In our Computer World Examination Facility evaluations, the ML-2251N kipped down merely sufficient rates but created prints of surprisingly pleasing quality. Text results looked far better than the majority of we've seen lately, even from more expensive workgroup printers: It stayed crisp all the way down to the smallest font sizes, and also italic and cursive typefaces looked clean.

Samsung ML-2251N Driver for Mac

The brevity of the configuration poster's multilingual directions approached obscurity as well as some pictures were vague. The portable Samsung ML-2251N prints near-flawless text, yet network installment is tough, as well as the unit's leisurely printing speed implies you'll get printouts on the Samsung's routine-- not yours.

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The layout had a couple of problems, as well. The control panel's single switch, marked 'Terminate', can do six functions beyond the noticeable one-- including printing a setup sheet as well as picking hands-on feed-- however without consulting the customer's guide, you'll never ever find out (or bear in mind) the elaborate press/hold combinations needed for each. One more beef: The Samsung ML-2251N printer's front cover and also the multipurpose tray's cover open from the exact same area, as well as it's impossible to tell from the outside which is which.

Samsung ML-2251N Printer Features

IBM ProPrinter, PCL 6
Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
16 MB/ 144 MB SDRAM Technology
166 MHz
LAN and USB
Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi effective output
Up to 22 ppm print speed; 16 MB RAM, upgradeable to 144 MB
250-sheet paper cassette, 50-sheet bypass
USB 2.0, parallel, and 10/100 Base-TX network interfaces

Samsung ML-2251N Toner: Compatible Samsung ML-2250D5 Black Toner Cartridge (Replaces ML-2250D5/SEE Laser Printer Cartridge) with 0.9p per page up to 5,000 pages

Operating System Compatibility of Samsung ML-2251N

macOS 14 Sonoma/ macOS 13 Ventura/ macOS 12 Monterey/ macOS 11.00 Big Sur/ macOS 10.15 Catalina/ macOS 10.14 Mojave (Liberty)/ macOS 10.13 High Sierra (Lobo)/ macOS 10.12 Sierra (Fuji)/ Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan (Gala)/ Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite (Syrah)/ Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks (Cabernet)/ Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (Zinfandel)/ Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (Barolo)/ Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard/ Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (Chablis)/ Mac OS X 10.4.4 Tiger (Chardonnay)/ Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (Merlot)/ Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (Pinot)/ Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar/ Mac OS X 10.1 Puma/ Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah/ Mac OS X 10 Kodiak (Beta)/ Mac OS 9

How to Install Samsung ML-2251N Driver without an Installation Disk?

This section will show you how to install the Samsung ML-2251N printer driver on a computer running on Mac OS/ macOS properly in the absence of an installation disk.

First off, make sure the printer is compatible with the version of the Mac OS/ macOS currently running on your device. You can find details about this in your printer’s manual.
Get on the website of the printer’s manufacturer to discover support for the model you own.
Go to the printer section of the manufacturer’s website. If things get overly complicated for you, just type in the model of the Samsung printer you own.
Locate the link provided on the page for you to download the software required by the Samsung ML-2251N printer you own.
Click on the download link to begin the downloading process automatically.
If necessary, determine the location on your computer to save the downloaded software later on. Wait while the download commences.
Go to the download folder and double-click on the downloaded file.
Look for the setup file (typically in DMG format) and double-click on the file to run it.
Further instructions will be given onscreen. Make sure you follow all the given instructions.
Connect the Samsung ML-2251N printer to your Apple computer. Use the USB cable to check if your Apple computer recognizes the printer. Alternatively, connect the two via Wi-Fi but make sure both your computer and the printer are connected to the internet properly.
Your Samsung ML-2251N printer should be readily accessible by now.

Samsung ML-2251N Driver Uninstallation Method

Manual Uninstallation:

End all processes of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers by accessing Activity Monitor.
Go to Launchpad, find Utilities, and open Activity Monitor. Select All Processes off the dropdown menu and select all processes related to Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Click the Quit Process option and select Quick.
Use the Trash to delete the application of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers.
Go to Finder and delete everything associated with Apple Samsung Printer Drivers.
Remove Apple Samsung Printer Drivers completely by emptying the Trash.

