and unplug all cables from the
printer.
2 Remove the two screws on the back of the printer.

3 Open the control board cover.
4 Remove the two screws and the bracket from the control
board. You can discard the old bracket.
5 Insert the front of the network interface card to the

corresponding slot of the machine.
NOTE: If you are installing the wireless network interface card,

unfasten the antenna.

6 Make sure that the connector on the card is properly placed
on the connector of the board. Push the card firmly.
7 Fasten the two supplied screws.

10 If you purchase the network interface card supporting the
wireless LAN interface, insert the antenna counterclockwise,
as shown.
11 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet

network port on the Printer and the other end of the cable
into a network LAN connection.
To the network LAN connection
NOTE: For information about configuring and using the printer in

a network environment, refer to the User’s Guide provided with
the network interface card.

Installing an Optional Paper Tray
You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by

installing an optional Tray2. The optional paper tray consists of
two components; the support unit and the paper tray.
Support unit
Paper tray
1 Turn off the printer and unplug all cables from the printer.
2 Remove the tape fastening the interface cable from the

bottom of the support unit.
3 Observe the location of the support unit’s tabs.

4 Align the printer with the support unit and lower it into
place on the tabs.
5 Plug the cable into the connector on the back of the printer.
6 Load paper in Tray2. For information about loading paper in

the tray, see page 2.7.
7 Reconnect the power cord and cables and then turn the
printer on.
NOTE: When you print a document, configure the printer driver

from your application. To access the printer driver, see page 4.2.
CAUTION: Do not remove Tray 1 from the printer while you are
printing using the optional Tray 2. If you do this, a paper jam may
occur. Use the optional Tray 2 with Tray 1 in place.

E SPECIFICATIONS
• Printer Specifications
• Paper Specifications

Printer Specifications
Item Specifications and Description

Print Speed * Up to 20 ppm in A4 (22 ppm in Letter)
Resolution Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi effective output
First Printing Time 10 seconds
Warm-up Time Less than 40 seconds
AC 110 ~ 127 V (USA, Canada) / 220 ~ 240 V (Others)

Power Rating
50 / 60 Hz
400 W average during operation

Power Consumption
Less than 15 W in sleep mode
**
Less than 39 dBA (Standby)
Noise Level
Less than 53 dBA (Printing)
Toner Supply Single cartridge
Toner Cartridge Life 5,000 pages at ISO 19752 5% Coverage
Duty Cycle, Monthly Up to 30,000 pages
Weight 10.2 Kg (Including consumable)
Paper: 2.1 Kg
Package Weight
Plastic: 0.4 Kg
External Dimensions 358 x 452 x 278 mm

(W x D x H) (14.1” x 17.8” x 10.9”)
Temperature:10 ~ 32 °C / 50 ~ 90 °F
Operating Environment
Humidity: 20 ~ 80 % RH
Emulation PCL 6, SPL, IBM ProPrinter, EPSON, PostScript 3 (option)
16 MB (Max. 144 MB)

Random Access Optional memory available:
Memory (RAM) 16 MB (ML-00MA), 32 MB (ML-00MB),
64 MB (ML-00MC), 128 MB (ML-00MD)
Fonts 1 bitmap, 45 scalable, 136 PS fonts (option)
ML-2250 : USB 2.0, IEEE 1284 Parallel
ML-2251N : USB 2.0, IEEE 1284 Parallel, Ethernet 10/100

Interface Base TX
ML-2252W : USB 2.0, IEEE 1284 Parallel, Ethernet 10/100

Base TX + 802.11b Wireless LAN
E.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specifications and Description
Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP, Various Linux OS
OS Compatibility *** including Red Hat, Caldera, Debian, Mandrake, Slackware,
SuSE and Turbo Linux
250-sheet Paper Cassette Tray
ML-2250 : Ethernet 10/100 Base TX (Internal), Ethernet

Options 10/100 Base TX + 802.11b Wireless LAN (Internal)
ML-2251N : Ethernet 10/100 Base TX + 802.11b Wireless

