Wireless network setup(Optional) • If you want to add wireless feature to the machine, check the option lists and contact the purchasing point to order (see "Available accessories" on page 61). When you purchase a Wireless/NFC kit (Wireless LAN Option), install the kit by following the steps described in the Wireless Kit (Wireless LAN Option) Guide which is enclosed in the kit. After installing the Wireless/NFC kit (Wireless LAN Option), set the machine to use this feature.
Wireless network setup(Optional) 14 Setting up on the display / touch screen 1 Select Menu( panel. ) > Network > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Settings. on the control OR Before starting, you will need to know the network name (SSID) of your wireless network and the network key if it is encrypted. This information was set when the access point (or wireless router) was installed. If you do not know about your wireless environment, please ask the person who set up your network.
Wireless network setup(Optional) Canceling the connection process To cancel the wireless network connection when the machine is connecting to the wireless network, press and release (Stop) on the control panel. You need to wait 2 minutes to re-connect to the wireless network. 2.
Wireless network setup(Optional) Choosing your type 15 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) If your machine and an access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), you can easily set up the secured wireless connection. • If you want to use the wireless network using the infrastructure mode, make sure that the network cable is disconnected from the machine.
Wireless network setup(Optional) 4 Touch the WPS (PBC) button on the access point (or wireless router). 4 The messages are displayed on the display screen in the order below: You need to enter the eight-digit PIN within two minutes on the computer that is connected to the access point (or wireless router). a Connecting: The machine is connecting to the access point (or wireless router).
Wireless network setup(Optional) Setting up via USB cable (recommended) 3 Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Items to prepare • Access point • Network-connected computer • Software CD that was provided with your machine • A machine installed with a wireless network interface • USB cable If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs > Accessories > Run. X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CDROM drive and click OK.
Wireless network setup(Optional) 6 7 On the Are you setting up your printer for the first time? screen, select Yes, I will set up my printer's wireless network. Then, click Next. • Confirm Network Password: Confirm the encryption network password value. If your printer is already connected on the network, select No, my printer is already connected to my network. • WEP Key Index: If you are using WEP Encryption, select the appropriate WEP Key Index.
Wireless network setup(Optional) 9 If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct and this function is disabled, its corresponding screen will appears. If you want to enable Wi-Fi Direct, check the checkbox, and click Next. If not, click just Next.
Wireless network setup(Optional) 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears on your Mac desktop. • 4 5 6 7 8 10 Select Configuration of Wireless network on the Printer Connection Type and click Continue. 11 After searching, the window shows the wireless network devices. Select the name (SSID) of the access point you want to use and click Next. For Mac OS X 10.8, double-click the CD-ROM that appears on Finder. Double-click the MAC_Installer folder > Installer OS X icon. Click Continue.
Wireless network setup(Optional) • Authentication: Select an authentication type. Open System: Authentication is not used, and encryption may or may not be used, depending on the need for data security. Shared Key: Authentication is used. A device that has a proper WEP key can access the network. WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal: Select this option to authenticate the print server based on the WPA Pre-Shared Key.
Wireless network setup(Optional) Printing a network configuration report 18 Using a network cable You can identify the network settings of your machine by printing a network configuration report. Machines that do not support the network port will not be able to use this feature (see "Rear view" on page 18). Your machine is a network compatible machine. To enable your machine to work with your network, you will need to perform some configuration procedures.
Wireless network setup(Optional) Using SyncThru™ Web Service 8 If the wireless security setting window appears, enter the registered password (network password) and click Next. Before starting wireless parameter configuration, check the cable connection status. 1 Check whether or not the network cable is connected to the machine. If not, connect the machine with a standard network cable.
Wireless network setup(Optional) 3 4 Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website. Type in the ID and Password, then click Login. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons. • ID: admin • Password: sec00000 • You cannot connect your mobile device to the internet through the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct. • The supported protocol list may differ from your model, Wi-Fi Direct networks do NOT support IPv6, network filtering, IPSec, WINS, and SLP services.
Wireless network setup(Optional) From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > Samsung Easy Printer Manager > Device Settings > Network. From the machine 1 Select Menu( panel. ) > Network > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct on the control • Wi-Fi Direct On/Off: Select On to enable. • Device Name: Enter the printer’s name for searching for your printer on a wireless network. By default, the device name is the model name. OR • IP Address: Enter the IP address of the printer.
