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Samsung · ProXpress mono laser

Samsung ProXpress M4020ND: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems

Mono laser Released 2013 Discontinued Around $299 new

The M4020ND sits at the top of the ProXpress mono printer range with a 42 ppm engine, a 100,000-page duty cycle and the 20,000-page MLT-D201L cartridge. It is a departmental printer that ended up in many schools and clinics. Hardware is robust; the usual faults are pickup roller wear after a few hundred thousand pages and toner chip rejection of cheap refills.

Sold in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, India

Setup & Wi-Fi Drivers & apps Common problems
Print speed
42 ppm
Two-sided
Automatic
Document feeder
None
Paper capacity
250-sheet tray + 50-sheet multipurpose tray
Resolution
1200 x 1200 dpi effective
Display
2-line LCD

Is the Samsung ProXpress M4020ND right for you?

The M4020ND sits at the top of the ProXpress mono printer range with a 42 ppm engine, a 100,000-page duty cycle and the 20,000-page MLT-D201L cartridge. It is a departmental printer that ended up in many schools and clinics. Hardware is robust; the usual faults are pickup roller wear after a few hundred thousand pages and toner chip rejection of cheap refills.

Best for: Busy offices and schools needing a high-duty mono network printer

Setting up the Samsung ProXpress M4020ND

Use the 'ProXpress M4020 Series' PCL6 or PostScript driver from support.hp.com, or the Samsung Universal Print Driver for mixed fleets. The printer is Ethernet-first: set a static IP from the LCD menu or via SyncThru, then deploy by IP. An optional wireless kit existed but is rare; treat it as a wired printer.

  1. Unbox and prepare. Remove every piece of shipping tape and packing material, install the toner cartridge and drum unit, and load paper in the tray.
  2. Join your Wi-Fi. Keep the printer close to the router for setup. Most printers only connect to the 2.4GHz band, so if your router broadcasts one merged network name you may need to split the bands temporarily. See our Wi-Fi guide if it will not join.
  3. Install the setup app. Use Samsung's official app rather than a driver you found on a search result — third-party driver sites are the most common source of printer malware.
  4. Add the printer. On Windows 11: Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners › Add device. On macOS: System Settings › Printers & Scanners › Add Printer.
  5. Print a test page and run a scan if this is an all-in-one, so you find any problem now rather than when you are in a hurry.

Ink, toner and supplies

The Samsung ProXpress M4020ND uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.

  • MLT-D201S toner (10,000 pages)
  • MLT-D201L high-yield toner (20,000 pages)

High-yield (XL) versions almost always cost less per page if you print regularly. On third-party ink and toner, read our honest assessment first, and note that some manufacturers push firmware that rejects non-original chips.

Full specifications

Print Speed42 ppm
Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi effective
DuplexAutomatic
AdfNone
Paper Capacity250-sheet tray + 50-sheet multipurpose tray
Display2-line LCD
ConnectivityEthernet, USB, Optional Wi-Fi kit
MobileSamsung Mobile Print (now HP Smart), AirPrint, Mopria
OsWindows 11/10, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
Dimensions14.5 x 14.4 x 10.4 in
Weight25 lb
Monthly DutyUp to 100,000 pages
ExtraUses MLT-D201 toner; 256 MB memory; optional 520-sheet trays
FunctionsPrint

Official drivers and apps

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Samsung's official driver page

Problems owners report with this printer

Code or messageWhat it means
Toner LowMLT-D201 cartridge low; the high-yield version gives 20,000 pages
Paper Jam 0 in Tray 1 / Jam 1 inside / Jam 2 in exit areaClassic Samsung jam locations; follow the number to the tray, cartridge area or rear door

Samsung error codes

Prepare new imaging unitSamsung says prepare a new imaging unit U1-2320Samsung error U1-2320 - fuser low heat error

All Samsung error codes

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