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CONTENTS 1. Introduction Special Features .................................................................................................................... Printer Components ................................................................................................................ Front View ....................................................................................................................... Right Side View ..........................................................................
6. Maintaining Your Printer Printing a Configuration Page ................................................................................................... Replacing Supplies ................................................................................................................. Managing Toner Cartridges ...................................................................................................... Toner Cartridge Storage ....................................................................
Important Precautions and Safety Information 16 If you continuously print multiple pages, the surface of the output tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and keep children away from the surface. When using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to people: 1 Read and understand all instructions. 2 Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.
Recycling Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada. Please recycle or dispose of packaging materials for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.
You must connect the green and yellow wire to the pin marked by the letter “E” or by the safety ‘Earth symbol’ or colored green and yellow or green. You must connect the blue wire to the pin which is marked with the letter “N” or colored black. You must connect the brown wire to the pin which is marked with the letter “L” or colored red. You must have a 13 amp fuse in the plug, adaptor, or at the distribution board.
1 Save time and money Introduction 1 2 3 4 Congratulations on the purchase of your printer! This chapter includes: • You can print on both sides of the paper to save paper (double-sided printing). For details, see the Software Section. • You can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper. • You can use preprinted forms and letterhead. For details, see the Software Section.
Printer Features The table below lists a general overview of features supported by your printer. (S: Standard, O: Option N/A: Not available) Features CLP-650 CLP-650N IEEE 1284 Parallel S S USB 2.0 S S PostScript Emulation S S Network Interface (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) N/A S 1.
Printer Components These are the main components of your printer. Note that all illustrations on this User’s Guide are from the CLP-650N and that some parts may be different from your printer. Front View Right Side View Access Door (Open fully to access the toner cartridges and paper transfer belt (PTB).) Paper Output Tray Output Support Top Cover (Open to clear paper jams.) USB Port Parallel Port Control Panel (See 3.1.
2 Setting Up Your Printer Unpacking This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your printer. 1 Remove the printer and all of the accessories from the packing carton.
2 Carefully remove all of the packing tape from the printer. Installing the Toner Cartridges 1 Using the handle, completely open the access door. NOTE: The paper transfer belt is already installed in your 3 Pull the paper tray out of the printer and remove the packing tape from the tray. 4 Select a location for the printer: printer. 2 Take the toner cartridges out of their packages. • Leave enough room to open the printer trays and covers, and to allow for proper ventilation.
3 6 Holding both handles on the toner cartridges, gently rock them from side to side to evenly distribute the toner. Grasp the handles on each toner cartridge. Align the toner cartridges with the slots inside the printer and insert them into their corresponding positions in the following order: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and then Black, until they click into place. Grip here. 4 Place the toner cartridges on a flat surface, as shown, and remove the paper covering the toner cartridges by removing the tape.
4 Load paper with the print side facing up. Loading Paper The tray (Tray1) can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of plain paper. You can use A4 and letter-sized paper. To load paper: 1 Pull the tray out of the printer. Make sure not to overfill the tray and that all four corners are flat in the tray and under the corner brackets, as shown below. Overfilling the tray may cause a paper jam. 2 Push down on the metal plate until it locks into position.
Changing the Size of the Paper in the Tray To remove the paper length guide, turn it slightly to your right to release the locks on the bottom of the guide, then pull it up. The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the paper length guide properly. 1 Pull the tray open. After you pull it all the way out, lift up the front part of the tray slightly to release the tray from the printer. Remove paper from the tray.
5 7 Squeeze the paper width guide, as shown and slide it to the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not push the guide too tightly against the edge of the paper as it may cause the paper to bend. NOTES: • Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the material to warp. • If you do not correctly adjust the width guide, it may cause a paper jam. 6 Load paper with the print side facing up. For more information, see steps 4 and 5 on page 2.4. 2.
Using a Parallel Cable Connecting a Printer Cable NOTES: Connecting the printer to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy a IEEE1284 compliant cable that is 3m or less in length. For Local Printing To print from your computer in a local environment, you need to connect your printer to the computer with either a parallel interface cable or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. If you are a Macintosh user, you can use only a USB cable.