LAN (Internal)
* Print speed will be affected by Operating system used, computing performance, application software,
connecting method, media type, media size and job complexity.
** Sound Pressure Level, ISO 7779
*** Please vist www.samsungprinter.com to download the latest software version.
Paper Specifications
Overview
Your printer accepts a variety of print materials, such as cut-
sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled fiber content
paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size
paper. Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and
moisture content, are important factors affecting the printer’s
performance and the output quality. Paper that does not meet
the guidelines outlined in this User’s Guide can cause the
following problems:
• Poor print quality
• Increased paper jams
• Premature wear on the printer.
NOTES:
• Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this guide and still
not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of
improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity
levels, or other variables over which Samsung has no control.
• Before purchasing large quantities of paper, ensure that the
paper meets the requirements specified in this User’s Guide.
CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specifications

may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not
covered by the Samsung warranty or service agreements.
E
SPECIFICATIONS E.3

Supported Sizes of Paper
Tray1/
Dimensionsa Weight Capacityb
Tray2
216 X 279 mm
Letter
(8.5 X 11 in.)
210 X 297 mm
A4
(8.3 X 11.7 in.)
148 x 210 mm
A5
(5.8 x 8.2 in.)
184 X 267 mm
Executive
(7.25 X 10.5 in.)
216 X 356 mm 60 to 90 g/m2 250 sheets of 75
Legal
(8.5 X 14 in.) bond (16 to 24 lb) g/m2 bond paper
182 X 257 mm
B5 (JIS)
(7.2 X 10 in.)
176 x 250 mm
B5 (ISO)
(6.7 x 9.9 in.)
216 x 343 mm
Oficio
(8.5 x 13.5 in.)
216 X 330 mm
Folio
(8.5 X 13 in.)
Multi-Purpose
Dimensionsa Weight Capacityb
Tray
Minimum Size 76 X 127 mm
(custom) (3 X 5 in.) 50 sheets of 75
60 to 163 g/m2
g/m2 bond
Maximum Size 216 X 356 mm bond (16 to 43 lb)
paper
(custom) (8.5 X 14 in.)
138 to 148 g/m2
Transparency bond (36.7 to 39.4 5 typical
Same minimum lb)
and maximum
120 to 150 g/m2
Labelsc paper sizes as 5 typical
bond (32 to 40 lb)
listed above.
up to 90 g/m2 (16
Envelopes up to 5
to 24 lb)
a The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. See “Printing on Card Stock or
Custom-sized Materials” on page 3.21.
b Capacity may vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental
conditions.
c Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield)
NOTE: You may experience jams when using print materials with
a length of less than 127 mm (5.0 in.). For optimum performance,
ensure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly.
Please refer to “Printer and Paper Storage Environment” on
page E.7.
E.4 SPECIFICATIONS

Guidelines for Using Paper
For the best result, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
Ensure that the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks,
tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or
bent edges.
If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading, such as
bond or recycled paper, check the label on the package.
The following problems may cause print quality deviations,

jamming, or even damage to the printer.
Problem with
Symptom Solution
Paper
Too moist, too
Poor print quality Try another kind of
rough, too
or toner adhesion, paper, between 100 ~
smooth, or
problems with 250 Sheffield, 4 ~ 5 %
embossed; faulty
feeding moisture content.
paper lot
Store paper flat in its

Dropout,
Stored improperly moisture-proof
jamming, curl
wrapping.
Increased gray
background Use lighter paper, open
Too heavy
shading/printer the rear output tray.
wear
Too moist, wrong

Excessive curl • Open the rear output
grain direction, or
problems with tray.
short-grain
feeding • Use long-grain paper.
construction
Jamming, damage Cutouts or Do not use paper with

to printer perforations cutouts or perforations.
Problems with
Ragged edges Use good quality paper.
feeding
NOTES:
• Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks,
such as those used in some types of thermography.
• Do not use raised or embossed letterhead.
• The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper.
Insure that any coloured paper or preprinted forms use inks that
are compatible with this fusing temperature (205 °C or 400 °F
for 0.1 second).
E
SPECIFICATIONS E.5