Uninstallation with MacRemover:

Download the MacRemover app and drag its icon to the app folder to install it.
Run the app and choose Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Click Run Analysis.
Locate the files of folders of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Select Complete Uninstall and select Yes.

How to Install Printer Driver for macOS 10.15 (Catalina)?

Click here to download the latest driver available for Samsung ML-2251N printer
Make sure to select the correct Mac OS version (10.11/ 10.12/ 10.13/ 10.14) for Mac O.S 10.15. You select Mac OS 10.14 or 10.11 or 10.13 or later
Download the driver of the Samsung ML-2251N printer
After that, open the folder were located of the download file and Click to open the driver file
If you get the following error message when running it, the gatekeeper needs to be temporarily disabled.
You need to open terminal from spotlight
Type the command: sudo spctl --master-disable
Enter the correct password and run the printer driver with extension ".pkg" again.
Once the print driver has been installed, just open the Samsung ML-2251N Driver with the following path and then install the following PKG drivers (ICDM, ScanThru):
- ScannerDriver > Mac_Installer > MAC_ICDM > ICDM.pkg
- ScannerDriver > Mac_Installer > MAC_TWAIN > ScanThru.pkg
After the drivers are installed, you can go to System preferences > Printers & scanners and add theprinter by clicking on the plus (+) button > Add printer or scanner > Samsung ML-2251N
Make sure to select the specific driver and not AirPrint where it says "USE"
Now, that the Samsung ML-2251N printer has been added, you should be able to print or scan. If you want to scan, go to system preferences > printers and scanners > and select scan
Enable gatekeeper (Mac security):
- Open terminal from the spotlight
- Typing the command: sudo spctl --master-enable
- Enter your password

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How to Install Samsung ML-2251N Driver for macOS 11 (Big Sur)?

Install Catalina again
Install the printer
Then update to macOS 11 Big Sur.
Kept the Samsung ML-2251N driver installed and still works in macOS 11 Big Sur.

Another driver: Samsung ML-2168 Driver for Mac

How do I Install Samsung ML-2251N Driver for macOS 12 (Monterey)?

We recommend you follow these steps after the instructions above have been done.

Make sure your ML-2251N printer still working on macOS 11 (Big Sur).
Please update the Samsung printer driver on macOS 12 (Monterey).
It still works correctly on macOS 12 (Monterey) after the driver has been updated.

How do I Install Samsung ML-2251N Driver for macOS 13 (Ventura)?

Please follow the instructions above “How do I Install Samsung ML-2251N Driver for macOS 12 (Monterey)?” before following the steps below.

Samsung ML-2251N driver still running on macOS 12 (Monterey).
Connect the printer to macOS 13 (Ventura).
After that, just update the Samsung printer driver to the macOS 12 (Monterey).
The Samsung ML-2251N printer driver is installed and works correctly for macOS 12 (Monterey).

How do I Install Samsung ML-2251N Driver for macOS 14 (Sonoma)?

Follow these steps on your macOS 14 (Sonoma). Don't miss the instructions above before this.

Samsung ML-2251N driver workaround on macOS 13 (Ventura).
Just plug in a USB cable to connect the ML-2251N printer with your macOS 14 (Sonoma).
Please update the Samsung printer driver.
Kept the Samsung printer driver installed and still works in macOS 14 (Sonoma).

If you want to download the Samsung ML-2251N driver for Mac OS/ macOS, you must click the "Download" links that we have provided in the table below. If you find any broken link or some problem with this printer, please contact our team by using the contact form that we have provided.

Driver Type	Version	Action
ML-2251N Series Print Driver for Mac OS X 10.4 / Mac OS X 10.5 / Mac OS X 10.6 / Mac OS X 10.7 / Mac OS X 10.8 / Mac OS X 10.9 / Mac OS X 10.10	V5.00	Download
ML-2251N Series Print and Scan Driver for Mac OS X Mavericks / Mac OS X Mountain Lion / Mac OS X Lion / Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard or later	V2.6	Download
ML-2251N Series Manual Print and Scan Driver Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina)	-	View