For Network Printing (CLP-650N only) Turning the Printer On You can attach your printer to a network using an Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45 connector). The CLP-650N has a built-in network interface card. Using an Ethernet Cable 1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet network port on the left rear of the printer. 1 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the left rear of the printer.
Linux Driver Changing the Display Language You can print from a Linux-based computer with your printer. Go to the Software Section for information about installing the Linux driver and printing from a Linux environment. To change the language that is displayed on the control panel, take the following steps: 1 System Requirements In ready mode, press the Menu button ( ) on the control panel until you see “Setup” on the bottom line of the display.
Printer Driver Features Your printer drivers will support the following standard features: PostScript Printer Driver Win98SE/ Me/ NT 4.
3 Using the Control Panel Understanding the Control Panel This chapter describes how to use the printer’s control panel. The control panel on the top right side of your printer has a display and seven buttons. This chapter includes: Buttons • Understanding the Control Panel • Using Control Panel Menus Status Map Toner LEDs LCD: displays the printer status and job in progress. Display Message Description Ready • The printer is on-line and ready to print.
Buttons Button (status map) Description • Press to switch between on-line and off-line. • In menu mode, press to return to ready mode. The color of the On Line/Continue button indicates the status of the printer. Description When a paper jam occurs, a lamp turns on at the corresponding location on the Status map so that you can locate the paper jam. The display on the control panel also shows the corresponding error message, indicating the location of the jam.
Overview of Control Panel Menus Using Control Panel Menus The control panel menus are used to configure the printer. The control panel provides access to the following menus: A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change printer settings. The diagram on page 3.3 shows the menus and all of the items available in each menu. The items in each menu and the options you can select are described in more detail in the tables beginning on page 3.4. Information Paper Layout (See page 3.4.
Information Menu Item This menu contains information pages that you can print to give details about the printer and its configuration. Item The configuration page shows the printer’s current configuration. See page 6.1. Menu Map The menu map shows the layout and current settings of the control panel menu items. Demo Page The demo page allows you to check to see if your printer is printing properly.
Layout Menu Graphics Menu Use the Layout menu to define all settings relating to output. Use the Graphics menu to change settings affecting the quality of the printed characters and images. (*: the default setting) (*: the default setting) Item Explanation Item Explanation Values: Portrait, Landscape Orientation Values: 600dpi-Normal, 1200dpi-Best Choose the default orientation of print image on the page. Resolution Portrait Landscape Values: 0.
Printer Menu Item This menu allows you to reset the printer settings or cancel the current job. Item Options: Off, On This item determines whether or not the printer continues printing when it detects paper not matched to your paper setting. Explanation Default Set This menu item allows you to restore the printer’s factory default settings. Current Job You can cancel the current print job and remove it from the printer buffer.
Item Explanation Item Explanation This item allows you to maintain the toner cartridges and other consumables. Maintenance Values: 5 ~ 128 • Check Others: This item allows you to view the usage status of consumables. Items you can check: - Fuser - MP Pickroll, Tray1 Pickroll, Tray2 Pick roll: These items are only for service technicians. • Alarm Shortage: This item determines how the printer behaves when consumable items run low. Off: The printer does not display a warning message.
Network Menu (CLP-650N only) Item This menu lets you configure the network interface card installed in your printer according to how the network is set up. You can upgrade the network interface card firmware, and print the configuration. (*: the default setting) Item Gateway Explanation Options: On, Off Sets whether or not you configure the network. If you select Yes, you can configure the TCP/IP, Netware and AppleTalk menus.
Item Print Net CFG Explanation This item prints a page showing the network parameters you have set. 3.
4 Sizes and Capacities Using Print Materials Input Source/Capacity* This chapter will help you understand the types of paper you can use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the different paper trays for the best print quality.