Paper Specifications
Category Specifications
Acid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH
Caliper 0.094 ~ 0.18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils)
Curl in Ream Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in.)
Cut with sharp blades with no visible

Cut Edge Conditions
fray.
Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release

Fusing Compatibility hazardous emissions when heated to
205 °C (400 °F) for 0.1 second.
Grain Long Grain
Moisture Content 4 % ~ 6 % by weight
Smoothness 100 ~ 250 Sheffield
Paper Output Capacity

Output Tray Capacity
Face-down top output
150 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond paper
tray
Face-up rear output

a sheet of 75 g/m2 bond paper
tray
E.6 SPECIFICATIONS

Printer and Paper Storage Environment
Paper storage environment conditions directly affect the feed
operation.
Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at

or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember
that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly.
Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the

moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense
on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove
most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used,
it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid
weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in
a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess
moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses
and gains moisture it can become distorted. This can cause
paper jams.
Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be

used in a short time (about 3 months). Paper stored for long
periods may experience heat and moisture extremes, which can
cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to
large supplies of paper.
Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several

months before use. Opened packages of paper have more
potential for environment damage, especially if they are not
wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.
The paper storage environment should be properly maintained

to ensure optimum printer performance. The optimum condition
is 20° to 24°C (68° to 75°F), with a relative humidity of 45% to
55%. The following guidelines should be considered when
evaluating the paper’s storage environment:
• Paper should be stored at or near room temperature.
• The air should not be too dry or too humid.
• The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it

tightly in its moisture-proof wrapping. If the printer
environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the amount
of paper to be used during the day’s operation to prevent
unwanted moisture changes.
E
SPECIFICATIONS E.7

Envelopes
Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary
considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a
box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on
envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When
selecting envelopes, consider the following components:
• Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed

90 g/m2 (24 lb) or jamming may occur.
• Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with

less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) 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.
• Size: You should only use envelopes within the following size
ranges.
Minimum Maximum
Multi-Purpose 76 X 127 mm 216 X 356 mm

Tray (3 X 5 in.) (8.5 X 14 in.)
NOTES:
• Use only the Multi-Purpose Tray to print envelopes.
• You may experience some paper jams when using any media
with a length less than 127 mm (5.0 in.). This may be caused by
paper that has been affected by environmental conditions. For
optimum performance, make sure you are storing and handling
the paper correctly. Please refer to “Printer and Paper Storage
Environment” on page E.7.
E.8 SPECIFICATIONS

Envelopes with Double Side Seams
Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends

of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style may be
more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to
the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
Correct
Incorrect
Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one

flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with
the heat and pressure in the printer. The extra flaps and strips
might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and may even
damage the fuser.
Envelope Margins
The following gives typical address margins for a commercial

#10 or DL envelope.
Type of Address Minimum Maximum
Return address 15 mm (0.6 in.) 51 mm (2 in.)
Delivery address 51 mm (2 in.) 89 mm (3.5 in.)
NOTES:
• For best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm
(0.6 in.) from the edges of the envelope.
• Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.
Envelope Storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to print quality.

Envelopes should be stored flat. If air is trapped in an envelope,
creating an air bubble, then the envelope may wrinkle during
printing. See “Printing on Envelopes” on page 3.14. E
SPECIFICATIONS E.9

Labels
CAUTIONS:
• To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for
laser printers.
• To prevent serious jams, always use the Multi-Purpose Tray to
print labels and always use the rear output tray.
• Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once and
never print on a partial sheet of labels.
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
• Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200 °C