Wireless network setup(Optional) Connecting Failure - SSID Not Found • When you have found the printer you want to connect to from your mobile device, select the printer and the printer's LED will blink. Press the WPS button on the printer and it will be connected to your mobile device. • If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct, you need to enter the "Network Key" of a printer instead of pushing the WPS button.
Wireless network setup(Optional) Connecting Failure - Invalid Security the product's IP address and the printer port's IP address. • How to compare: Security is not configured correctly. Check the configured security on your access point and machine. Connecting Failure - General Connection Error • Your computer is not receiving a signal from your machine. Check the USB cable and your machine’s power.
Wireless network setup(Optional) - For a Static network environment • Cycle the power for the access point (or wireless router), machine, and computer. Sometimes cycling the power can recover network communication. • Check whether firewall software (V3 or Norton) is blocking the communication. The machine uses the static address when the computer is configured to static address. For example, If the computer’s network information is as shown below: ▪ IP address: 169.254.133.42 ▪ Subnet Mask: 255.
Wireless network setup(Optional) • This machine only supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n and Wi-Fi. Other wireless communication types (e.g., Bluetooth) are not supported. • The machine is within the range of the wireless network. • The machine is located away from obstacles that could block the wireless signal. Remove any large metal objects between the access point (or wireless router) and the machine.
Using the NFC feature (Optional) 22 If you want to add NFC feature to the machine, check the option lists and contact the purchasing point to order (see "Available accessories" on page 61). When you purchase a Wireless/NFC Kit (Wireless LAN Option), install the kit by following the steps described in the Wireless/NFC Kit (Wireless LAN Option) guide which is enclosed in the kit. After installing the Wireless Kit (Wireless LAN Option), set the machine to use this feature.
Using the NFC feature (Optional) • Samsung Mobile Print Manager: Enables users to use cloning and wireless setup features using your mobile device (see "Using the Samsung Mobile Print Manager App" on page 175). 3 Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag( ) on your printer. Wait few seconds for the mobile device to connect to the printer.
Using the NFC feature (Optional) Registration from the mobile device 1 6 Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag( ) on your printer. Wait few seconds for the mobile device to connect to the printer. Open Samsung Mobile Print Pro app. If you do not have Samsung Mobile Print Pro installed on your cellphone, go to the application store (Samsung Apps, Play Store) on your mobile device, and just search for download the app and try again.
Using the NFC feature (Optional) 25 Using the Samsung Mobile Print Manager App 4 If necessary, type in the ID and Password to log in. If it’s your first time logging into the printer, type in the below default ID and password. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons. If you have more than one printer and need to set the same settings on each printer, you can easily do it using the Samsung Mobile Print Manager app.
Using the NFC feature (Optional) • For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC tag on your mobile device before tagging. 4 If necessary, type in the ID and Password to log in. If it’s your first time logging into the printer, type in the below default ID and password. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons. • While cloning, the machine is locked.
Using the NFC feature (Optional) • For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC antenna on your mobile device before tagging. 3 If necessary, type in the ID and Password to log in. If it’s your first time logging into the printer, type in the below default ID and password. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons. • While cloning, the machine is locked.
Using the NFC feature (Optional) For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC antenna on your mobile device before tagging. 3 4 Select print mode. Select the content you want to print. If necessary, change the print option by pressing the 6 Follow the instruction on the mobile device’s screen. 5 icon. Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag( ) on your printer.
Using the NFC feature (Optional) 27 Registering Google Cloud Printer 5 Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag( ) on your printer. Wait a few seconds for the mobile device to connect to the printer. 1 Check that NFC and Wi-Fi Direct features are enabled on your mobile device and Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled on your printer (see "Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing" on page 166). 2 Open Samsung Mobile Print app.
Supported Mobile Apps 28 29 Available Apps • Samsung Mobile Print: Samsung Mobile Print is a free application that enables users to print, scan(Only users with multi-functional printers), or fax(Only users with multi-functional printers) photos, documents, and web pages directly from your smartphone or tablet. Samsung Mobile Print is not only compatible with your Android and iOS smart phones but also with your iPod Touch and tablet PC.