Using the Optional Tray NOTE: Do not use carbonless paper or tracing paper. These types of paper are unstable at the fusing temperature and can give off fumes, or cause damage to the printer. The optional tray, Tray2, can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of plain paper. To load paper in Tray2, follow the instructions for loading paper on page 2.4. Loading Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper tray while a job is printing.
To load print material in the Multi-purpose Tray: 1 If you want to print on previously printed paper from the Multi-purpose Tray, the printed side should be facing up with the uncurled edge toward the printer. If you experience problems with the paper feeding, turn the paper around. Lower the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support extension, as shown. NOTE: Make sure that you have not loaded too much print material.
3 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper without causing it to bend. 4 When you print a document, set the paper source to Manual Feed and select the appropriate paper size and type in the software application. For details, see the Software Section. 5 Print the document. 6 Press the On Line/Continue button ( To print on envelopes: 1 Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support. 2 Flex or fan the edge of the envelope stack to separate them before loading.
Printing on Labels Printing on Preprinted Paper • Only use labels recommended for laser printers. • Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example). • Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds.
3 Printing on Card Stock or Customsized Materials • Postcards, 3.5in. by 5.5in. (index) cards and other customsized materials can be printed with your printer. The minimum size is 3.5in. by 5.5in. (90mm by 140mm) and the maximum size is 8.5in. by 14in. (216mm by 356mm). If the size of your print material is not listed in the Size box in the Paper tab, click the Custom button and set the size manually.
5 Basic Printing This chapter explains common printing tasks. Printing a Document This printer allows you to print from various Windows applications, a Macintosh computer, or a Linux system. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application you use. For details about printing, see the Software Section.
6 Maintaining Your Printer Printing a Configuration Page You can print a configuration page from the printer’s control panel. Use the configuration page to view the current settings, to help troubleshoot problems, or to verify the installation of optional accessories, such as an optional tray. This chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridges, as well as suggestions for high-quality and economical printing.
Replacing Supplies Managing Toner Cartridges From time to time, you need to replace the following items to maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts. Toner Cartridge Storage To get the maximum results from a toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind: The following items should be replaced after you have printed the specified number of pages or when the life span of each item has expired.
3 To redistribute the toner: 1 Using the handle, completely open the access door. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, gently rock it from side to side to redistribute the toner. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. CAUTION: • Do not touch the green surface, the OPC drum, on the front of the toner cartridge with your hands or any other material.
3 Grasp the handles on the empty toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the printer. 4 Take a new toner cartridge out of its package. Replacing Toner Cartridges The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each one: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K). When the Toner LEDs, ( ) on the control panel, indicating each individual toner cartridge according to its color, turn on, the printer stops printing.
6 Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, as shown, and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge by removing the tape. Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry The life of the paper transfer belt is approximately 35,000 black and color pages. When the life span of the paper transfer belt has expired, the printer will stop printing until a new paper transfer belt is placed into the printer.
3 Locate the green release button on the inside of the access door (near the left side of the paper transfer belt). Press the button to release the paper transfer belt. Holding the handle on the paper transfer belt, lift it out of the printer. 7 Push down until it clicks into place. Then lower the paper transfer belt until it is parallel with the access door and firmly seated. The green release button automatically locks the paper transfer belt. 8 Close the access door firmly.
3 Open the top cover. 4 Using a copper coin or a screwdriver, remove the two screws on both sides of the fuser unit. Then using the handle, pull the fuser unit straight out. 5 Unpack a new fuser unit and insert it into the printer. 6 Tighten the two screws. 7 After making sure that the access door is open, close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely latched. 8 Close the access door firmly. Replacing the Fuser Unit The life of the fuser unit is approximately 50,000 black and color pages.
3 Cleaning the Printer Grasp the handles on each toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridges from the printer. Set them on a clean flat surface. During the printing process, particles of paper, toner, and dust can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this build-up can cause print quality problems such as toner specks or smearing. Your printer has a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent these types of problems.