(392 °F), the printer’s fusing temperature.
• Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing

between them. Labels can peel off sheets with spaces
between the labels, causing serious jams.
• Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than
13 mm (.5 in.) of curl in any direction.
• Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other

indications of separation.
See “Printing on Labels” on page 3.17.
Transparencies
Transparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand
170 °C (338 °F), the printer’s fusing temperature.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies

recommended for use in laser printers.
See “Printing on Transparencies” on page 3.19.
E.10 SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX
C install
cancel, print job 4.5 printer driver for Linux B.2
card stock, print 3.21 printer driver for Windows 2.17
cleaning sheet, print 5.7 printer options D.1
components 1.5 PS Drivers A.2
configuration page, print 5.8 Remote Control Panel C.2
connect software 2.19
Ethernet D.10 toner cartridge 2.4
parallel 2.11
power cord 2.15
USB 2.12 L
control panel,use 1.7 labels, print 3.17
custom-sized materials, prnt 3.21 language, change 2.21
Linux
common problems 6.23
D configuration tool B.8
demo page, print 2.16 driver, install B.2
LLPR properties B.10
load, paper
E in the Multi-Purpose Tray 3.8
in the Tray1/optional Tray 2 2.7
envelopes, print 3.14
error, solve 6.20
Ethernet cable, print D.10
M
memory DIMM, install D.3
F Multi-Purpose Tray, use 3.8
face down output tray 3.5
face up output tray 3.6
Favorite setting, use 4.6
N
features network interface card, install D.7
printer 1.2 network printing
printer driver 2.18 cable/antenna, connect 2.13
card, install D.7
locally shared printer, set 4.29
G n-up printing 4.11
graphic properties, set 4.22
O
H option, install
memory DIMM D.3
help, use 4.6
paper tray 2 D.11
PS DIMM D.3
optional tray, install D.11
I orientation, select 4.3
image mode 4.23 output location, select 3.5
overlay, use 4.18

P problem, solving
paper checklist 6.2
choose 3.2 general 6.3
load 2.7 Linux 6.23
sizes and capacities 3.3 paper jams 6.7
specifications E.3 print quality 6.15
paper jam PS errors 6.22
around the toner cartridge 6.11 Windows 6.21
in the paper exit area 6.12 PS DIMM, install D.3
in the paper feed area
Multi-Purpose Tray 6.10
optional Tray 2 6.9 Q
Tray 1 6.7 quality problems, solve 6.15
tips for avoiding 6.14
paper level bar 3.7
paper properties, set 4.7 R
paper size,set 4.7
rear output tray, use 3.6
paper source, set 4.8
Remote Control Panel
paper type, set 4.8
install C.2
parallel cable, connect 2.11
start C.4
poster printing 4.14
tabs C.5
PostScript driver
access, in Windows A.4
errors 6.22
install, in Windows A.2
S
preprinted paper, print 3.23 software
print install 2.19
cleaning sheet 5.7 overview 2.17
configuration page 5.8 reinstall 2.22
demo page 2.16 system requirements 2.19
print order, set 4.25 uninstall 2.23
print quality problems 6.15 specification
print quality problems, solve 6.15 paper E.3
print resolution, set 4.22 printer E.2
printer software status monitor, use 4.26
install system requirements
in Linux B.2 for Linux B.2
in Windows 2.19 for Windows 2.19
uninstall
in Linux B.7
printing T
configuration page 5.8 toner
demo page 2.16 install 2.4
fitting to a selected paper 4.13 life 5.2
from Windows 4.2 redistribute 5.3
multiple pages on one sheet 4.11 replace 5.5
posters 4.14 Toner Save mode, use 4.9
reduced/enlarged document 4.12 top output tray, use 3.5
using overlays 4.18 transparencies, print 3.19
watermarks 4.15 Tray 1, use 2.7
printing problems 6.3 turn on, printer 2.15

U
uninstall
Linux B.7
unpack 2.2
USB cable, connect 2.12
W
watermarks, use 4.15

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• ML-2250, ML-2251N, ML-2252W and Samsung logo are trademarks of Samsung

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Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

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Chapter 4: PRINTING TASKS

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Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER

Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS

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Appendix B: USING YOUR PRINTER IN LINUX

Appendix C: PRINTING FROM DOS APPLICATIONS

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2 Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.

4 If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the

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Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15

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The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Samsung

January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC Approximation of the laws of the

January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC), approximation of the

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