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Samsung ML-1640 Driver for Mac

Single Function Samsung ML-1640 Printer

Samsung ML-1640 is available in the market the printer and this is a single-function printer with laser printing technology. This printing technology is bringing good results for printing work. This has a monochrome printing type and it has only a USB port for its interface.

Samsung ML-1640 Driver for Mac
Samsung ML-1640 Printer

About its capability, the Samsung ML-1640 printer is great in this printing resolution. It can bring 1200 x 600 dpi with a printing speed up to 16 ppm for black printing. This can handle paper sizes from A4 to Letter size. it has a small size and compact design but this can handle 5,000 pages as its duty cycle per month.

Related post: Samsung ML-1640 Driver Download for Windows

The Key Features

  • Black and White of Printing Type
  • Laser Technology Printing
  • 1200 x 600 dpi Resolution
  • 16 ppm Speed Printing for Black
  • Paper Size A4, A5, A6, C6, DL
  • USB Network Connection
  • Duty Cycle: 5000 Pages per month

Toner Cartridges

  • Samsung ML-1640 Toner - Compatible Black Samsung 1082 Toner Cartridge (Replaces Samsung MLT-D1082S/ELS Laser Printer Cartridge) with 1.2p per page for 1,500 pages
  • Compatible Black Samsung P1082A Toner Cartridge for Samsung ML-1640 Twin Pack - (MLT-P1082A/ELS)  with 1.0p per page for 1,500 pages x 2
  • Samsung ML-1640 Toner - Genuine Black Samsung P1082A Toner Cartridge Twin Pack - (MLT-P1082A/ELS) with 2.2p per page for 1,500 pages x 2
  • Genuine Samsung Black 1082 Toner Cartridge for Samsung ML-1640 Printer (MLT-D1082S/ELS Laser Toner Cartridge) with 2.7p per page for 1,500 pages

Samsung ML-1640 Driver Mac OS Compatibility

  • macOS 12 Monterey
  • macOS 11 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 10.9 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)

How to Install Printer Driver without an Installation Disk

This section will show you how to install a Samsung ML-1640 printer driver on a computer running on Mac OS/ macOS properly in the absence of an installation disk.

  1. 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.
  2. Get on the website of the printer’s manufacturer to discover supports for the model you own.
  3. 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.
  4. Locate the link provided on the page for you to download the software required by the Samsung ML-1640 printer you own.
  5. Click on the download link to begin the downloading process automatically.
  6. If necessary, determine the location on your computer to save the downloaded software later on. Wait while the download commences.
  7. Go to the download folder and double-click on the downloaded file.
  8. Look for the setup file (typically in DMG format) and double-click on the file to run it. 
  9. Further instructions will be given onscreen. Make sure you follow all the given instructions.
  10. Connect the Samsung ML-1640 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.
  11. Your Samsung ML-1640 printer should be readily accessible by now.

Printer Driver Uninstallation Method

Manual Uninstallation:

  1. End all processes of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers by accessing Activity Monitor.
  2. 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.
  3. Use the Trash to delete the application of Apple Samsung Printer Drivers.
  4. Go to Finder and delete everything associated with Apple Samsung Printer Drivers.
  5. Remove Apple Samsung Printer Drivers completely by emptying the Trash.

Uninstallation with MacRemover:

  1. Download the MacRemover app and drag its icon to the app folder to install it.
  2. Run the app and choose Apple Samsung Printer Drivers. Click Run Analysis.
  3. 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)

  1. Click here to download the latest driver available for Samsung ML-1640 printer
  2. Make sure to select the correct Mac OS version (10.11/ 10.12/ 10.13/ 10.14) for Mac O.S 10.15. You can select Mac OS 10.14 or 10.11 or 10.13 or later
  3. Download the driver of Samsung ML-1640 printer
  4. After that, open the folder were located of the download file and Click to open the driver file
  5. If you get the following error message when running it, the gatekeeper needs to be temporally disabled.
  6. You need to open terminal from spotlight
  7. Type the command: sudo spctl --master-disable
  8. Enter the correct password and run the printer driver with extension".pkg" again.
  9. Once the print driver has been installed, just open the Samsung ML-1640 Driver with the following folder path and then install the following PKG drivers (ICDM, ScanThru):
    • ScannerDriver > Mac_Installer > MAC_ICDM > ICDM.pkg
    • ScannerDriver > Mac_Installer > MAC_TWAIN > ScanThru.pkg
  10. After the drivers are installed, you can go to System preferences > Printers & scanners and add the printer clicking on the plus (+) button > Add printer or scanner > Samsung ML-1640
  11. Make sure to select the specific driver and not AirPrint where it says "USE"
  12. Now, that the Samsung ML-1640 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
  13. Enable gatekeeper (Mac security):
    • Open terminal from the spotlight
    • Typing the command: sudo spctl --master-enable
    • Enter your password
Note: Click "View" at the bottom of the table for detail.
You might also need: Samsung ML-1670 Driver for Mac

Samsung ML-1640 Driver for macOS 12 Installation?

  1. Make sure your driver is currently on macOS 11 (Big Sur)
  2. Connect your Samsung ML-1640 printer machine to your Macbook
  3. Then update the driver to macOS 12 (Monterey).
  4. Kept the printer driver installed and still works in macOS 12 (Monterey).

If you want to download the Samsung ML-1640 driver for Mac OS/ macOS, you must click on 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-1640 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 V5.00 Download
ML-1640 Series Print Driver for macOS 10.15 (Catalina) V3.92 Download
ML-1640 Series Smart Panel 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 V2.05 Download
ML-1640 Series Print 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-1640 Series Print Driver for Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later V1.1 Download
ML-1640 Series Manual Print and Scan Driver Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina) - View
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