6 Grasp the handles on each toner cartridge. Align the toner cartridges with the slots inside the printer and insert them into their corresponding positions in the following order: Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and then Black, until they click into place. Managing your Printer from the Website If you have connected your printer to a network and set up TCP/IP network parameters correctly, you can manage the printer via SyncThru Web Service, web-based service embedded to your printer.
7 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your printer. If the printer is not working properly, consult the following checklist. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. Status Response Make sure that the On Line/Continue button on the control panel is green and “Ready” is shown on the SmartPanel program window or the control panel display.
Solving General Printing Problems For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested solutions. Problem The printer does not print. Possible Cause Problem Possible Cause The printer does not print. (continued) The printer may be configured incorrectly. Check the printer properties to ensure that all of the print settings are correct. The printer driver may be incorrectly installed. Reinstall the printer driver; see the Software Section. Try printing a demo page.
Problem Half the page is blank. The paper keeps jamming. Possible Cause Solution The page orientation setting may be incorrect. Change the page orientation in your application. For details, see the Software Section. The paper size and the paper size settings do not match. Ensure that the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the paper in the tray. There is too much paper in the paper tray. Remove excess paper from the tray. If printing on special materials, use the Multi-purpose Tray.
In the Paper Feed Area Clearing Paper Jams If paper is jammed in the paper feed area, a lamp turns on at the corresponding location on the Status map. Also, “Jam0 In Tray1” appears on the display. NOTE: When removing paper that is jammed in the printer, if possible always pull the paper in the direction that it normally moves so as not to damage internal components. Always pull firmly and evenly; do not jerk the paper.
3 7 Pull the tray open. After you pull it all the way out, lift up the front part of the tray slightly to release the tray from the printer. Close the access door firmly. The printer will resume printing. CAUTION: If the access door is not completely closed, the printer will not operate.
3 CAUTION: • Do not touch the green surface, the OPC drum, on the front of each toner cartridge with your hands or any other material. Use the handle on each cartridge in order to avoid touching this area. • Be careful not to scratch the surface of the paper transfer belt. • If you leave the access door open for more than a few minutes, the OPC drum can be exposed to light. This will cause damage to the OPC drum. Close the access door should the installation need to be halted for any reason.
6 After removing the jammed paper, check for paper which may be jammed in other parts of the printer. 7 After making sure that the access door is open, close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely latched. 2 Using the handle, completely open the access door. CAUTION: 8 • Do not touch the green surface, the OPC drum, on the front of each toner cartridge with your hands or any other material. Use the handle on each cartridge in order to avoid touching this area.
4 Push the levers up. 8 After making sure that the access door is open, close the top cover. Make sure that it is securely latched. 9 Close the access door firmly. The printer will resume printing. The fuser is hot! 5 Open the inner cover using the handle on it and carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer. CAUTION: If the top cover and access door are not completely closed, the printer will not operate. 6 Close the inner cover and push the levers down.
3 In the Optional Tray2 Push the levers up. If paper is jammed in the optional Tray2, a lamp turns on at the corresponding location on the Status map. Also, “Jam0 In Tray2” appears on the display. 1 2 Using the handle, completely open the access door. The fuser is hot! 4 Open the inner cover using the handle on it and carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer. 5 Close the inner cover and push the levers down. Go to step 14. Open the top cover.
6 Open the outer jam cover in Tray2. 7 Open the inner cover of Tray2. 8 Pull the jammed paper out in the direction shown. To avoid tearing the paper, pull it out gently and slowly. 9 Close the two jam covers and go to step 13. If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is any resistance removing the paper, stop pulling and continue to step 10. 7.
10 Pull the optional Tray2 open. After you pull it all the way 13 Open the access door. out, lift up the front part of the tray slightly to release the tray from the printer. 14 After making sure that the access door is open. Close the top cover. 11 If you see the jammed paper, remove the paper from the printer by gently pulling it straight out as shown below. 12 Slide the tray back into the printer and close the two jam covers. 7.
15 Close the access door firmly. The printer will resume printing. Solving Print Quality Problems Dirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce print quality. See the table below to troubleshoot problems. Problem Light or faded print AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc CAUTION: If the top cover and access door are not completely closed, the printer will not operate.
