Samsung ML-1450 has a low purchase cost and is best suited to work for a small office. It is 14.3 inches wide, 16.1 inches deep and 11.6 inches high. The printer is controlled by four lights and three buttons.
Samsung ML-1450 has a 550-sheet paper input tray but an optional 550-sheet tray can be put underneath the main slot. The multipurpose tray can carry up to 100 pages, 10 envelopes, 20 transparencies and 25 labels. This makes its capacity to 1,2000 sheets in total. The ML-1450 supports both USB and parallel ports and an optional Ethernet 10/100 BaseTx network adapter could also be purchased along with it.
The printer is guaranteed to print at the rate of 15 pages per minute and when it prints combined text and graphics, it can print at a speed of 9.5 pages in a minute. The replacement Samsung ML-1450 Toner Cartridges have a page yield of 6,000 pages.
Advantages:- Low purchase cost
- Outstanding paper-handling capabilities
- Excellent network-support capabilities
- Compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT 4.0, and XP, Linux and Macintosh OS 8.6 and higher
- Supports both USB and parallel ports
- Can handle watermarks, overlays and posters
- Good text quality with dark and sharp letters
- Can handle a wide variety of media
- Slow printing speed
- Lacks in appearance and style
The compatible Samsung ML-1450 Toner Cartridge is:
- Samsung ML6060D6 Toner Cartridge
Conclusion:
Samsung ML-1450 has a low purchase cost and great quality of printouts. It has excellent paper-handling and network-support capabilities. It is compatible with a large number of operating systems and supports both USB and parallel ports. It can handle watermarks, overlays, and posters and can handle a wide variety of media. The starter Samsung ML-1450 Toner Cartridges have a page yield of 3,000 pages. But it has slow printing speed and lacks in appearance and style.
How to install the Toner Cartridges in the Samsung ML-1450 printer?
If you have recently bought the Samsung ML-1450 printer and can't find its user manual to help you with the cartridge installation. Here are few steps mentioned that will help you to properly install the Samsung ML-1450 toner cartridges on your machine:
- Open the top cover lid of the printer and pull it up straight by using the handle to open it
- Carefully tear just one end of the plastic bag. Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to tear it off as it might leave the scratch on the drum of the cartridge
- Locate that the sealing tape is there at the end of the Samsung ML-1450 toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape out of the cartridge and then discard it
- Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to other for about 4-5 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge
CAUTION: To prevent the damage to the Samsung ML-1450 toner cartridges, do not expose them to light for more than a few minutes. It is also recommended to cover it with a piece of paper if left exposed in light for more than a few minutes. If the toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off quickly utilizing a dry cloth and wash your fabric in the cold water as hot water sets toner into the fabric - Locate the correct Samsung ML-1450 toner cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each of the side
- Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge in the printer until it drops into place
- Close the top cover unit and make sure that the cover is securely closed
Note: When you print a text at 5% of coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge to print approximately about 6,000 pages or more depending on the usage of ink for printing. Printing black and white documents usually consumes less ink and work for long.
How to resolve the print quality defects of Samsung ML-1450 printer?
Often the quality defects occur like repetitive or vertical bands, misformed characters, or black printouts, when the printer is not working properly or when the Samsung ML-1450 toner cartridges are dried out and need replacement. These are the general print quality defects that can be handled easily using the simple troubleshooting principles:
Repetitive vertical defectsIf marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:
- The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs every 95 mm or 38 mm on the page. Print a cleaning sheet several times to clean the Samsung ML-1450 toner cartridges. Refer the user manual for more information. If you still face the same issue, install a new toner cartridge and replace the old one
- Parts in the printer may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely to get corrected itself after printing few more pages
- The fusing assembly may found damaged. Contact the service representative to fix the issue
- If the characters are improperly formed, producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different paper. See paper specifications from the user manual
- If the characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit may require a service. Check to see if it also occurs on a demo page by pressing the demo button on the control panel when the printer is ready. If you need a service, contact a service representative
- The Samsung ML-1450 toner cartridges may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridges and reinsert them again
- The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacement. Install a new toner cartridge and print a test page
- The printer may require repairs. Contact a service representative or customer care support for more information