AirPrint 4 Only AirPrint certified machines can use the AirPrint feature. Check the box your machine came in for the AirPrint certified mark. AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print directly from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running the latest version of iOS. Type in the ID and Password, then click Login. Type in the below default ID and password. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons.
AirPrint Cancelling print job: To cancel the printing job or view the print summary, click the print center icon ( ) in multitasking area. You can click cancel in the print center. 2.
Google Cloud Print™ Google Cloud Print™ is a service that allows you to print to a printer using your smart phone, tablet, or any other web-connected devices. Just register your Google account with the printer, and you are ready to use the Google Cloud Print™ service. You can print your document or email with Chrome OS, Chrome browser, or a Gmail™/ Google Docs™ application on your mobile device, so you don’t need to install the printer driver on the mobile device. Refer to the Google website (http://www.
Google Cloud Print™ 3 4 Sign in to the Google website with your Gmail™ address. 5 Click Login in the upper right corner of the SyncThru™ Web Service website. 6 If you set the browser to block pop-ups, the confirmation window will not appear. Allow the site to show pop-ups. Enter your printer’s IP address in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go. 10 11 If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™ Web Service you need to log-in as an administrator.
Google Cloud Print™ 5 Click Login in the upper right corner of the SyncThru™ Web Service website. 6 Click Register. If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™ Web Service you need to log-in as an administrator. Type in the below default ID and Password. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons. Confirm your printer in pop-up window. • ID: admin Click Finish.
Google Cloud Print™ 10 11 Click Finish printer registration. 1 Install the Cloud Print application on your mobile device. Click Manage your printers. If you do not have the application, download it from the application store such as Android Market or App Store. Now your printer is registered with Google Cloud Print™ service. Google Cloud Print™-ready devices will appear in the list.
Google Cloud Print™ 5 6 Select Print with Google Cloud Print. Click the Print button. 2.
3. Useful Setting Menus This chapter explains how to browse the current status of your machine, and the method of setting for advanced machine setup.
Before you begin reading a chapter This chapter explains all the features available for this series' models to help users easily understand the features.You can check the features available for each model in the Basic Guide (see "Menu overview" on page 26).The following are tips for using this chapter • The control panel provides access to various menus to set up the machine or use the machine’s functions. These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu( or from the touch screen.
Information Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • Press Menu( ) > Information on the control panel. • For the model with a touch screen, select Item Description Account Prints a report of printout counts for each user. This is only available when Job Accounting is enabled from the SyncThru™ Web Admin Service. PCL Font Prints the PCL font list.
Layout Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). Item • Common Margin: Sets the margin for each side of paper. Margin To change the menu options: • Press Menu( • For the model with a touch screen, select Description • MP Tray: Sets the paper margins in multi-purpose tray. • X: Sets the paper margins for the paper trays.
Paper Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). a. [tray type] indicates the tray number. To change the menu options: • Press Menu( ) > Paper on the control panel. • For the model with a touch screen, select (Setup) > Paper on the touch screen. Item Description Copies Selects the number of copies. • Paper Size: Selects the default paper size.
Graphic Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • Press Menu( ) > Graphic on the control panel. • For the model with a touch screen, select (Setup) > Graphic on the touch screen. Item Description Resolution Specifies the number of dots printed per inch (dpi). The higher the setting, the sharper printed characters and graphics.
System Setup/ Setup Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). Item Sets how long the machine waits before going to power save mode. Power Save To change the menu options: • Press Menu( • For the model with a touch screen, select ) > System Setup on the control panel. When the machine does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered.
System Setup/ Setup Item Description Determine whether or not the machine continues printing when it detects the paper does not match the paper settings. Auto Continue • 0 Sec: This option allows you to continue printing when the paper size you have set is mismatched with the paper in the tray. Item Tray Protection Tray Mode • 30 Sec: If a paper mismatch occurs, an error message will display. The machine waits for about 30 second, then automatically clear the message and continue printing.
System Setup/ Setup Item Description Item • Supplies Life/Supplies Info.: Allows you to check how many pages are printed and how much toner is left in the cartridge. Allows you to save print resources and enables ecofriendly printing (see "Eco printing" on page 52). • Default Mode: Select whether to turn the Eco mode on or off. • RAM Disk: Enables/disables RAM disk to manage jobs. Maintenance • Paper Low Alert: Allows you to set the alarm for when the paper is low.
