How to Troubleshoot a Samsung ML-1665

Flexing or fanning paper before inserting it into the machine can help prevent paper jams.

An ultra compact laser printer optimal for home use, the Samsung ML-1665 was released in 2010. With a print resolution of 1,200 by 600dpi and a printing speed of 16 pages per minute, this monochromatic printer is ideal for simple text-based printing jobs, but not ideal for images. Some problems you may encounter with your printer are streaks on printed pages, paper jams or failure to print.

Instructions

Streaks on Printed Pages

1. Lift to open the top cover of the printer, making sure the output tray is closed first.

2. Grasp the toner cartridge and pull straight out to remove it from the printer.

3. Roll the cartridge back and forth gently several times.

4. Place the toner cartridge back into the printer by guiding it into the slot while grasping the handle.

5. Shut the top cover of the printer and make sure it is firmly closed.

6. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one as soon as possible, as this is just a temporary fix.

Paper Jam

1. Push to close the output tray.

2. Open the cover on the top of the printer and close it again, then open the output tray to accommodate any paper that the printer ejects.

3. Pull gently to remove any visible paper still jammed in the printer.

4. Close the output tray again and open the cover on the top of the printer.

5. Pull up to open the fuser unit cover inside the machine.

6. Pull any visible paper to remove it from the machine.

7. Remove the toner cartridge to look for more jammed paper and pull to remove it if you find any.

8. Replace the toner cartridge in the printer.

9. Close the fuser unit cover and the top cover of the printer.

10. Open the output tray and attempt your print job again.

Printer Doesn't Print

1. Make sure the plug is connected to a working wall outlet and press "Power" on the printer.

2. Check the connection between your printer and your computer.

3. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the machine, wait 10 seconds and reconnect it.

4. Make sure the Samsung ML-1665 is selected as the default printer on your computer.

5. Empty the output tray, as once it gets full the printer ceases to print.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure not to exceed the maximum quantity on the paper input tray or paper jams will occur. Also only load one type or size of paper in the tray at a time.

• Never touch the drum in the toner cartridge. Handle the cartridge by the handle when possible, and take care not to get any ink on any clothing or furniture.

• The fuser area inside the printer is very hot if the printer has been operating. Be careful not to touch any hot parts or you may get a burn.

References

• Samsung: ML-1665 Overview
• Samsung: ML-1665 User Guide
• PCPro: Samsung ML-1665 Review

Resources

• UC San Diego: Laser Printer Troubleshooting
• "PCWorld"; Should Your Office Buy an Inkjet or a Laser Printer?; Melissa Riofrio; April 2011