Samsung ML-1660 Toner Cartridges

The Samsung ML-1660 printer is a monochrome laser printer. Those who have a small office, work from home or home-users who require to print at times will love this printer. It is easy to install and this compact printer comes with a pre-installed Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridge.

It weighs 4.2kgs. Its height is 184 mm, width is 341 mm and depth is 224 mm. This is a considerably compact printer that can be placed anywhere in the office or home. The printer gives a print resolution of 1200 dpi. While its measured print speed is 16 ppm, it has a duty cycle of 5000 pages per month. It has one USB port that allows connection to the system. This printer is supported by both Windows as well as Mac OS. This printer has a really useful feature namely One Touch. If you press this button on the printer, it allows you to take a screenshot of the desktop display and print it out. The printer comes with the Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridge already installed. So you only require to install the software after plugging it into the power supply and you are good to go. The installation process is really very easy thus making it ideal for home users.

• One-Touch system
• Very Easy Installation
• Compact Size
• Budget Friendly printer
• Pre-installed toner cartridge

• No duplexing
• Bluetooth absent

The replacements for Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridge is:

• Standard Capacity Black Samsung 1042 Toner Cartridge (MLT-D1042S/ELS Laser Toner Cartridge)

The Samsung ML-1660 printer is best for home users, students and small businesses. This printer easily falls within the budget. It’s compact size and light weight is a plus point. Auto duplexing is not included and it needs to be connected to the system via a cord. However, the printer is easy to instal and work with.

How to fix light or faded print issue for Samsung ML-1660 printer?

Try for the following solutions and improve the print quality:

Step 1: If a vertical white streak or faded text appears on the page, the toner supply is low. Install a new Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridge. To replace the toner cartridge:

• Turn the printer off. Press the top cover lever.
• Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and remove the Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridge from the printer.
• Clasp a new toner cartridge out of the package.
• Thoroughly rock it from side to side and redistribute the toner.
• Remove the paper covering from the cartridge and insert it into place.
• Close the top cover carefully, until the cover is securely latched.

Step 2: Ensure that the paper meets paper specifications; for example, the paper might be too moist or rough.

Step 3: If the complete page is light, the print resolution setting is too low or the toner save mode is on for your printer. Adjust the print resolution and turn off the toner save mode. Visit the help screen of the printer driver.

Step 4: A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. Refer to the manual and clean the inside of your Samsung machine.

Step 5: Another reason may be the surface of the LSU part inside the machine is dirty. Clean the inside of your machine.

If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.

What should one do if the Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridge produces fewer copies than expected before running out of toner?

• Your originals may contain pictures, solids, or heavy lines. For example, your originals may be forms, newsletters, books, or other documents that use more toner.
• The scanner lid might be left open while copies are being executed.
• Turn the machine off and back on.

How to fix the print quality problem “Uneven Density” for Samsung ML-1660 printer?

If the resulting printout has one half light and one half clear, there might be some error with the toner cartridge, transfer roller, springs or doctor blade.
Consider the following steps to fix this issue:

• The pressure force on the springs of the transfer roller is not even. Replace the springs and the transfer roller such that the left and right springs are even.
• Refill Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridge or reset the toner cartridge chip.
• If essential, replace the toner cartridge with another one.
• Check the doctor blade. If the blade is bent, replace it immediately.

How to clean the cartridge contacts for Samsung ML-1660 printer?

Once you complete the cleaning procedure, make sure that the Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridges are reinstalled in the printer as soon as possible. The toner cartridges should not be kept outside the printer for more than 30 minutes, as it could damage the ink cartridges.
Perform the following steps and clean the cartridge contacts:

• Power ON the Samsung printer, open the access door and remove the cartridge indicated in the error message. Grasp the Samsung ML-1660 toner cartridges by its sides. Locate the electrical contacts on the cartridge (the small gold-coloured dots on the toner cartridge).
• Do not smudge any of the toner or any other debris elsewhere on the cartridge and rub the cartridge contacts with a floss-free cloth. Be attentive to touch only the cartridge contacts.
• Detect the contacts in the print carriage, on the inside of the printer. The contacts resemble a set of gold colored bumps.
• Clean the contacts with a lint-free cloth and reinstall the cartridge.
• Close the access door and check whether the error message has gone or not.

If you still receive the error message, turn off your printer and restart it.