System Setup/ Setup Item Auto Power Off Description Turns power off automatically when the machine has been in power save mode for the length of time set in Auto Power Off > On > Timeout. • To turn the machine on again, press the (Power/Wakeup) button on the control panel (make sure the main power switch is on). • If you run the printer driver or Samsung Easy Printer Manager, the time automatically extends.
Emulation Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • Press Menu( ) > Emulation on the control panel. • For the model with a touch screen, select (Setup) > Emulation on the touch screen. Item Description Emulation Type The machine language defines how the computer communicates with the machine. Setup Sets the detailed settings for the selected emulation type.
Image Management Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • Press Menu( ) > Image Management on the control panel. • For the model with a touch screen, select (Setup) > System > Maintenance > Image Management on the touch screen. Item Description This menu allows you to adjust contrast, color by color. • Default: Optimizes colors automatically.
Network Option Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). TCP/IP (IPv6) Description Selects this option to use the network environment through IPv6 (see "IPv6 configuration" on page 151). Configure the ethernet port and network transmission speed. To change the menu options: Ethernet Turn the power off and on after you change this option. • Press Menu( ) > Network on the control panel.
Job Management • This feature is not supported for M382xD. • Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • Press Menu( ) > Job Management on the control panel. • For the model with a touch screen, select (Setup) > System on the touch screen. Item Description Active Job Shows the print job lists that are waiting to be printed.
Admin Setup Item • Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). Description You can apply the stamp feature. • Stamp Activate: You can activate stamp feature. • You need to enter a password to enter this menu. The default password is sec00000. Stamp To change the menu options: • Item: You can select the items to print on the printout such as time, date, and etc.
Admin Setup Item Description Import Setting Imports data stored on a USB memory stick to the machine (see "Backing up data" on page 55). Export Setting Exports data stored on the machine stick to a USB memory (see "Restoring data" on page 56). 3.
Eco Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • For the model with a touch screen, select Item Eco-On/Eco-Off (Eco) on the touch screen. Description View current eco mode and change on/off option. Sets eco-related settings and change default settings. Settings • Default Mode: Select this to turn on or off the default mode.
USB Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • For the model with a touch screen, select Item (USB) > on the touch screen. Description Print From Select a file to print. File Manage Select a file to delete. You can format the USB device. Show Space Shows the remaining space. 3.
Job Status Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • For the model with a touch screen, select screen. Item ( Job Status) > on the touch Description Current Job Displays the list of jobs in progress and pending. Secure Job Displays the list of jobs that are secured on the disk Stored Job Displays the list of jobs that are stored on the disk.
Counter Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • For the model with a touch screen, select screen. Item Total Printed (Counter) > on the touch Description Displays the number of pages printed. 3.
Help Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine (see "Menu overview" on page 26). To change the menu options: • For the model with a touch screen, select Item (Help) > on the touch screen. Description Basic Taskflow Displays basic method to start your job. Troubleshooting Displays troubleshooting information. 3.
4. Special Features This chapter explains special printing features. • Altitude adjustment 213 • Entering various characters 214 • Printing features 216 • Using Direct Printing Utility 226 • Mac printing 228 • Linux printing 230 • Unix printing 232 The procedures in this chapter are mainly based on Windows 7.
Altitude adjustment Print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined by the height of the machine above sea level. The following information will guide you on how to set your machine for the best print quality. You can also set the altitude in System Setup or System option on the machine’s display (see "System Setup/ Setup" on page 195). You can choose the altitude of the place where your machine is located.
Entering various characters As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. Key 1 Keypad letters and numbers Assigned numbers, letters, or characters 0 &+-,0 * *%^_~!#$()[] (These symbols are available when you type for network authentication.) # • M453xND series only. (These symbols are available when you type for network authentication.) • Special character sets may differ from your machine depending on its options or the models.
Entering various characters Touch the input area where you need to enter alphabet characters, numbers, diacritical marks, or special symbols and the keyboard pops up on the screen. No. 5 6 7 8 9 No. 1 2 3 4 Key Key Description Deletes all characters in the input area. Switches from the alphanumeric keyboard to the numbers or special symbols keyboard. Saves and closes input result. Switches diacritical characters. Enters a blank between characters. Also, you can insert a pause.