Problem Vertical lines AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Color or Black background AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Toner smear Vertical repetitive defects AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Solution Problem Background scatter If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • A toner cartridge has probably been scratched. Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 6.4. If white vertical lines appear on the page: A • Clean the inside of the printer.
Problem Solution Problem Back of printouts are dirty • The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside of the Printer” on page 6.8. • Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the printer. Solid Color or Black pages • The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the toner cartridge and reinsert. • The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing. Install a new toner cartridge. • The printer may require repair. Contact a service representative.
Message Status Do this... The temperature in the fuser is abnormally low. Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. If the problem persists, call for service. Engine Fuser Over Heat Error The temperature in the fuser is abnormally high. Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. If the problem persists, call for service. Engine Fuser Inverter Error A problem has occurred in the Fuser in the printer. Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. If the problem persists, call for service.
Message Status Do this... Message Press Continue Button The printer is waiting for the user’s action before printing from the Multi-purpose Tray using the manual feed mode. Load a sheet of print material and press the On Line/ Continue button. You need to press the button for each page. Ready [Color] Low Toner The corresponding toner cartridge in your printer is low on toner. Redistribute the toner in the corresponding toner cartridge, referring to page 6.2.
Common Windows Problems Problem Common PS Errors The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being used. Possible Cause and Solution “File in Use” message appears during installation. Exit all software applications. Remove all software from the StartUp Group, then restart Windows. Reinstall the printer driver. “Error Writing to LPTx” message appears. • Ensure that all cables are connected correctly and the printer is on.
Message Status “Limit Check Error” message appears. The print job was too complex. Problem Possible Cause and Solution The N-up setting does not work correctly for some of my documents. The N-up feature is achieved through postprocessing of the PostScript data that is sent to the printing system. However, such post-processing can only be adequately achieved if the PostScript data conforms to the Adobe Document Structing Conventions.
Problem Possible Cause and Solution How do I specify the IP address of my SMB server? It can be specified in the “Add Printer” dialogue of the configuration tool, if you don’t use the CUPS printing system. Unfortunately, CUPS currently doesn’t allow you to specify the IP address of SMB printers, so you will have to be able to browse the resource with SAMBA in order to be able to print. Some documents come out as white pages when printing.
8 Using Your Printer on a Network (CLP-650N only) Setting Up a NetworkConnected Printer You have to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your network printer. Setting protocols can be accomplished by using the supplied network program. Please refer to the Network Printer User’s Guide. If you work in a networked environment, the printer can be shared by other users on the network.
Printing a Network Configuration Page Configuring TCP/IP The Network Configuration page shows how the network interface card on your printer is configured. The default settings which are suitable for most applications are enabled. Your printer can be set up on a variety of TCP/IP networks. There are several ways in which your printer can be assigned a TCP/IP address, depending on your network. 1 In ready mode, press the Menu button ( ) until you see “Network” on the bottom line of the display.
13 Repeat step 12 to complete the address from the 1st byte Configuring IPX Frame Types to the 4th byte. On IPX/SPX protocol networks (for example, Novell NetWare), the format of the network communication frames must be specified for the printer. In most cases, you can keep the ‘Auto’ default setting. However, you can manually set the frame type format, if required. 14 To select other parameters, such as the Subnet Mask or Gateway, press the scroll button ( Enter button ( ). or ).
12 Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see the desired frame type and press the Enter button ( ). 13 Press the On Line/Continue button ( ) to return to ready mode. Restoring the Network Configuration You can return the network configuration to its default settings. 1 In ready mode, press the Menu button ( ) until you see “Network” on the bottom line of the display. 2 Press the Enter button ( 3 Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Default Set” displays on the bottom line.
9 Installing Printer Options Installing an Optional Paper Tray You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing an optional Tray2. This tray holds 500 sheets of paper. Your printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each user may have different requirements, however, Samsung makes several options available to enhance the printer’s capabilities.
3 Place the printer over the tray, aligning the feet on the printer with the positioners on the optional tray. 5 Click the Printer tab, and select Tray2 from the Optional Tray drop-down list. 6 Click OK. Installing a memory DIMM Your printer has a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) slot. Use this DIMM slot to install more memory for the printer. Lifting handles are located at the lower edge of both sides of the printer. NOTE: Your printer has 256 MB of memory which can be expanded to 512 MB.
3 Remove the screw on the metal plate and then the metal plate by pusing it up. 4 Take out a new memory DIMM from its antistatic package. 5 Locate the memory DIMM slot, the lower slot, and align the notch on the memory DIMM with the groove at the memory DIMM slot by holding the memory DIMM edges. 6 Push the DIMM into the lower slot until it snaps into place. 7 Replace the metal plate and insert the screw into the hole, as shown below. Carefully tighten it. 8 Replace the control board cover.
Activating the added memory in the PS printer properties After installing the memory DIMM, you need to select it in the printer properties of the PostScript printer driver so that you can use it: 1 Make sure that the PostScript printer driver is installed on your computer. For details about installing the PS printer driver, see the Software Section. 2 Click the Windows Start menu. 3 For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes.
10 Item Specifications Printer Drivers Specifications and Description **** This chapter includes: PostScript driver: Windows 98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/ 2003, Various Linux OS, Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2/10.1 ~ • Printer Specifications 10.4. • Paper Specifications * Print speed will be affected by operating system used, computing performance, application software, connecting method, media type, media size, and job complexity.
Supported Sizes of Paper Tray1/ Tray2 Guidelines for Using Paper Dimensions* Weight Capacity** Letter 8.5 x 11in. (216 x 279mm) A4 8.27 x 11.7in. (210 x 297mm) 75 to 90g/m2 bond (20 to 24lb) for single-sided printing • 250 sheets of 75g/m2 bond paper for Tray1 • 500 sheets of 75g/m2 bond paper for Tray2 Multi-purpose Tray Dimensions* Minimum Size (custom) 3.5 x 5.5in. (90 x 140mm) Maximum Size (custom) 8.5 x 14in.
Paper Specifications Category Printer and Paper Storage Environment Specifications Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation. Acid Content 5.5 ~ 8.0pH Caliper 0.094 ~ 0.18mm (3.0 ~ 7.0mils) Curl in Ream Flat within 5mm (0.02in.) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 second.
Envelopes Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors: Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer.
INDEX C card stock, print 4.6 cleaning inside 6.8 outside 6.8 components 1.3 configuration page, print 6.1 connecting, USB 2.7 control panel 3.1 buttons 3.2 display 3.1 menus 3.3 custom-sized materials, print 4.6 D DIMM installing 9.2 E envelopes, print 4.4 error messages 7.14 Ethernet cable, connect 2.8 F features printer 1.1 I installing Memory 9.2 L labels, print 4.5 Linux common problems 7.18 driver, install 2.9 loading, paper in the Multi-purpose Tray 4.2 in the optional tray 4.
Samsung Printer Software section
SOFTWARE SECTION CONTENTS Chapter 1: INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWS Installing Printer Software ........................................................................................................ 4 Installing Software for Local Printing ................................................................................. 4 Installing Software for Network Printing ............................................................................. 7 Changing the Software Language ....................
Using an Existing Watermark ......................................................................................... 21 Creating a Watermark ................................................................................................... 21 Editing a Watermark ..................................................................................................... 21 Deleting a Watermark ................................................................................................... 21 Using Overlays ...
Chapter 8: USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH Installing Software for Macintosh ............................................................................................. 32 Setting Up the Printer ............................................................................................................ 33 For a Network-connected Macintosh ................................................................................ 33 For a USB-connected Macintosh ...............................................
1 Installing Printer Software in Windows This chapter includes: • Installing Printer Software Typical Installation This is recommended for most users. All components necessary for printer operations will be installed. 1 Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. 2 Insert the supplied Printer software CD into your CD-ROM drive. • Changing the Software Language The Printer software CD should automatically run, and an installation window appears.