Printing features If Printing preferences has a ►, you can select other printer drivers connected to the selected printer. • For basic printing features, refer to the Basic Guide (see "Basic printing" on page 49). • This feature may not be available depending on model or optional accessories added to the device (see "Features by model" on page 7). 5 6 3 Change the settings on each tab. Click OK.
Printing features 3 4 Select your machine. 1 Check the Print to file box in the Print window. 2 3 Click Print. Right-click your machine and select Set as Default Printer. For Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, if Set as default printer has a ►, you can select other printer drivers connected to the selected printer. 5 Using advanced print features XPS printer driver: used to print XPS file format. • See "Features by model" on page 7.
Printing features Understanding special printer features You can use advanced printing features when using your machine. To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer driver, click Properties or Preferences in the application’s Print window to change the print settings. The machine name, which appears in the printer properties window, may differ depending on the machine in use. • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models.
Printing features Item Description Prints your document on both sides of a sheet of paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in half after printing to produce a booklet. Booklet Printinga • If you want to make a booklet, you need to print on Letter, Legal, A4, US Folio, or Oficio sized print media. • The Booklet Printing option is not available for all paper sizes. Select the available paper Size option under the Paper tab to see what paper sizes are available.
Printing features Item Description Print on both sides of a sheet of paper (duplex). Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. • You can use this feature with Letter, Legal, A4, US Folio or Oficio sized paper • If your machine does not have a duplex unit, you should complete the printing job manually. The machine prints every other page of the document first. After that, a message appears on your computer. • Skip Blank Pages feature does not work when you select the duplex option.
Printing features Item Paper Options Watermark Description Changes the size of a document to appear larger or smaller on the printed page by entering in a percentage by which to enlarge or decrease the document. The watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you use it when you want to have large gray letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document.
Printing features Item Watermark (Deleting a watermark) Description a b c d To change the print settings from your software application, access Printing Preferences. Click the Advanced tab, select Edit... from the Watermark drop-down list. Select the watermark you want to delete from the Current Watermarks list and click Delete. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window. This option is available only when you use the PCL/SPL printer driver (see "Software" on page 7).
Printing features Item Description a b c d e Overlaya (Using a page overlay) Create or open the document you want to print. To change the print settings from your software application, access Printing Preferences. Click the Advanced tab. Select the Print Overlay from the Overlay drop-down list. If the overlay file you want does not appear in the Overlay File 1 or Overlay File 2 drop-down list, select Load from the Overlay List. Select the overlay file you want to use.
Printing features Item Description • This feature is available only if you have installed the optional memory or mass storage device (Hard Disk) (see "Variety feature" on page 8). • Some menus may not appear on the display depending on options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your machine. • To enable this feature, check Storage Options (see "Setting Device Options" on page 71).
Printing features Item Description This option allows you to print with the given permission. • User permission: If you check this option, only users with user permission can start a print job. • Group permission: If you check this option, only groups with group permission can start a print job. Job Accounting • Click the question mark( ) from the upper-right corner of the window and click on any option you want to know about.
Using Direct Printing Utility 7 • Direct Printing Utility may not be available depending on model or optional accessories added to the device (see "Software" on page 7). • Available for Windows OS users only. Printing There are several ways you can print using the Direct Printing Utility. 1 6 What is Direct Printing Utility? The Direct Printing Utility window appears. Direct Printing Utility is a program that sends the PDF files directly to your machine to print without having to opening the file.
Using Direct Printing Utility 3 4 Customize the machine settings. Click Print. The selected PDF file is sent to the machine. 4.
Mac printing 10 Changing printer settings Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported. You can use advanced printing features when using your machine. 9 Printing a document When you print with a Mac, you need to check the printer driver settings in each application you use. Follow the steps below to print from a Mac: Open an application and select Print from the File menu.
Mac printing 12 If you print more than 2 copies, the first copy and the second copy might print on the same sheet of paper. Avoid printing on both sides of paper when you are printing more than 1 copy. Printing on both sides of the paper Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported (see "Variety feature" on page 8). 13 Using help Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your finished document.
Linux printing Some features may not be available depending on models or options. It means that the features are not supported. Automatic/manual duplex printing may not be available depending on models. You can alternatively use the lp or lpr printing system or other applications for odd-even printing. 14 Printing from applications 15 Printing files There are a lot of Linux applications that allow you to print using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS).
Linux printing 3 4 Change default printing options or connection type. Click Apply button. 4.