7 NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site. Otherwise, just click Finish. • After connecting the printer, click Next. • If you don’t want to connect the printer at this time, click Next, and No on the following screen.
3 Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. • View User’s Guide: Allows you to view the User’s Guide. If your computer doesn’t have Adobe Acrobat, click on this option and it will automatically install Adobe Acrobat Reader for you. 4 5 NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. Select Custom installation. Click Next. Select your printer and click Next. • After connecting the printer, click Next.
9 To register yourself as a user of Samsung Printers in order to receive information from Samsung, select the checkbox and click Finish. You are now sent to the Samsung web site. If the installation window does not appear, click Start and then Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the letter which represents your drive and click OK. Otherwise, just click Finish. 3 Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. • View User’s Guide: Allows you to view the User’s Guide.
5 The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. Custom Installation You can choose individual components to install and set a specific IP address. 1 Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. For details about connecting to the network, see the supplied printer’s User’s Guide. 2 Insert the supplied Printer software CDinto your CD-ROM drive.
5 The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and the IP address for the printer.
Changing the Software Language NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear. After installation of the software, you can change the display language. 1 Click the Windows Start menu. 2 3 4 Select Programs or All Programs and then your printer driver name. Select Language Selection. Select the desired language from the language selection window, and click OK. Reinstalling Printer Software You can reinstall the software if installation fails.
Removing Printer Software 1 2 3 4 5 6 Start Windows. From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → your printer driver name → Maintenance. Select Remove and click Next. You will see a component list so that you can remove any item individually. Select the components you want to remove and then click Next. When your computer asks you to confirm your selection, click Yes. The selected driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. After the software is removed, click Finish.
2 1 2 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. Open the document you want to print. Select Print from the File menu. The Print window is displayed. It may look slightly different depending on your application. The basic print settings are selected within the Print window. These settings include the number of copies and print range.
Layout Tab Printer Settings You can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using your printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change the settings needed for your print job. Your printer properties window may differ, depending on your operating system. This Software section shows the Properties window for Windows 98.
Paper Tab Use the following options to set the basic paper handling specifications when you access the printer properties. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information on accessing printer properties. Click the Paper tab to access various paper properties. 1 3 Source Make sure that Source is set to the corresponding paper tray. Use Manual Feed when printing on special materials like envelopes and transparencies. You have to load one sheet at a time into the Manual Tray or Multi-Purpose Tray.
Graphics Tab Advanced Options Use the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information on accessing printer properties. You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button. • TrueType Options: This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to image the text in your document. Select the appropriate setting according to the status of your document.
Extras Tab You can select output options for your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing the printer properties. Click the Extras tab to access the following feature: 1 2 3 1 Watermark You can create a background text image to be printed on each page of your document. For details, see “Using Watermarks” on page 21. 2 Overlay Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. For details, see “Using Overlays” on page 22.
About Tab Using a Favorite Setting Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, you can connect to the Internet by clicking on the web site icon. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing printer properties. The Favorites option, which is visible on each properties tab, allows you to save the current properties settings for future use.
3 Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) This chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. 1 2 3 4 NOTE: • Your printer driver Properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied Printer software CD.
Printing Posters Printing Booklets This feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-size document. 1 2 3 To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See “Printing a Document” on page 12. Click the Layout tab, select Poster Printing in the Layout Type drop-down list.
Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. You can change the size of a page’s content to appear larger or smaller on the printed page. The options are: • None • Long Edge, which is the conventional layout used in book binding. • Short Edge, which is the type often used with calendars.
Editing a Watermark Using Watermarks 1 The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the printer, and they can be modified, or you can add new ones to the list.
Using a Page Overlay Using Overlays After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document: 1 2 What is an Overlay? Dear ABC Regards WORLD BEST An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper.
4 Advanced Using Windows PostScript Driver You can use advanced settings by clicking the Advanced button. If you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a document. PPDs, in combination with the PostScript driver, access printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the supplied software CD-ROM.
5 Sharing the Printer Locally Setting Up a Host Computer You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network. The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help. NOTES: • Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.
6 The Smart Panel program displays the current status of the printer, various information, lets you change settings and the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s). Using Smart Panel Smart Panel is a program that monitors and informs you of the status of the printer, and allows you to customize the printer’s settings. Smart Panel is installed automatically when you install the printer software. NOTES: • To use the this program, you need: - Windows 98 or higher (Windows NT 4.
Using Printer Settings Utility Using the Printer Settings Utility, you can configure and check print settings. 1 2 3 Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select Printer Setting. Change the settings. Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Right-click the Smart Panel icon on the Windows task bar and select Options. The following window opens. To send the changes to the printer, click the Send button.
7 Using Your Printer in Linux System Requirements Supported OS • Redhat 7.1 and above You can use your printer in a Linux environment. • Linux Mandrake 8.0 and above This chapter includes: • SuSE 7.1 and above • System Requirements • Caldera OpenLinux 3.1 and above • Installing the Printer Driver • Turbo Linux 7.0 and above • Changing the Printer Connection Method • Slackware 8.
For Expert, select the desired option and then click Begin Install. Installing the Printer Driver 1 2 Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on. When the Administrator Login window appears, type in “root” in the Login field and enter the system password. NOTE: You must log in as a super user (root) to install the printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. 3 Insert the printer software CD.
9 Click the Connection tab and ensure that the printer port is set properly. If it is not, change the device setting. Changing the Printer Connection Method If you change the printer connection method from USB to parallel or vice versa while in use, you must reconfigure your Linux printer by adding the printer to your system. Take the following steps: 1 2 Make sure that you connect the printer to your computer. Turn both the computer and the printer on.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the desktop, select Linux Printer and then Configuration Tool. Using the Configuration Tool The configuration tool accesses administrative tasks, including adding and removing new printers, and changing their global settings. Regular users can also run it to easily inspect job queues, examine printer properties and changing their local preferences.
The Properties tab allows you to change the default printer settings. You can also open the LLPR Properties window in the following ways: •From the Startup Menu icon at the bottom of the screen, select Linux Printer, and then Linux LPR. 3 •If the Linux Printer Configuration window is currently open, select Test Print from the Print menu. The LLPR Properties window opens. NOTE: Regular users are able to override the system-wide default settings defined by the administrator.
8 Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Software for Macintosh The PostScript driver CD-ROM that came with your machine provides you with the PPD file to use the PS driver, Apple LaserWriter driver, for printing on a Macintosh computer. Your machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file.
Mac OS 10.1 or higher Setting Up the Printer 1 Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the printer to your computer—the network cable or the USB cable. 2 For a Network-connected Macintosh 3 4 NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. Before connecting your printer, make sure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide. 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select the AppleTalk tab.
Changing Printer Settings Printing You can use advanced printing features when using your printer. From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for the name, the composition of the printer properties window is similar. NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printer Features Setting The Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality. You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. Select Printer Features from the Presets drop-down list to access the following features: 1 2 From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. Select Layout. ▲ Mac OS 10.
SOFTWARE SECTION INDEX A advanced printing, use 18 B booklet printing 19 D document, print Macintosh 34 Windows 12 double-sided printing 20 E Extras properties, set 16 Macintosh 34 Windows 13 Linux configuration tool 30 driver install 28 uninstall 30 LLP properties 31 M Macintosh driver install 32 printing 34 setting up the printer 33 N favorites settings, use 17 n-up printing Macintosh 35 Windows 18 G O F Graphics properties, set 15 H help, use 17, 23 I install printer driver Linux 28 Macin
Macintosh 32 Windows 4 reinstall Windows 10 system requirements Linux 27 Macintosh 32 uninstall Linux 30 Windows 11 status monitor, use 25 system requirements Linux 27 Macintosh 32 T toner save, set 15 U uninstall, software Linux 30 Windows 11 W watermark create 21 delete 21 edit 21 print 21 37
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